1965 Ford Mustang

1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible â?" 289 V8, 4-Speed, Power Top, Restored in Rangoon Red Why This Car Is Special This 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang convertible sits at an interesting crossroads of history. The VIN on this car begins with the digit '5,' which in early Mustang VIN language identifies it as a 1965 model year vehicle built at the Dearborn, Michigan assembly plant â?" the birthplace of the original Mustang. The '08' in the sequence confirms the convertible body style, and the 'D' identifies the 289 cubic inch V8 as the factory engine. In other words, this car left the factory with the right powertrain in the right body. There is also a broader story worth understanding here. Ford began selling the Mustang on April 17, 1964, months before the traditional start of the 1965 model year.