Poll: Which '65? (8/9/2023)

I like the early Mustang, the Barracuda with the fastback design, not so much.

Pete you did a wonderful job updating the Mustang. Are you the one who bent up the bumper?

I really like the simple, unpretentious look of the original Mustang, when it was a simple sporty commuter car with no pretensions to being a muscle car. Unfortunately they got progressively more bulky and clumsy-looking to my eyes and although I guess Ford did a good job of maintaining a "family look" through succeeding generations it's not a look I ever cared for (although obviously lots of people loved the "butch" styling of the later cars). Nice original car you've got there.

@bob-jackman 

No Bob, it wasn't me!  The previous owner banged it up. That's what the Mustang looked like the day I brought it home. It ran terrible and died a block away from home. I actually had to push it the rest of the way.  I paid a whopping $500 for it which nearly cleaned out my bank account.  It was 12 years old and had gone thru two previous owners and led a rough life.  It was originally Vintage Burgandy and was repainted a faded light blue when I got it. I've been debating on whether to repaint it the original color and put on a black top.

@pete-rovero Pete; that vintage burgundy color is gorgeous IMHO and not seen that frequently.  Your red convertible looks really nice but if it is needing a refresh then I would tend to go with the original color as per the V.I.N.   Just one man's opinion.

@jack-dodds

We're on the same page Jack.  I've already got the Vintage Burgandy paint. It's just a question of do I really want to get involved in taking the car apart (that's probably a yes), and when to do it. 

@pete-rovero Vintage Burgandy was one of Ford's best colors in the sixties. A late friend had a 63 Galaxie XL in that color with a white top and interior. The color was a knock out.

Posted by: @bob-jackman

@pete-rovero Vintage Burgandy was one of Ford's best colors in the sixties. A late friend had a 63 Galaxie XL in that color with a white top and interior. The color was a knock out.

I agree Bob and it is still my favorite color of all.  Along with the '63, the '66 Ford Galaxie 2drht. looked awesome in this color.

@pete-rovero, it all depends on what gives you the most enjoyment. Go for it! Far too few of us have opportunities like this.

Love that Vintage Burgandy color. Back in '66 a buddy had that color on a '66 Mustang 2dr HT, with a "Pony Interior" option, I think it was called that??   Ordered it with the 4 speed, 289 V8 and the wheel upgrade. Beautiful car. Looked similar to this.