Magnum Mustang

1965 beautiful head turning Mustang Convertible, 289, automatic, PONY Interior, Rangoon Red with White top and an eight-track radio with clean title. I am pleased but saddened about this offering for your bidding pleasure of a winner of an American made icon that made Ford what it is today. You are viewing a classic that brought me special memories that I must now forfeit and share with someone who can give it meaningful TLC. This old timer is selling because granddaughter is now #1, Magnum Mustang moved down to #2, Wife is still #3. Magnum is my personal name I gave to this car as Sally was too silly for me.

 

1965 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLES are very much in demand, especially those with a 289, Pony interior, and ?eight track? radio (ha ha). Not in competitive show quality but looking for someone that can double its value. My intentions have wandered off from this priority and a Chevrolet chipmunk I thought was cute ate through my intentions. Now my Magnum 356 is waiting for the chipmunk. Properly restored Mustangs the levels of a high grade of three or a two, could sell for, or be worth in the high 20's to mid 30's. This is my stimulus package to the winning bidder: Out of work, buy this, fix it, and make some cash.

 

This head turner looks, runs, drives great everywhere she goes. The classic Pony interior provides you the nostalgia of an American built car that turned Ford around to a special era which is where we need to go now. 1965 Mustangs were built solid which is why this car is a classic and I named her Magnum Mustang FM. Offered as a driving full throttle cruiser, you will want to slow down for your ego as this car turns heads everywhere it goes. The stylish structure with the top down is a crowd pleaser. The 289 V-8 engine is powerful and mated to a smooth-shifting 3speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately does not have Power steering. The Pony interior is in great condition for the comfort for  the ride of your life in a classic car built in America 44 years ago. If you want to live in this Time, the Time is right for you to adopt Magnum Mustang. 1965 was a culture of muscle and love the winning bidder gets to relive this.

 

Characteristics:

VIN / # 5F08C260986, 76A H D2 14H 31 6 6

CODES: WARRANTEE
5 (1965)

F (DEARBORN MICH.)

08 (CONV.)

C (289 2 BC)

260986 (PRODUCTION #)

 

76A      Body                Convertible, Standard Interior

H          Color               Caspian Blue Metallic

D2        Trim                White Crinkle Vinyl w/ Blue Appointments, Standard Interior

14H      Date                August 14, 1964

31        D.S.O   Cincinnati

6          Axle                 2.80:1, Conventional

6          Trans               C4 Automatic

Questions: Call Sam at 703 362-4110 or email me at aavisa@verizon.net. Extra pictures can be emailed upon request. 

 

Note to Buyers: This vehicle is being offered to auction in ?AS IS CONDITION, NO SUGGESTED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY?.  Seller has the right to end the auction at anytime as the Mustang is for sale locally. Seller is not accepting any trades. Fair and reasonable offers will be considered.

 

THE RESERVE:  The reserve is set at my purchase price, a reasonable price  so bid to win. Do not call and ask for the reserve price.

 

Winning Bidder: A $1,000 deposit should be wired to my Paypal account within 24 hours. If you cannot pick up the car within 7 days, you will need to deposit an additional $1,000 into the account. The winning bidder agrees that the term of the auction represents a binding contract.

 

Delivery: Full payment is required before any delivery. Winning Bidder is responsible for all delivery charges.  Depending on your location and my time, I may drive it out to your location at your expense for my return trip. The car is located in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.

 

Warranty:  I have best described its blemishes as accurately as possible of  I know of the car. Bidders are encouraged to have a professional mechanic or appraise to come and look at it at your expense. If you are the winning bidder traveling to see it and do not like the car, you will get a full refund less restocking and advertising fees. I want a happy win-win transfer. Hope someone can have it by Christmas.

 

Features and inspection of the car: MY INSPECTION RESULTS OF THE CAR:

BODY:

Yes there is some visible rust on underside but not enough that affects its structure but sign of time.

Some of the car was repaired with bondo by the previous owner

No there are no dents

Doors close solidly with proper gaps

The wheel wells are in good condition

The trunk looks good and has no dead GM body parts.  

PAINT:

            Painted Rangoon by amateur although seller told me he paid 3k.

