1964 was the first year of production for the legendary Ford Mustang muscle sports car. Production began in the second half of the year, after approximately 18 months of planning and design, a relatively short time for a new car project even today. The short time is largely attributed to the decision to use as many existing mechanical parts as possible. So the 1964 Mustang was a unique concept with no equivalent in the market, but based on many existing parts. As many of you may know, any Mustang made before September 1964 was considered a 1964 1/2 (like the famous 1963 prototype).
FACT: The first Mustang was a Ford Falcon stretched a couple of inches.
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If you have never experienced driving in an early Mustang convertible you haven't lived. This car is all that and more. Irreplaceable conversational piece of the ages. Swift, sexy and sure of herself this car oozes with confidence like no car prior, and no car since. Have you ridden a Mustang lately?Sep 29, 2014
by Anonymous
May 19, 2014
This is the quintessential classic muscle car that set the standards for all muscle cars down to even her colors of Wimbledon White on Rangoon Red as seen on millions of calendars and marketing materials through the years. There simply is no better definition for American Muscle than this car; It defines American Muscle Car as we know it.May 19, 2014
by Anonymous
Apr 10, 2014
I like everything about this car, it drives great, gets lots of looks, does great at mustang shows, the gas mileage is great, have to use premium gas, if you like classic mustangs this is a great car and for those who know a very rare 4th day production is very hard to come by.Apr 10, 2014
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by Scott B
Sep 29, 2014
If you have never experienced driving in an early Mustang convertible you haven't lived. This car is all that and more. Irreplaceable conversational piece of the ages. Swift, sexy and sure of herself this car oozes with confidence like no car prior, and no car since. Have you ridden a Mustang lately?Sep 29, 2014
by Anonymous
May 19, 2014
This is the quintessential classic muscle car that set the standards for all muscle cars down to even her colors of Wimbledon White on Rangoon Red as seen on millions of calendars and marketing materials through the years. There simply is no better definition for American Muscle than this car; It defines American Muscle Car as we know it.May 19, 2014
by Anonymous
Apr 10, 2014
I like everything about this car, it drives great, gets lots of looks, does great at mustang shows, the gas mileage is great, have to use premium gas, if you like classic mustangs this is a great car and for those who know a very rare 4th day production is very hard to come by.Apr 10, 2014
by James F
May 28, 2013
Love the attention that it gets. Starts up every time I turn the key. The small 289 v8 engine is so easy to deal with and parts are very easy to get. Bow to the first Mustang. Now fifty years old.May 28, 2013
by Doc B
Jun 23, 2012
Needs a lot of TLC to bring her back to glory, but is doable. Floor pans are gone, a little cancer on the rear quarters, all the frames for the seats are there. Engine is a 262 in-line 6 single barrel carb, with mud dobber nest for free.Engine does roll over but will need to be rebuilt. Car came from Alabama.Jun 23, 2012
by Anonymous
Apr 22, 2012
I bought my 64 1/2 Mustang in 1968, when I was a high school senior, just before I graduated. I paid $1000 and bought it from the dealer who sold it originally to the only owner before me.
I know it was a 64 1/2; it was untouched when I got it, and in fantastic shape. In addition to what you see on 'expert' sites, my 'stang had a at least three things you never see mentioned: No back up lights, 4 bolt wheels (I couldn't buy mags for that reason, nobody made them to fit back then), and my favorite proof: When you popped the ring that said 'Ford Mustang' off the center of the horn ring, it said 'Falcon Sprint' on the chrome hub.
The 101 hp, 170 cu in engine had no power and wasn't all that good on gasoline - 18 mpg was typical - but who cared? I will never forget the sound of static from thunderstorms on the AM radio when I was on a date.
I kept the car for three years, until the engine blew up and I sold it to my brother. I would give worlds to have kept it. over the past 40 plus years, I have had many dreams about the car, usually that I found it in the weeds in the lot behind my parent's house, rolled it out, and got it running.
I was sitting in the office this morning and the Beach Boys' 'I Get Around' came on the radio. If ever there was a song made for my Mustang, that was it, Suddently, I was 18, shifting the three-speed transmission, and headed out on a Saturday night.Apr 22, 2012
by Chris L
Aug 02, 2011
This is the American classic that helped to define the muscle car era as we fondly
remember it. Power, handling, and style are all off the charts for a 40 year old car.
