This Mustang is one of the most iconic post-war cars made by Ford. The Mustang came onto the market at the time as a true sensation. The robust yet sleek appearance, the high level of comfort, the impeccable performance and the affordability made the Mustang an American gem that every classic car enthusiast wanted to own. One of the most sought-after cars of the Mustang series was the V8 K-Code engine.

The K-Code Mustang was a performance car and was not available with air conditioning or power steering. A K-Code with automatic transmission was not available until 1966. Before that, K-Code Mustangs had four exhausts, just like this car. With a High Performance engine of 271 hp, this Mustang easily distinguishes itself.

The K-Code refers to Mustang's 289-cubic-inch V8 engine. The engine was named because of the K in the fifth position on the car's chassis number. The 289 K-Code was unique because of the improved pistons, lift heads, connecting rods, carburetors and cylinder heads. To maintain the look and feel of a sports car, the K-Code Mustang was offered with a standard four-speed manual transmission.

This car's entire drivetrain is designed for performance, including a high-performance clutch, driveshaft, rear differential and suspension. It's no wonder Shelby put the engine in his GT350R Mustangs. The first Shelby Mustang, the Shelby GT350R, had a modified K-Code engine.

Unfortunately, only a limited number of these engines were produced between 1963 and 1967, and there were even fewer original K-code Mustangs. Only 13,214 were made.

This Ford Mustang K code
Our original 1965 Ford Mustang K-Code, produced in San José, California, features an 'Ivy Green' exterior with an iconic 'Ivy and Gold' pony interior. You will find wooden accents on the dashboard. The Mustang was imported from California to Australia in 2014 after years in the dry climate and in 2017 the Mustang was imported to the Netherlands. Included is the history and documentation of the car from the time the car was imported into Australia.

This Ford Mustang has a 1967 engine that was built in Mexico at the time. These engines are known for being stronger than American engines. The block has a six-bolt bellhousing.

This Mustang has been beautifully restored in Australia where no expense has been spared. The chrome and glass work has been redone. The interior has been reupholstered. Technically there has been a complete overhaul of the engine and a number of upgrades have been made such as Borgeson power steering and rewiring of the electricity. The car appears in beautiful condition.