Vehicle Description
From rare Shelbys to exclusive SVOs, the Mustang camp has always
spoiled its fans with an impressive portfolio of unique offerings
that become instant classics almost as soon as they hit the
showroom floor. And while beasts like the legendary Boss 429 and
storied Cobra R add to the marque's performance legacy, cars like
this deviant GT convertible remain the enthusiast's bread and
butter. Wrapping killer performance and excellent usability in
positively head-turning aesthetics, this cool drop-top sports 550
horsepower of supercharged Mod Motor. And if you're looking for
some choice modern muscle to show and enjoy, it's a great
candidate!
APPEARANCE
The 2003 model year saw Ford working within their famed New Edge
design language. Authored by Jack Telnack, former VP of Ford
Design, the theme brought intersecting arcs, surface tension and an
array of new creases to the company's passenger car lineup. For the
Mustang, it meant a visual return to muscle. First-generation
influence is obvious from all sides, but a mix of chiseled lines
and sharply curved angles allow the car to maintain its modern
identity. This one-of-a-kind GT, a $120K SEMA build that was
completed by Widow Industries, wears a nicely maintained coat of
Dark Shadow Gray 2-stage. Assembly work was first-rate, so panel
fitment is great all around. And when the weather acts up, a Black
convertible top comes straight to the rescue, protecting a custom
interior while complementing the car's glossy hue.
Of course, there's more to an exterior than paint. This drop-top
features a long list of accessories that are sure to thrill any
late-model Mustang fan. Those bolt-ons begin with an aggressive
Cervini bumper, which anchors bright fog lamps beneath smoked
headlights and gothic grille d�cor that's centered in a Mach 1
grille delete. Behind that fascia, a Cervini hood flows to a
painted cowl, which founds capped wipers in front of a tinted
greenhouse. At the sides of that glass, painted Cobra mirrors
reflect a short antenna, aggressive cove scoops and extended
Cervini rockers. And at the back of the car, a shaved and
airbrushed decklid hangs a tall Cervini spoiler over smoked
taillights and a second Cervini bumper.
POWER
The Mustang has long been the champion of budget performance cars,
and much of that has to do with the rock-solid engines Ford bolts
between its fenders. Like the rest of the car, they serve as an
excellent springboard for incredible personalization. Pop this GT's
hood and you'll find a freshly rebuilt example of Dearborn's
venerable 4.6 liter Mod Motor. Bolted, sorted and teased to 550
rear-wheel horsepower by our friends at Mass Acceleration
Motorsports, the mill thumps as a trusted ally on the highway, drag
strip or road course. At the top of the engine, a polished Paxton
NOVI-2000 supercharger bridges the gap between a polished intake
and custom air tubes. That intake floods ported and polished heads,
which hang high performance cams over upgraded internals that
include a balanced rotating assembly. At the bottom of that
assembly, a tough steel crank plays well with an aluminum girdle
and an 8-quart oil pan that's complete with a windage tray. At the
front of that pan, polished serpentine components spin a polished
alternator over an assortment of smooth ancillaries. Enlarged fuel
injectors combine with hot MSD ignition and an enlarged Mass
Airflow Sensor to ensure power is smooth and immediate.
Ceramic-coated Bassani headers make sure everything breathes well.
And plumbed Nitrous Oxide serves to cool the car's intercooler. The
showy powerplant is extremely tidy, splitting visual allure between
highly polished surfacing and brilliant Ford Blue detailing. And,
if anyone wants to take performance from a 10 to an 11, Snow
Performance methanol injection is present and armed.
POWER MANAGEMENT
Park this pony on a lift and you'll find a weather-free
undercarriage that frames a roster of high quality mods with solid,
factory pans. At the center of those floors, a trusty Tremec
5-speed makes excellent use of a lightweight Fidanza flywheel, a
tough Centerforce clutch and a polished Ford Racing driveshaft.
That tube funnels power to a familiar 8.8-inch third member, which
spins big, 3.73 gears between 31-spline axles, an Auburn
posi-traction differential and a polished inspection cover.
Handling and overall refinement were a central focus, as evidenced
by the car's fully massaged suspension. Up front, a powder-coated
Steeda sway bar leads a powder-coated Maximum Motorsports K-Member,
which is finished with powder-coated Maximum Motorsports control
arms and adjustable Koni shocks. Out back, a second set of
adjustable Konis cages a second powder-coated Steeda sway bar,
billet control arms and quality Eibach springs. Those bones turn
thanks to power rack-and-pinion steering. Stops are provided by
power-assisted Baer calipers, which squeeze 12-inch drilled and
slotted rotors behind 13-inch drilled and slotted rotors. Spent
gases roar through ceramic-coated Bassani pipes, which center an
X-shaped crossover in front of rowdy mufflers. At the corners,
18-inch Saleen wheels spin 245/40 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZRs in front
of 295/35 Nitto NT05s. And even the details are first rate, with
items like stainless fuel lines and powder-coated subframe
connectors capping the car's acute build.
COMFORT
Open the doors and you'll find a tastefully customized interior
that wraps modern style around modern convenience. Corbeau GTS
buckets stretch swaths of black leather and red vinyl under a
familiar Saleen light bar. Under those seats, rich carpet floats
Ford Racing floor mats between custom sills and a custom fire
extinguisher. At the center of that rug, a detailed console founds
a dressed Steeda shifter behind Pioneer touchscreen audio. That
head unit controls a monster sound system, which includes dual
Crossfire amplifiers and a trio of 12-inch Crossfire DB3
subwoofers. At the front of the car, a 2-tone dash hangs white-face
telemetry between metal foot pedals, Auto Meter accessory gauges
and controls for factory air conditioning. At the sides of that
dash, 2-tone door panels, founded on power windows and power door
locks, mimic the rest of the car's billet-tinged cockpit. In front
of the driver, an upgraded Cobra steering wheel spins a
leather-wrapped rim around a factory tilt column. And behind the
cockpit, a custom trunk hides dual batteries behind custom fire
extinguishers and a big nitrous bottle.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCESSORIES
An original Window Sticker
The car's original Owner's Manual and factory accessory
booklets
A binder that details the car's build
Paperwork from the car's fresh engine overhaul
Official dyno results from the engine's builder
A clean CARFAX report
A DiabloSport tuner
Even the baddest production Mustangs have been great cars capable
of everyday driving duties, and this enthusiast-tailored GT is a
natural progression of that ability. From the unique style of its
driver-friendly interior, to its smooth, supercharged power, this
Ford mixes the best attributes of muscle and modern. Call your
friends at RK Motors Charlotte and schedule a visit!
SUMMARY
$120K build that was completed for the SEMA Show
Professionally assembled 4.6 liter Mod Motor V8 / 550 rear-wheel
horsepower
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
Customized leather and vinyl interior / Factory climate control /
Upgraded audio
Ford 8.8-inch rear axle / Auburn posi-traction...for more
information please contact the seller.
