![]() The question here seems to be what to do with the rest of the car. From what could be a neat high-performance old car position, probably not – and the included engine sounds like a stout piece. ![]() Does it matter? From a value and collectibility perspective, yes. So it’s a K-Code car without what appears to be the original K-Code engine. It looks like there is at least one bucket seat in place but that’s about all that is recognizable. The tangle of wires seems daunting unless you assume the wiring harness will just need to be replaced and you start at ground zero. There’s no telling what’s there and what’s not. That said, the included images do not show any indication of rot-thru.Ī picture is worth a thousand words so this interior image does the best talkin’. Caveat emptor… The seller does claim that there is no apparent rust to this original California car, just surface rust on the underside of the floors though he does admonish those interested that he didn’t do a full inspection so “ there may be a little somewhere“. Not sure what other parts are missing since I did not empty out the car and check every single part…so a few things are probably missing and there may be extra parts…what you see if what you get“. fender and hood are not original to this car since it had a crunch in the rt. Obviously, it’s not a completely together car and the seller adds, “ Most (or all ?) of the body parts are included. The lead image is really the only one of this Mustang’s body and it’s not too helpful. Originally a four-speed manual transmission car, the seller has a five-speed of unknown origin included in the sale. That said, it will be a finish it yourself project for the next owner. Based on the description, it sounds as if this isn’t the original engine but as described, it stacks up impressively. sand-cast alum COBRA V/Covers New Hyperutectic pistons Crank assy. There is an engine included that the seller describes as, “ Fresh 289 engine with real HP 289 heads Edelbrock F4B 4v int. This example, like the A-Code, is engineless. Correct Hipo heads with date code 6B28 (Feb 28th 1966, only checked the left head date code) and the number 21 on both heads. The Good- Original matching VIN stamped Hipo block. The build date on this car is September ’64 so it’s an early ’65. For Sale- True 1966 Mustang Coupe K Code Hipo 4 speed. According to Ford’s publicity material from 1964, it was available in the first year 1965 Mustang as early as June of ’64 and it also served as the basis, with further modifications, for the powerplant installed in Shelby GT350 Mustangs from 1965 through 1967. Ford’s K-Code engine was an impressive piece of machinery in that it generated 271 gross HP from its 289 CI displacement, close to the magical one HP per CI ratio. Today’s ’65 K-Code may be in a similar situation, it’s not certain. for this tip!īack on December 2, we reviewed this 1966 Mustang GT A-Code that is now in “yousetobee” category as the A in A-Code was missing. This 1965 Mustang is located in San Jose, California and is available, here on craigslist for $13,900. This time, it’s a top dog K-Code variety but all is not as it should be. Ford quickly saw the value of their lightweight engine as a potential performance. It all started in 1962 when Carroll Shelby talked Ford into giving him 25k and a handful of their new truck 260 cubic inch V8s to install into his new Cobra project. Thank you for visiting strikes twice? For the second time in as many weeks, we have another valuable Mustang to review that is in a rather disorganized state. For Ford it is their K-Code 289 cubic-inch Windsor small block (also known as the HiPo 289). You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. This website has been planned and developed by and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company.
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