1965

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Mustang
Introduced April 1964
1965 The Mustang was introduced in April of 1964 as the 1965 model. It is sometimes referred as the 1964 and a half. It was available in a coupe, a convertible and a fastback 2+2. The convertible is the Indy Pace car for 1964. The 170ci six cylinder was the standard engine; a 260 V8 and a 289 V8 engine were also available. The Mustang rode on 14 inch wheels. The base price was now $2368 and the car had a very square shape with angled fenders, a long hood, short rear and 108 inch wheel base. The options included standard and deluxe interiors and GT/ The standard grill was an enlongated oval with a mustang emblem in the center of chrome cross bars. The GT also had fog lights on the grill inboard of the headlights. The side had a C notch that ran from the front nearly to the rear wheel well. The back of the C had a small chrome vertical detail. There was a single headlight and the turn indicators were in the valance below the bumper. The tail lights were square with two chrome vertical strips and the backup lights were under the thin straight bumper in the rear valance.

1966 The 1966 Mustang was similar to the 1965 model. It was again available in a coupe, a convertible and a fastback 2+2. The 200ci 120 hp six cylinder was the standard engine; and a 289ci 200hp V8 engine was also available. The Mustang rode on 6.95x14 inch wheels. The base price was now $2734 and the car had a very square shape with angled fenders, a long hood, short rear and 108 inch wheel base. The options included standard and deluxe interiors and GT/ The standard grill was an enlongated oval with a mustang emblem in the center of mesh material. The side had a C notch that ran from the front nearly to the rear wheel well. The back of the C had a small chrome vertical detail with three chrome fingers reaching forward. There was a single headlight and the turn indicators were in the valance below the bumper. The taillights were square with two chrome vertical strips and the backup lights were under the thin straight bumper in the rear valance.

1967 The 1967 Mustang was restyled for 1967. It was again available in a coupe, a convertible and a fastback and a fastback GT. The 200ci 120 hp six cylinder was the standard engine; and a 289ci 200hp V8 engine was also available. The Mustang rode on 6.95x14 inch wheels. The base price was now $2791 and the car had a very square shape with angled fenders, a long hood, short rear and 108 inch wheel base. The fastback roofline now came all the way to the rear of the vehicle. The options included standard and deluxe interiors and GT/ The standard grill was an enlongated oval with a mustang emblem in the center of mesh material with a single horizontal bar. The side had a C notch that ran from the front nearly to the rear wheel well. The front end and grill had a slight rake and the rear panel was concave with inset taillights in threes. The GT had a bright panel across the rear section and retained the chrome trim around the tail lights. There was a single headlight and the turn indicators were in the valance below the bumper. The backup lights were under the thin straight bumper in the rear valance.
There were two Shelby models in 1967, a GT350 and a GT500. These models features rear deck spoilers, side scoops on the sail panel and just forward of the rear wheel well. They also had different tail lights and grills. There was also a hood scoop.

1968 The 1968 Mustang was nearly the same as the 1967. It was again available in a coupe, a convertible and a fastback and a fastback GT. The 200ci 115 hp six cylinder was the standard engine; and a 289ci 195hp V8 engine was also available. There were other engine options available including a 390ci engine and the Shelby cars also had a larger V8 engine. The Mustang rode on 6.95x14 inch wheels. The base price was now $2791 and the car had a very square shape with angled fenders, a long hood, short rear and 108 inch wheel base. The fastback roofline now came all the way to the rear of the vehicle. The options included standard and deluxe interiors and GT/ The standard grill was an enlongated oval with a mustang emblem in the center of mesh material with a single horizontal bar. The side had a C notch that ran from the front nearly to the rear wheel well. The front end and grill had a slight rake and the rear panel was concave with inset taillights in threes. There was a single headlight and the turn indicators were in the valance below the bumper. The backup lights were under the thin straight bumper in the rear valance. The exhaust exited under the valance and had a variety of tips depending on the model.
There were two Shelby models in 1968, a GT350 and a GT500. These models features rear deck spoilers, side scoops on the sail panel and just forward of the rear wheel well. They also had different tail lights and grills. There was also a dual hood scoop.

