Here's Why the Original 1965 Ford Mustang Is an Automotive Icon

[@rickym.3416]

Finally, Doug reviewing some older stuff! This opens the book to so many potential reviews! Very exciting.

[@jwalster9412]

Only available on cars and bids!

[@darkvador6437]

It's not as he already reviewed the Miura, the Countach, the Espada, the 300sl, the 250 GT Lusso... What are you talking about?

[@Quasi_Terrible]

​@@darkvador6437 I really find it hard to believe you can't figure out what the OG commenter was saying. You're intentionally obfuscating what he was saying by bringing up million dollar supercars and that just makes you look bad.

[@Wheatybic]

@@impalagenesis178 man who even are you? what kind of comment and dumb analysis is that

[@RYTF5]

I mean he has reviewed a 300 SL lol. He will do some older cars.

[@SeansGarageCars]

As a former long term owner of a ‘66 Mustang, it’s awesome to see Doug review one! Couple things I noticed: At 10:15 he mentions that the first dot on the transmission is drive, then the green dot below is for overdrive. As far as I know the green dot is normal drive and the white dot above it starts the car in second gear for winter driving. 11:25 The turn signals should self-cancel, if they don’t then this car’s switch is faulty. 12:10 That panel IS the center console storage. 14:04 Power tops were an option on first-gen Mustangs. Love to see this kind of content from Doug!!

[@largol33t1]

In fairness, with classic cars, you probably run into small issues like the turn signals. It's the cost of owning a classic car. Sadly, that is why some people dump them after a while. They get fed up with the costs of maintaining one. That is something I don't understand. If I buy a very old Porsche, i would always budget an extra $5-8K for maintenance because parts will not be easy to find or cheap. I've heard a few stories online about people restoring a classic car, then selling it after less than a year because they ran out of money.

[@MrJjzapata]

correct on the turn signal do cancel. owned a 64.5. have a 66 and a 68 and a 21 mach-e. steering is terrible on my old mustangs.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@MrJjzapatabut better on Mustang Shelby GT350R.

[@rickreneau5230]

So crazy. .You are correct and amazing how many don't know. Was born in 58 and have been a mechanic all my life. That was for snow so you could ease out in second gear

[@scorpa3033]

I like Doug, but he often makes mistakes like this. Maybe it's because he's rushing to make more videos in a shorter amount of time.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

This is a BIG deal for Dougy D fans and for his channel, he finally broke tradition of reviewing only 80s and up cars. The possibilities for videos now are endless!

[@talon262]

Doug has done older cars before, like when he went to Dubai, but one of the main reasons he stopped doing reviews on those older cars was the views for those were abysmal.

[@enriquealomia6399]

He also reviewed a 1977 Cadillac

[@silversonic99]

Not really. This is an exception. Maybe he'll do a couple of iconic cars but they gotta he pretty iconic

[@Charlesb88]

He has reviewed some cars from the 70's before but he didn't anywhere near the views on those that he typically gets from 1980's- up to the resent cars. He has said he will make exceptions to this rule for select special vehicles like, for example, this 1st gen Ford Mustang.

[@michelanvalo]

@@enriquealomia6399 When he did El Dorado he didn't know the floor button high beams was common.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

People who have never owned an old car with "wing vent windows" don't get quite how amazing they were back in the day. You'll notice this car doesn't have air vents in the dash pointing at you. The only interior vents in many older cars were under the dash pointing down for heat, and on the center of the dash pointing up at the windshield for defog/defrost. That's it. And you'd think "just roll down the windows" - but even on new cars, you notice that this only gives you a breeze by your side, not "full face moving air". These wing vent windows could be pushed more than 90 degrees (much further than Doug opens it) so that the wider part is sticking forward into the air stream, and it directs a large amount of air directly at the driver then. I miss these on modern cars. Much more effective than rolling down the big window at getting air directly at the driver/passenger.

[@chiemekaa]

Yep. My uncle had an 80's VW Beetle. Those vent windows came in handy especially since the AC wasn't working.

[@seanmachan6551]

I remember them being used for smoking =P But yes, I did use them for that purpose as well. They were pretty common on cars and trucks.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@seanmachan6551its quite common also on mid engined sports cars.

[@matthewnicholas6365]

I'd rather have good aircon, but if there is no aircon, then these probably do make a lot of sense.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

@@GNMi79 People who break into cars don't care about being stealthy. They just shatter a normal side window and get in. The wing vents take too long to open without breaking.

[@ThatGuy67672]

We need more older muscle car reviews!

[@RetroKingOG]

Correction, we need more classic reviews in general. It would be interesting to see Doug review like a 50s pickup😊

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

Yes!! Now we need a late 60s Camaro and a 70s Charger 500!

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Me too

[@michiganborn8303]

​@RetroKingOG Would be hard to find any that's completely original with zero modifications. The Mustang Doug is reviewing I'm sure those aren't original rims.

[@BingBangBrine]

He still needs to review a 5th gen z28

[@Nutella2004]

It's so weird seeing Doug with a beard and a stache

[@agbart]

His quirks and features.

