Why is the 1965 Ford Mustang so popular?

The car was true to its name by being a symbol of wild heroism and romance, making the 1965 Mustang Fastback a classic. Mustang ended the era of large cars with long hoods, broad cabins, and elongated rears. It came up with a compact, stylish long hood and a short deck body design with a sporty performance.
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Was the 1965 Mustang a good car?

One of the greatest cars Ford ever built

These are without-a-doubt great cars. The 289 engine gives very good performance and decent fuel economy. The styling of all three bodies (coupe,fastback and convert) is excellent.
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Why was the Mustang so popular?

The Mustang Stayed True to its Formula

It was affordable compared to the other cool sports cars on the market at the time. And even after decades, it never priced itself unreasonably or brought in uncomfortable changes.
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Is a 1965 Mustang a classic?

Today, however, the '65 Mustang is the quintessential '60s classic. And given the massive amount of them that Ford churned out, there are always plenty on the market to tempt you. They don't appeal exclusively to the Baby Boomers or their parents who bought them new, either.
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What was the most popular car 1965?

1965: Chevrolet Impala

The dominant vehicle in America in both 1965 and 1966, the Impala broke the million unit mark in both years making it the single model highest annual sales leader of all time in the United States.
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1965 Ford Mustang | Buyer's Guide



What is the most iconic car in history?

  • Lotus Esprit – The Spy Who Loved Me. ...
  • Toyota Supra – The Fast And The Furious. ...
  • Pontiac Firebird Trans Am – Smokey And The Bandit. ...
  • DeLorean DMC-12 – Back To The Future. ...
  • Volkswagen Beetle – Herbie. ...
  • Cadillac Miller-Meteor – Ghostbusters. ...
  • Ford Mustang – Bullitt. ...
  • Aston Martin DB5 – Goldfinger.
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Is a 1965 Mustang fast?

The standard six-cylinder engine could be replaced with a 164 hp (122 kW) 260 in³ (4.2 L) for $116.00 or a 210 hp (157 kW) 289 in³ (4.7 L) V8. Boasting the V8 and four-speed manual, the Mustang Road & Track recorded a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 8.9 seconds, with the standing quarter mile in 17 seconds at 85 mph.
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Why are old Mustangs so cheap?

Classic Mustangs are as affordable as they've ever been because there are so many for sale in light of tough economic times and an aging seller population trying to downsize. Even concours-restored and low-mileage unrestored classic Mustang sale prices are down.
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What is the rarest type of Mustang?

1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible

When Ford brought production of Shelby Mustangs in-house, Ford never got around to making the 1967 GT500 convertibles, leaving this rare single version as the only one ever built.
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What is the coolest Mustang ever?

Without further ado, here are the 13 best Ford Mustang models of all time.
  • 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350. ...
  • 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Cobra Jet. ...
  • 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. ...
  • 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302. ...
  • 1985.5 Ford Mustang SVO. ...
  • 1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. ...
  • 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R.
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What is the most loved Mustang?

Top 8 Most Popular Ford Mustang Years
  • 1965 Shelby GT350. ...
  • 1967 Shelby GT500. ...
  • 1974 Mustang II. ...
  • 1979 Third-Generation Mustang. ...
  • 1968 Bullitt Mustang. ...
  • 1969 Boss 429. ...
  • 1980 Mustang Trio. ...
  • Best Mustang Year. There is a lot to consider in terms of what is considered the best Mustang year for the Fords Mustang series.
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Is a Mustang male or female?

These horses are descendants of horses that the Spanish brought over to the United States. Today, mustangs live free from human intervention and are protected by the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Mustangs can be male or female and have varying body types and coats.
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Which year of Mustang is the best?

The Ford Mustangs We Loved (and Loved to Hate) in Each Generation
  • Best: GT350. ...
  • Gen 2 (1974–1978) Worst: Mustang II. ...
  • Best: Mustang II King Cobra (1978) ...
  • Gen 3 (1979–1993) Worst: 4.2-Liter V-8. ...
  • Best: Cobra R. ...
  • Gen 4 (1994–2004) Worst: V-6 Coupe. ...
  • Best: SVT Cobra. ...
  • Gen 5 (2005–2014) Worst: Base Model with V-6.
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Is a 65 Mustang a muscle car?

The Ford Mustang is a muscle car icon and the Shelby versions are the ones to have.
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What is the most popular old Mustang?

1965 Shelby GT 350

With only a year after the Mustang was first introduced, the Shelby GT 350 roared off of assembly lines. To most Mustang lovers, this is the pinnacle of the Mustang line and the major step towards defining the entire Mustang look and feel.
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Are old Mustangs safe?

They are one of the most reliable classic cars out there. As with any older vehicle, there needs to be proper maintenance and upkeep. How well you maintain your car will determine its reliability. The better condition you keep your Mustang in, the better it will keep you safe on the road.
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Can we buy Ford Mustang in India?

Ford Mustang is a 4 seater Coupe with the last recorded price of ₹ 74.61 Lakh. It is available in 1 variant, 4951 cc engine option and 1 transmission option : Automatic. Other key specifications of the Mustang include a Ground Clearance of 137 mm, Kerb Weight of 1770 kg and Bootspace of 383 litres.
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How much is my 65 Mustang worth?

Classic.com suggests an average value of $40,000 based on more than 800 auction listings in the last 5 years and there are a great many examples that get listed from $10,000 to $30,000 meaning there's something for most peoples' budget.
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What is the fastest old Mustang?

Top 3 Fastest Ford Mustangs Ever Made
  • Ford Mustang Mach I (2004) – 151 MPH – One of the Fastest Ford Mustangs. One of the fastest Mustang variants was the 2004 Mach I. ...
  • Ford Mustang Bullitt (2019) – 163 MPH. It is incredible how tiny details can make a big difference. ...
  • Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R (1995) – 160 MPH.
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What is Ford's fastest Mustang?

How fast is the 2022 Mustang Shelby GT500? Thanks to its supercharged V8 and fast-acting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, this high-powered Mustang goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. It's currently the fastest Mustang available, putting it in high demand among speed freaks.
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Which is faster Corvette or Mustang?

Once they reach the end of the strip, it's revealed that the Corvette ultimately ends up being the winner with a finish time of 11.08 seconds and a 122.36 mph top speed. By comparison, the Mustang goes the same distance in 11.49 seconds and achieves a top speed of 120.16 mph.
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Which car is most sold in India?

The market leader, Maruti Suzuki sold 1,47,348 units in January 2023, seeing a 14.3 percent growth over 1,28,924 units sold in the same month in 2022. The Alto, WagonR, Swift became the first, second, and third best-selling cars of the month, selling 21,411 units, 20,466 units, and 16,440 units respectively.
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What is the poor man's car?

Corvettes were referred to as the poor man's sports car because they were placed in a category alongside exotics such as Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche but didn't cost nearly as much to buy or maintain.
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What is the cutest car ever?

Squee, just look at the ickle-wickle cutie cars!
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Top Gear's Top 9: the cutest cars ever
  • Daihatsu Copen. ...
  • Austin-Healey 'Frogeye' Sprite. ...
  • Fiat 500. ...
  • Nissan Figaro. ...
  • Geely Panda. ...
  • Honda e. ...
  • Google Firefly. ...
  • Renault Twingo.
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