1969 The Mustang was again restyled in 1969 and retained much of this restyle into 1970. It was again available in a coupe, a convertible and a fastback and now a Mach 1. The 200ci 115 hp six cylinder was the standard engine; a 250ci 155hp six cylinder, and a 302ci 220hp, 351ci 250, 390ci, 428 V8 engine was also available. The Mustang rode on 6.95x14 inch wheels. The base price was now $3078 and the car had a very square shape with angled fenders, a long hood, short rear and 108 inch wheel base. The fastback roofline now came nearly all the way to the rear of the vehicle with a slight spoiler built in. The options included standard and deluxe interiors and GT/ The standard grill was an enlongated oval with a mustang emblem set to one side of a plastic grid. The side had a scoop on the rear fender above the rear wheel well. The front end and grill had a pronounced rake and the rear panel was concave with larger inset taillights in threes. There was a dual headlight arrangement and the turn indicators were in the valance below the bumper. The backup lights were under the thin straight bumper in the rear valance. The exhaust exited under the valance and had a variety of tips depending on the model. The convertible and the Boss 302 did not have the scoop on the fender top. The Mach 1 had a clock above the glove box door.

1970 The Mustang was restyled in 1969 and retained much of this restyle into 1970. It was again available in a grande, a convertible and a fastback and now a Mach 1 and a Boss 302. The 200ci 115 hp six cylinder was the standard engine; a 250ci 155hp six cylinder, and a 302ci 220hp, 351ci 250, 390ci, 428 V8 engine was also available. The Mustang rode on F60x15 tires. The base price was now $3628 and the car had a very square shape with angled fenders, a long hood, short rear and 108 inch wheel base. The fastback roofline now came nearly all the way to the rear of the vehicle with a slight spoiler built in. The options included standard and deluxe interiors and GT/ The standard grill was an enlongated oval with a mustang emblem set to one side of a plastic grid. The front end and grill had a pronounced rake and the rear panel was concave with larger inset taillights in threes. There was a single headlight arrangement and the turn indicators were in the valance below the bumper. The front of the fender now had two horizontal slots in them. The backup lights were under the thin straight bumper in the rear valance. The exhaust exited under the valance and had a variety of tips depending on the model. The convertible and the Boss 302 did not have the scoop on the fender top.

1971 The Mustang was completely restyled in 1971 and continued about the same until 1974. The wheelbase was now 109 inches and there were seven engine choices available. The standard engine was the 250ci 145hp six cylinder, and the 302ci 210hp V8. The Mach 1 was also available for 1971 as was a Grande with a vinyl roof. The car was longer with a longer hood and a lower, flatter fastback roofline. The Mach 1 had two scoops cut into the hood. The grill was a wide mesh filled rectangle with single headlights. The grill was bisected by a chrome bar and had the Mustang emblem in a chrome rectangle at the center. The turn indicators were just below a thin bumper. The Mach 1 grill had only the center emblem and the turn indicators were set into the grill just to the inside the headlights.

1972 The Mustang continued about the same as 1971. The wheelbase was now 109 inches and there were seven engine choices available. The standard engine was the 250ci 99hp six cylinder, and the 302ci 141hp V8. The Mach 1 was also available for 1972 as was a Grande with a vinyl roof. There was also a convertible offered. The car was longer with a longer hood and a lower, flatter fastback roofline. The Mach 1 had two scoops cut into the hood. The grill was a wide mesh filled rectangle with single headlights. The grill was unchanged. The turn indicators were just below a thin bumper. The Mach 1 grill had only the center emblem and the turn indicators were set into the grill just to the inside the headlights.

1973 The Mustang continued about the same as 1971. The wheelbase was now 109 inches and there were seven engine choices available. The standard engine was the 302ci 141hp V8, a six cylinder was available. The Mach 1 was also available for 1973 as were four other models including a convertible, the final one offered (until many years later). The car was longer with a longer hood and a lower, flatter fastback roofline. The Mach 1 had two scoops cut into the hood. The grill was now a criss-cross plastic pattern, the turn indicators were vertical rectangles within the grill and the single headlights were set into a square chrome pan. The Mustang emblem was in the center within a chrome rectangle. The 1973 was the final “big” Mustang.

1974 The Mustang for 1974 was totally restyled and downsized being named the Mustang II. The wheelbase was far shorter at only 96.2 and a 139ci 4ci and a 169ci 6 ci engine were offered. There were hardtop coupes and a fastback 2+2 models offered as well as a Mach 1. The car now rode on BR70x13 tires and wheels. It had a single headlight and criss-cross plastic grill with turn indicators inset. The taillights were large dual stop lights with marker and backup lights in the center of the casting. The government mandated crash resistant bumpers were large front and rear with vertical bumper guards. A vinyl top could be ordered on the Ghia models. The fastback now featured a lift hatch instead of a trunk space. This accessed the interior of the car when lifted.

