This is an absolutely stunning K-Code High Performance GT Coupe. K-Code High Performance Mustangs are generally believed to represent only ¾% of 1965 productions. This would equate to only 5,107 K-Code Mustangs produced for the 18 month 1964½ - 1965 model year. This production encompassed coupes, fastbacks, and convertibles. If we just consider coupes only, approximately 2,958 K-Code High Performance Coupes were produced. Approximately 300 of those were GTs. Simple math tells us that any K-Code High Performance coupe is a rare and desirable Mustang.
This Mustang was produced at the San Jose, California plant and delivered to Phoenix, Arizona area. Sometime in its life it found its way to the East Coast where it apparently spent most of its life. The last owner purchased the car as a worn out, partially disassembled project. He recognized its rarity and wanted to restore it back to showroom new condition. When the car was totally disassembled and stripped, considerable rust was found. Wanting all original Ford metal this owner purchased a rust-free California car to use as a donor car for sheet metal. The restoration shop used the best of both cars to create this K-Code GT Coupe. This was far better than replacing a significant amount of sheet metal with Taiwan produced parts. This car is 99% original Ford metal today. Only the radiator support is new. Obviously a great deal of care was taken to preserve a piece of Ford history with genuine Ford metal. It is rare to have a restorer go through this time and trouble today. It should be pointed out that this is a correctly numbered Mustang. The VIN number in the driver’s side fender apron is exactly correct. The door data tag exactly reflects the car as it exists today.
This was originally a poppy red Mustang with a white vinyl top. It was originally a white standard interior car and professionally upgraded to a white pony interior during restoration. The pony interior is 100% correct.
The paint and exterior chrome are in show quality condition. New correct styled steel wheels, white wall radial tires, white GT stripes, and the white vinyl top provide this Mustang with elegant curb presence. The white pony interior with correct black appointments is in showroom new condition. A correct 8000 RPM rally pac is a desirable option.
The 289 K-Code High Performance engine has been very recently professionally rebuilt. The engine compartment is very clean and detailed to show standards. The engine starts easily, sounds strong, and does not smoke. The 4-speed manual transmission functions exactly as it should.
The trunk area is very clean and thoroughly detailed. The spare tire is mounted on a new styled steel wheel. A correct jack, lug wrench, and plaid trunk mat are in place.
The underside of this Mustang is completely rust free. Since this Mustang was being restored to be driven the underside was not wire brushed and painted. This fully restored Mustang has absolutely no structural issues.
This is as pretty a Classic Mustang as we have seen in some time. The workmanship is superb. This Mustang will make a new owner both excited and proud.
Edited by - SixT5HiPo on 12/16/2007 20:06:54