Vehicle Description
Want some incredible Ford muscle? Want it in a package that doesn't
require red ropes and a car bubble? Well, as the old saying goes:
"Car culture starts where the assembly line stops". And now that
more and more authentic, numbers-matching classics are being
confined to private collections, enthusiasts are filling the void
with creations like this killer Mustang resto-mod. The beneficiary
of a recent rotisserie restoration, this divine coupe wraps a spry
289/5-speed drivetrain in swank grayscale aesthetics that
dramatically emphasize form. If you've always dreamed of owning a
choice pony car, but don't want the inherent stress that comes with
authenticity, here's the perfect solution!
MONOCHROMATIC MOXIE
The beneficiary of a nut-and-bolt, rotisserie restoration that was
completed in March of 2017, this substantial pro-tourer is
constructed of all-original sheetmetal, save for a Ford replacement
hood. Naturally, the build began with a complete dismantling of the
car's solid body. Once that steel had been stripped, shaped, primed
and block-sanded, a lustrious combination of custom PPG base donned
varying swaths of gloss and flat clear. When that prize pigment was
finessed into an austere depiction of wet-looking Metallic Silver
and Charcoal Gray planes, red outlining stripes added a perfect
finishing touch. And today, this nouveau pony rolls as a rich
custom that champions classic style and world-class
workmanship!
In the world of resto-mods, the key to attaining great presence is
taking something familiar and freshening it just enough to create a
lasting impression. In other words, the idea is to take someone
who's seen hundreds of '66 Mustangs and give them definitive
reasons to specifically remember this car. Those reasons begin with
a tucked and smoothed bumper, which hangs silky Charcoal paint over
Charcoal-trimmed LED parking lamps. Opposite those lamps, a mesh
grille, complete with Charcoal paint, centers a color-keyed horse
in front of a functional Cougar Eliminator hood. Behind that hood,
Charcoal wipers clear new glass, which is seated behind Charcoal
frames and Charcoal drip rails. Opposite those rails, a clean
profile follows Charcoal mirrors with Ringbrothers door handles.
Behind those handles, sequential LED taillights frame a custom fuel
door. And, opposite that door, a GT-style valance plants bright
reverse lamps and tailored exhaust outlets beneath a second tucked,
smoothed and grayed bumper.
WINDSOR FOR THE WIN
Hoist this coupe's Ford-fresh hood and you'll find 289 cubic inches
of Windsor V8 that was fully rebuilt during the detailed
restoration. At the top of the Matte Red mill, a big air cleaner
funnels wind in to a 650cfm Holley that's fed through braided fluid
lines and a liquid-filled Aeromotive pressure gauge. The resulting
air/fuel mixture makes its way from an Edelbrock Performer 289
intake to aluminum Edelbrock heads. When those heads flood the
cylinders, an MSD Pro-Billet distributor sequences fire between MSD
6AL ignition and loomed plug wires. Those wires cage an iron block,
which employs a quality Comp Cams Magnum valvetrain. Spent gases
are jettisoned through Hooker long-tube headers. The combustion's
cooling is provided by a color-keyed aluminum radiator, which
stores water between dual SPAL puller fans and a snazzy catch can.
Charging comes courtesy of a color-keyed Billet Specialties Tru
Trac accessory drive. Construction included a roster of first rate
ancillaries, like Ringbrothers hood supports, hidden American
Autowire wiring and a proven Wilwood master cylinder. And overall,
the car's custom engine compartment is exceptionally well done,
framing modified shock towers and an adjustable CPP strut brace in
a custom firewall and custom inner fenders.
THE RETRO STOPS HERE
At the bottom of this Mustang, Metallic Silver floors frame a
heavily upgraded undercarriage. A Tremec T5 5-speed, sourced new
from Bowler Performance, utilizes a Centerforce clutch to spin a
Traction Lok differential around a 9-inch pumpkin and 3.70 gears.
That Charcoal axle rides traditional leaf springs, which have been
augmented with QA-1 shocks and CalTracs traction bars. That clip
pushes a Fat Man Fabrications front-half, which wraps QA-1
coil-overs in tubular control arms, a beefy sway bar and a modern
crossmember. Fat Man Fabrications supplied the car's power
rack-and-pinion steering, which is enhanced with SN97 spindles.
Braking is equally class, with red Wilwood calipers, 6-piston up
front and 4-piston out back, squeezing drilled and slotted rotors,
13 inches up front and 12 inches out back. The aforementioned
headers dump spent gases in to coated, Mandrel-bent pipes, which
align an H-shaped crossover with dual-chamber mufflers. Detail
items, like stainless fluid lines, ARP fasteners and an electric
Aeromotive fuel pump elevate the shell far beyond simple turntable
fodder. And everything rolls on Charcoal REV 5s, which twist
225/45ZR17 Toyo Extensa HP redlines in front of 245/45ZR17 Toyo
Extensa HP redlines.
CUSTOM DONE RIGHT
Pop the doors and you'll find a heavily customized interior that
celebrates the car's status as a true Pony Package Mustang. Front
and center, firm TMI buckets stretch pony-branded covers between
large bolsters and 3-point seatbelts. In front of those seats, a
sculpted dash frames Classic Instruments telemetry and hardware for
Restomod Air conditioning in stylish carbon fiber trim. Below that
dash, a custom console founds a billet shifter in front of a
400-watt Kenwood amplifier that bumps Bluetooth-specific audio
through a series of Kenwood speakers. Opposite that console, deluxe
door panels hang sculpted armrests beneath blacked out handles.
Bright red carpet floats pony-themed floor mats beneath blacked out
Lokar foot pedals. A tight headliner flows to a fold-down seat,
which fronts a custom-upholstered trunk. And in front of the
driver, a color-keyed Budnik steering wheel laps a tilting Ididit
column.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCESSORIES
Build photos
A stack of build receipts
A stack of component literature
A few spare parts
Fully sorted and ready to cruise, this impressive Ford is a
refreshing take on the traditional pony car premise. With excellent
performance, a classic driving experience and killer looks, it's
the kind of car that'll have you thanking yourself with every walk
to the garage. Are you ready to experience one of the hottest
muscle cars on the planet? Your Mustang is waiting!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a nut-and-bolt, rotisserie restoration that was
completed in 2017
289 cubic inch Windsor V8 / Edelbrock aluminum heads
Tremec T5 5-speed manual transmission / Centerforce clutch
Customized Pony Package interior / Modern air conditioning /
Bluetooth audio
Heavily upgraded chassis and suspension / Fat Man Fabrications
front suspension
Power rack-and-pinion steering / Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
All-original body except for functional Eliminator hood / Custom
PPG paint
Ford 9-inch rear axle / Traction Lok differential / 3.70 gears
17-inch REV 5 wheels
Sale includes build photos and build receipts
