the first mustang fastback came out in 1965.
the first mustang fastback came out in 1965.
when did the first mustang fastback come out?
1965
several changes to the mustang occurred at the start of the "normal" 1965 model year in august 1964, about four months after its introduction. these cars are known as "late 65's". the engine lineup was changed, with a "t-code" engine that produced . production of the fairlane's "f-code" engine ceased when the 1964 model year ended. it was replaced with a new "c-code" engine with a two-barrel carburetor as the base v8. an "a-code" four-barrel carbureted version was next in line, followed by the unchanged 289 hipo "k-code" equipped with a 4-barrel autolite 4100 carburetor rated at at 6000 rpm and at 3400 rpm. the dc electrical generator was replaced by a new ac alternator on all fords (a way to distinguish a 1964 from a 1965 is to see if the alternator light on the dash says "gen" or "alt"). the mustang gt version was introduced as the "gt equipment package" and included a v8 engine (most often the 289), grille-mounted fog lamps, rocker panel stripes, and disc brakes. in the interior the gt option added a different instrument panel that included a speedometer, fuel gauge, temp. gauge, oil pressure gauge and ammeter in five round dials (the gauges were not marked with numbers, however.) a four-barrel carbureted engine was now available with any body style. additionally, reverse lights were an option added to the car from august 1964 production. the mustang was originally available as either a hardtop or convertible, but during the car's early design phases a fastback model was strongly considered. in 1965, the shelby mustang was born, it was available only in newly introduced fastback body version with its swept-back rear glass and distinctive ventilation louvers.
ford mustang (first generation)
the mustang bullitt returned in february 2008 as a variant of the mustang gt, the last version of which was produced in 2001. it is reminiscent of the dark highland green gt-390 fastback mustang driven by steve mcqueen in the 1968 film "bullitt". available in dark highland green or black exterior paint without spoiler and gt fender emblems; the faux gas cap on the deck lid is replaced by a unique bullitt version. the mustang gt's standard fog light-equipped grille is replaced with a specially designed pony-less style grille highlighted by an aluminium accent. dark argent gray 18-inch cast-aluminum euro-flange wheels are used with matching brake calipers and larger, 3.5 inch exhaust tips replace the mustang gt's standard 3 inch tips. although side (quarter) window louvers (as shown in picture) are not standard, they are added by owners because they are similar to those on the 1968 mustang fastback.
ford mustang (fifth generation)