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1965 Ford Mustang

In the beginning, the first series of Mustangs built between March and August 17th, 1964 have been coined the 1964 1/2 Mustang. However, these are actually referred to as early 1965 models. Those built after August 17th, 1964, were considered late 1965 models.

How can you differentiate between an early 1965 from a late 1965 Ford Mustang?

For starters early 1965 models used generators which were easily identified by the dashboard 'GEN' warning light; a stationary passenger seat; large horns; and a small transmission shifter handle. Mustang script on front fenders is 4-3/8" in height.

The later 1965 models were easily identified by the dashboard 'ALT' warning light. Mustang script on front fenders was slightly larger at 5-inches.

Early 1965 Ford Mustang Engine Options:

  • A choice of four different engines.

  • 170 c.i. @ 105 h.p. w/9.1:1 compression and a one barrel carburetor. Engine code 'U'

  • 260 c.i. @ 164 h.p. w/8.8:1 compression and a two barrel carburetor. Engine code 'F'

  • 289 c.i. @ 210 h.p. w/9.0:1 compression and a four barrel carburetor. Engine code 'D'

  • * 289 c.i. @ 271 h.p. w/10.5:1 compression and a four barrel carburetor. HiPo Engine code 'K'

    • * (Built in June 1st, 1964 and mated to a four-speed manual transmission, only 7,273 were ever built for both early and late 1965 models. Models with the 'K' code 271hp 289 HiPo V-8 had the Special Handling Package (SHP) and came with a 9-inch rear end)

    Late 1965 Ford Mustang Engine Options:

  • A choice of four different engines.

  • 200 c.i. @ 120 h.p. w/9.2:1 compression and a one barrel carburetor. Engine code 'T'

  • 289 c.i. @ 200 h.p. w/9.3:1 compression and two barrel carburetor. Engine code 'C'

  • 289 c.i. @ 225 h.p. w/10.0:1 compression and a four barrel carburetor. Engine code 'A'

  • * 289 c.i. @ 271 h.p. w/10.5:1 compression and a four barrel carburetor. Engine code 'K'

    • * (Built in June 1st, 1964 and mated to a four-speed manual transmission, only 7,273 were ever built for both early and late 1965 models. Models with the 'K' code 271hp 289 HiPo V-8 had the Special Handling Package (SHP) and came with a 9-inch rear end)

    Early 1965 Ford Mustang Body Styles:

  • 2dr. Hardtop (65A) - 92,705 built

  • 2dr. Convertible - (76A) 28,883 built

  • Late 1965 Ford Mustang Body Styles:

  • 2dr. Hardtop (65A) standard bucket - 372,123 built

  • 2dr. Hardtop (65B) luxury - 22,232 built

  • 2dr. Hardtop (65C) bench seats - 14,905 built

  • 2dr. Convertible (76A) standard bucket - 65,663 built

  • 2dr. Convertible (76B) luxury - 5,338 built

  • 2dr. Convertible (76C) bench seats - 2,111 built

  • 2dr. Fastback (63A) standard bucket - 71,303 built

  • 2dr. Fastback (63B) luxury - 5,776 built

    • Early 1965 Ford Mustang Exterior Colors:

  • Raven Black - Code A

  • Pagoda Green - Code B

  • White (Pace Car Only) - Code C

  • Dynasty Green - Code D

  • Guardsman Blue - Code F

  • Caspian Blue - Code H

  • Rangoon Red - Code J

  • Silversmoke Gray - Code K

  • Wimbledon White - Code M

  • Prairie Bronze - Code P

  • Cascade Green - Code S

  • Sunlight Yellow - Code V

  • Vintage Burgundy - Code X

  • Skylight Blue - Code Y

  • Chantilly Beige - Code Z

  • Poppy Red - Code 3

  • Twilight Turquoise - Code 5

  • Phoenician Yellow - Code 7




    • Late 1965 Ford Mustang Exterior Colors:

  • Raven Black - Code A

  • Midnight Turquoise - Code B

  • Honey Gold a.k.a. Medium Ivy Gold Metallic - Code C

  • Dynasty Green a.k.a. Medium Turquois Metallic - Code D

  • Caspian Blue a.k.a. Dark Blue Metallic - Code H

  • Champagne Beige a.k.a. Light Beige Metallic - Code I

  • Rangoon Red - Code J

  • Silversmoke Gray a.k.a. Medium Gray Metallic - Code K

  • Wimbledon White - Code M

  • Tropical Turquoise a.k.a. Light Peacock - Code O

  • Prairie Bronze a.k.a. Palomino Metallic - Code P

  • Dark Ivy Green Metallic - Code R

  • Sunlight Yellow - Code V

  • Vintage Burgundy a.k.a. Maroon Metallic - Code X

  • Silver Blue a.k.a. Medium Blue Metallic - Code Y

  • Dark Turquoise Metallic - Code 5

  • Poppy Red - Code 3

    • Early 1965 Ford Mustang Interior Trim Colors:

