One of the biggest clichés in automotive history, according to a recent list, is the Ford Mustang. The whole car, all 50 years of it. That is, if you believe these know-it-alls.

“Shorty” is about as rare and coveted as they come in the world of American muscle cars. So coveted, that the concept spent most of its life in hiding from Ford Motor Co., which is why experts predict that it could go for as high as $600,000 when it crosses the block this March.

As you can see, this isn’t just any 1965 Mustang; in fact, it’s rocking 845 horsepower to vaporize those rear tires … and the front tires, too because, yep, it’s all-wheel drive.

Finished off in Raven Black and red GT stripes, this is perhaps one of the best-restored 1965 Mustangs I’ve ever laid eyes upon.

I guess the love for Mustangs doesn’t run that deep for a few who own the cars because one man is ready to trade in his 1965 Mustang for tickets to the World Series. Yup, that’s what we hear.

There’s nothing more moving than a war veteran reconnecting with his Mustang in a special way — especially when it’s due to the efforts of complete strangers.

How important is it to get the model year right when trying to sell a classic Mustang? Well, as we’ve learned here at The Mustang Source, more important than most people outside the classic car universe would ever realize.