Project Thread: 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe Restoration
Hey everyone,
After a few requests from some of you, I figured it was time to start a proper thread to document the slow but steady resurrection of my 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe.
A Bit of Background
I picked this car up in early 2025 — almost exactly 60 years to the month since it rolled out of the Metuchen plant in New Jersey. Pretty wild to think it’s been around that long.
She’s definitely seen better days. The previous owner had started a restoration, but only just. So what I got was a mostly disassembled car with a few things loosely bolted together — basically a blank slate with potential (and a lot of work ahead).
The first few photos show it as it arrived, plus a bit of minor assembly I’ve done just to get things looking more complete and to ensure the body goes together.
Car Details
| Spec | Info |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mustang |
| Year | 1965 |
| Plant | Metuchen, New Jersey, USA |
| Engine | 289 V8 |
| Gearbox | ??? |
| Axle | ??? |
| Color | Wimbledon White |
| Body | Coupe (Hardtop) |
| VIN | 5T07C138129 |
What’s Next
The plan is to bring this car back to life over time — no rush, just a proper job done right.
I’ll post updates as things progress, with plenty of photos along the way.
Stay tuned — and feel free to chime in with tips, advice, or just general encouragement.
I’ll definitely need it! 
great project, have fun. might take a while but looks fun!
