The 1965 Ford Mustang marked the model’s first full production year and decisively established it as a major force in the 1960s performance car landscape. The Mustang effectively created the pony car segment by combining affordable pricing, sporting design, a wide range of performance mechanical packages and trim options. For 1965, the range expanded to include the striking Fastback body style alongside the Coupe and Convertible. Engine options ranged from inline-six power through to Hi-Po versions of the 289 cubic-inch V8. The optional GT Equipment Group added genuine performance credentials with front disc brakes, uprated suspension, dual exhaust outlets, quick-ratio steering, and distinctive grille-mounted fog lamps, while the Deluxe (Pony) Interior option elevated the cabin with upgraded upholstery.  Today, the 1965 Mustang — particularly Fastback and GT-equipped examples, are highly sought after by collectors for their design purity and rarity.