I haven't shaken a speeding ticket in it yet, but realistically, I didn't plan on it. At
the same time, I don't regret crusin' in it for a secondAug 02, 2011
by Nick J
Jun 17, 2011
I like the car because its fast. It has a 6 cylinder engine. It's a manual transmission
so it picks up speed faster This car is probably worth 5 grand in this day and age.
This car is fun in automatic and manualJun 17, 2011
by Nick F
Nov 19, 2010
My grand mother and my late grandfather left this car to me.
I learned to drive in this car.
All original, true to form of my grandfathers style.
Extremely fun to drive, its a head turner
Pleasure to own and continue the history of it
Nov 19, 2010
by Mark L
Jan 24, 2010
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by John G
Nov 05, 2009
Absolutely love It. White with red interior. Original 260
V8 with C4 cruisomatic trans. Has backup lights,
center console, and padded visors as options. Bought
out of a field for $1500. Totally fun car to drive,
reccomendable to anyone. BUY AMERICAN!Nov 05, 2009
by Jesse J
Oct 22, 2009
Performance-9" rear end
302 Boss
M/T Street Slicks
Edelbrock performance parts
Slap Shift
Too much to mention
Build Quality-needs to be finished(restore)
door latch dont work so I Dukes of Hazard it HOOAH!!
Appearance-sleeper, looks can fool
Cost of Ownership-expensive if i break something, 8mpg
Fun Factor-I will put you back in your seat, to much fun
Oct 22, 2009
by Christopher B
Sep 09, 2009
transmission and engine good(hopefully)
needs ALOT of work
has lots of rust
semi good interior
got car for free
no front or side windows
tree fell on it
fun to get in and out of
going to new home soon (hopefully)Sep 09, 2009
by Christopher B
Sep 02, 2009
transmission and engine good(hopefully)
needs ALOT of work
has lots of rust
semi good interior
got car for free
no front or side windows
tree fell on it
fun to get in and out of
will need new homeSep 02, 2009
by Stephen B
Jul 23, 2009
Classic Car!!!
Performance - acceleration, braking, handling
Build Quality - original body
Appearance - both interior and exterior styling
original
Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, maintenance 150
a month
Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive? you tell me if
its funJul 23, 2009
by Cesar R
Jul 16, 2009
i dont really want to type a lot about my car. it's meant for car shows and thats it. it rarely gets driven, but when it is driven, its amazing. not much else to say. it's an awesome car thoughJul 16, 2009
by Gregg C
Jul 09, 2009
The fact it is not done yet. they want 40 words here. ok it is cool fast looks great has a beefy small block engine that is stroked to 347 cid it has 4bbl 351 Cleavland heads on it much like the 302 Boss had only the engine was not stroked like mine is nor did it have a 606 lift cam with 109 Degree lobe separation with multi angle stanless steal valves polished exhaust ports flat top pistons triple spring valve springs 11-1/2 -1 compression twin 700 holly carbs and a pointless ignition system how is that for 40 wordsJul 09, 2009
by Kristin R
Jun 23, 2009
this isnt the car i have it is the one i want before i die!!!!! lol have wanted this car since i was a little girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is just beautiful!!!! what else can i say it is my dream car!!!Jun 23, 2009
by Mustang M
May 13, 2009
i love that its a classic car, but i hate that its a classic
car, to much maintenanc, other then that the
performance is great, gas milage is so so, fun to take
around corners and drifting, that is all
May 13, 2009
by Jon B
Feb 25, 2009
Purchased in May 1964 from Indianapolis this 1964.5 Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car is a rare one! It had a stock 289 engine this was also the fast back version. At the time they only put cheap plastic like stickers to denote the pace car version, which started to peal after a year and half.Feb 25, 2009
by Sverre H
Jan 15, 2009
Great performance with race engine, 5 speed stick
shift, RRS rack and pinion, disc brakes, composite
springs in the back and lowered/stiffened in the front.
Detroit locker and 4,11 makes it take off pretty good.
