? original 289 engine color of 65 Mustang
 

I've been told by some people that the orininal color of a 65 Mustang 289 engine color is black other told be it is blue. Anyone has the right answer? I appreciate any responses.

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Moises Plasencia

65 289s were black blocks and heads, with gold valve covers.

Ford went to blue in 1966.

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Re: ? original 289 engine color of 65 Mustang
 

I have one sitting outside from a 65 Mustang and it also has the year on it and it is Lite Blue

Re: ? original 289 engine color of 65 Mustang
 

The 65 289's were light blue with gold valve covers

Re: ? original 289 engine color of 65 Mustang
 

Re: ? original 289 engine color of 65 Mustang
 

My 65 Mustang was built on May 14 1965, and came with a black block and gold valve covers.

I'm rebuilding mine now. Does anyone know the actual name of the "gold' used on the '65 covers?