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In 1965 a brand-new model; the fastback($2589), joined the hardtop($2372) and convertible($2614) as Mustang entered its first full year of production where 559,451 units would be built. The fastback had a larger backlight glass, a shorter trunk lid, functional fresh air vent on the B-pillar, and a folding back seat. All 1965 Mustangs where identical from the window line down and offered one of a 120hp(200ci 6-cycle), 200hp(289ci V8), 225hp(289ci V8), and a high performance 271hp(289ci V8). The new sporty GT package came with the V8 engine, special GT grille with built in fog lamps, a five-dial instrument cluster, an optional GT paint stripe, dual exhaust, and a special handling package. Luxury options included wood-grained vinyl trim, embossed bucket seat inserts, steering wheel with chrome rivets, and door armrests and courtesy lights. "Cobra Kits" where also first offered this year which included engine chrome dress-up parts, a Cobra distributor, performance options, dual exhaust,
cam kit, heavy-duty clutch, and induction kits. Ford advertised that the Mustang could be "factory-customized" to play out your alter ego or change your life.
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GT Options Package
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The first Mustang GT options package was offered in 1965. This options package included fog lamps, the larger V8 engine with dual exhaust, sport wheels, side stripes, and a tachometer.
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In 1965 Shelby American modified a lot of Wimbledon White fastbacks directly from the San Jose factory with the 271hp(289ci, V8) engine. The converted cars were named the Shelby GT-350 because there was 350 feet between Shelby's main assembly line and the engine room. Engine modifications boost its performance up to 306hp with a Cobra aluminum high rise intake manifold, 715cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor, Cobra cast aluminum finned valve covers and 6.5 quart oil pan, steel tubing "Try-Y" exhaust headers, low restriction mufflers, and dual side-exit exhaust pipes. Body modifications included a fiberglass hood with NASCAR-style pins and functional scoop, a cleanned up grill with a mustang logo which will become the 1969 Mustang standard, and all were Wimeldon White with blue 10 inch wide racing "LeMans" stripes. Interior modification included a high performance instrumented dash, a collection of different wooden steering wheels, removing the back seats and placing the spare tire there to classify it as a SCCA racing series sports car, and many others. Shelby VIN plates were affixed directly over the Ford VIN numbers. 562 units where built in 1965 which included 521 street versions($4547), 34 race-prepared models($5995), 4 drag racing versions, and 3 prototypes.
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Mustang Shelby GT-350
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T-5 Ford
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The T-5 Ford was Ford's answer to exporting Mustangs to Germany. Ford couldn't register the name "Mustang" in Germany because there were trucks with that same name. The horn button and gas caps merely said Ford. Special T-5 emblems replaced the Mustang emblems on the outside and dash of the car. The T-5 was available from 1964 to 1979. More photos and information to come. If you have photos of one, then submit them to us for posting, thanks!!!
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