1965 Ford Mustang | Buyer's Guide

[@bobgrauer743]

First car (1975) was a 66 Mustang. 6 cylinder notch back. Automatic. They were cheap, reliable and easy to maintain for a high school kid. Ivy Green. Black interior. Parts were easy. No payments. Cash. Impossible to do today.

[@devinmoyer7466]

Reliable? My dad had a 66 289, he said it was the most fun car he ever had, but it was incredibly unreliable car.

[@louiedelatorre1006]

I have a 65 for sell black on black fully rebuilt

[@dep7up]

@@louiedelatorre1006 post a video of it. Im looking for one to buy.

[@jetsamperes5762]

I bought a '66 289 Ivy Green coupe in 1988. 35 years later still have her.

[@TheRareCriticalThinker]

@@devinmoyer7466 what was unreliable about it?

[@davedoughty1213]

I was fortunate to see the Mustang at the Worlds Fair in New York in 1964. I was hooked!! Fast forward to 1971 and I was serving in Cambodia. Back then you got cigarettes in your C rats. I didn’t smoke so I sold them. I raised enough to buy a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback with 11,000 miles. I drove it as a daily driver for 50 years. I retired the car and use it on weekends. It now has 685,000 miles on it. 2 engines and 2 transmissions. I still love it. I have people tell me all the time about how they had one and let it get away. I have my father’s St Christopher medal from his World War 2 plane… also a Mustang! I hope the good Lord keeps looking after me!!

[@KellenBluestein]

685,000 miles??? That’s crazy! I’d love to see a mustang in person with that kind of mileage! It’s nice seeing such wonderful cars with owners that still truly love them.

[@tunethetoy7225]

I’m a chevy guy, always have been. But you can’t deny the impact first gen Mustangs had on the design of all the upcoming muscle cars 👏🏽

[@Auggies1956]

True but the first years were built on the Falcon nothing special.

[@RGSoCal]

@@Auggies1956 most cars except for Exotics are nothing special

[@jace3143]

I am too, but I cant get over this car....

[@trulyjahir1112]

Same bro. I’ve always been a Dodge guy but man I’ll be dammed if I didn’t admit what a beauty this car is.

[@DonJulio510]

@@Auggies1956 many cars are based off a lesser product. But built for better.

[@brandoncazares8452]

Even though I'm a Chevy guy myself, you can't go wrong with a 1965 to '67 ford mustang because they're iconic.

[@Titan-uy1qy]

Good day. Ive been working on restoring a 66 289. One year in. I have no regrets. I purchased it for my 38th birthday it was in shambles. The feel of bringing this thing back to life is priceless.

[@AyeCarumba221]

Im 61 years old, and regret that I never owned one. My neighbors bought a new one in 1965. Oh man, that car was IT!. I still always think about that car. I remember what the starter and the 289 sounded like. IMHO, THE most iconic car ever produced anywhere, anytime.

[@kalinandonov2799]

Well, try to buy one nowadays. There should not be a place for regrets 🙂

[@6Sally5]

I found my ‘65 Fastback that had been literally behind a barn in the weeds for 20 years. Brought it home on a trailer and boxes full of parts. I had never done a restoration or really worked on cars before, but I was in love with this car and driven to bring her back to life. I learned how to weld, do body work and spray primer. I read every book and watched TV car shows. Four years and about $15k later, I had and still have a gorgeous car I will never sell. He is right...parts are usually about $100...it will hundred dollar you to death and you can literally build one ground up with aftermarket parts found everywhere.

[@Potato-lw3fe]

just buy a repro body shell those thing rust like crazy

[@ANGEL-sp4yz]

This was my car driving to high school 1965. White with black interior. Yes, my Dad bought it and first my brother drove to college but when his grades slipped my Dad went and got it. Then I drove it to high school. Hurray! 🎉 Wish I still had this car. Loved it❤

[@grahamlawton6250]

I am liking where Hagerty is going with this channel...I’d like the Daily Updates back as well.

[@kelpinegaming3777]

This video makes me smile looking back at the fact that I own a 1966 mustang coupe.

