Rare 1965-66 Mustang AM-FM Radio

It has been over 2 years since we posted this. I thought that it was worth another look.One of the rarest options for a 1966 Mustang was the AM-FM Radio. I believe that the first one that I purchased about 20 years ago was around $450.00. Recently, they have brought way more than that. Of course, now there is the nice reproduction available at a reasonable price.

This post is more about a very unusual AM-FM Radio that I purchased a long, long time ago. All of the original units that everyone is familiar with had "FORD" engraved on the slide bar. Well, I have a radio that actually has "MUSTANG" on the slide bar. I've shown the pictures to many people, but no one seems to have ever seen one like it or know the story behind it.

It is a very early unit with a March 5, 1965 stamping. It also appears to have originally had a black painted chassis. Here are some pictures of the radio along with some pictures of a "regular" AM-FM with the FORD on the slide bar.


The below pictures show the "MUSTANG" Slide Bar with the more polished or rounded edges.




This picture shows the "sharper" edges of the FORD slide bar.


The FORD Slide Bar also has a deeper engraving than the MUSTANG one.

Customer Car-1965 Mustang Fastback

This 1965 Honey Gold Mustang Fastback rolled off the San Jose plant assembly line around October 29, 1964. It was shipped to Downey Auto Center in Downey, CA. They are still in business! On November 6, 1964, Ms. Kittie Williams purchased the car and drove it home to Whittier, CA. The original owner's manual is still with the car with this information.

The current owner is Chris Valentino. Chris' dad, Joe, kindly shared these pictures and information with us to feature here on the blog.

It's a great looking car!

Joe has a great car too. He also sent us this image of his 1966 "Hertz Rent a Racer"-one of the original 66 GT-350H Shelbys.

We would love to see and hear more about YOUR car!! We don't care if your Mustang is restored, original, under restoration, or still in the barn! We want to hear about it. Got something you want to share? Just click here and tell us about it, and we will tell you how to send more information.

Lower Price Reminder for Mustang 3 Point Shoulder Seat Belt Sets

We have had a great response to the price reduction for our three point seat belt systems for the Mustangs, so we wanted to remind our new readers!

If you have been thinking about adding the safety of one of our 3 Point Shoulder Harness Seat Belt Kits to your Mustang, now is the time!!!

The prices on these kits have been reduced from $199.95 to only $149.95!!!

Click here on part number ST731 for the Front Mustang Kit (includes both front seats.)

Click here on part number ST736 for the Rear Mustang Kit (includes 2 rear passengers.)

Jay Leno's Garage

Trouble backing in your garage? No problem...check this out.

1967 Shelby Headlight Extension Wiring Plugs

Since the headlight configuration on the 67 Shelby GT350 and GT500 Mustangs were changed from the stock configuration, a special headlamp wiring plug extension was required for the high beam lamps.

We now have this unique part available. It is our part number WG-481.

1965 289 K Code Mustang Project

Here are the latest images from our 1965 Mustang 289 HiPo Restoration. The paint is being sanded and buffed. The process starts with 800 grit sandpaper and progresses until the fine 3000 grit is used. Then it is buffed with two different compounds.

It is really difficult to capture this with a few pictures but take a look!

Over the next few months, we will have lots more pictures. We are expecting lots of items back from the plating shops soon. After the buffing process is completed, the assembly will begin! Stay tuned...

Ford Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kits - NEW LOW PRICE!

If you have been thinking about a Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit for your Mustang, now is the time to buy! We have been able to slash the price of these kits from $750.00 to only $595.00.

This is the complete kit as pictured (BK-343 pictured). This is the very nice Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation Kit that comes with everything you need and it is all new!! As stated, the kit is complete with calipers, rotors, brackets, hardware, hoses, etc.

Our BK-343 fits 8 and 9 inch 28 spline rear ends and our BK-345 fits the large bearing 9 inch 31 spline rear end.