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

Looks sharp, though.

[@UnrealOG137]

I kinda like it

[@Mcgoats]

Barely even a 5 oclock shadow lol

[@KartKing4ever]

Been saying for YEARS that there are hundreds of old cars we want to see, and this is a perfect one to start with. You'd get tons of views on original Hemi cars, Cudas, literally any old muscle car will get views. We, as car enthusiasts will want these videos as everything goes electric.

[@Flared]

Whilst I agree, this will only happen if they are on Turo so it can line up with a sponsored video.

[@mikederucki]

He talked about this a number of years ago - people just didn’t give him the views. Hopefully that’s different now

[@joe6096]

Doug used to cry that no one watched his videos when he reviewed old cars. But he wasn't reviewing COOL old cars. Who the hell cares about a Yugo or some Russian piece of garbage? If he reviewed a '69 Chevelle SS396 or a '66 GTO 389 Tri-Carb BELIEVE me he'd get the views!!!!

[@MuddyTubMedia]

@@joe6096he wouldn’t. Because most people on KZbin aren’t in the age group that cares about 60s and 70s cars. I’m 29 and can confirm that while some of these cars are really cool, I just have no interest in them. I’d skip over most of those videos.

[@joe6096]

@@MuddyTubMedia I’m on KZbin and care very much about 60s-70s cars, and yes we had color and cable TV when I was a kid lol

[@MarkassC]

I'm so happy to say I now own one of these!!!! A life long dream finally accomplished :) with the original in-line six and the three speed manual! It's cool to watch this then go out and drive mine at 23 haha

[@Derekjeterlover7]

congratulations!

[@allenking2846]

The "O" on the transmission shifter is NOT for overdrive. That is the "green dot" indicating the normal drive position that shifts the C4 transmission normally through the gears 1-2-3. The small white dot above it was for use in lower traction situations and would start the car in 2nd gear and only shift between gears2-3.

[@JL-sm6cg]

I was going to say, overdrive didn't exist yet in the 60s.

[@jonnycando]

@@JL-sm6cgit did but not all vehicles had room for the extra gearbox that was needed to get it.

[@JL-sm6cg]

@@jonnycando ah, nice to know.

[@jamesgarvey8402]

Awesome history lesson!! I didn’t know that even existed.

[@arkjag2991]

These vintage car videos always expose how little Doug actually knows about cars.

[@JadPker]

20:28 "These old cars are old." - Doug DeMuro

[@TaijanDean]

Who'd a' thought?

[@CarsNkids22]

The more you know...😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@CarsNkids22old cars but gold in fact.

[@terrytc1]

The small triangular windows were called vent windows. The area in front of the console DOES open up. The reason nthere is a gap in the wood grain is because the center console was a 2 part item. If you got air conditioning, it wasn't built in but hung under the and partially occupied the space in front of the console. So cars without AC got that extended part that had storage under it. ALL American cars had the headlight dimmer, as it was called, located on the floor, all all the car companies used exactly the same part for it. The convertible you show is an early model because later cars had a retaining ring the attached to the gas cap that prevented it from being completely removed. This was due to the high rate of theft of the cap. It also prevented you from leaving the cap on top of the gas pump when refueling which is what most did. I had a Maverick with the same type and location of the cap, but they never had a ring. Several times I found myself returning to the gas station to retrieve my gas cap.

[@Marcus-jv7xq]

Great post! Also, the radio is probably from 1990s

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

the center fuel cap was nice in that it didn't matter which side of the gas pump you pulled up beside...but there were safety concerns when rear ended. the old Mustangs had a the same problem as Pintos with their gas tank having no protection or firewall between it and the rear seat. those chrome bumpers were practically decoration, and would just peel off in a wreck, I know because a friend of mine wrecked his '68 Mustang, and I saw the aftermath at the scene...he was okay though, impact was probably around 30mph. He had T-Boned a large station wagon that had backed out of a blind driveway on a blind hill.

[@pauldzim]

Also, pretty sure the turn signals are supposed to be self-cancelling, they must be broken on this car

[@stardogMLB]

​@@pauldzimI have a 68 and it definately cancels. But the steering wheel also tilts up when you open the door and tilts back down when you close it so it's well optioned.

[@jio5448]

@@pauldzim definitely is, i got a 66 and 68 and they do, something is wrong the electronics in the column

[@dosdude1]

These are my absolute favorite cars. I bought and restored one (a 1966 "C-code" 289 coupe), and I've been pretty much daily driving it for the past 3 years. I absolutely love how it looks, how it drives, and pretty much everything else about it. It's never once left me stranded, or had any semblance of an unexpected issue for as long as I've owned it. Really cool to see you take a look at one!

[@JohnBurkhertJr]

A little tight for a family car but great for a date. Looks good in the parking lot and holds its own on the road. The 1st get 'stangs were well balanced and have stood the test of time as an automotive bullseye.

[@RetroKingOG]

It is always a pleasure to see you review classics again. It makes for a nice change in videos!

