1965 Ford Mustang consumer reviews

I fell in love with car when it was new and didn’t have my own until decades later. I bought an in line 6, swapped the engine, and rear end. CJ Pony parts is awesome. Plug and play. Be prepared to drop 30k on your 20k “investment”, live life and have fun!!! All you need is a Phillips screw driver, an SAE socket set, and a credit card.

I've had a my 1965 Mustang GT High Performance Convertible since my Dad bought me one new for making the Dean's List in High School and the Varsity Tennis team--May 1, 1965 Dad Paid $4,020,80 for this comfy manual 4-speed, front disc brakes, fog lamps, front seat belts, center console, AM Radio, with a Tachometer and Clock: My Father Believed that Power was safety when Passing cars--He wanted me to have the "Special Handling Package" for solid control which came with this model with manual steering, brakes, power top and front seat belts: His faith in me for handling a powerful car only made me drive that much safer--I never let him down; no tickets, no accidents, and I kept the car waxed, clean and garaged--saving the paint and interior as best I could--but it did need a new top and interior, and an engine overhaul after 150,000 miles in 1986--I read a review here where a man said it handles poorly--that may have been true with the basic model $2600 bare bones car but certainly not with the front disc brakes, 4-speed manual transmission and the "Special Handling Package" with Limited Slip--My car is very cozy and I've driven as far as Aptos CA to Everett WA in one haul, 1400 miles in 22 hours with a few rest stops, meals, good tunes, a warm heater, and comfort; and, were talking a convertible! Like any car one needs to read the manual to keep the car in shape and avoid breakdowns--If one follows the owners manual one will avoid any problems. I recall only one time over 700,000 miles I needed a tow truck for a faulty Alternator--my bad as this should be changed every 75,000 miles and I'd let it go over 125,000--AAA tow was free and the cost of a new Alternator was 29 bucks! Parts are inexpensive as over a 1/2 million of these cars were made in 1965 when we bought mine in May 1965 . My car has gone up in value ever year, is great for work or vacation with 2 kids--I get 18 miles to the gallon all around and can get 22 without my foot in it. it is now valued at $75,000 in Good Condition (mines a tad better as I've always had a garage); not bad for a car my Dad paid $4,020.80 for 56 years and 10 months ago.

Great nostalgia car. Fun to drive. Real quick. Newer paint and New Engine. Too many good things to list. Sounds great, looks great. A real head turner.

Clean, clean, clean, and this says a lot for a very stock vehicle from1965. Who doesn't like a 1965 Mustang, let alone, one that has been meticulously maintained and looks new.

it was a lot of fun to drive and I wish I had another one.I had one a few years ago but sold it and wish I hadn't. Looking to buy another one.

Growing up My Grandparents had a '66 for many years. So, when my teen son showed serious interest in a mustang as his "high school 1st car" we had an agreement, he'd do 90% of the work & I'd do the other 10% & it'd be a drive-able one from day one. well, we compromised some on both sides. The car was safe, stable and solid. We ended up selling it before dropping 6+K in a full paint-job. The new owner is absolutely excited at the condition of the car. I'm from Michigan originally and *know* a thing or two about rust-belt/car cancer.... Would I buy one again? Thats a loaded question. Only IF I had the garage space for it & the time to enjoy driving it as a Non-daily driver.

we enjoy driving it. we donot like going to shows. nice car for driving around. It was got to just have a good time in the spring summer and fall.

The 1965 Mustang convertible was one of the best cars ever made it's very reliable and a fun car to drive.

I have had four 65-66 Mustangs. These are without-a-doubt great cars. The 289 engine gives very good performance and decent fuel economy. The styling of all three bodies (coupe,fastback and convert) is excellent. Comfort is good along with excellent reliabiity. Considering purchasing another one.

I've owned several vintage Mustangs. The 1965 year was rather uncomfortable to drive. The steering wheel is set way too close to the driver. If you adjust the seat to fix this, you're way to far from the pedals. The square dash in the 65 is terrible. The round gaged 66 is better. If you buy an A or C code expect that the stock motor isn't very fast or powerful. Luckily, just swap on a set of headers and an electronic ignition and you'll easily have another 35 horsepower. Of course you'll need to swap in a fuel cell to replace the original gas tank. Well, unless you want to burn to death in a rear end collision. Overall, these cars are dirt cheap right now, and a pretty decent buy.