            Body tech could repair areas of bondo easily, and repaint properly

Has some runs from over painting in two areas,

            Paint finish shines with some minor blemishes and a few minor bubbles.

            It does have some nicks here and there from daily use

Chipped in a couple of locations, Hood chip from misalignment

Show signs of poor previous repair

CONVERTIBLE TOP:
            In Good shape other than the chipmunk evidence where he ate through
            Rear plastic window in good shape
            The steel frame and bows are solid and move freely.
            The power motors and hydraulics are in good condition and work smoothly.

CHROME & STAINLESS:
            In good condition and may need a little updating 
            Wheels are in good condition with plenty of thread on the tires
            Chrome on windows and windshield frames in good condition.
INTERIOR:
            Seats are in a exceptional condition for their age

Seats are free from cracks, tears, rips, cuts, or weather.
            Seats feel firm and comfortable
             Door panels, kick panels, rear seat side panels, and dash pad are in good condition with a little scratches and wear and tear.

Carpet is Red and in good condition

Brake, clutch, and accelerator pads worn but functionally sound.
ENGINE:
            Ford engineered American made 289 Engine

Sometimes overheats but no smoke, no knocking, ticking

Runs & starts great

Mileage is unknown and needs repairs. Had somebody try to repair to no avail.

            Engine Compartment was relatively clean and painted when purchased

            Sheet metal appears to be in good condition
            The drive train has small leaks but works well.
ELECTRICAL:
            New Battery, New Starter, New Cable

            All lights, switches, relays, and instruments (water temp not accurate)

The rest work fine and look good

Eight track player with Radio

            Gauges did not work when purchased, but drove the car from OH to VA.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION:  

Drives and handles very nicely with no shimmy, wandering, or vibrations.
            There is no visible or unusual rust on any of the underside sheet metal

Underside should be under-coated  
TRANSMISSION:
             Three speed cruise-o-matic transmission shifts smoothly with no noises.

 

Turn offs You can overcome

1. Convertible top needs replacement as my ex-pet chipmunk ate through it and there are several holes in the top even though you will probably drive with the top down. Can be replaced From $325- 526
2. The paint needs refreshing, there are some bubbling to the paint. I can send you photos if you are a bidder. Does not need it for casual driving but for show will need it.
3. Weather stripping of the windows should be replaced when you have the top redone. About $125 for the replacement.
4. Instrument panel gauges do not work properly. Functioning
5.  Windshield is a little gritty.
6. The eight track radio has to go.

 

How to Steal this car:

This is a clean 1965 Mustang Convertible that does need a little minor TLC attention for show but an excellent head turner for daily and fun drives. It looks, runs, and drives like a powerful V8 engine did in 65 and as good as it looks. A perfect summer cruiser, it would make anyone very proud to be behind the wheel.  This desirable car has a very strong 289 V8, which runs and starts perfectly that will make it wonderful to own. There is plenty of room for someone to profit by doing the small necessities to bring it to show. Don?t let this one get away, bid.

 

Bonus to the winning Bidder:

One free eight track cassette

 

Questions: Call Sam at 703 362-4110 or email me at aavisa@verizon.net

 

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On Nov-06-09 at 20:39:32 PST, seller added the following information:

The tires are in good shape. Because the car sits for about six months in the garage without moving, I have heard that it affects the tires. I would feel confident driving the car long distance at safe speeds and any distance locally in rush hour trafffic or on the freeway. My mention of delivering the car myself would depend on my commitments and time. Virginia requires that I return the antique plates to them so they do not transfer with the car and you will need temporary plates or haul it unless I deliver it. I would expect full payment and transfer before I would commit to that. The title is clear and there are no liens on it. Any 1965 Mustang Convertible is a head turner and can be used to for your marketing. I will not carry a partial loan as I would not have control of the car and would not know what kind of condition I would find it in after it leaves my hands. It is a comfortable ride but my wife does not like it because it does not have power steering. Turns are not difficlut if the car is moving. I will not respond to any questions regarding the reserve price. There is an antenna to the radio and it is connected but sitting in the well of the car, I removed it to cover the car. The horn from the steering wheel does not work but it has an auxilarry horn as it needed to pass Virginia Inspection.

 

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On Nov-07-09 at 14:42:11 PST, seller added the following information:

Try this.

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