[@isaiahavant6733]

Ikr I own a 65 coup and mmmm

[@kelpinegaming3777]

@@isaiahavant6733 Nice

[@simspigeon9481]

@@isaiahavant6733 I’m looking to get one when I turn 16. Do you recommend it?

[@everestsdriveway366]

@@simspigeon9481 depends if your willing to put time and effort In maintaining and driving, but also PURCHASE a good base. I'm 17 and I own a 1967 Mercury Cougar, basically a mustang. I love it but since ai bought a good base, it needs enough to stay driving but stays together long enough to enjoy it!!

[@dakat0450]

My dad has a 65 coupe with a 418 stroker in it and it pulls.

[@andrewhines2565]

This is my dream car, thinking about buying one. I’ve never owned a classic car before and this video made me feel better. I really really really wanna fucking buy it now

[@louiedelatorre1006]

I have a 65 mustang black on black for sale. Fully rebuilt

[@prestinexd8004]

I watched this video for a few times while I was determined to find and buy one myself. As of writing this, I found mine and have owned it just a hair over a year now. I bought when I was 17! I love it to death and was the best thing I have ever bought. Mine is an automatic, 200 in-line 6, candy apple red with white leather interior/headliner and a red rug flooring. I was unsure about the white interior, but I have grown to love it. My father and I replaced the headliner and re-installed the windshields along with other minor chrome pieces and the pony/mustang emblems. I don't want to ever forget the time we spent together working on my dream car. In the future I plan on keeping it as original as possible, but maybe a few body upgrades to be more reliable (mainly rust concerns) or maybe a v8 engine swap one day. Just wanted to say love the video!

[@CS-ys4sy]

Don't ever sell that d yes, swap for the V8 u778

[@JordaneRichard]

You could probably build a brand new one with all of the aftermarket support out there for these, haha.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

convert one to a fast back or convt.

[@maristoldboys5466]

Dynacorn body + coyote engine+ tremec and your off to the races 🐎💸

[@Dana_inc]

This is the one I like. I prefer blue though.

[@doublel7337]

I've driven '65 Mustangs back in the late 60's and they couldn't compare to my dad's 65 Malibu SS-327 365 hp. Saying that Ford finally got it right in a few years. I believe the 1969 Boss Mustangs were one of the best ever built.

[@rogerhowell6230]

My Dad's friend visited us, drove in in his son's Mustang identical to this one the week after the Mustang debut.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

In 1974, I found a low mileage '66 Mustang GT notchback (the ones with the fog lamps, dual exhausts, 4bbl carb and a stick, AND IT HAD A/C!) with 34K miles on it. Kept it for 8 years, and sold it for what I paid for it. Wonderful car, put 150K miles on it over those years. Today, I have a '98 Lincoln Mk VIII, and gears 1-3 feel the very same, I guess the torque curve and gearing is similar. Same with my 928. The newer cars handle better, of course, but as that Mustang was my very first car, it will always have a special place in my heart. And since the fun is all in the curves, the top speed of each really doesn't matter.

[@-_-GT350]

I came back here to learn about my car I just got the new mustang 2019 convertible 4-cylinder eco boost , and wow am I blown away by how just this 4 cylinder performs great lineage great car

[@MarkMeadows90]

I love the 65 Shelby GT350 Mustangs. One of my favorite early Stangs,

[@salesposito2290]

More Sam please. I like his delivery and he gives just enough information to make me want to research that rest.

[@BenVanAmburg]

I've worked on a lot of cars but only rode in one of those once. One of the best rides of my life.

[@colinwilliamson9114]

Nice video! I’ve owned 6 Mustangs since 1975 from 1965 model year up to 2006 and loved them all. The early ones are my favourites - I own and have restored a 66 (fake) GT convertible which I’ve modified a bit but nothing too dramatic. It’s huge fun to drive and anywhere I go lots of people want to talk about it. I’m pretty easy going about it and let total strangers sit in the driver’s seat, and take pictures of them on their phones of them sitting there with huge smiles on their faces. Pure egalitarian fun!

