Factory Original 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Owners Manual - Dec 1964 California Delivery - VIN 5R09T142054📝 Item DescriptionItem Overview:Up for sale is a rare, 100% factory original 1965 Ford Mustang Registered Owner's Manual. Unlike the common modern reproductions floating around, this is a genuine piece of automotive history printed by Ford Motor Company in August 1964 (Fourth Printing), making it a perfect match for an early-production 1965 model.
What makes this specific piece an absolute crown jewel for collectors is the intact, fully filled-out Ford Registered Owner Plan card on the inside flap. It documents a classic Southern California delivery, sold new at Downey Auto Center in Downey, CA on December 14, 1964.Full Decoded Vehicle Specifications from the Card:Warranty Number (VIN): 5R09T142054 (1965 model year, assembled at the San Jose, CA plant, built as a highly desirable Mustang 2+2 Fastback body style, equipped with a 200ci Inline-6 engine).Body Style (63A): Fastback with Standard Bucket Seats.Exterior Paint (X): Burgundy.Interior Trim (26): Black Vinyl.Build Date (14M): Scheduled for factory production on December 14, 1964.DSO (71): Los Angeles, CA District Sales Office.Axle/Transmission (3 / 1): 3.20:1 conventional rear differential paired with a 3-speed manual transmission.Condition Report:Authenticity: Genuine OEM publication. Features proper aging, period-correct paper stock, and original binding staples.Interior Flap: Excellent penmanship from the selling dealership agent. No modern markings, stamps, or revision ink.Overall State: Complete with no missing pages. Normal minor edge-toning and light glovebox shelf wear consistent with a 60-year-old vintage document. Covers retain great color depth.Collector Note:If you own this specific vehicle, are trying to reunite original paperwork with a classic San Jose-built fastback, or simply collect highly detailed SoCal Ford dealership ephemera, this is an irreplaceable find.
