08/28/2026
April 17th 1964 was a very important date for both Lee Iacocca and Ford Motor Company. That’s the date the Ford Mustang was introduced to the world, literally. Ford decided the New York Worlds Fair would be the perfect backdrop to introduce its new, four seat sports car. The brainchild of Lee Iacocca, a Ford executive at the time. The pony car revolution was born. A staggering 22,000 units sold THE FIRST DAY and just over 418,000 sold in the first year! The model is still alive and well today and continues the tradition.
Here we have one of the firsts, it’s what is considered the 64 1/2 model yet Ford called them 65’s from the start. Collectors and enthusiasts know the early cars (April-Aug 1964) as 64 1/2’s. Subtle differences are what distinguish the 64.5’s. Like a non adjustable passenger seat. A generator vs an alternator (Although this one has been upgraded). Different engine choices, ect.
Our offering is a beautiful, period example in Wimbledon White with a striking and contrasting lipstick red bucket seat interior. A white power convertible top rounds it off nicely. A fairly basic car when new with the standard 170 straight six borrowed from the Falcon model and a Cruise O Matic transmission. No power steering or A/C. Zero to 60 in three days but who cares? This car is a cruiser, not a racer and you’ll look like a million bucks cruising the right lane. A fully restored car, done by a Ford dealership to display in their showroom. This car hasn’t seen a hint of bad weather since its resto. An extremely turn key, no drama, no projects car. Oh yeah, An American icon too.
Offered at $25,900. You can’t restore one for close to that.
Check out the photos at www.orphancargarage.com . Transport and financing easily arranged too.