Test Driving 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback 289 V8 Four-speed

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Manns Restoration restored and modified this 1965 Ford Mustang fastback about 8 years ago. The owner has maintained the car amazingly well over the years. He recently brought it in for a little touch-up and he said we could take it for a spin. It's powered by the original A-code 289 V8, but it has been balanced and blueprinted, milled to a zero deck, and topped with some Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads. It also features a Comp Extreme Energy camshaft with 266in/270ex duration and .493in/.500ex lift, 1.6 ratio rockers, an Edelbrock RPM intake, and an Edelbrock 600 cfm four barrel carb. The exhaust is comprised for long tube headers, an x-pipe, and Pypes Violator mufflers. It made 330 HP and 350 Lb-ft of torque on the dyno. In a car this light, that makes it plenty quick. We hope you find it interesting, thanks for taking a look!
This video was filmed at Manns Restoration in Festus, MO
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The background track is "Tall Boogie", by Moreland & Arbuckle. This video is not monetized, nor do we claim any rights to their music.

[@rickin10]

driving the way it should be driven!!!!

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

Oh man, that Mustang is already a gem. Looks and runs excellent. But most of all, this was one of the car presentation vids I watched on youtube. Good music choice and not disturbing while 289 starts singing, outboard filming suddenly turns to inboard and driver and car seems to be pleased by each other. Sooooo satisfactory. Joined your channel without any vacillation.

[@ZHuntingCamel]

I love the car wish i could buy one myself

[@villekokkonen1841]

This film gave me shivers and tears to my eyes. i have to have this type of car someday. Just have to.

[@farzanyasim8771]

My thoughts too. Dream car. It's so amazing.

[@michaeldooley7399]

I have one, it is awesome! My favorite year and style. I got it from a friend’s older neighbor. Number matching great shape

[@martialartsscience560]

Me too bro... Good replacement for a wife LOL

[@danielhill1677]

Me too. At 20, I already planning, saving, and looking for a 65 that I can buy and restore 😍😍😍😍

[@sinisterwolf1985]

I’m only 15 this year, but I know exactly what my money’s going to

[@N0n0b0dy]

back when cars were beautiful. cars these days are made of plastic and computers, i wish i lived in the 50-60s..

[@jamesguckenberger5692]

Daniel Fite if you don’t like modern cars just buy an old car.. nobody’s stopping you

[@SmellyYFeet]

one of my classmate's in my school has a lamborghini i don't know what type of lambo because i am not a fan of modern cars.

[@Chem-Farmer_76]

@@SmellyYFeet Lamborghini's are overrated

[@samspace81]

wow badass video and car, sounds killer and great camerawork and roads! couldnt have done it better myself :)

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much Sam, we sincerely appreciate that! Anybody reading this comment should go check out Sam's channel...he does some truly impressive work!

[@samspace81]

RamblinAround You guys are the best. Thank you.

[@classiccarfanatic]

Hey look, it’s samspace

[@MattMaranMotoring]

Awesome video, really well done! The car is beautiful too and sounds amazing!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, we're glad you liked it!

[@gregmccurry5619]

@@RamblinAround loved it where are they Now? I just got a 65 mustang not a fastback though.

[@JimBales]

This is the car I had back in the day. Same color, same interior. Wish I had it today.

[@RamblinAround]

That's cool that you had one Jim, it's definitely one of my favorite cars. Thanks for taking a look at this one!

[@Guy-mx4fb]

you got rid of it fit a reason, don't forget is still am old car that needs maintenance often and can't drive everyday

[@georgegriffin9004]

searching all 1949s fords

[@614XJ]

Ernie P why can't you drive it everyday? If you put modern tech in it? I have one in my area for a great price if I pull the trigger and buy it I'll make it my daily. Are you saying it's can't daily because it's "old"

[@jonathanmichaeldube]

@@Guy-mx4fb curious. I drive my 66 daily

[@RangerDanger074x4]

Beautiful Mustang! My grandpa had a 65’ fastback that he restored in the 80’s black on black 289 4 speed. Wish he still had it but he’s got a 5.0 now which is fun too, but not as much of a raw experience as this! Nice job!

[@happyfreeliferc]

289 best motor built by Ford....Carroll Shelby

[@dontjh8448]

Huge hp from just 289 cubes. Gotta give ford props

[@edcain3676]

WOW,K Code Eater!! Lucky Buyer Got A Runner.

[@Rob-zz8uv]

My Father & I have a 66 in progress Automatic. Beautiful tho....nice 65!