[@purwantiallan5089]

Demuro also ever drive the 1968 Cosmo Sport L10B on 2019.

[@MichiganGourmetguy]

11:57 DOUG! that is the door to a cubby area for storage, you didn't even open it sir! 😁

[@srdjagunjic]

But then he can't sound like a smartass and make things up ...

[@tylerroland1115]

A rare instance of no Cars & Bids auction cross-promotion…what a day

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

crazy he went back to Turo...it is like having classic Doug back!

[@FrenchArrogance]

@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 In a recent THIS podcast, he mentioned they paid him in Turo credits for previous ads, and that he's been using Turo for "free" since then with those credits... but that his credit has all been used up, so that's presumably why he's doing Turo ads again in his last few videos to regain that.

[@trdrav4]

This thing isn't for sale on Cars & Bids!

[@moxdox]

No - his shirt has Cars and Bids 😂

[@prematuredgravy8033]

God forbid the man endorses the company he made that is responsible for his current garage

[@Cubulation]

My grandfather has an original 1964 1/2 mustang, white convertible, 260 V8, that he bought new in 1965. He still has it! He was even at the NY world fair in the 60s when ford announced it! He drove that car for decades as a daily driver, the odometer has rolled over and is now sitting at 130k+. Still runs great, original paint, but he’s had to replace the carpet probably 3 or 4 times during the ownership and recently redid the seats. HEAVY steering but a pleasure to drive. Love this video!

[@Cubulation]

Also, that’s not overdrive, it’s green dot. Kind of a weird automatic, you generally just keep it there for normal driving

[@drewschumann1]

@@Cubulation The green dot transmission is for driving on ice. It keeps the transmission from downshifting to 1st when you come to a stop. Non green dot autos are a bear to drive in ice and snow

[@Cubulation]

@@drewschumann1 I can never remember which dot is which haha, I think my grandpa forgets too honestly most times 😂 only ever drives it in the summer these days though

[@plstewaf3]

That is super. You are in rare company. As a Grandfather, my Pagoda Green 64 1/2 Hardtop has a 260V8 and 3 speed manual with serial number ...123558, purchased May 9, 1964 from Healy Motors in Edmonton, Canada. Not to be too picky, but I think your Grandfather would have had to buy it new in spring of 1964 (not 1965) because they did not sit on the dealers' lots for very many days.

[@AngelaQuick-p9l]

It's lovely seeing Doug digress a bit from his comfort zone, be it to just give himself some perspective or to just test out stuff that is cool no matter what era. Would love to see more old cars that Doug has an interest towards, even if it's just a small curiosity.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Demuro should try drive the 2011 Lotus Elise.

[@daviddurham4659]

One error Doug. The green dot on the gear selector doesn’t stand for overdrive. The car has a 3 speed auto with no overdrive. The green dot is where you normally put the selector and it shifter through all 3 gears. If the smaller dot is selected, the transmission started in second gear. Supposed to be used for slippery surfaces.

[@bigcurte]

I had one of those in high school as my first car! Fixing up a 50-year-old car was an easy experience. Still have it up at my family‘s Ranch. Stoked to see this kind of classic car material coming from the 80s to now guy 🤩

[@aaronthewhiz3160]

Doug: Gushes the whole video about how cool the car is Cool Factor: 7

[@Notfiveo0]

I don’t think anyone can love its brakes.

[@alekss8846]

I love the contrast between this and previous ID Buzz review

[@WakanaGojo86]

But there's one thing that connects both of these reviews which is the fact that Doug used Turo to borrow these cars instead of the usual Cars and Bids

[@mvseaurchin7455]

Old guy here. The problem of a steering wheel dead zone was a common issue to watch out for when buying used cars that were possibly worn out. I think this Mustang has at least 130K miles on it, when life expectancy for 60's cars was about 60K - it needs a new steering gear. We used to call automatic transmissions 'Slush Boxes' back then.

[@benjaminrobinson3842]

This demonstrates a problem with services like Turo where owners rent out their cars. They may have maintenance issues that you are unlikely to find in "boring" modern rentals. (When I was younger, I remember reading that more than an inch or two of "play" in the steering wheel meant that it was time to see a mechanic.)

[@ML-dl1cp]

I rebuilt the steering box in my '65 Musatang. Even though the car only has 60,000 miles on it, the difference in the refreshed steering box is night and day. All the slop is gone (having the optional 16:1 ratio box helps. too).

[@chadjack5422]

THE BIRTH OF THE CROWD KILLA

[@Trainmaster909]

This one won’t kill a crowd, but it will steal your girl.

[@ZacharyHComstock]

Crowd "missile" isnt it ?

[@lordflufffluff]

Mustang giving crowds of people hugs.

[@mattlimberg5763]

The guy I replaced at my current position (retired at 85) was the manufacturing engineer for this Mustang and made the most advanced factory in the world at the time with 3 robots, one of which was to move the hoods for painting. A story he told was when he showed Mr. Ford during a tour, the robot stopped what it was doing and turned as if facing him to get a loom at him, then got back to work. To this day, no one knows why this happened, it was programmed by simple relays and should not have ever had the capability to do so.