[@jimclarksenior2180]

As a 70 year old baby boomer who lived during this time and whose first car was a 1965 Mustang, I can't see how you made this video without mentioning the iconic 289 cu in or 289 HP engine that was the car to have when I got mine used in 1969. Anyway, thanks for making this video to bring back a few memories.

[@mexicanspec]

I am going to guess they wanted to keep this video short and not give out too much information. He shows a 1964 1/2 model but doesn't tell us the differences between that and the 1965 models.

[@-_-GT350]

I’m a young guy in my 20’s and I love comin here reading you old timers story’s about your cars you guys sound like me when I get old 😂

[@scottdunn2178]

Over 500,000 Mustangs rolled off the assembly line in 1965.

[@SirDremora]

I love this car so much...

[@peteengel7456]

Well done video! Covers most of the points without a deep dive into tedium. A good overview for someone who is considering an old car. Hope to see more of these Buyers Guides for other popular collector vehicles, including imports.

[@mexicanspec]

My complaint is there was no deep dive. Why do a video if you don't include Mustang specific information?

[@kevincrawford7439]

My first car was a 64 1/2 Wimbledon White coupe that had blue interior. A 289, 4 barrel and a 3 speed automatic. Manual steering, manual brakes, no AC and lots of fun.

[@scottdunn2178]

My mom had a Wimbledon White '65 with the red interior in the 70's.

[@davew5611]

I’ve had a few Mustangs over the years. Great cars. My current one is a ‘68 California Special. Except for an attempt to bring the name back in the 2000’s, which didn’t amount to much, ‘68 was their only year with about 4,000 made. Ford basically took a coupe and put a package together made up of Shelby parts and accessories and offered the package as an option. Available with everything from the straight six to a 428. Mine is a C code 289 with a C4 automatic. Pictured here on the left. Thanks Hagarty.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

The fastbacks are for sure the best looking ones but these are still very handsome cars. My favorites are the. 69-70 Boss 302. My Dad has a ‘69 Camaro. The only problem with that car is they’re way to common. The best looking muscle cars are the Mopar cars. For a good one they’re about 2x-3x more expensive than a Mustang or Camaro.

[@Korean_Crayon]

I'd say it's one of the best traits of the Mustang. With so many, the prices are attainable for someone who wants to enter the classic car world. As well as having good aftermarket support and forums.

[@RobertSmith-le8wp]

@@Korean_Crayon Hey, thanks for the reply. I don’t know if you’ve ever watched Cars and Zebras channel but he covers the stock muscle car drag races and one thing he covers is the price, options, rarity, and what the price would be in today’s dollars. Most of the cars were well under $3000, I think the Duster was $2400 in 1970. Adjusted for inflation the Duster was like $14,000 today, even the more expensive cars like the GTO and Buick GSX were under $25,000. The Corvettes were a little more but only around $29,000. I can definitely see why some didn’t sell better, the Hemi was a $900 option in 1970 money and the ZL1 engine option for the Camaro cost more than the car itself. I can definitely see why everyone could buy these so easy back then, any blue collar guy could afford them, nothing like muscle cars today

[@TheRareCriticalThinker]

When searching for a classic Mustang, look for rust in certain areas. I got a ‘67 289 that the seller had trouble getting rid of because the floor pans were shot. However, that was it. Frame has surface rust, no penetration. Door jams and wheel wells were fine, and cowl was completely rust free. Just know what to look for. Floor pans are easy to cut and weld sheet metal

[@stoneylonesome4062]

Not a lot of people know that the 1st generation Notchback was a five-seat car (2+3). One of my customers at my garage uses one as his family car on trips. The I6 is quiet and smooth, he and his wife sit up front, and 3 children in the back bench. And more than enough space in the trunk.

[@RtB68]

I want to add to the point he finished with - that is; it's an egalitarian car. Most wonderful thing to recognise here is that it means you can have your Mustang as a $500 smoke blowing old bomb, a beautifully restored "A" code car, a big spending resto-mod like Revology or a half-million dollar numbers-matching classic and literally EVERYTHING in between. There IS a Mustang for you...