[@kevinsaurio12]

The best car that i have ever seen in Hold my life

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thank you for watching!

[@rollingthunder1751]

Loads of fun, great car, kick ass jamz..... nicely done!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, we're glad you liked it!

[@phillipjohnson1435]

I like fords, mopar and General motors and this is a beautiful car and great video thank you!!!

[@jonass1285]

Beautiful car, absolutely amazing! Wish I could buy one myself, but an restaurated oltimer shipped to Europe... unaffordable to me. Sadly.

[@cobracharmer6178]

Should've never, ever, ever change the original design of this beauty. Could've stayed unchanged like the original VW Beetle.

[@Ryansanders80]

i like what shelby did to it with the longer hood and the more aggressive look (not the eleanor but just the regular shelbys) and the inboard headlights on the 67

[@milano61]

Great video of a wonderful Mustang version. But I did notice that the driver was hanging on the shift lever often. I have read that this practice is very hard on the transmission. Watch race driver videos, they don't do it. Two hands on the wheel is a good idea also.

[@jimcook8933]

Smiles per gallon!!

[@v8berenguer372]

Men, how i LOVE the sound of those machines...

[@jimthecarguy]

Very nice video .That 1965 look great .I used to own the exact same car 1965 289 fastback red with white racing stripes This video brings back some happy memory's.You have a new subscriber.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad it brought back some good memories. Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@LeeFred78]

I own a 1965 2+2 (Fastback) with pretty much the same engine work - is that the Comp Cams XE262H cam? The cam specs look familiar. I have a 4-speed Toploader and love rowing through the gears. I drove it to Hot August Nights in August 2017 and it was round trip of 2640 miles and enjoyed every minute of it, even without AC! :) This video has got me itching to go outside and go for spin right now :) Nice video.

[@emilorucov6653]

I love classic muscle cars

[@phoenixblack1220]

I’m not a big fan of green mustangs, but that car is pure gorgeous, and very crisp! Love every bit of it!

[@tombankwel4822]

No Wonder smokey could not catch this baby holy Moses she is fast 🦇 batmobile from the batcave thanks jeff and Jordan for this video i enjoy every moment ✌️ ✌️ ☀️ 🤩

[@RamblinAround]

That really was a fun car. Thanks for checking it out Tom!

[@QualityClassics]

@ramblinaround Dude! This is one of our absolute favorite videos on KZbin! You did a great job on this one. Love it.

[@fredsherman1203]

This mustang is soooooo sweet love to drive it and park it in my driveway.

[@kennysmall8249]

Great video .. good choice of soundtrack too! Awesome car!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Kenny, glad you liked it!

[@raymondmallot-vb2ys]

Beautiful. Car. Mustang. Guy. !! Got. 3.

[@sallysharma7483]

My hubby and I saw one of these today at the petrol station and we both sat there lusting after it. Exact same colour and condition, just awesome! How much would this car cost?

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

For one that will maybe need a little work you could probably get one for 10K if not from a dealer.

[@jrg7951]

@@DAN007thefoxx1 Try more like 28 to 30K

[@ms.sonshine8878]

One day.

[@williammccarrick6554]

I have watched this video a hundred times. Any new one coming soon? Love the 289 V8 sound.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching, we do have a couple interesting builds coming up. Right now, we have a Sunbeam Tiger almost ready for paint and it's going to powered by a healthy 289. We're also supposed to be restoring another 65 Fastback, but that hasn't begun yet.

[@no_g-ay-splaaylist2350]

who the fuck dislikes this lmfaoo

[@1965Weasel]

My daddy had a 65 fastback 4 on the floor and one day my mama was driving and she choked it down on a hill daddy looked over at her and said bitch if you can't drive get out! She fired it up and stomped the gas to the floor and my daddy was wearing his onion rings and ketchup 😂😂😂 Those two loved each other for over 40 years. I miss both of them.

[@williamdarico2369]

Great video Awesome Fastback is that a factory color.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks William, we appreciate you watching!

[@Robert-tj3qq]

Nice Car !!! 💓my aunt who is over 80 now had this car and a 66 fastback !!! .my Father had a bad ass 56/57 Ford that he'd drag race. Alot of people did that in mid 50's through the 60's . I bet my aunt scored a lot of wins with her fastback s 289 🔥

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@67Mustang666]

If this was filmed around Festus Missouri it's not too far from me I live outside of Farmington Missouri

[@RamblinAround]

Yep, it was filmed in and around Festus. Thanks for watching!

