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This 64 1/2 Hipo convertible sold at Mecum Kissimmee 2020 Friday January 10, 2020 for a price of $77,000 including the 10% vig:
- One of the earliest known K-Code 1964 1/2 Mustang Convertibles
- Built on July 20, 1964 at the San Jose plant
- Original drivetrain rebuilt and painted to correct spec
- Recent frame-off restoration
- Original sheet metal with the exception of correct NOS driver's side quarter panel
- VIN stampings still visible
- Original daubs and paint markings carefully replicated in proper locations
- Correct Red oxide primer
- HiPo 289/271 HP V-8 engine
- Restored original carburetor
- 4-speed manual transmission
- 9 inch rear end with 3.89 gears
- Special Handling Package
- New rear leaf springs and shocks
- Correct Raven Black sanded, buffed and polished
- Re-polished original brightwork
- Restored interior including upholstery, under-dash, gauges, wiring harness and heater box area
- New glass with correct Carlite date stampings
- New gaskets and seals
- Correct NOS wheel covers
- 6.95x14 U.S. Royal reproduction 7/8 Whitewall tires
Two months after the Mustang’s April 1964 debut, Ford announced the availability of the K-code 289 High Performance V-8 as a powertrain option. With 271 HP, the HiPo V-8 took the Mustang from pony car to muscle car and added the mandatory 4-speed transmission, 9-inch rear end with 3.89 gears and the Special Handling Package. This Raven Black 1964½ convertible was built at Ford’s San Jose assembly plant on July 20, 1964, making it one of the earliest known K-code convertible. The Mustang was recently restored, and the sheet metal is original with the exception of an NOS driver’s-side quarter panel. New components include shocks, rear leaf springs, gaskets and seals, and glass with the correct Carlite date stampings. The original drivetrain has been rebuilt with all parts painted in their factory colors, and the undercarriage is finished in the correct red oxide primer. Paint daubs and markings have been carefully reapplied in their original locations. Likewise, the engine compartment is nicely detailed with the correct decals, hose clamps and tags. The convertible also has its original brightwork and wheels with the correct NOS wheel covers and reproduction 6.95x14 U.S. Royal whitewall tires. Inside, the white interior has been restored with new upholstery, gauges and wiring harness. Based on Ford’s 289 CI small-block, the K-code engine is known for its high-revving capability. Differences from the standard 289 include a solid-lifter cam, unique cylinder heads with screw-in rocker arm studs, heavy-duty valve springs, 595 CFM 4100 4-barrel, dual-point distributor and free-flowing exhaust manifolds. Externally, the 289 High Performance came with chrome valve covers and an open-element air cleaner. Handsomely dressed in its rich color combination and boasting the original HiPo mill, this very rare, early production K-code convertible is an elite steed.
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-Fred-