  • White/Blue - vinyl - Code 42

  • White/Red - vinyl - Code 45

  • White/Black - vinyl - Code 46

  • White/Ivy Gold - vinyl - Code 48

  • White/Palomino - vinyl - Code 49

  • Black - cloth and vinyl - Code 56

  • Blue/Blue - vinyl - Code 82

  • Red/Red - vinyl - Code 85

  • Black/Black - vinyl - Code 86

  • Palomino/Palomino - vinyl - Code 89

    • Late 1965 Ford Mustang Interior Trim Colors:

  • Blue/Blue - vinyl - Code 22

  • Red/Red - vinyl - Code 25

  • Black/Black - vinyl - Code 26

  • Aqua - Code 27

  • Ivy Gold/Gold - vinyl - Code 28

  • Palomino/Palomino - vinyl - Code 29

  • White/Blue - vinyl - Code D2

  • White/Burgundy - vinyl - Code D3

  • White/Red - vinyl - Code D5

  • White/Black - vinyl - Code D6

  • White/Ivy Gold - vinyl - Code D7

  • White/Palomino - vinyl - Code D9

  • Blue/White - vinyl - Code 62

  • Red - vinyl - Code 65

  • Black - vinyl - Code 66

  • Aqua/White - vinyl - Code 67

  • Ivy Gold/White - vinyl - Code 68

  • Palomino - vinyl - Code 69

  • White/Blue - vinyl - Code F2

  • White/Burgundy - Code F3

  • White/Embergio - Code F4

  • White/Red - vinyl - Code F5

  • White/Black - vinyl - Code F6

  • White/Aqua - vinyl - Code F7

  • White/Ivy Gold - vinyl - Code F8

  • White/Palomino - vinyl - Code F9

  • Blue (bench seat) - cloth and vinyl - Code 32

  • Red (bench seat) - cloth and vinyl - Code 35

  • Black (bench seat) - cloth and vinyl - Code 36

  • Palomino (bench seat) - cloth and vinyl - Code 39

  • Black cloth and vinyl - Code 76

  • Palomino/White - cloth and vinyl - Code 79

  • White/Blue (bench seat) - Code C2

  • White/Burgundy (bench seat) - Code C3

  • White/Embergio (bench seat) - Code C4

  • White/Black (bench seat) - Code C6

  • White/Aqua (bench seat) - Code C7

  • White/Ivy Gold (bench seat) - Code C8

  • White/Palomino - Code C9

    • Early 1965 Ford Mustang Transmission Codes:

  • 3-speed manual - Code 1

  • 4-speed manual - Code 5

  • C4 Dual Range Automatic - Code 6

    • Late 1965 Ford Mustang Transmission Codes:

  • 3-speed manual - Code 1

  • 3-speed manual w/overdrive - Code 2

  • 4-speed manual - Code 5

  • C4 Dual Range Automatic - Code 6

    • Rear Axle Codes:

  • 3.00:1 - Code 1

  • 3.20:1 - Code 3

  • 3.25:1 - Code 4

  • 3.50:1 - Code 5

  • 2.80:1 - Code 6

  • 3.80:1 - Code 7

  • 3.89:1 - Code 8

  • 4.11:1 - Code 9


    • Locking Differentials Below:

  • 3:00:1 - Code A

  • 3.20:1 - Code C

  • 3.25:1 - Code D

  • 3.50:1 - Code E

  • 2.80:1 - Code F

  • 3.80:1 - Code G

  • 3.89:1 - Code H

  • 4.11:1 - Code I

    • Domestic Special Order (DSO):

  • Boston, Code 11

  • Buffalo, Code 12

  • New York, Code 13

  • Pittsburg, Code 14

  • Newark, Code 15

  • Atlanta, Code 21

  • Charlotte, Code 22

  • Philadelphia, Code 23

  • Jacksonville, Code 24

  • Richmond, Code 25

  • Washington, Code 26

  • Cincinnati, Code 31

  • Cleveland, Code 32

  • Detroit, Code 33

  • Indianapolis, Code 34

  • Lansing, Code 35

  • Louisville, Code 36

  • Chicago, Code 41

  • Fargo, Code 42

  • Rockford, Code 43

  • Twin Cities, Code 44

  • Davenport, Code 45

  • Denver, Code 51

  • Des Moines, Code 52

  • Kansas city, Code 53

  • Omaha, Code 54

  • St. Louis, Code 55

  • Dallas, Code 61

  • Houston, Code 62

  • Memphis, Code 63

  • New Orleans, Code 64

  • Oklahoma City, Code 65

  • Los Angeles, Code 71

  • San Jose, Code 72

  • Salt Lake City, Code 73

  • Seattle, Code 74

  • Ford of Canada, Code 81

  • Government, Code 83

  • Home Office Reserve, Code 84

  • American Red Cross, Code 85

  • Transportation Services, Code 89

  • Export, Code 90s


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