Lot #

5606

Location

Mundelein, IL 60060

Seller

Dealer

16946

Original 260 V8

AUTOMATIC

POPPY RED

WHITE

5F07F1165946

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1964½ Ford Mustang Coupe

Here is a genuinely exceptional early-production 1964½ Ford Mustang Coupe — a remarkably well-preserved, numbers-matching example that captures the very moment America fell in love with the Mustang. Showing just 16,946 believed-original miles and finished in classic Poppy Red lacquer over a crisp original white interior, this early Mustang carries the honest character and authenticity that discerning collectors search years to find. Born a rust-free Florida car, it spent the last 25 years cherished within the respected Elmer Puckett Collection in Illinois before arriving here — provenance that speaks to a lifetime of careful, enthusiast ownership. Add in the genuinely rare factory air conditioning option, and you have a first-year Mustang that stands well apart from the crowd. Slide behind the wheel, take in the honest patina of a preserved original, and imagine adding this piece of Mustang history to your own collection.

Highlights

All-original, numbers-matching 1964½ Mustang with a single repaint in factory Poppy Red
Believed-original 16,946 miles — an exceptionally well-preserved early example
Genuinely rare factory air conditioning option (working, will need a charge)
Rust-free Florida car with documented 25 years in the esteemed Elmer Puckett Collection
Original 260 V8 backed by the correct Fordomatic 2-speed automatic transmission
Original white interior with bucket seats and center console

Engine & Performance

Original, numbers-matching 260 cubic-inch V8 delivering smooth, dependable early-Mustang power
Fordomatic 2-speed automatic transmission for relaxed, easygoing driving
Power steering for light, effortless control behind the wheel
Four-wheel manual drum brakes, exactly as this early car left the factory
Recent battery and freshly rebuilt carburetor for crisp starting and confident running
Runs very well and presents as an honest, well-sorted original throughout

Exterior

Classic Poppy Red lacquer finish — a single quality repaint in the factory-correct color
Rust-free Florida body reflecting decades of careful, climate-friendly ownership
Clean, honest early-production 1964½ Coupe lines with genuine first-year appeal
Timeless proportions that turn heads at every show field, cruise night, and collector gathering
Beautifully preserved presentation that rewards the discerning enthusiast

Interior

Original white interior in wonderfully well-kept condition
Sporting bucket seats paired with a center console for a driver-focused cabin
Rare factory air conditioning (working — will need a charge for cold air)
Original-style AM/FM stereo with modern Bluetooth capability
Clean, authentic cockpit that captures the spirit of the earliest Mustangs

Documentation

1964½ Ford Mustang Coupe — a desirable early-production example
All-original and numbers-matching with a single repaint in factory Poppy Red lacquer
Believed-original 16,946 miles
Original 260 cubic-inch V8 with Fordomatic 2-speed automatic transmission
Power steering with four-wheel manual drum brakes
Rare factory air conditioning option (working, needs a charge)
Original white interior with bucket seats and center console
Original-style AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth capability
Recent battery and rebuilt carburetor
Rust-free Florida car, originally from Florida
Spent the last 25 years in the Elmer Puckett Collection in Illinois
Worldwide delivery, insurance, and financing options available