My dad died in July this year and has left his collection of American cars. There is doubt that this is a '64 1/2, the VIN starts with a 7 not a 5. He thought it was a '64 1/2, what do you think??

 

64 1/2 didn't come with the chrome trim in the side vents. That could have been added after though. Might just be an early 65. Either way, very nice car.

I do believe I see a Impala and possibly a chevelle in those pics too.

 

Thanks for taking the time to answer. Yes it is a very nice car. Yes you are nearly right; a '65 Chev Impala SS and a '66 Pontiac GTO, also has a '47 Buick so quite a nice collection :-)

 

those chrome vents on the headlight are most likey aftermarket. I don't think I've ever seen them stock. What motor is in it?

 

64.5 had a generator and not an alternator, The front edge of the hood looked unfinished and the headlight bezel had a bevel in it so the hood could close. But since the first number is a 7 I would say it was a 67, that was the last year they had F O R D on the hood until the Mustang II.

 

that car is absolutely NOT a 67, make sure you have the vin number right. here is a site to help you figure it out. It's either a 64 1/2 or a 65, and I wouldn't take the licence plate frame as Gospel

http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/students/blommel/#years

however, both 64 1/2 and 65 mustangs all have a 5 at the beginning. so here are some differences to look for I found from another site. I cannot confirm that there are true, but it would be a good place to start:

vents in front of battery box for cooling

measure the mustang emblems..as they were smaller in 64

look at the heater control switch, is it chrome and is the fan speed in the center at the top of the switch

look at the spar tire hold down in the trunk, is it a slot?

does it have the smaller sized T-handle shifter?

does it have the generator instead of alt? this was exclusive to 64 1/2 only

is the horn larg and mounted on the driverside front tip of the frame rail?

does the passenger seat adjust? it shouldn't

look at both rear brake light lenses and front signal lenses, they will be marked with a 64

are the headlights beveled to match the fenders?

does the gas cap have a security cable? 64 1/2 didnt

 

The body changed in 67. That body is 64 1/2-66 right there. 66 had a different side vent trim also.

 

Dang I didn't notice the hood coming to a point in that pic. Chevelle is not far from the GTO. Nice collection you have yourself. Post some pics of the other cars.

 

The info I have states the VIN starting with a 7 but the Chassis starts with 5F08. I don't know what the engine is but it is original.
AlsCobra for you. The Buick is 80% complete and sounds amazing! The others have all been used on a weekly basis by my dad and will continue to be (hopefully) :-)

 

Very nice. That buick is beautiful.

 

 

And huge, not sure I am going to be able to see over the bonnet!

 

That's a Buick. We call it a HOOD. Lol

 

Mustang def not 64 1/2. What does the title say

 

nice collection .. dont let some con man beat you out of them ...very much bucks there ...

 

Kiwigirl, you have some sleds to be proud of there; too bad they came to you at such a terrible cost. My sympathies for the loss of your dad. I'm betting that he was what we refer to around here as a "good ol' boy"... that's high praise.

 

And HOOD suits it so much better ;-) as well as TRUNK rather than boot

 

Thanks Mickstang.
He was definitely a "good ol' boy" as well as an "ol bugger" as we say in NZ I take great comfort that he loved his cars and used them all the time, even to go to the supermarket to get his groceries.
His funeral was petrol heaven with the cars giving him a 'rev of honor' (see I used the US spelling) as he left, the noise/smell was amazing :-)
There are four of us kids so we each get a car, mine being the Buick :-) I'm the Trustee of the Estate so trying to sort out values etc and still looking for all the paperwork, not helped by the cars being in New Zealand and I live in the UK!

 

Well, I just recently closed out my late mother's estate, so I have an inkling of what you're going through-- but it's a labour of love, isn't it? And your father did you a great honour in choosing you as the offspring to settle his affairs. (British spelling back at you!) Best wishes to you, and I hope you all feel that enduring connection with the "ol' bugger" as you're enjoying your cars.

 

Didn't the 64 1/2 have a four lug bolt pattern on the wheels?