[@bwofficial1776]

Henry's spirit?

[@althunder4269]

The hood handle is not stock. Someone added that. Same with the trunk luggage rack. The windshield washer still used an electric pump it wasn't "gravity fed". The "O" on the transmission gear selector is not for Overdrive, it is for second gear. There was no overdrive on that transmission.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

the gauge cluster is from a later model year too, I think....64-66 would have a wide rectangle speedometer, from my understanding.

[@NoQuarterNoMercy1]

He didn’t say the washer fluid was gravity fed. He said the bag was held up by hooks and gravity.

[@1991pony]

You are correct, sir. That gauge cluster is from a '66. I see why Doug rarely reviews old cars. Usually, he gets the quirks and features right. This time, not so much.

[@Nebulasecura]

​@1991pony yeah because of the issue of alot of old cars having aftermarket mods

[@Hibernicus1968]

I think he just meant gravity was holding the back on the hooks it was suspended from; it wasn't screwed down so it couldn't come off.

[@cherrypickingyt]

A Few notes: First, thank you for doing an old car! Many of us want to see more of these, even though I know you have mentioned that they do not get as many views. That Mustang is not exactly a "pure" example of what you would get in 64 or 65. As many mentioned, the Speedo is from a 66, 64/65 would have a ribbon style. People noted the vent windows. One big thing to discuss is simply the fact that everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was an option back then. Nowadays, its pretty rare for someone to custom order a vehicle, unless its a super high dollar car, and 99% of features are standard, whereas in 1964/5, every single item had an option or two. Side mirror, option, Air Conditioning, option, even the heater had two different choices. Radio, option, center console/deluxe "Pony" interior, option. Fog lights, option. The list goes on and on. As others said, the Shift indicator is not "Overdrive" as they did not have an Overdrive, it was Green Dot, which is the "Normal" driving mode, using all 3 gears. Ford soon changed the shift pattern by 66/67 when the C6 Transmission came out, as they realized that closest to neutral for regular "Drive" makes more sense. Also, the center console DOES have a storage compartment at the front, and the woodgrain is SUPPOSED to line up, someone restored it and put it on wrong separate from the rest of the console. Big note, these cars when well kept absolutely DO function almost as good as modern cars, the issue is that over so many years, unless every single bushing and tolerance from expendable items is fixed, they are simply worn out. The steering boxes actually are a lot tighter than that, it is either worn out or needs to be adjusted. They are a "little" sloppy compared to a rack & pinion, but not nearly as bad as you had it when they are in good condition. Power steering however, was over assisted and vague, and needs a lot of movement regardless. These are great cars, and even relatively daily-able if you want, especially if you progress a few years where more options became standard. I somewhat daily my 69 Mach 1 Mustang, and of course some things are getting modernized like the steering, but they are extremely reliable when done correctly. Also, that steering wheel, OPTION! its "Deluxe" ;)

[@bigkoppa5816]

Very well said. '66 Mustang owner here.

[@awegner6465]

These cars were basic because they were a Falcon underneath.

[@JohnWaldron-cm7ce]

Steering gear boxes can and do wear out. I owned a 1963 Falcon with less than 75k on the odo and the steering box had to be sent off to Cali for a rebuild. My 1965 Notchback steering worked, but it had ALOT of slop due to wear-John in Texas

[@dlun23]

That style instrument cluster did came with the 1965 pony interior.

[@kevinstillman974]

As someone who had the privilege of driving one of these at a relatively young age in the late 90’s, I think that “you must be more aware and deliberate about everything” feeling Doug described was a hidden benefit, which informs my driving still.

[@bwofficial1776]

I have an AMC-era Jeep. It's definitely the most engaging car I have. I feel everything and it's slow with no crash structure at all so I have to plan everything in advance.

[@Dzointek]

19:29 "Do you notice anything here?" as Doug starts jerking his hand in a very suspicious manner...

[@ZacharyHComstock]

And "8 inches of play in any direction" make it worse

[@omargarcia1291]

One of the best things you missed under the hood is that fact that the hood stays open on its own. No need for the little stick to hold it open. i don't know why most modern cars don't have this feature.

[@dadx5262]

Love seeing my grandfathers interior design still being loved. Brought back memories to see his mustang long designs too.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The designs from 1965 Mustang Convertible almost mirroring 1967 Cosmo Sport (L10A).

[@JohnBurkhertJr]

My dad was on that team (dashboards and instrument panels) back in '96 when they went for the throwback look. I drove a '66 for ten years, all great.

[@danilocalic797]

Pre-80s car? Sponsored by Turo?! What is this, 2018?!?!?!

[@hrihsikeshpatil4486]

I thought this was an old video for a sec

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

9:20 - Ford kept the floor-mounted high-beam switch on pickups well into the '90s. My old manual F-250 had FIVE controls in the footwell - gas, brake, clutch, parking brake, and high-beam switch.