[@007snipershot]

what did it cost for the motor upgrades? I have a 65' mustang 289, Edelbrock 500CFM carb and Edelbrock Aluminum Intake with Toploader close ratio 4sp and 3.50 rear gears with Eaton lockers. New suspension with Bourgeson PS but the car needs more performance.

[@markjg2275]

The best 1965 Mustang driving video on you tube , Great car great song . I love this video wish there were more like this one. Thank you.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much! We'll be doing more of these type of videos very soon. We appreciate you watching!

[@danduranduran]

Not to nitpick what is a good video, but in 1965 it was FASBACK, not FASTBACK. Any car with a sloped rear was considered a fastback in those days. I had never heard the term fastback until the launch of the 2004 Mustang. I don't know if another manufacturer came up with the term first, but I suspect it was a mistake that no one caught and we're stuck with fastback now,, but older curmudgeon car nerds like myself who are familiar with older cars hate it.

[@miketrudelle769]

My father would tell me stories about running from popo and hide in some 1s garage. I bought a junkie 67fastback 390 4 on floor wicked fast. Blue, his was green. Name greeny cakes!!!

[@tonyking9235]

THAT SHAPE IS THE ONE I LIKE THE MOST

[@RamblinAround]

I agree completely, it's one of my all-time favorites. Thanks for taking a look!

[@tonyking9235]

@@RamblinAround NO THANK YOU FOR SHARING.

[@sereriacollection7836]

I love the car

[@MrGflan]

Love the intro!! Amazing car and restoration!!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@MrGflan]

@@RamblinAround interesting mustang story. I am an 80s baby and was seeking out a Fox body a few years ago. I actually stumbled across a terrible quality photo posting on Craigslist for a 66 mustang. Despite the photos, the blue and white pony interior (I knew nothing about prior) stood out to me. Feeling discouraged from having test drove a pristine fox body and feeling unimpressed of the performance (due to today’s spoiled standards which replaced my childhood experience in a fox body my friends brother had) I felt compelled to check out the 66. Though I didn’t have much money. I went with a friend of mine to a huge tire distribution shop in Arizona. The car was there. It was amazing. The interior was brand new and it was in such good shape inside and out for not being restored. I fell in love. I quickly forgot about the fox body I wanted originally. Then I heard that the old man’s son owned the car and he had passed away. The old man didn’t want to look at the car anymore. I was afraid of how much he would take for the car and told his assistant I didn’t have a lot of money. The assistant smiled and said, “make him an offer and he will take it”. I made my offer of under $7500 and it was mine. I am so lucky to have it. It brings my wife and our dog a lot of joy driving it around. I get thumbs up everywhere I go and it really is so much fun just to slow down and cruise. It’s a sprint 200 and not worth a fortune, but we love it and it’s so fun to cruise around. It’s what cars are all about. We since moved to North Carolina and cause trouble driving it around here now.

[@montelbonteengar8302]

I have one. It sucks my sister's psycho ex boyfriend messed up the body, cut up my seats, and broke up my interior. So I'm working on getting her restored.

[@5150mxVW]

20 dislikes ? What's not to like ?

[@龙源探索]

Reminds me of my 65 fastback I had 30 years ago. 👍👍

[@katana258]

com-on ford just do this all over with out the electric b/s ..look the same ...with same body style ..simple cheap fun to drive easy to buy ..just up date brakes ..

[@fordtechlife]

Sound like Pure America 😍🚗🐎🇺🇲💪💯

[@anthonykprice]

Damn my 67 Ford Fairlane had a 289 but it did not rip like that what a difference that 4 Barrel makes,lol

[@peterlopez8044]

What exhaust is on this?

[@OldAmericanroads]

Nice video ! I like how you present that Mustang ! :)

[@mtnxlx]

Wow,that sounds fantastic. What a weapon.Beautiful old girl.

[@michaelferguson5544]

Great video. Its simplicity was beautiful.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it. We appreciate you watching.

[@FABIAN.BUCHAN_BLOGS]

Todo lo que quiero para mi vida es un mustang 1965 y una harley

[@WillemsMathias]

Wauw, ive got exactly the same one except witht the white pony leather interior and the tachometers attached to the steering wheel, didnt see it here? Awesome car, there is some work on it then and now but most can be done with a standard toolkit and some automotive maintenance expierience!

[@fredtowns78]

I had one in 67 with just headers four bbl high rise manifold and it would scream!!

