Vehicle Description
Time to fall in love/lust with one of the best restomods you'll
ever find. Because while the exterior looks like a terrific tribute
to a 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, when you look closer, you'll
see a custom A/C interior, a modern supercharged V8 power, and a
competition-grade fully independent suspension. So yes, this looks
like an iconic classic, but it can literally run circles around the
rest.
When building a tribute car that surpasses the original, you must
first make sure that the body outshines them all. You can see from
the included restoration photo book the meticulous care that went
into this droptop. All the important stuff is here, including a
fiberglass hood, hood pins, extended nose, quarter panel scoops,
and well-integrated trunk lid spoiler. The wide taillights even
have the cool sequential turn signals, and there's a snake-bitten
gas cap in the center. The most distinctive feature are the
close-set driving lights in the center of the grille, which not all
of Shelby's original cars even got in '67. But there are also some
custom features that will let keen minds know that this is
something extra special. For example, the stripe package is
distinctive. And the way it has been clearcoated in with the bright
red paint gives this one the butter-smooth appearance that comes
from a top-quality investment. And those wheels look like Mags, but
a second look will show that they are custom billet pieces in a
larger 17-inch size.
The investment didn't just stop with the exterior. Just like the
outside, the interior has some of the vintage feeling, but it has
all the right upgrades. This starts with new front seats that
appear traditional, but are really SCAT Procar Elite units with
modern bolstering to keep you better planted during cornering.
In-between these buckets is a custom center console that houses all
the added switches. You get all the right upgrades like power
steering, an anti-theft system, and an AM/FM/CD stereo with
subwoofers and an aux input for modern music players. Plus, there's
power windows and a power convertible top, so you never have to
leave the driver's seat to go from enclosed comfort to a
wind-in-your-hair experience. Thanks to the modern R134a air
conditioning, you can show off the cool droptop profile with
aggressive roll bar all year long without breaking a sweat. But
more than just looking fast, owing a classic Shelby Mustang is all
about the driving experience. That's why you get the best features
like the wood-rimmed steering wheel and snake-bitten GT500 gear
knob. Plus, the full set of Stewart-Warner Performance gauges let
your senses know this is a powerful machine even before you twist
the key and hear it roar.
Under the hood is a Mustang legend, but a far more modern one.
Ford's fantastic fuel-injected DOHC 32-valve SVT Mustang Cobra V8
is powering this classic droptop. And while that's plenty of power
for some people, this one makes sure it's the top dog by adding a
Vortec V-2E supercharger. It has been further enhanced with a BBK
62MM throttle body, Griffin Aluminum radiator with Spal fan, and a
custom K&N cold air intake. The full package is estimated to be
at 450-500 hp, but that's only part of this custom build's story.
All this power is fully under your control thanks to the Tremec
T-45 five-speed manual transmission, and this feeds a Currie 9-inch
rear. And while you're looking over every inch of this build, the
undercarriage photos are going to be your favorite part. That's
when you'll see all the best suspension upgrades. Up front there's
a Heidts Mustang II deluxe unit with thick sway bar. In the rear is
a Heidts Superide IRS - yes, a '67 with a fully independent
suspension! Plus, there's a Wilwood slotted and cross-drilled
four-wheel disc brake set (rear ones are inboard for enhanced
handling.) Finish the package off with grippy BF Goodrich gForce
tires, and you have got the best all-around pony on the road.
If this full build seems like a space-age leap over the standard
GT500, you'd be right (the builder had a hand in the Mars Rover!)
So we can show you the restoration photos, build receipts, and
Mustang Monthly article on this one, but you already know how
superior this build is. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind. Call
now!