[@bwofficial1776]

And whenever you needed to turn your high beams off because a car was coming, you also needed to shift. Happens every time I turn the high beams on on my classic.

[@ZachlikesMetal]

He needs to review more old school muscle cars like this. Also I knew a lady who owned a 1965 Mustang and she's the only owner of it and still drives it too this day.

[@CamoSquid]

My grandpa has a '66 (manual😊), that he bought from his father a few years ago before he died, that my father took my mother to their high school prom in in '96. It's very cool, I've ridden in it several times over the years and feels like a drive through time. I hope someday I can inherit or buy it❤

[@ericanderson1691]

This is the upgrade Pony Interior. Standard interiors were very very plain. My first car was a Cherry Red 1966 mustang convertible with a 289 V8 with a pony interior with an OEM chrome 8track tape player. In the late 70s I was living the high school dream in So Cal along the OC Beaches.

[@grannyjann]

I've got a red 66 Fastback Mustang. I love my car. Her name is Eloise, named after the lady I bought her from. You could not buy, beg or steal this car from me. At about 110 mph, the front floats a bit so steering can get a bit dicey. I just love her so much.

[@rosestrohm7986]

6:05 Doug discovers the smoker window lol

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

lol! i hate riding in the back seat of a car that doesn't have those, getting ashed in the face or the eye is no fun at all...the vent directs the airflow towards the outside, and spares the rear passengers the pain.

[@iClamperson]

That made me feel old, and by the time I was born those were already on their way out.

[@Martin_Romanowski]

This is the prettiest Mustang design since the beginning because of the experience it provides My good friend got his grandfather 1965 red on black Anytime we take his Mustang & my 356 to a car show or a night cruise it’s always most enjoyable activity

[@NomenClature-o8s]

Those windshield washer fluid bags were a PITA to fill.

[@awegner6465]

And they held next to nothing!

[@fosty.]

I've noticed some classic cars with bottles of fluids in the engine bays. Would those have been standard or added by the owner to replace the bags?

[@nicholasharshbarger4454]

That exact car has been my dream car since I was 3. My whole life, I’ve wanted a bright red, 1965 convertible Mustang, and I promised my grandmother that we would take a trip down to Florida in it whenever I got one. I don’t have one yet, but I’m saving. Absolutely gorgeous car.

[@nyquilhelps4212]

One of my neighbors has this car, blue with white stripes. Something about these old classic cars, the styling, the rawness, all of it - just seeing them next to modern cars shows just how far the automotive industry has come over the past 6 decades. Definitely one of the most iconic muscle cars of all time.

[@threeer02]

What? Not a “modern enthusiast car from the 80s/90s and 2000’s?” Lol

[@Matt50gt]

Awesome review of an older car. Just little to add: It stopped well because it had aftermarket 4 wheel disc brakes, power tops along with power steering and air conditioning were available, the center console has a compartment in front that flips up, and the turn signals must have been broken on that car because they should cancel.

[@DCFGuitar]

I enjoyed Kennan and Doug’s conversation and joking around in this video a lot 👍

[@JL-sm6cg]

All that was missing was Noodles the dog.

[@MaggieDozer]

Just a couple moes out cruisin'

[@projectg408]

Doug is the type of guy to finally realize that using your ad spot to promote cars and bids earns you no additional revenue or sponsorship money anywhere (because ANYONE who is watching your video is already well damn aware of Cars and Bids) and that to advertise another company pays more… thanks, ya did good

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

Never thought this day would come!!! Hope this means we'll get more classic 60s or even 50s cars thanks for taking a risk 28th this vid Doug

[@ericbeckman2331]

I own a 66 straight 6 coupe. So happy to see a video on one! Mine is a sprint 200.

[@bigkoppa5816]

Dude! Me too!

[@keithjohnson4870]

I had the same - 66 Sprint 200 - for 40 years. I always thought the center console made it classy.

[@ETr4d3]

wo wo wo, a pre 80s car on Doug's channel

[@automan25]

I used to have a '69 Mustang. When I first bought it the steering was very loose. I was pulled over for drunk driving the first day I had it because I couldn't keep it going straight down the road. I later discovered that you can adjust the mesh of the gears in the steering box with a flat head screwdriver. Once I did that steering improved a lot.

[@KiegKillsReality]

Dude you GOTTA review more older stuff. New cars are just so samey.

[@Yvaneify]

But not a lot of people watch these videos. 8 hrs since this video aired, 90k views. After paying his employees, he loses money producing this video. Dougy is crying in the corner right now. LOL

[@calebwany8422]

​@@Yvaneifywhy not lay them off, employ interns and minimum wage workers to maximize profits like Amazon does

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

Cars from the 50s-70s are surprisingly “samey” too - the Big automakers had already figured out how to mass produce lineups, so a lot of the differentiation between brands under a single corporate umbrella was trim/engines rather than more substantial design differences. And they loved to copy each other, too.

