We often see early Mustangs in bright red, ostly because it looks so right. Combined with a black convertible top and a burly 351 cubic inch V8 under the hood, his 1965 Ford Mustang convertible is a great choice for the guy who loves the early look but wants a little more muscle under the hood. There aren't many cars out there that generate the same universally warm feelings that an early Mustang does, imply because EVERYONE loves them.The paint and bodywork are in excellent condition, ith a color change to brilliant Candyapple Red. As it sits, his is a very handsome cruiser with straight flanks that aren't hiding any dirty secrets. The sheetmetal is clean, here are no questionable areas, nd the prep on the body was very good before the paint was applied. It's a few years old now and showing some signs of use, ut for a car you're going to drive regularly, t's quite good and nobody's going to complain. All the great Mustang detailing remains, oo, rom the iconic grille with the Mustang "corral" in the center, o the brightly polished rocker panel moldings, o the cool faux vents in the rear quarters. You'll note the '289' badges on the front fenders, hich are legit because this was originally a C-code car, nd the bumpers shine like they were just plated last week. GT exhaust trumpets and rear valence were added, ust because they look great. This is just a flat-out awesome looking Mustang.This lovely Mustang also features a black Pony interior, hich included embossed seatbacks with, f course, ore horses, nd it's a highly desirable option. The seats themselves are supportive and firm, hanks to new foam underneath, nd they show almost no wear or sun damage despite living in a convertible. Recent black carpets and door panels complement the deluxe interior package, hich also included woodgrained accents on the instrument panel. GT-style gauges are easily visible through the stylish 3-spoke steering wheel with a slightly fatter wood rim, nd a newer AM/FM/CD/iPod stereo now lives in the dash. Overhead, recent black vinyl convertible top has been installed and includes a matching black boot when it's down. The trunk is finished in textured paint, hich makes a durable foundation and includes a full-sized spare tire for emergencies.V8 power in a Mustang is a great way to travel, nd while this one originally featured a C-code 289, t's now packing a stout 351 cubic inch Windsor V8. It's a neat fit, ith almost identical external dimensions and thanks to a correct air cleaner, he taller deck doesn't interfere with the hood. Wearing a coat of black paint, he engine will pass a casual inspection from Mustang enthusiasts who won't realize there are an extra 62 cubic inches inside. Key it up and it fires easily, nd pulls cleanly through the gears in the 3-speed automatic gearbox behind it. Out back there's a rugged 8-inch rear end with very highway-friendly 3.00 gears that make this an easy cruiser. Underneath it's incredibly solid, ith all the original convertible chassis reinforcements still in place. It features a reproduction dual exhaust with a muted V8 rumble that fits this car's personality. GT-spec front disc brakes work well, nd those wonderful styled steel wheels wear modern 205/70/14 General radials.Great running and driving Mustangs that haven't been abused or are full of rust are getting harder to find all the time. This one isn't a show-winner, ut it's awfully nice and the extra punch of the oversized small block makes for a very entertaining ride. Call today!