The 1965 Mustang is the car that started it all. The "ponycar" that really kicked off the muscle car explosion that dominated the late 60's and early 70's. Lee Iacocca and the Ford design team created an icon that still is wildly popular today in its modern day form. The Mustang sold over 1 Million units between April 1964 and 1966 - an unheard of number of sales for one model at the time or even now
I'm a proud owner of a '65 Mustang GT myself and I really do love that car. It doesn't handle all that well, especially when compared to today's sports cars, but it is a blast to drive. From the throaty roar of dual exhaust 289 cu in engine to that "old car smell" that's just about as intoxicating as "new car smell" it's a joy to drive.
It's a well optioned car with Air Conditioning, Console, 2 speed wipers, Day/Nite Mirror and Styled Steel wheels. Curiously it doesn't have backup lamps which were a $12.25 option back in 1965.
In my opinion there isn't a better classic car than the Mustang. The Chevy and Dodge guys may not agree but they have to respect the car that started it all.
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