[@Yvaneify]

@@calebwany8422 Well Dougy is a standup guy, he pays his employees living wages, like 100+/hr

[@car9472]

I love how passionate doug is when he reviews an iconic car like this

[@davidfuith2995]

I have no idea what the car's pedigree is, but that instrument cluster is from a '66. The 64 1/2 and the '65 had a ribbon style speedometer.

[@gregghorner9107]

I noticed this right away too. It looks like a '66.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

yeah, this car has obviously had a few mods done, those lap belts and buckles are aftermarket ones and not the original ones I think....and the paint job quality is terrible imo. Probably could use some new rubber bushings or whatever in the steering column to reduce that play too...a lot of reviewers get a false impression of the handling because those parts have deteriorated and the owner has neglected to replace them.

[@johnp.8726]

Good catch

[@davidfuith2995]

@@gregghorner9107 Yeah, maybe, but the '66 would have a gas cap with a raised silver logo and no black center. Also the front grill on the '66 had no horizontal or vertical "divisors" (my term) as this one does. One way or the other, it's been modified - which is not a sin. If we were talking Model T's here (shockingly not all that much older!), we'd be celebrating the modifications.

[@trevormillar5469]

@@davidfuith2995 The 65 GT’s also got that cluster no? It also has the GT fog lights. Something to consider.

[@KettleBell-md8ph]

60's 70's muscle cars are the best thing the automotive industry ever created! Long over due for the biggest auto channel on KZbin.

[@strykerman7888]

We've got to like the video so he can do more pre80s cars.

[@TheWalterHWhite]

Skip to 1:46 yo avoid the sales pitch.

[@BiIlDipperIy]

Nah we watch the sales pitches for Doug, round here

[@ds-il7ik]

Doug bless you

[@user-zd8vg1nl5g]

@@BiIlDipperIy nah we don’t 🤡

[@TheMcstevester]

There's chapters for a reason

[@mcsully67]

My first car was a ‘67 Camaro convertible in the late 90’s. The body flex was wild. You could see between the vent window and a-pillar going around a corner.

[@ilandreev]

How did it feel back then? Was it as cool as it is today or it was just considered a regular old car?

[@mcsully67]

@ it was a classic back then

[@higherstandard710]

I had a 65. It was built in nor cal in 1964 1/2. It had the 289 v8 fully loaded with ac and power steering. Both didn’t work good. I rebuilt it. It was a vinyl white hard top red with white interior and black carpeted. I sold it when my first kid was born for money for him. It’s worth it

[@am-dh2gp]

Doug video with a Turo ad takes me back 🥲

[@philm2217]

Dude yes. I got my discount code from Doug lol

[@pauldzim]

6:00 Doug's still the type of guy that calls a knob a "switch"

[@Handihustle07]

We love a good old classic car review thank you Doug!

[@knight2000ct]

my grandfather has a pretty rare 65 Ford mustang GT coupe. The center console does have a compartment on his model, where the woodgrain on this one changes. he also has the rally pac which is the gauges on the steering column so you are correct on that. The tach and there’s a clock on it too. and has factory power steering. :)

[@chrisoquendo5341]

Doug, keep this up, we want more oldies

[@corn6553]

Love to see Doug reviewing older cars!

[@saywhatnow57]

I got to go on a road trip in one just like this back in the mid 90s. Only time I've ever ridden in one, but it was so much fun for that week.

[@joshhumen575]

Doug is the type of guy to appreciate a quality older vehicle.

[@1964FordMustang]

But those wheels 😏 I personally love these classics as original as possible. All facts about the 1st generation Mustang presented correctly as you would expect from Doug. Thanks 😀 I am looking forward to more classic car reviews. A perfect start with this all time automotive icon. Personally, I love the 1964 1/2 model as it was introduced at the World's Fair in New York in April.

[@Lb16161]

@@1964FordMustang Totally agree!

[@classiccarshows5]

@@1964FordMustang Yes, these wheels aren't that great. The first generation is still top notch and I agree the 1964 the pinacle (and still quite affordable if you compare with the GT‘s and Fastback‘s or even the over priced Shelbys)

[@1964FordMustang]

@@classiccarshows5 I also agree, still quite affordable but also very much faked (be aware of that). Especially when you consider that the 1964 1/2 cars were the very first of their kind and marked the beginning of the Mustang mania Just an icon from the 60s

[@lancemannion4113]

Agreed. If the owners gonna personalize it, that cars begging for thd pony styled steel wheels. Ideally with the redline tires. Car would look better!

[@porsche911g]

@@1964FordMustang I don’t like these wheels neither. I also propose not to pimp or restomod these early Mustang. My personal opinion is keeping such legend as authentic as possible, money should be invested in original parts only.

[@vvvxt]

Wow I NEVER thought I'd hear Daddy Doug talk about Turo ever again!!!! Also.... DOUG HAS A SCRUFF!!!!

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Quirks and features in a classic Mustang? Yesss!

[@themoldcars]

Thanks for showcasing a classic. I know it's not really your wheelhouse so much but we olds appreciate you showing the kids these cars.

