(from page 4 of the 1964 Collection)
This Sunlight Yellow 1964 Mustang convertible was on display at the Princeville Illinois 175th town anniversary car and bike show. It had the GT options (fog lights and rear exhaust trumpets) right from the factory. The owner had the dealer window decal to prove it.
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
The owner has 1964 and a half plates. This car was built before the Ford assembly plants shut down for retooling for the 1965 models in August 1964. The vehicle identification number has a model year of 5 for 1965. These first Mustangs are called 1964 models, 1964 1/2 models, and early 1965. Which do you use?
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
These fog lights later became part of the GT package in 1965. Fog lights have been a distinguishing feature on the GT package ever since.
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
Here is a close-up of the Mustang emblem on the grille.
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
Sunlight Yellow 1964 Mustang convertible, left rear view. The luggage rack on the trunklid was not on the window decal.
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
Around the rear is the other option which later made the 1965 GT. It's the cut lower rear valance and chrome exhaust trumpets.
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
Here is a peek into the nice clean trunk.
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
The engine is the D-code 289 4bbl V8. This one looks showroom clean.
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
The interior is black in color.
(from page 5 of the 1964 Collection)
These Steel Styled Wheels where an option in 1964.
(from page 13 of the 1964 Collection)
This is a Phoenician Yellow 1964 Mustang convertible shown at the 10th annual River City Mustang and All Ford Show at Uftring Ford in East Peoria, Illinois. The show was held on September 20th. It was overcast most of the morning. It was raining when I arrived to take photos.
(from page 13 of the 1964 Collection)
Phoenician Yellow 1964 Mustang convertible, front end view. This Mustang has the GT style fog lights. Since it was raining, most people were standing under cover next to the dealership showroom in the background.
(from page 13 of the 1964 Collection)
Phoenician Yellow 1964 Mustang convertible, left front view.
(from page 13 of the 1964 Collection)
Phoenician Yellow 1964 Mustang convertible, left rear view. The exhaust exit out the rear valance panel like a GT.
(from page 13 of the 1964 Collection)
A close-up of the rear decklid luggage rack.
(from page 8 of the 1965 Collection)
Check out this Wimbledon White 1965 Shelby GT-350 competition. It's owned by a site visitor in Palos Heights, Illinois. This was our featured Attitude Of the Week for the week starting November 14, 2010. The owner says that it is very correct with one exception - aluminum Z304 racing heads. He drives it everywhere! This photo is also our 12,000th Mustang photo posted to the site.
(from page 8 of the 1965 Collection)
Another shot of this Shelby GT-350 competition.
(from page 8 of the 1965 Collection)
Wimbledon White 1965 Shelby GT-350 competition, left rear view. It has a trunk retainer pin, instead of a latch. No rear bumper. Rear window is clipped in. Exhaust exit out the sides in front of the rear wheels.
(from page 8 of the 1965 Collection)
The standard fuel filler cap and tube is replaced with this simple funnel.
(from page 8 of the 1965 Collection)
Here is a shot during the build of the car.
