Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this 1964½ Ford Mustang Coupe. This is a mid-year intro Mustang and, as such, was originally equipped with a Ford 260ci small-block. That original engine is included with the car but this Mustang has received a number of upgrades that make it a better driver’s car. Finished in blue over a black Pony-style leather interior, this pony car is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Originally painted Cascade Green, this Mustang has been color-changed to blue during its restoration/upgrade into what is in essence a mild restomod. While some purists may consider this sacrilege, to me it is not a bad thing to make these iconic classics more driveable in today’s traffic conditions, especially considering how many Mustangs were built. Everything done to this Mustang works to make a good car even better, especially one you can use in classic rallies and tours.

The exterior looks to be in excellent condition, with paint and brightwork looking to be almost show quality. I saw no evidence of overspray on anything, and all body tags also look to be free of paint. This makes me think that this car was likely completely disassembled before paint. Modern LED headlights and taillights have been installed, and this Mustang rides on 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels with chrome trim rings. They are wrapped with 215/70 Goodyear Assurance radial tires.

The interior is the definition of a build that embraces the first year of classic Mustang styling but adds many modern elements that just make the car better. These include modern black leather front buckets with Pony embossing and headrests. The dash has been upgraded with period-looking Dakota Digital gauges and aftermarket retro-look stereo with Bluetooth connectivity.

Under the hood, it just gets better, with the original 260ci V-8 replaced by a 302 featuring an aftermarket intake manifold, four-barrel carburetor, aluminum valve covers, aftermarket Champion aluminum radiator, headers, and electronic ignition. It is backed by a five-speed TREMEC manual gearbox which replaces the original three-speed manual. This Mustang has also been upgraded to power steering. Everything under the hood looks as good as the rest, which is to say truly excellent.

The underside of this car is more of the same, suggesting this is a car that has been very well restored. The floors are immaculate, as are all the suspension components. The underside of the engine and transmission are also in excellent condition. A dual exhaust system also has been installed.

So here is my take on this car: If you have always wanted a classic Mustang but actually want to put some serious miles on it, this is the one to buy. If I were in the market for a Mustang, I would just bid on this one. The final cost, no matter what the bid is, will not begin to cover what the owner has into the build of this car so, if you like blue, just save yourself the trouble and buy this one. To do so, you will need to place a bid, so get your ducks all in a row because the auction for this 1964½ Ford Mustang Coupe ends on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).

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