64½ Mustang FAQ
By Jason Zimberoff
This is a collection of items found on the internet. This list is always evolving, so if you have something to add (or subtract) please let me know! zim@svs.com
Q: What are the differences between 1964½ and later 65 Mustangs?
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Click here for a comprehensive list...Q: What is a 1964½ Mustang?
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1964½ is a term that is used by Mustang owners and enthusiasts to describe the earliest Mustangs ever built. Although Ford never officially used the term "64 and a half" to describe these cars, they did arrive on the market in early 1964, before other true 1965 models. The first Mustang actually rolled off the Dearborn, Michigan assembly line on March 9, 1964. This was in the middle of the normal 1964 model year, giving rise to the common term "1964½" Mustang. These early cars also have a large number of important differences from the true 1965 model Mustangs. (See below) Basically, if the car was built before August 17, 1964 - it will have come with a generator instead of an alternator, and therefore be considered a 64½ Mustang. Officially, Ford stamped a 1965 VIN number on all 1964½ and 1965 Mustangs.
Q: What was the first VIN number for 64.5 and 65 Mustangs?
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1st Dearborn 64.5 Mustang: 5F08F100001 1st San Jose 64.5 Mustang: 5RXXX1000011st Dearborn 65 Mustang: 5FXXX250001 (1st known fastback - 5F09K250009) 1st San Jose 65 Mustang: 5RXXX125001