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.

[@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 😍😍😍😍

[@ZHuntingCamel]

I love the car wish i could buy one myself

[@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

[@dontjh8448]

Huge hp from just 289 cubes. Gotta give ford props

[@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

[@sinisterwolf1985]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@phoenixblack1220]

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

[@antonmarkov1635]

This is one of my favourite Mustang videos on the internet!

[@emilorucov6653]

I love classic muscle cars

[@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

[@rollingthunder1751]

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

[@RamblinAround]

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

[@v8berenguer372]

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

[@phillipjohnson1435]

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

[@drewsky1967]

this car is restored RIGHT! excellent work !

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it. Thank you for watching!

[@QualityClassics]

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

[@michaelferguson5544]

Great video. Its simplicity was beautiful.

[@RamblinAround]

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

[@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!

[@kevinsaurio12]

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

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thank you for watching!

[@stephensandiford3981]

Man that 289 roars!!

[@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.

[@kennysmall8249]

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

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Kenny, glad you liked it!

[@Rob-zz8uv]

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

[@edcain3676]

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

[@OldAmericanroads]

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

[@williammccarrick6554]

Beautiful car and awesome video. I have a 65 mustang coupe/ 289 auto. Love these iconic legends

[@RamblinAround]

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

[@Autofaze]

Such a iconic car. Killer video!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@jimrylander9143]

Perfect video....everyone should do a video like this when they want to sale their car.

[@fredsherman1203]

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

[@Epik-hm8ws]

Your best video. Watching it every now and then

[@jeffharing]

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

[@tomcole020]

this mustang sounds AMAZING! a very beautiful car :-)

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@timothyhopper8804]

My DREAM car!!!!!

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thanks for taking a look!

[@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.

[@witte6850]

Nice car. I like the green colour and the sound of the engine.

[@jimcook8933]

Smiles per gallon!!

[@Kerros973]

Even with small block still good enough to have a lot of fun 👍 nice car, very clean 👏

[@saltyabcdef3202]

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

[@GregsGarage]

Enjoyed the look and the ride.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Greg, we appreciate you taking a look!

[@mtnxlx]

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

[@doublel7337]

Great looking Mustang, one of the best looking Mustangs ever built.

[@RamblinAround]

I agree completely, I'm a huge fan of the early fastbacks too. Thanks for taking a look!

[@wblk]

The best car that ever lived

[@wolflicious8912]

My dream car, an old perfect classic

[@RoscoRide]

Looks good sounds good, Both the car and sound track as well as editing.

[@RamblinAround]

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

[@user-ex5jr5to6q]

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

[@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.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

man, that must have been a crazy car brand new back in the day, especially considering the bias ply tires and brakes. what a beauty!

[@RamblinAround]

It's a pretty awesome machine. Thanks for taking a look Murray!

[@nojnoj3069]

A beautiful car and a great video. Thankyou.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@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!

[@itchirayn2388]

Great video.

[@mr.noride7226]

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

[@photoholic6369]

Awesome sound, awesome pictures !!! Got a prickling in my skin :-) !!!

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@14GT5.0]

I love the car 👏🇺🇸

[@paulm8517]

Absolutely gorgeous , and puts out what you want, when you want it. Perfect baby.

[@1966scoutcheif]

awesome build you guys rock it. FINS UP 👍 👍

[@RamblinAround]

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

[@Grandpadew]

What a sweet, sweet sound!

[@RamblinAround]

It really does sound nice. Thanks for taking a look!

[@veronique7909]

merci pour ce moment magnifique j'adoreeeeeee

[@ahmeddhahir8305]

amazing car and i love this video

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you, we appreciate you 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?

[@Rage502]

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

[@tjzulu1]

One of my all time favs...in that color too!! :)) Badass lil' beast!!

[@805ROADKING]

Very cool Bud!!☺

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you my friend, glad you liked it!

[@SatoshiHODL]

I always did love Spenser’s “Bucket of bolts”

[@christokinieriem8796]

Super cool! Thanks.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@randy25rhoads]

Damn good camera work guys!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you very much, we appreciate that!

[@creamofcardstv]

Looks and sounds great! :)

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you my friend, glad you like it!

[@sereriacollection7836]

I love the car

[@scarbourgeoisie]

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

[@fordtechlife]

Sound like Pure America 😍🚗🐎🇺🇲💪💯

[@MrJasonBrunk]

I dont think they could ever build a bad car. Nice job guys.

[@RamblinAround]

They definitely do great work. Thanks for taking a look!

[@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.

[@farzanyasim8771]

Now this is a great video.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks, we appreciate you taking a look!

[@cengi7]

Very very excellent!

[@thechickennuggets9134]

Gorgeous!

[@CaDzA818]

what a beautiful car :o

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it. Thank you for watching!

[@shankarbalan3813]

Sounds wonderful

[@fredtowns78]

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

[@jonass1285]

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

[@TreasuredVintage]

I miss a 4 speed! :) Cool video!

[@RamblinAround]

Yep, 4 speeds are a blast to drive, that's for sure. Thanks for taking a look, we appreciate it!

[@mr.slaya1995]

I wish my 65 was that damn clean

[@domingodeanda233]

Love it!

[@paul1x1]

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

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@joelsolano5261]

Yeee jaaa! Nice engine sound!!!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching!

[@raymondmallot-vb2ys]

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

[@keithoneil6711]

Very beautiful amazing car beautiful looking car wow

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thanks for taking a look!

[@user-xp8nv7zb6p]

OMG. SOOOOOO COOL

[@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

[@ronaldflint4569]

She is quite a runner for sure... I wish I had the resources to Own Her...👌👍🇺🇸

[@MustangConnection1]

Cool little fastback, looks like it was fun to flog it a bit.

[@RamblinAround]

Oh yeah, we were having a blast out there. It sounds really amazing in person. Thanks for taking a look!

[@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.

[@trainroomgary]

Very cool video editing and Mustang 289. Gary

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Gary, glad you liked it!

[@JamesWilliams-dj2bp]

Perfection

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for taking a look!

[@1k_lance]

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

[@magellanstravels]

Beautiful car, what tire wheel combo is that?

[@cml3710]

any idea what the exhaust setup is on this? Sounds amazing

[@RamblinAround]

Long tube headers, x-pipe, and Pypes violator mufflers.