Vehicle Description
For a lot of guys, the Mustang represents the ultimate collector
car, and this 1965 Mustang coupe is built to take the classic pony
car to the next level. A high-quality resto-mod, this coupe offers
comfort, performance, and fantastic good looks that will always be
in demand.
It's obvious where this cool Highland Green coupe got its
inspiration, but nevertheless, it chooses to go its own way. There
are definitely some "Bullitt" styling cues, but with the green
vinyl top, coupe profile, and blacked-out hood and tail panel, it
takes on its own unique look. As one of the most iconic cars ever
built, it's always wise to leave the original sheetmetal alone, so
the guys who built this car concentrated on making it right
instead. Smooth sheetmetal, good gaps, and excellent prep give the
paint a great foundation, and as any painter will tell you, it's
the prep that makes the finish. Of course, the modern two-stage
urethane gives it a depth and gloss that were unimaginable back in
1965, and a final buff makes it shine. It's not perfect, but this
car is definitely going to get attention at shows. Most of the
original emblems remain in place, although there's a Shelby-style
grille that's definitely reminiscent of McQueen's fastback. Chrome
bumpers add some nice contrast and we believe that vinyl top is
original to the car, so that should tell you just how
well-preserved it really is.
The black interior wears traditional-looking Pony seat covers on a
set of custom TMI seats buckets, so it's both old and new at the
same time. Original-style door panels work well with the black
carpets and dash, giving it a very old school Mustang look that
doesn't beat you over the head with the upgrades. The steering
wheel is a familiar woodgrained three-spoke design and it still
carries the original gauges, although they've been upgraded with
white faces and cool blue-white backlighting. A new AM/FM stereo
blows away the original AM radio, and there's a subtle under-dash
A/C system that's a lot more effective than the original
dealer-installed unit. In the trunk you'll find a correct
reproduction plaid mat and plenty of room for your gear.
The interchangeability of the Ford small blocks means that you can
shoehorn a few extra cubes under the hood of an early Mustang and
nobody will be the wiser. In this case, it's a 302 cubic inch V8,
better known as the 5.0, whose performance and reliability are
legendary. It's nicely dressed with finned valve covers, the
familiar chrome air cleaner, and a few other niceties, but the real
goal was making it reliable and fast with an OEM look. In that
regard, the new aluminum radiator and electric fans are definitely
a help, as is the new dual exhaust system with original-style
mufflers exhausting through a GT rear valence. A modern 5-speed
manual gearbox feeds an 8-inch rear end, and 4-wheel disc brakes
are fitted all around for impressive stopping power. Cool 17-inch
MC Classic wheels look very right on a Highland Green Mustang and
carry 235/45/17 performance radials.
Love the colors, enjoy the performance, and admire the way it
handles, you'll never regret putting this Mustang in your garage.
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