[@trainroomgary]

My first new car was a 70 Mustang 302 - Red - Black Interior. Hardtop -Cool video 😎 Paid about $3400.00 - Now I drive a F 150 - Red - Black Interior ☮️ • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@attra91]

Got my 66 in 1969. Then it was was just an old car. Still have it and no amount of money would buy it!

[@1964FordMustang]

Excelent video; fully agree. If the car also includes some papers and a more or less proven history, you definitely own a piece of automotive history with an early Mustang.

[@rossmartens]

Watching this wants me to get my 65 project done

[@JayZoop]

The interior and body are awesome looking. They are a car you can actually work on, and affordable.

[@genemounce8302]

I can't wait to finish my '68 coupe ! Good info here.

[@akinoffury2332]

Oh man, the '65 Coupe my auto-shop teacher has is nothing like anything described here. Got wrecked into a pole ~'85-86, sat in an impound lot for a while. Got bought in an auction (we think), sat for YEARS. Given to my teacher last year, brought to our school's shop. Driver's side backseat floor has a massive hole in it. 289 four barrel with 3 seized cylinders, which we discovered after pulling the engine out. A/C car, but manual brakes and manual steering. Texas cars, what else did I expect? Oh yeah, and there was a TREE growing through the old Sears battery.

[@Autojones]

That one in the video is what collectors / restorers call a 64 &1/2 . I have one much like the one in the video. white with black interior , but 289 4 speed.

[@pa4o93ir49]

My life’s goal is to have a 60’s mustang as a daily driver. Don’t care about what engine. They are just beautifully made and so much personality

[@alexbiale]

I got A LOT out of this video. Great content!

[@vanncarter6391]

I don’t care what it takes, I will, without a doubt, own a 1965 Mustang GT Coupe

[@alexpaumen3937]

The buyers guide I’ve been waiting for. Most of the V8 Mustangs near me are C-code with a few T-code even though I want a K-code.

[@Potato-lw3fe]

just look for the rust

[@William-13]

I want an A code or a 68 J code!

[@-_-GT350]

In English pls

[@jamesonpace726]

These model guides are your best work. Thank you.

[@nomebear]

I drove a new 64.5 Mustang for two years. The handling was unpredictable in wet weather, the braking was atrocious, and I'm fortunate to have walked away from a 'T' bone accident.

[@alimalani9905]

I am in South Africa and bought a few 1965 /1967 mustangs about 10 years ago from Arizona with absolutely no rust anywhere, very hard to find nice ones now

[@mattskustomkreations]

Call me a snob but I always owned and preferred the fancier cousin - the Mercury Cougar XR7. That said, I do love the ‘69 and ‘70 sportsroof cars.

[@papolaboy]

I had one just like it, except it was dark green...awesome little car

[@nefaurora]

Very well done. Sam Smith should do more reviews! I like his style. I've had both a '65 and '66 Convertible for years... They're both Keepers!

[@danielsoutherd]

This was a good and informative video. However, there was not a 4 cylinder Mustang until 1974. Base Mustangs were equipped with 200 C.I. inline 6, with an optional 250 C.I. inline 6 coming in 1969.

[@lancer1982]

16 years old and got ikr of these for my first car

[@Aquablue62]

I’ve got a 68 but damn the 65 is just as sexy

[@OB928]

My first car in high school was a ‘65 coupe. Kind of like a girlfriend, we drifted apart in college. Ended up selling it-major regret.

[@karljay7473]

My daily driver is a 66 Mustang, all original. Crappy handling, crappy MPG, not very comfortable, but great looking and easy to fix.

[@TheSmellofGas]

Good Video. We have a 1965 Mustang Fastback. Love the car!

[@lemonke1576]

Love the historical premise. Great information and valuable to know!

[@korn111685]

Everyone has their favorite pony car. But the mustang has a following like none other.

