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Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Ford Rouge Factory Tour and Giant Screen Experience will be closed Monday, March 16, for a day of staff learning and development. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

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Artifact Overview

The 1965 Ford Mustang is one of the most significant vehicles built at Ford Motor Company's Rouge complex. With its sporty look, reasonable price and endless number of options, the car appealed to a wide cross-section of buyers. More than a million Mustangs were sold within two years of the car's April 1964 introduction.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Automobile

Date Made

1965

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan.

Location

at Ford Rouge Factory Tour in Legacy Gallery

Object ID

2003.46.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)

Color

White (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 2.87 in (Stroke)
Diameter: 3.8 in (Bore)
Horsepower: 164 hp (122.29 kW)

Specifications

Make & Model: 1965 Ford Mustang convertible
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: V-8, overhead valves, 260 cubic inches
Transmission: 3-speed automatic
Height: 51 inches
Wheelbase: 108 inches
Width: 68 inches
Overall length: 182 inches
Weight: 2740 pounds
Horsepower: 164 at 4400 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 16.7
Price: $3,380
Average 1965 wage: $5,810 per year
Time you'd work to buy this car: about 7 months
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