1975 The Mustang II continued largely unchanged. The wheelbase was held at 96.2 and a 139ci 83hp 4ci and a 169ci 97hp 6 ci engine were offered. Now a 302ci V8 could again be ordered.

1976 and 1977 The Mustang II continued largely unchanged. The wheelbase was held at 96.2 and a 140ci 83hp 4ci and a 170ci 93hp 6 ci engine were offered. Now a 302ci 139hpV8 could again be ordered. Models now included a Mach1 and a Cobra II. A front air scoop was included under the front bumper on all models. The Cobra II models had a chin spoiler and dual paint stripes on the body.

1978 The Mustang II continued largely unchanged. The wheelbase was held at 96.2 and a 140ci 88hp 4 cylinder and a 171ci 90hp 6 ci engine were offered. Now a 302ci 139hpV8 could again be ordered. Models now included a Mach1 and a Cobra II. A front air scoop was included under the front bumper on all models. The Cobra II models had a chin spoiler and dual paint stripes on the body.

1979 and 1980 The Mustang was totally restyled again in 1979. The wheelbase was increased to 100.4 inches and a 140ci 4 and a 200ci or 225ci 6 ci engine were offered. A 255ci V8 could again be ordered and a turbo version was added. The body was hard angled and the criss-cross grill slooped back away from the bumper. A hood scoop was offered on the turbo versions and dual head and taillights were standard. A fastback with hatchback and a coupe were offered.
1981 and 1982 The Mustang were not much different from the 1979. The wheelbase was increased to 100.4 inches and a 140ci 4 and a 200ci or a 255ci 115hp V8 could again be ordered and a turbo version was added. The body was still hard angled and the criss-cross grill slooped back away from the bumper. A hood scoop was offered on the turbo versions and dual head and taillights were standard. A fastback with hatchback and a coupe were offered. Options also included a T-Bar Top, imitation Cabriolet roof and louvers on the fastback lift gate. The 1982 offered 140ci 86hp 4, 200ci 87hp 6, 255ci 111hp V8 and a 302ci HO 157hp V8. The GT had its own grill and hood with a scoop and horizontal bars. The T-Bar roof was also still available.

1983 The Mustang was totally restyled again in 1983. The wheelbase was increased to 100.5 inches and a 140ci 4 and a 232ci 112hp V6 engine were offered. A 302ci V8 could again be ordered. The body angles were softened, the grill and bumper were redesigned and a Ford oval was now centered on the grill. A fastback with hatchback and a coupe were offered and the convertible was reintroduced. Prices now ranged from $8466 for the L series to $14,426 for the GT.
1984 The Mustang was largely unchanged from 1983. The wheelbase was still 100.5 inches and a 140ci 88hp (145 or 175 with the turbo option) 4 and a 232ci 120hp V6 engine were offered. A 302ci 175hp V8 could again be ordered. The body angles were softened, the grill and bumper were redesigned and a Ford oval was now centered on the grill. A fastback with hatchback and a coupe were offered and the convertible was again in the lineup. The GL and GLX models were dropped and the SVO was offered. Prices now ranged from $8856 for the L series to $6,713 for the GT. The 1984 Mustang was also used by Police Departments in 15 states.

1985 and 1986 The Mustang was little restyled in 1984. The wheelbase was 100.5 inches and a 140ci 88hp 4, 140ci 175hp turbo 4, 232ci 120hp V6 engine, 302ci 165hp V8 were offered. A 302ci 210hp GT V8 could also be ordered. The body angles were the same, the grill, now slotted, and bumper were redesigned and a Ford oval was now centered on the grill. A fastback, SVO, GT and a coupe were offered and the convertible still being offered. The models were designated as follows; LX 2 dr (4ci) $8325, LX hatchback (4ci) $8880, SVO hatchback (Turbo 4ci) $15,646, LX conv V6 $13,957 and GT hatchback (V8) $12,449.

1987 and 1990 The Mustang was restyled in 1987. The wheelbase was 100.5 inches and a 140ci 90hp 4, 302ci V8 was offered. A GT V8 could also be ordered. The body was again smoothed, the grill, now slotted, and bumper were redesigned and a Ford oval was now centered on the grill. A fastback, Saleen, GT and a coupe were offered and the convertible still being offered. The models were designated as follows; LX 2 dr (4ci) $9948, LX hatchback (4ci) $10,367, LX conv. $14,729 and GT (V8) $17,529, GT hatchback $13,783.