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Car Of The Day: February 13, 2010; Matchbox '65 Ford Mustang
Topic Started: Feb 13 2010, 03:36 AM (484 Views)
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Today's car of the day from harlans toys' collection and is Matchbox's 1965 Ford Mustang.

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Since it was introduced five months before the normal start of the production year and manufactured among 1964 Ford Falcons and 1964 Mercury Comets, the earliest Mustangs are widely referred to as the 1964 model. A more accurate description is the "early 1965" model because it underwent significant changes at the beginning of the regular model year. All the early cars, however, were marketed by Ford as 1965 models. The low-end model hardtop used a 170 cu in (2.8 L) straight-6 engine and three-speed manual transmission and retailed for US$2,368.

Several changes to the Mustang occurred at the start of the normal 1965 model year production, five months after its introduction. These cars are known as "late 65's," and were built after factory retooling in August 1964. The engine lineup was changed, with a 200 cu in (3.3 L) engine that produced 120 hp (89 kW). Production of the 260 cu in (4.3 L) engine ceased when the 1964 model year ended. It was replaced with a new 200 hp (150 kW) 289 cu in (4.7 L) engine with a two-barrel carburetor as the base V8. A 225 hp (168 kW) four-barrel carbureted version was next in line, followed by the unchanged "Hi-Po" 271 hp (202 kW) 289. The DC electrical generator was replaced by a new AC alternator on all Fords (the quickest way to distinguish a 1964 from a 1965 is to see if the alternator light on the dash says "GEN" or "ALT"). The now-famous Mustang GT was introduced as the "GT Equipment Package" and included a V8 engine (most often the 225 hp (168 kW) 289), grille-mounted fog lamps, rocker panel stripes, and disc brakes. A four-barrel carbureted engine was now available with any body style. Additionally, reverse lights were an option added to the car in 1965. The Mustang was originally available as either a hardtop or convertible, but during the car's early design phases a fastback model was strongly considered. The Mustang 2+2 fastback made its inaugural debut with its swept-back rear glass and distinctive ventilation louvers.

The standard interior features of the 1965 Mustang included adjustable driver and passenger bucket seats, an AM radio, and a floor mounted shifter in a variety of color options. Ford added additional interior options during the 1965 model year. The Interior Decor Group was popularly known as "Pony Interior" due to the addition of embossed running ponies on the seat fronts, and also included integral armrests, woodgrain appliqué accents, and a round gauge cluster that would replace the standard Falcon instrumentation. Also available were sun visors, a (mechanical) remote-operated mirror, a floor console, and a bench seat. Ford later offered an under-dash air-conditioning unit, and discontinued the vinyl with cloth insert seat option, offered only in early 1965 models.

One option designed strictly for fun was the Rally-Pac. Introduced in 1963 after Ford's success at that year's Monte Carlo Rally and available on other Ford and Mercury compacts and intermediates, the Rally-Pac was a combination clock and tachometer mounted to the steering column. It was available as a factory ordered item for US$69.30. Installed by a dealer, the Rally-Pac cost US$75.95. Reproductions are presently available from any number of Mustang restoration parts sources.

The 1966 Mustang debuted with moderate trim changes including a new grille, side ornamentation, wheel covers and gas cap. An automatic transmission for the "Hi-Po," a large number of new paint and interior color options, an AM/eight-track sound system, and one of the first AM/FM monaural automobile radios were also offered. The 1966 Mustang removed the Falcon instrument cluster; the previously optional features, including the round gauges and padded sun visors, became standard equipment.

The 1965 and 1966 Mustangs are differentiated by variations in the exterior, despite similar design. These variations include the emblem on the quarter-panels behind the doors. In 1965 the emblem was a single vertical piece of chrome, while in 1966 the emblem was smaller in height and had three horizontal bars extending from the design, resembling an "E". The front intake grilles and ornaments were also different. The 1965 front grille used a "honeycomb" pattern, while the 1966 version was a "slotted" style. While both model years used the "Horse and Corral" emblem on the grille, the 1965 had four bars extending from each side of the corral, while on the 1966, these bars were removed.

When Ford began selling the Mustang in Germany, they discovered a company had already registered the name. The German company offered to sell the rights for US$10,000. Ford refused and removed the Mustang badge, instead naming it T-5 for the German market.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Ford Mustang

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Interestingly enough, 1965 was the first year for the Mustang and the 200 cubic inch straight six was an option. In later years this engine became known as the 3.3 and was last used in 1982 (coincidently, the '82 in my driveway happens to have the 3.3). Of course the Matchbox model is the GT with the 289 cubic inch V8, but I figured I'd mention this little fact.

I also want to thank Harlan for a great week of vintage Matchbox pieces. This is going to be a challenging vote!

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james_autos
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Why did Matchbox put a tow-bar on this one?
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ivantt
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JA, I think the tow-hitch was a trendy thing at the time amongst the diecast manufacturers. (Just like orange "glass.") What did they tow? I have yet to see the large quantities of trailers or rigs issued by the same manufacturers.

A good Mustang except for the too tall windshield that slopes back too sharply.
I have always been angry about how this ruined an otherwise nicely done casting.
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Nice!

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Feb 13 2010, 12:32 PM
JA, I think the tow-hitch was a trendy thing at the time amongst the diecast manufacturers. (Just like orange "glass.") What did they tow? I have yet to see the large quantities of trailers or rigs issued by the same manufacturers.
Matchbox and Majorette both had a quantity of trailers available to tow. Matchbox still issues them periodically, but nowhere near as often as they did at the time.
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This is my favorite casting of an early Mustang and has been for nearly 40 years.
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I've always loved this one in particular...and am very proud to have one in my collection. The white one of the RW years had front wheels that turned through the operation of a small plastic lever sticking out on the bottom of the driver's door. I hated it with a passion when I was five. My passion hasn't changed. One day, I'd like to find one which I can do away with the lever, stabilize the front wheels, and fill in the hole in the door. A nice project.

Ivan, there were quite a few vehicles to tow in those days- for instance, the #23 vacation trailers, the #43 Pony Trailer, the #38 Honda motorcycle trailer. My favorite trailer of all was the Refreshment Canteen (74A- 1959-1966), which seem to always look great hitched to the back of the Zephyr...
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Hey, SAK---I HAVE that canteen trailer (but that one dates back to Lesney and well before this casting) packed away with my trainsets somewhere.

I don't recall ever seeing many trailers, such as the ones mentioned above, even when I just looked at diecasts for train possibilties----and I would have bought ANY trailers I saw because they are usually not that scale distinguishable as the cars are.

The horse trailer by MB reappears now and then, especially in theme sets. I think I have 3 or 4 diff. ones. I also see a boat trailer once in awhile, (the 5 packs?) which is so hideous I wouldn't consider it. A sign trailer would be nice new casting----you could put your own ad or billboard on it.
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There are sign TRUCKS here. Nothing but a vehicle to convey advertising, like this airhead radio station in Princeton that has the usual lame morning zoo and specializes in playing Avril Lavigne and Miley Cyrus and Usher and the like, and every five minutes dishes celebrity dirt. They have a truck with a big, thick sign running down the centerline.

This might make an interesting tooling.
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Sak, they are actually named Road Blimps! (I always thought the Airstream trailer was the road blimp). They are based on the Isuzu cab-over vehicles and up here in Albany the lobbyists hire them to drive past the Capitol and Legislative Office Building with their slogans emblazoned on them.
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