I don't recall seeing many K Code (289/271 hp) '65/66 Mustangs back in the '60's anywhere in the Prairies.

Back then I lived both in Manitoba and Alberta and I only remember seeing one...a '65 dark blue, Mustang Fastback with 4 speed std.. It belonged to a fellow worker's boyfriend at the place (Eaton's- Main store Winnipeg) my Mother used to work.

I only saw the car once and he ran it through the gears. I was impressed, although my Father didn't share my enthusiasm.

We seem them now, but most of the ones I see are either clones or brought up from the USA.

 

sorry, what does K code stand for.

 

K code was used to refer to the 289 solid lifter engine that was used in the early mustangs.

I was looking at buying a '66 coupe when I was 16 with the K-code, the guy wanted $6000 and I would have bought the car but my Dad wouldn't let me. He said it was to impractical for me!

 

I have known someone for about 20 yrs with a 65 Mustang fastback in their garage.I am not sure if it was a K-code, but I know it has a 289 4 spd.

 

Is that car for sale?

 

The internet is a grand thing, found some specs and history of the K Code motor
The History of the K Code engine

 

An awesome and enlightening article, many thanks for the link!

 

Yeha thanks for the link

 

i'm looking forward to being a "fun" dad... i wonder if all our dads said that too??

thanks for that link, very informative!!

 

Morris isnt your 65 a k code?

Ive seen them around from time to time. When i lived in bc they had the occasional one for sale on craigslist.

 

It has to be a GT to have the K code engine. If I remeber correctly it came standard with a larger front sway bar than a standard GT. I will have to dig out some books I bought before I got married to get more particulars.

 

Nope, my GT isn`t a ''K'' code, it`s an "'A'' code meaning a 289 4V/225 hp.
I`m not sure if it has to be a GT to have a "'K'' code engine but quite possibly though.
I`d be suspicious on a "'K'' code, they`re valuable enough to prompt someone to fake one!

 

Ahh ok my bad, I knew yours was a 289 with a 4 speed behind it

 

K-Car isn't that: that piece of crap Chrysler made???

 

Yes indeed Secret Agent