1965 Ford Mustang GT K-Code Fastback

This 1965 Ford Mustang GT fastback is powered by its original VIN-stamped K-code 289/271hp High-Performance V8 engine paired with a factory Toploader four-speed manual transmission and original Ford 9-inch rear end with 3.50 gears. The engine retains its K-code-specific components, including the carburetor, solid-lifter camshaft, Hi-Po cylinder heads, radiator, harmonic balancer, exhaust manifolds and distributor. Factory GT equipment includes fog lights, dual exhaust, front disc brakes and quick-ratio manual steering. Scheduled for production on June 3, 1965, this Mustang was originally a California car before being placed in storage in North Carolina in 1980, where it remained for 42 years until acquired by the consignor in 2022. A comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration to factory-original specifications was completed in May 2026. The body was stripped to bare metal and retains its original floors, quarter-panels, front fenders, doors, hood, trunk lid, frame rails, inner fender aprons, roof, trunk drop-offs, trunk pan, rocker panels and other original body panels. All door glass, vent window glass, and rear glass are date code correct and original to the car. The underbody is properly finished in red oxide primer, consistent with factory-original specifications. Original and NOS components were utilized throughout the restoration where available. During restoration, much of the original interior components were reused including the front seat as well as the back seat upholstery, seat belts, and original carpeting used on the fold down rear seat. The exterior is finished in its original Code K Silver Smoke Gray with red GT stripes, complemented by a Code 26 Black Standard interior. It rides on Styled Steel wheels fitted with dual redline radial tires. The restoration is documented with photographs showing the vehicle before and during restoration, along with restoration receipts.