1965 Ford Mustang Notchback Coupe
- Engine
- V8
A 1965 Ford Mustang 'Notchback' Coupe with a long and well-documented career in European historic racing. Purchased from the late Alan Minshaw in 1999, it competed across Europe in nearly every subsequent season, frequently driven in its early years alongside former F1 driver Jackie Oliver. Originally finished in red, it was repainted in a distinctive yellow by Normandale of Daventry around 2013–2014. Power comes from a V8 built by specialist Peter Knight. FIA papers were valid to end of 2025.
Ownership
- 2025-02-22Auction saleSold £50,000 (≈ $63K)
- → 1999Alan Minshawpartial documentation
Minshaw was the previous owner from whom the current vendor acquired the car in 1999; no further details of his tenure are given in the catalogue.
- 1999 →Private saleCurrent vendorfull documentation
Operated the car as part of a racing stable, competing across Europe in almost every season; the file includes correspondence with co-driver Jackie Oliver and documentation of results, maintenance, and FIA certification.
Competition
- —Various European historic racing events (early ownership period)Driver: Jackie Oliver
During the early years under current ownership the car was shared with former F1 driver and Arrows Grand Prix co-founder Jackie Oliver; correspondence in the file discusses season-by-season outcomes.
- —HRDCHRDC Championship rounds
After the car was taken out of full FIA-specification, the vendor chose to campaign it in the HRDC and similar championships where the stricter headers requirement did not apply.
Maintenance & restoration
- —BodyworkNormandale
The car, originally painted red, was refinished in a vivid yellow shade known informally as 'School Bus Yellow' by Normandale of Daventry.
Work commissioned around 2013–2014 when the vendor decided the red livery was too common among competing Mustangs.
- —Engine rebuildPeter Knight
A replacement V8 engine, built by Peter Knight, was installed; it proved highly reliable and competitive, and Knight has continued to service the vendor's engine needs since.
Earlier engines were prepared by various unnamed specialists; the Knight unit represented a step forward in both performance and dependability.
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