[@rampar77]

65/66 Mustang was my dream car in high school. However, most of the classic Mustang available nowadays are screwed up with loud exhaust and crappy wheels on them. There is nothing like a 289 V8, auto trans, factory air and console, wheel cover and factory air. Those classic cars days are long gone. Those Mustangs could never be competed with any new car for power, comfort and reliability. Most important, handling and braking. Any classic car you could find will cost more than a new car, they are all rusted, needed to be completely rebuilt, and spare parts are hard to find. At my age, no car is a head turner.

[@-_-GT350]

I drive a 2019 mustang and it’s super fun to me especially as a broke kid who could never really afford a sports car but to each his own I guess

[@martydeem404]

Ok, mr sunshine,

[@sporty196071]

My sorta first car white w/black interior 65 mustang paid $15. For it pushed it home. Mom said you are 14 you can't have a car,so I sold it for $30. To my 16 year old neighbour.

[@jamesjakubik4428]

When you said EVERYTHING is made for the early Mustangs , that was not accurate. The filler panel for the 1969, and 1970 coupes are not being reproduced by anyone. And this is where all the rear windows rust out. GGGRRRRRR!

[@MrSloika]

Carol Shelby did not 'fool around with the suspension geometry'. The suspension mods were the work of Klaus Arning who was chief suspension engineer for Ford North America. Shelby was not an engineer and was not qualified to do any engineering work on cars that were intended for use on public roads.

[@CarreraJP7-GT]

Damn I would daily it If I had one.

[@buffalohillbill7948]

That Pontiac looks sick

[@brandoncazares8452]

That's a Ford Mustang not a Pontiac.

[@BDHumes]

Loved❤️ my ‘67 - 289.

[@pat1589]

Great review, thank you. No denying the first gen Mustangs are very cool.

[@toxicbxy5582]

This car was actually in a music video back in year 2000 called stronger by britney spears the car like this one was black colored

[@scootosan]

Built back when cars were meant to be driven everyday... now buy one put it away and little to no miles then hope you can get a buck at auction .... Drive it

[@BiffBuffchest]

Could ya'll do a volkswagen buyers guide, please

[@mexicanspec]

What is missing from this video is the differences between the 1964 1/2 and the 1965 models so somebody that doesn't know already can identify it. A lot of people that have the 1965 model will try to pass it off as a 1964 1/2 to ask more money for it. This isn't really a buyer's guide so much as an advertisement for an early Mustang.

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Cool!

[@choppergirl]

I once spent all night hotwiring an abandoned rubber bumper MG Midget sportscar. Once I got the steering lock off, I ran into my next problem - the battery was dead. I walked down the street and popped the hood on a 65 Mustang to steal the battery. It was from there on zoom zoom down the street to pump up at the gas station that had just opened at 6am, then back to put the hood back on the Midget... pick up my girlfriend, and by noon we were headed south on the interstate.... Yep, I passed up a running classic mustang for a british piece of cr@p! The Mustang looked like a sedan to me, I had no interest... I wanted a hot little sportscar... and it turned out to be the right pick, too, because that sucker got 50mpg highway!

[@keithoneil6711]

Very beautiful amazing Mustang thanks friend good morning

[@Metalodeath]

I love first generation mustangs there my favorite! I’d love a 68 fastback but there way too;expensive! What I’ve always wondered Is why are first generation Camaros much more expensive then first gen mustangs?

[@zalanr.2951]

Its all great and awesome car but you didnt mention one thing. They are massively overpriced because of the high demand. Thats why I would offer a Cougar instead. You get the same or a bit more for less money. But if youre okay with the high price thats fine too.

[@jeffduncan9140]

The '67-'69 Cougars were cool. I always liked the XR7s.

[@martydeem404]

They are in high demand because they look better than a cougar

[@ImTHATguy...]

That's a 260!? Jeebus I thought it was a straight six the way it sounded before he said what it was. Thank God the 64.5 260 3spd I bought my wife has dual exhaust and actually sounds like a V8, haha.

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

I own a Mustang coupe...a Fox-body coupe! The little brother to these! 😁 Someday I’ll have a classic!

[@mexicanspec]

Not brother, but son or grand son.

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

@@mexicanspec Ha ha, true! Grandson! Is that your Capri in your pic?! I’ve always wanted a Capri!