[@jakes5530]

This car is a huge chick magnet. My wife isnt a car person per-se, but the 1st gen mustang convertible in a “cute” color combo like this, and the Mercedes SL Pagoda are like her holy-grail dream cars

[@alexisyannuzzi8949]

When I was a kid, my family had an old '66 Falcon. It's oddly satisfying seeing so many parts and quirks shared with the legendary Mustang. The half-empty engine bay, the foot switch for high beams, the day&nite toggle in the rearview mirror, the exact same ignition switch.

[@4r391]

That is not a handle under the hood. It is a secondary hood latch or "safety catch". It is there if the regular hood catch fails. There are hooks that catch onto that "handle shaped" metal bar so the hood doesn't fly up onto the windshield if the latch fails.

[@urbo42]

I agree. Keep holding onto that while you put the hood ALL the way down. Filming the trip to Emergency will be full of laughs.

[@pawsnpistons]

Indeed. He got a lot of things wrong.

[@justinluttrell8990]

Damn...that's a clean classic. And honestly that engine sounds pretty damn good when driving it. If only all that beige interior and roof was black, and the steering was tighter and powered, and the transmission was a manual....that'd be an awesome car.

[@VincentVader]

You don't need an inside hood latch in a high trust society. We haven't had a high trust society since the mid-late 60s.

[@huskypup3489]

Exactly what I was thinking.

[@aaronmcdaniel7868]

As an owner of a '65 Mustang Fastback, I have been secretly hoping Doug would find a nice, very original first-gen Stang and review it - so thanks! I know Camaro, Charger, etc guys love to make fun of it because it's smaller, less engine, etc, but this is the car that started it all. I bought mine in the late 80's to use as a daily driver to college, then off to start my career, drove it regularly from SD to LA. It's just always been a reliable, solid and great looking car with just enough performance to make me happy. The nostalgia and love for this car is real, a true piece of automotive perfection at the right time.

[@JetNix]

wooo, finally something older! The muscle cars have so many quirks! Like hood mounted rev-counters and weird gear shift sticks.

[@alebigna]

Amazing car. I love many things of it: 1) the look and style 2) the care to details with which was assembled even if it wasn't a luxury car 3) the mechanical simplicity Other than this, it's amazing to see how little they know about safety 60 years ago: the steering column is a straight arrow pointed to the driver's heart. But that was as it was. Lovely car for cruising around in Southern California. Ale

[@scootermann83]

Those old school hood releases made shopping for good used batteries extremely affordable

[@JimbeMorimoto]

Thank you for doing an old car every once in awhile. I'm only in my thirties but I love the history of cars.

[@asimo3089]

With modern cars all looking the same these days, this was a breath of fresh air in my feed today.

[@RAaronShook]

Modern cars look just as similar to each other as all of the cars of yester-year. Camaro, firebird, mustang, challenger, charger, all look as similar as a Civic and an Elantra or a Trail-Blazer and a Mustang Mach E.

[@calebwany8422]

​@@RAaronShooky'all got any more of those stringent and dumb government regulations

[@logantyler3741]

As a 21 year old, I have daily driven a 64 buick electra as my only car since I got my license when I was 16. I love it, the interior quality is great, engine is strong and simple, rides like a couch on wheels, and its just an overall better driving experience. No electronics to assist and takeaway from the experience, just a fun smooth effortless driving experience. And no issues since I bought it. Put over 40k on it since

[@ElDarren]

What a beauty of a machine! That one is incredible shape. Great video Doug 👍

[@Mattferreri_]

As someone who is absolutely OBSESSED with Mustangs, and drives a 2016 myself, I always appreciate when others acknowledge this amazing car. My dream car is basically any year of first gen Mustang

[@ProjectEurobeat]

Woaaaa a 60s car!

[@RetroKingOG]

Everyone acts like he hasn’t done this…. He has done several cars before 1970 or during the 1970s. His last was the 1955 Mercedes Gulwing

[@Delta0429]

​@@RetroKingOG He reviewed the 300SL over 3 years ago at this point. People aren't excited because he's never done it before, he just hasn't done it all recently

[@ProjectEurobeat]

@@Delta0429 It's still uncommon for him, and I'm always happy when he does

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

He also did a '74 VW Thing, and he reviewed some really old Ferraris and Lambos when he was in Dubai like 6 or so years ago. I miss his old format.

[@theonetruerobb4852]

My Dad bought my Mom a '69 'Stang convertible. I got my license in '71. I was a good lookin' kid, leading a popular band in my little town. I cruised with a lot of sweeties. And I stress tested that 302 more than a bit. I manged to move my guitar rig in that car. Somehow, I got an eight speaker Ampeg V4, a rudimentary pedal board, a 100 watt head, a Les Paul, a Telecaster, and my sweetie of the week into that thing. I remember loading for a gig in a snow storm - to get those 2 huge cabinets in the back seat, I had to drop the roof. Good times... Thanks for this, it brought back some memories. Of course, it was the 70s, so perhaps "memories" isn't exactly an accurate term. I still have one of those Ampeg cabinets.Make me an offer...

