Patina Over Perfection, Jon Davis and His 1965 Mustang Pony

About this episode

Jon Davis shares the history and personal connection to his 1965 Mustang, emphasizing its patina and original parts.

Today's guest is Jon Davis -- he can trace his Mustang roots back to the original owner. How cool would it be if we all could step into that time machine? Jon, welcome to Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast. Quick recap: In this episode of the Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast, host Doug interviewed John Davis about his 1965 Ford Mustang, which John purchased in 2011 from its third owner. John shared details about the car's history, including its assembly in San Jose, California, in August 1965, and its original LA market specifications. The Mustang, which John affectionately calls "Pony," has been well-maintained with recent suspension work and brake repairs, though John prefers its unrestored condition with its patina and original parts. Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ Interested in renting your Classic Ride for photo shoots? ClassicFordRentals.com Got a classic Ford in SoCal? A Mustang. F-Series, or Classic Falcon or Galaxy? Survivor? Showing lots of Patina? Or a Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients…

People in this episode

Host: Doug Sandler

Guest: Jon Davis

Topics covered

• Ford Mustang
• classic cars
• automotive history
• car maintenance
• personal stories

Keywords

• Mustang
• 1965
• car history
• patina
• classic cars
• automotive podcast

Sponsors

ClassicFordRentals.com

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TheMustangPodcast.com

Products: 1965 Ford Mustang

Places: San Jose, California, LA

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