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

@@mexicanspec Just subbed to your channel in case you post some vids on that Capri! I’ve got lots of Fox content coming to my channel soon! Gotta love the Fox-body!

[@mexicanspec]

@@RaceGasSmellsGood That is not a Capri. That is a Mexican Mustang Coupe. They were sold in 1983 and 1984 with a Capri front end but with the Mustang fenders. They had the Capri tail lights. They all came with the 302 unsmogged V8 with either the stick or an automatic. In Mexico we didn't have the V6 nor the 4 cylinder in the Mustangs, they were all V8 cars. If you remember the V8 was not offered in a coupe in the US until 1987. I named my channel Mexican Spec because I planned on making video comparing the Mexican Spec cars with the US spec cars but life got in the way. I will still do it, but I am not sure how long it will be. Thank you for subscribing and I hope to have some content soon.

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

@@mexicanspec Nice, I’ve only seen a few photos of those. Nice! Super rare! I’d love to have one of those. So rad! I look forward to some vids! 😁 Yeah, this whole KZbin thing is a lot of work!

[@pgrens]

What a great series, can't wait to see the one on 2002s!

[@QualityClassics]

Well done from start to finish ..... good job Sam Smith (& Hagerty )

[@uzivert736]

Ford is Legend🙌🙂

[@nerk234]

..from Italy...good TIPS..😉 i like 50/60 s...do it x this car please. .❤️

[@bcut]

I spy a beautiful red cougar! ♥️

[@keitharonoff9857]

65's didn't have side accents in chrome, those weren't used until 66.

[@davebrittain9216]

Sorry Keith but you are incorrect. I have owned a dozen Mustangs and have two now. Any year could be ordered accent chrome delete. The 65 had the single strip of chrome and they 66 had little chrome forks on the chrome.

[@mexicanspec]

Since the car had a 260, this has to be a 1964 1/2.

[@jeffduncan9140]

Yes they did. The '65 looked exactly like what he was driving.

[@stuartkynoch7289]

65 GT's didn't. 1966's had different chrome insert with the three "hash marks" and a horizontal bar grille.

[@annabelleeh]

my great aunt still owns her ‘65 mustang.

[@nikitis13]

Bring them back. Make them using modern metallurgy, improve only the bare essentials and watch them fly out of showrooms.

[@maximchahal578]

can it be an every day car?

[@michaelposeytv6376]

Thanks for this I found it helpful. I’m looking to get into my first classic. 1965 Mustang I s on my mind. I’m finding a lot with the AC not working. Is this a easy fix?

[@GianniBuroni]

Looking forward to when Italian, Japanese or German stuff is featured.

[@ET74019]

Want a 65 mustang so bad I can’t stand it 😂....want to get a 289 and put an overdrive transmission in it and make it a daily driver

[@adilbhatti8867]

Ford Mustang American Most Wanted Muscle Car 👍

[@leusmaximusx]

is your 65 convertible, comes with column shifter and front bench seat ?

[@JulianTorresTV]

are bench seats rare?

[@joelstatosky1817]

Hello fellow jdm guys who are switching to American pony and muscle cars because we cant afford jdm car prices. Make sure to upgrade your suspension and change tires during the rain and avoid driving in unsafe weather. These cars aren't as safe as our beloved 90's cars

[@yanpurnomosafaa720]

Sangat sepakat sekali di sini dan setuju. Untuk itu lebih bagus pakai silinder diameter 45 cm saja.

[@col4627]

"A cooking car" ... you made that up, lol.

[@sammcbride2149]

There's nothing wrong with a car that drives. Not everything has to be a dragster.

[@manuelmiranda124]

How much should I pay for a 1965 mustang that doesn’t start an has worn pain

[@Owenactor]

Someone please tell me where those tires came from!

[@redus2]

These are beautiful cars, but I had a 2006 mustang and that thing was such a hunk of crap. I couldn't imagine how many issues an older ford sports car would come up.

[@wreybinrios5098]

A customer of mine is selling a 65 gt500 in a good working condition. Asking 12k