[@deepwebintel]

While socially the 65 Mustang is considered to be the first “Muscle Car” in actuality the Pontiac Tempest GTO was the first. It came out an entire year earlier than the Mustang & had the 389 Big Block which was reserved for the full size range & did 0-60 in 5.7 seconds whereas the 65 Mustang did 0-60 in 7.7 seconds. A whole 2 seconds faster. One could even say the 55-57 Chevy range were the first muscle cars, at least in spirit, they were much sportier than the competition & they’re still beloved today because of their muscle car styling.

[@deepwebintel]

Correction, 389 is not a Big Block

[@jamesengland7461]

The Mustang is the first pony car. Compact, sporty version of the muscle car.

[@doomviper9688]

@@jamesengland7461falcon? Nova? Are we forgetting those?

[@andersg95]

​@@jamesengland7461 don't forget the Plymouth Barracuda which also came out in 1964, although it was a Valiant variant at the time

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Dodge Dart: am I a joke to you?

[@diadexxus]

A friend of mine has a 1966 Ford Mustang convertible that has that cover that snaps down. Runs like a champ still!! The main thing he changed is giving it REAL brakes. (This heavy car NEEDS them!) He was in highschool when he got it for $500, and it needed a LOT of love. He brought it back to life and she's a head-turner! I believe that all 60's Mustangs were built in Milpitas, CA in the Bay Area. :) It's a mall now believe it or not!

[@musicmoviesandgames2004]

I never thought in a million years Doug would review a pre 1980s car, let alone a 60s car!

[@RetroKingOG]

He has done several cars before 1980.

[@batialexis9339]

New to the channel?

[@Bojan1291]

He already reviewed a mercedes 300sl gullwing 3 years ago

[@barrak2k059]

@@musicmoviesandgames2004 he reviewed a TRD pro Tacoma + 4Runner which is basically a 60s car

[@musicmoviesandgames2004]

@@RetroKingOG I know, but it’s been quite a while since he’s last done one

[@Wargasm54]

I’ve mainly been a Chevy guy, but the Mustang has always been revered in all circles. Such a beautiful and iconic design. I’d have one in a heartbeat. I owned a Fox body GLX with the 5.0 back in the day. Fun car. It had the big motor but not all the cladding and ground effects of the GT. Which oddly made it faster as it was a tad lighter. Kind of a sleeper. I’ve owned one other Ford and it was a solid car that never gave me any issues. But mostly drive euro cars these days. Very cool Mustang Doug!

[@deadinmydreams]

I'm convinced nobody knows how to use the old fashioned manual rear view mirror dimmer. Every time I drive someone else's car with one, it's always in "nite" mode.

[@customjohnny]

Doug, thank you so much for this!! This was a real treat to see you cruise and enjoy such a beautiful, classic icon 😊

[@Randomguy267-e5l]

Bro I missed Doug’s classic car reviews

[@Ryecrash617]

My first car in the mid-1990s was a 1967 Mustang coupe and despite it being in rough shape when I got it, I miss it.

[@michaelannen4168]

Power top was an option. You missed the storage bin in the console. Turn signal cancel is broken. Original radio does not say mustang. The trans is not overdrive. Green dot starts you off in 2nd gear. The brakes are not stock

[@caddymarcus]

Regarding the center console being split in that point (as mentioned at min 12:05 in the video) it is to accommodate for the optional A/C unit. I wish a more optioned car was used, with A/C, power steering, the Rally Pac and the trumpets exhaust. A '66 model year would have been more likely to have all these options. The rims are incorrect, styling wise is ok, but the size, is not something fitting well for a '60's car. The same goes for the JVC radio, it was pointed correctly that is not original, however, there are many options available today marching much closer (aesthetically) the original unit. The turn signal does have self canceling, is true, is somewhat "finicky" , but that turn signal comment is because of a fault of the vehicle used. Many years ago, I did suggested to make a review for the first gen. Mustang and offered my 66 Mustang as a prop, but I am aware I am one the many thousands of similar messages he received in that day alone, plus I am over 2500 miles away from California. I am glad this video is finally out, a bit informal, but good job, I did enjoy it! I still want to see him climbing in the back of a classic Mini, and mine is still available :)

[@beamngfanatic2913]

We need more old car reviews, who agrees? Edit: just realized Doug's got a beard now and it kinda scares me lmao

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Doug the type of guy to respect "No Shave November".

[@dalton6578]

#1 favorite dream car over anything else.... this is the exact spec that I have always wanted.

[@jerryrocketandthegogogirls3517]

Doug will never review a foxbody.

[@daggerrfw9020]

my 66 mustang is my daily driver for the past 3 years. Ive driven it all thru highschool with little to no trouble whilst remaining mostly original.

[@kevinclarkwy]

So the mustang you have there has the “pony package” - it was an upgrade. That’s how you got the center console too.

[@bigkoppa5816]

The center console (without the woodgrain) was a stand alone option.

[@askmaxim]

Thank you Doug! The trick with the A-pillar vent window is that you open the passenger one to blow the air along the windshield onto the driver's face, and vice versa