5T09K158605 For Sale - $33,000

Here's the ad I posted on Craigslist... I hate to sell her, but I need the money. Compare with similar cars on autotraderclassics.com for $40-45K... Thanks

______________________________________

"A high-performance version of the 289 engine was introduced late in the 1963 model year as a special order for Ford Fairlanes and Mercury Comets. The engine is informally known as the "HiPo" or the K-code (after the engine letter used in the VIN of cars so equipped). Starting in June 1964, it became an option for the Mustang. The HiPo engine was engineered to increase performance and high-RPM reliability over standard 289 fare. It had solid lifters with hotter cam timing; 10.5:1 compression; a dual point, centrifugal advance distributor; smaller combustion chamber heads with cast spring cups and screw-in studs; low restriction exhaust manifolds; and a bigger, manual choke 595 CFM carburetor (std 289 4v was 480 CFM). The water pump, fuel pump, and alternator/generator pulley were altered; fewer vanes, extra spring, and larger diameter respectively; to help handle the higher RPMs. Even the HiPos fan was unique. Bottom end improvements included thicker main bearing caps and balancer, larger diameter rod bolts, and a hardness tested and counterweighted crankshaft, all for high-rpm reliability. The HiPo carried SAE gross ratings of 271 hp (202 kW) @ 6000 rpm and 312 ft7lbf (423 N7m) @ 3400 rpm."

Only 7273 of the 680,989 Mustangs built in 1965 were K-Code (1.0%). Only a fraction of those were Fastbacks, and only a fraction of those fastbacks were factory GTs.

Listed in HIPOMUSTANG.com K-Code registry. Vintage Burgundy exterior, Palomino Pony (tan) interior, burgundy dash pad, 4 spd manual transmission, new 4-wheel disc brakes, added dual brake reservoir/lines for safety, Edelbrock intake, "Cobra" Valve Covers, Blaster Coil, headers, Pertronix electronic ignition, AM/FM Stereo, "TankArmor"-protected gas tank (isolates drop-in tank from interior for extra safety), seat belts front/rear, dual-exhaust, trumpets, styled-steel wheels, fog lights, full console, rally pac, floor mats. Clear title.

Needs: minor rust under front quarters, possible spot top rear near glass; car was keyed in 2-3 spots prior to my purchase in 2001 - filled with touch-up, but needs eventual professional paint repair (otherwise solid/sharp paint); needs rear-main seal replaced - minor oil leak now; possible battery drain (bad ground?) that also trips fuse to instruments/radio needs diagnosis/repair - I will include new battery.

Runs/shifts great... nothing to hide. This is an investment opportunity. With a little work, this could be a show car or could turn an immediate profit. I need my cash out of it... my loss is your gain.

Shown by appointment only. Please e-mail and leave name/number for call-back. Additional photos available. Serious buyers with funds immediately available only.

Thanks, Walt

http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e96/wpglaeser/Mustang/

Yes. I got the tank armor when I lived near Phoenix. The guy that created it lives near there. It is a wonderful thing and easy to install. You just drill out the screw locations, and install it with bolts. I primed/painted mine to prevent rust and to look sharp. I feel a lot safer driving the car with the tank armor installed!

Walt

Guys... I've done a lot of research online, and everything I read is that HiPo blocks cannot be positively identified by their casting numbers.

I don't know where to find any stampings on either the block or transmission. If somebody comes to look and finds them, I'll post the results. Otherwise, unless you're looking to concourse-out the car, it really doesn't matter.

Thanks for looking. Keep the calls and e-mails coming. I have a guy coming by Friday night (7/11/08).

Walt

The gentleman came by last week with a local Mustang shop owner along to help him assess the car. I guess he wants "numbers matching" exclusively, because they couldn't tell by crawling under and said they might know better if they could put it on a lift. I offered to bring it by the Mustang shop, but the guy said they'd talk about it and let me know. I haven't heard back from them yet.

They did verify some rail replacement and floor pan replacement, but agreed "what do you expect from a 43 year old car from the Northeast?" The restoration work was done really well.

They initially worried about it being "clipped", but removed the back seat and saw some corroborating GT holes or plates or something, so that checked out as possibly validating the car's originality. They did agree it was a beautiful car.

Anyway, it's still available. I'm open to reasonable offers. I'd like to get this baby sold off so I can pay some bills. Feel free to call!

Walt

314-705-2665 (cell phone... lv msg if necessary)

Seems like my price is fair (I'm willing to consider reasonable offers as well), but either the market is slow or whoever's left with money to spend wants a "numbers matching" car.

I guess I should take her to a knowledgable Mustang guy to check for the stampings. Maybe I'll contact the local Mustang club.

I'll let ya'll know...

Thanks,

Walt

Yes. Somewhere along the line a previous owner upgraded the interior from standard black to Palomino Pony. They did such a good job, I didn't see the point in ripping out the upholstery, door panels, and carpet, plus all the repainting of the dash. That's why I had no problem dyeing the crash pad burgundy. If somebody wanted to restore the car to original, of course they could go back to black easily, and the vinyl could be re-dyed black and look wonderful.

<font color=red> By the way, I'm reducing my asking price, so anyone that's interested, please make me a reasonable offer, and it will be seriously considered!!!</font id=red>