5R08K155126

A really BAD repop door tag at that!

I could swear this kar went thru either mecum or bj sometime last year. I remember the Nelson reference and the a/c. I believe it sold for something around 60k ?

From the B-J Web Site:

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Barrett-Jackson Lot: 942 - 1965 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE "K" CODE

Lot Number: 942

Auction: SCOTTSDALE 35TH ANNIVERSARY 2006

Sale Price: *$71,500.00

Year: 1965

Make: FORD

Model: MUSTANG

Style: CONVERTIBLE "K" CODE

Exterior Color: RANGOON RED

Interior Color: WHITE

Summary: 289cid/271hp "K" Code V8 with a 4-speed transmission. Beautifully restored to concours standard and has received numerous awards.

Details: Previously owned by Gunnar and Matthew Nelson (sons of movie/tv star, composer, singer Ricky Nelson). This factory high performance Mustang has been completely restored and is one of the finest K-Codes in existance. The rotisserie restoration included a complete rebuild of the high performance engine. This is a numbers matching car with the VIN located in the block and transmission case. The car has received numerous awards for its meticulous restoration which included five coats of color-sanded rangoon paint applied over rust-free sheet metal. A three-page color article in Mustang Illustrated (copies included) featured the car. The car also appeared on the Speed Channel having been taped at the Barrett-Jackson offices in 2004 and has also been seen in "Phoenix Life" magazine. Just over 1,000 miles have been lgged since the restoration was completed.

*Price Includes 10% Buyers Commission

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I'm amazed that folks think they can buy a car at BJ (with the premium) and then sell it on ebay and make money.

Private dealer advertisement for the car asking $79K (same as ebay):

http://www.rockwallautodirect.com/web/2324/vehic…-Rockwall-Texas

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OK, its a 1965 K-Code..why is that important? Read on!!!

Answer: The K-Code was a 1965 Mustang that came from the factory with a special 289 High Performance cubic-inch engine under the hood. Each K-Code Mustang had a special badge on their front fenders that read “HIGH PERFORMANCE 289” and more importantly, major engine mods. For starters this engine featured upgraded pistons, cylinder heads, carburetor, lifter heads, and connecting rods. A quick peek under the hood reveals the chrome air cleaner, valve covers and "289 High Performance" badging (this Mustang pushed 271 HP!!! The giveaway for the K-code Ponys were the "K" in the VINs for these Mustangs (see pics) and no power steering or AC (no need for that fluff in this performance minded project!). But the differences were not only under the hood. In fact, the entire driveline of these cars was designed for performance which included a high-performance clutch, drive shaft, rear differential, and suspension.

This an important piece of American car history, with less than 150 registered for that year. This one was once owned by Gunnar and Matthew Nelson! This one was restored meticulously with frame-off, MCA concourse-quality. The original motor was rebuilt at this time with factory le-Mans connecting rods! This car has a history of making appearances in Speed TV, Phoenix Life Magazine and Mustangs Illustrated as well as collecting numerous awards in its life! She comes with a dealer installed GT upgrade package and dealer installed AC. Call for any questions, we love to talk about this particular ride!!!

Collectors, here is what you really want to know: This is a matching numbers car, the build codes are as follows.

Body Color Trim Date DSO Axle Transmission

76B J F5 05B 75 5 5

If you have any specific questions on the car, please call Billy Railsback at (972) 342-9377.

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Consecutive number does not match up to the scheduled build date. 155xxx series would have been around the end of October, early November '64, which would have been around the time period that the Arvinode system first appeared. The unit number also dismisses the possibility of pony interior or being a factory GT. It's not being advertised as a real GT though.