[@Mike583]

I had a 65 squareback,green w/black interior. But mine was a genuine k code. Payed $650 for it in 70 or 71,can't remember which. Later on after I'd sold the car,I guess he wrecked it,heard he entered it in a demolition derby! Damn I wish I'd never sold it! Back then I bought a new set of hipo con. rods from Ford for $8 each! LMAO

[@joeghiuro837]

An then I woke up

[@gregghanson6095]

should never have sold mine in 1968! What was I thinking??

[@drewsky1967]

this car is restored RIGHT! excellent work !

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it. Thank you for watching!

[@antoniolaradimas379]

The vest car of the world!.....ONLY MUSTANG

[@14GT5.0]

I love the car 👏🇺🇸

[@creamofcardstv]

Looks and sounds great! :)

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you my friend, glad you like it!

[@wblk]

The best car that ever lived

[@ahmeddhahir8305]

amazing car and i love this video

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching!

[@keithoneil6711]

Very beautiful amazing car beautiful looking car wow

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thanks for taking a look!

[@stephensandiford3981]

Man that 289 roars!!

[@discordmykong4314]

Hard to buy now Worth money

[@paulbrennan6613]

Nice car go baby go they don’t make them like that anymore 👍👍👍👍

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching!

[@iwillbnnedafterispeakwhy6498]

🎶Boy I’d love to have that car I whispered to my dad.🎶🥸

[@claraengl9471]

a car and music to move the soul. great change-up from the techno and rap crap

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@800624]

Have one the these in my garage. 65 fastback A code 4 speed factory disc Georgia car. 289 Hi-Po cam, electronic ignition, F4B intake,4100 Autolite, scattershield and headers. Probably not as fast as the one in the video but a kick to drive.

[@MikeGubisch]

This is why I got a 2005 mustang gt.

[@MikeGubisch]

GIwillo dude it’s amazing. I have the loudest possible exhaust while still maintaining proper tone and not going overboard with raspy ness

[@MikeGubisch]

GIwillo that’s awesome! I love the 66! Although the 69 is my all time favorite muscle car :)

[@thomasmulhall4873]

Gorgeous! Everything looks period correct, except the A/C compressor, but who cares- what a lovely car, and driven as she should be.

[@stevemehan7276]

Ford got it right the 1st time!

[@RamblinAround]

They really did, it's a hell of a car. Thanks for watching!

[@slantsix6344]

They came with an inline 6, a 289 V8 with a 2 barrel carb, a 289 V8 with a 4 barrel carb, and a special K-code engine the 271 horse, 289 High Performance V8. Solid lifters.

[@duwambejackson9734]

Nice ride. Moves smartly through the gears. Is that the stock t-10, 4- speed?In your opinion, would a t-5 trans provide any additional performance or enjoyment?

[@fido139]

I owned a 1965 GT Fastback for 13 years. Wish I had never sold it.

[@H.T.H.G.]

Don’t put music in the video!!! The car is music!

[@wolflicious8912]

My dream car, an old perfect classic

[@FritzGoobernitz]

Mine had a Round Enameled Cobra Median on each front fender

[@ddm220]

In the day had a 65 stang 289 4 speed 4 barrel . Beat it up street racing and it never let me down ! Wasn't the quickest but it sure was fun.

[@reginalddentry7338]

A tear drop hood wouldn’t hurt , but it’s nice as it is .

[@fernandoayala2477]

Just bought a 289 1965 v8 mustang fastback. What will it cost to make it run like this bad baby?

[@paul1x1]

Beautiful car great music it winter where I am I am so jealous

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@veronique7909]

merci pour ce moment magnifique j'adoreeeeeee

[@1k_lance]

I’m 15 and have a 65 mustang it’s a 6 cylinder automatic but I love it

[@alexblankenship118]

For a smaller v8 it definitely has some anger to it

[@tombankwel4822]

Is it a bird No is it a plane No it is a supercar mustang flying down the road holy Moses it is fast and furious thanks jeff

[@Rage502]

Perfect car. Mine is very similar but with too many horses and not enough supporting parts. Love the Ivy Green.

[@tungprince1102]

Pro

[@trlucas66]

This - all damn day long

[@mr.noride7226]

Older Mustangs like this are better than the newer models in my opinion.

[@saltyabcdef3202]

Like the lines on the 65 Fastbacks the best. Beautiful car. Sounds great.

[@cengi7]

Very very excellent!

[@scarbourgeoisie]

Every gear head should have access to a two lane road like that one. Especially with a beauty like this.

[@jeffharing]

It’s a beautiful car! I have one that looks very similar so I know how much fun they can be.