Vehicle Description
I'm warning you up front: there aren't enough words or photos to
adequately describe this incredible 1968 Ford Mustang fastback. On
the outside, it looks like the nastiest GT500 you've ever seen. On
the inside, it's got an oversized small block V8, 5-speed manual,
and an industrial-strength suspension. Not many cars are as fast
AND as beautifully finished as this one.
Many car enthusiasts recognize the GT500 look, which was supplied
by all-new fiberglass pieces from Stangaholics. From the gaping
front bumper with driving lights nestled inside to the twin-snorkel
hood, to the ducktail spoiler out back that was a legitimate Shelby
styling cue, this Mustang looks every bit as fast as it is. Viper
Blue paint with pearl white stripes are pure Shelby and the quality
is extremely good, as you'd expect from a car of this caliber.
Other styling additions are the Shelby badges, hood pins, and a lot
of fresh brightwork. Out back, there are sequential Thunderbird
taillights, and you'll note how beautifully the stripes trace every
single component on the car, a detail that involved dozens of hours
of additional work.
New ProCar buckets anchor the interior, which features black vinyl
seat covers, matching '67 door panels, and a fat leather-wrapped
steering wheel on a chrome tilt column. Even the fold-down rear
seat got a complete makeover yet remains fully functional. Gauges
are by Auto Meter, neatly integrated into the original Mustang
dash, and there's a Vintage Air A/C system that almost looks
factory-installed. A state-of-the-art entertainment system features
AM/FM/CD head unit in the dash that sounds fantastic and a trick
overhead console looks straight out of the '60s. There's no floor
console, but that's part of a Shelby's appeal, and we really dig
the Hurst shifter with the blue knob. The trunk is also outfitted
the way a Shelby might have been, including a reproduction plaid
mat. Nice, right?
But perhaps this car's greatest trick is under the skin, where
you'll find a thundering 410 cubic inch Windsor V8 built by Keith
Craft Performance. It's filled with all the good stuff, including
Mahle pistons, a Comp Cams roller cam, AFR 185 aluminum heads, an
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold, and a big Quick Fuel
4-barrel carburetor. A serpentine belt drive system ensures
high-RPM reliability, and it's been neatly detailed with Ford Blue
engine enamel and lots of polished aluminum. All told, it makes 532
rear-wheel horsepower, which churns through a Tremec TKO600 5-speed
manual gearbox. Out back, a custom 9-inch rear full of 3.70 gears
makes the car exceptionally quick off the line. Subframe connectors
reinforce the tub, and the front end is held up with a custom A-arm
suspension with power rack-and-pinion steering and coil-overs with
Spax adjustable shocks. Giant Wilwood disc brakes live at each
corner and the exhaust system features ceramic coatings and
stainless mufflers for a spectacular soundtrack. Beautiful American
Racing Shelby 427 wheels look a lot like vintage Halibrands and
carry fresh performance radials.
This car is simply stunning, both to look at and to drive. Few
modern cars can touch it, and there's nothing built in 1968 that
even comes close. For all the amazing details, give us a call!