All done by me and my friendsJan 15, 2009
by Kendall E
Nov 25, 2008
I love my car. Mustang has been one of the best vehicles I have ever owned and still own. The performance of these cars are amazing and having the yearly models is the funnest to drive. It is a classic of the American Muscle cars and I will never own anything other than Ford and Mustangs.Nov 25, 2008
by Jeff B
Oct 06, 2008
This was my very first vehicle when I was in high school. I purchased this 1964 1/2 Mustang from a friend of my dad's and restored it to about 90% original. The car had about 5 paint jobs on it and I sanded the entire car down to bare metal then re-painted it metallic blue. This, unfortunately, was not a muscle car since it had an inline 6 cylinder 250ci engine in it.Oct 06, 2008
by Margie R
Jul 15, 2008
I have had this car since 1981, when I was 15. Love it. Just need time to take it out and use it once in a while. Great car for its time. If only it had the technological advances of today!Jul 15, 2008
by Chelsey K
Jun 24, 2008
restoring the vehicleJun 24, 2008
by Pat T
Jun 11, 2008
get itJun 11, 2008
by Matt N
May 28, 2008
Mine has a 260 V8, not the biggest small block, but it's a good mesh of performance and economy. Mine is also a Shelby Clone.May 28, 2008
by Susan W
May 26, 2008
White with red leather upolstery with the ponies, stick shift and no acMay 26, 2008
by Orenda H
May 17, 2008
1964 1/2 Mustang. One of the first to roll off the assembly line. 260 engine. I am the third owner. 98K miles. All original mint condition. Beautifully garaged kept. No rust. A real beauty!May 17, 2008
by Barıs T
Apr 19, 2008
I like it this car.Apr 19, 2008
by David C
Apr 08, 2008
I have a 64 1/2 mustang coupe, its in the top ten cars that i would like to own. it has a 260 v8, making it a rare car to find. I am currently in the proccess of restoring it. i have three mustangs right now and this one is by far my favorite.Apr 08, 2008
by Ryan S
Jan 25, 2008
Has every option available for 1964 including: factory air conditioning, rally pack tach, 260 v8.Jan 25, 2008
by Kyle L
Jan 08, 2008
IT REALLY ROCKSJan 08, 2008
by Mimmili A
Jan 04, 2008
better than mostJan 04, 2008
by Mimmili A
Jan 03, 2008
a lot of work with engineJan 03, 2008
by Heath F
Dec 27, 2007
miss it every dayDec 27, 2007
by Nick S
Dec 24, 2007
fast,smooth and good lookingDec 24, 2007
by Anonymous
Feb 28, 2007
I have a 1964 ford mustang in my backyard. It dont work. Its got over 20 years of rust on it. Its got 905686 miles on it. Its been in the family for many of years. It needs some work done badly. I need a new radiator and radiator cole. If you have any suggestions please tell me.Feb 28, 2007
This is Bob Taylor. I just bought a 64 1/2 mustang with 57000 > miles on it, nice clean car. My son and I are going to restore this fall. > 260 , C4, Wimbledon white, blue interior. Most people say that there were only 92,705 coupes made. but mine is a original, and the vin# clearly states 204,000 But the Vin# has me > confused. It has two assembly plant codes on it, can you shed some light on > this for us? # 5TF07F204000. I know that the [F] is for Dearborn Mi. and > the [T] is for Metuchen New Jersey, but have you ever seen a car with > both? Any info would be very appreciated. Thanks from the both of us.
Hey everyone, I need some help, My dad was the original owner of a 1964.5 mustang and was forced to sell it in 1968, he doesn't know the VIN but I believe I have figured out everything the data tag would have shown minus the last 6 digits of the VIN does anyone know where I can view a list of VIN numbers that I can look at based on the DSO. My dad is 80 years old and I would really love to find and buy this car back?
My girlfriend has this old Ford Mustang which I believe is a 64.5. I’m still in the process of deciding the vin/warranty number. Maybe someone can help. She wants me to do something with it but, after cleaning it off and inspecting a little closer I found some really bad rust spots. Haven’t even seen under the car. We don’t have a garage or shop of any kind and I don’t fully understand the caliber of this restoration. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
64 1/2 mustang with 260 eng and generator. Purchased used when spouse was 16. Totally restored. Owned it 49 years. Recently, I have had my generator and oil light stay on after I turned off my car. Battery died last night and would not take a jump. Replaced battery due to bad cell. Car cranked up first time, but gen light stayed on even after turning off car and removing key. What could be the cause?
I am seeking an automatic transmission that will bolt right up to this mustang it has the original straight 6 cylinder motor which runs fine. i would need everything to easily bolt on. i do have a 3 speed standard transmission in working order in the car right now and if you want to swap out everything for everything i would gladly go that route as well
