1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
THF120011 / 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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