Very rare early Mustang convertible with D-code High Performanceengine option providing 289ci V8 power through a hard to find4-speed manual transmission! Factory appointed Ford airconditioning, power steering, power brakes,and power folding topare the start to a long list of factory features! Superly restoredby experts Custom Cars Unlimited in true rotisserie form in 2003!The results are still outstanding to this day!! On March 9th 1964Lee Iacocca made himself an eternal place in American automotivehistory with the release of a car that would reshape the design andperformance expectations for all automobiles sold within the NorthAmerican market within the next forty yearsthe Ford Mustang. Thisearly 1964.5 Ford Mustang convertible is finished code correctWimbledon White over an all new Red Vinyl interior. Built new inDearborn, Michigan on May 6th, 1964 this solid example has been inthe same Tennessee owners meticulous care since 1981! It wastreated to a complete rotisserie restoration in 2003 by specialistsCustom Cars Unlimited located in La Grange, IL. This involved acomplete exterior repaint in a base coat/clear coat application,replacing all the original exterior chrome, replacing the weatherstripping, installing a new convertible top, and all new interior.A complete engine rebuild that included all body and engine wiringharnesses, new radiator, new water pump, fan clutch, hoses &clamps, rebuilt generator, rear main seal, oil pump, and freshgaskets from the carburetor to the oil pan! The originaltransmission was professionally rebuilt with new clutch, pressureplate, T-O bearing; and rebuilt rear axle utilizing the original3.00:1 conventional gearing. The braking system, suspension andfuel systems were all rebuilt, restored, or replaced for new. Thefinal parts list would be far too long to list here. Under the hoodlies a D-code 289ci V8 rated at 210 horsepower and still fittedwith its original Ford 4 barrel carburetor with dual resonatedexhaust system! Options include rare 4-speed manual transmission,factory air conditioning (fully retrofitted to R134a refrigerant),power steering, power brakes, power convertible top, remote driversmirror, original Ford AM radio, Rally Pak column gauges, interiorDay/Night mirror, reverse lights, windshield washer, front seatbelts, and Deluxe wire wheel hubcaps fitted with 1 radial whitewalltires! The foundation of this car is exceptionally solid andremains well detailed! A rare find when searching for a survivedconvertible Mustang these days! Interesting early Mustangattributes are still in full display, including the dual big horns,ventilated core support feeding extra air to the battery tray,generator charging system, and factory date stamped fender andcomponent sheet metal all clearly visible. It will also come withowners manual, convertible boot cover, matching spare tire, jack,and lug wrench. This car has been nicely detailed throughout andjust received a recent mechanical service & inspection. The mileagedriven since its 2003 completion added only 2,534 miles to theodometer. It shows very well in person and will make any Mustangenthusiast or collector very proud to own! Please feel welcome tocall with any addition questions or schedule an appointment to seethis fantastic Mustang up close! Thanks for looking!