Vehicle Description
Savvy gearheads can build 'custom' muscle cars in backyard garages
all day long. But when it comes down to sinking big money into a
reliable purchase, is that really the car you want? Unless you're
just as savvy, and know how to fix one-off pieces if someone
miscalculated a bit, probably not. It's not that there's anything
wrong with guys building awesome cars themselves. In fact, we'll be
the first folks to drool over a really nice custom that shows the
creativity of a dedicated enthusiast. But, we also have the ability
to offer you professionally built classics that were designed and
assembled by some of the best names in the hobby. Fully detailed
and ready to rumble, this '68 Mustang is the beneficiary of an
extensive, ground-up restoration that turned an everyday Ford into
a feature worthy pro-tourer. From its Coyote V8 to its Chassisworks
suspension, this fastback is the stuff dreams are made of. And if
you're looking for an awesome muscle car that you can spend time
riding in, instead of time working on, it's an excellent place to
park your money!
THOROUGHBRED TRANSFORMATION
Steal a glance at this Mustang's super slick body and you'll see
what high quality craftsmanship that's performed by a dedicated
group of individuals truly looks like. Those individuals knuckle
down at a place called Samson Design in Marshall, Missouri. And, in
what amounts to a 6-figure build, they transformed what was a tired
old mule into a show-stopping thoroughbred. Appropriately themed
'Flashback', this Ford's total reboot began with all new sheetmetal
that included a pair of OEM front fenders. Once hours of labor had
blended that metal into excellent fit and finish, a rich layer of
DuPont Magic Red base was sealed under Hot Hues Sandstorm stripes
and a glossy clearcoat shell. And, in July of 2014, this clean pony
debuted as a red-hot custom that easily trumps most of its
pro-touring contemporaries.
It's obvious that someone really sweated the details on this
Mustang. And with its enhanced, Shelby-style profile, the car
presents a professionally finished appearance that goes far beyond
traditional descriptors. Up front, a Mustangs to Fear clip hangs
custom, Samson-branded grilles between custom, 7-inch headlights, a
louvered Mustangs to Fear hood and Eleanor-style driving lamps.
Behind that hood, new glass, which includes 1-piece side windows,
rides between new stainless wipers, bright stainless frames, shaved
drip rails and custom-fabricated quarter louvers. At the sides of
that glass, Mustangs to Fear rocker panels lay the groundwork for
shaved fenders, racy "Flashback" call-outs, classic door handles
and chrome, bullet-style mirrors. And out back, a Mustangs to Fear
decklid shades sequential, Shelby-style taillights, Mustangs to
Fear fender caps, a body-matched bumper and a custom valance that's
complete with integrated exhaust ports.
COYOTE POWER
Hoist this coupe's snug fitting hood and you'll find a 5.0 liter,
DOHC 'mod motor' that twists 379 dyno-proven horsepower into 375
lb./ft. of pavement scorching torque! Officially named 'Coyote',
and officially known as the backbone of the current Mustang GT,
this state-of-the-art rocket utilizes forged internals, oil-cooled
hypereutectic pistons, a long runner single scroll intake, variable
valve timing and a direct-mount throttle body to create stout 11 to
1 compression all the way up to 7,000 RPM. At the top of the
engine, a conical filter element feeds a Sandstorm-painted air
tube. At the sides of the engine, clean shorty headers optimize
breathing. At the front of the engine, a Vintage Air FrontRunner
system spins an assortment of smooth ancillaries. And a beefy Ron
Davis radiator, fitted with large electric puller fans, provides
cooling. The svelte powerplant is extremely tidy, with "POWERED BY
FORD" cam covers and a "5.0" branded cowl concealing most of its
factory silver block. And the car's show-detailed engine bay is
finished with thoughtful accessories like a body-matched nose
filler, Lokar drive-by-wire throttle control, a Wilwood master
cylinder and snazzy Ringbrothers hood supports.
MODERN ATHLETICISM
The bottom of this awesome Mustang is just as impressive as its
slick exterior and smooth powerplant. A tough Tremec T56 Magnum
6-speed spins a proven Chassisworks FAB9 rear end that's fitted
with Strange 31-spline axles. The car's already competent
suspension was completely swapped for a Rod & Custom Mustang II
front clip and first class Chassisworks g-Link rear half. That
2-inch-dropped hardware was augmented with power rack-and-pinion
steering, custom subframe connectors and high quality mini tubs.
Braking is equally class, with Wilwood 4-piston calipers squeezing
four drilled and slotted rotors. The aforementioned headers dump
spent gases in to a custom, 2.5-inch exhaust system that backs an
X-shaped crossover with stainless Magnaflow mufflers. Detail items,
like an Aeromotive fuel pump, a billet fuel regulator and a custom,
Sandstorm-painted fuel tank, flesh new floorpans that are protected
with body-matched undercoating. And everything rolls on polished
American Racing 427 Cobra wheels, which twist 245/45ZR17 Nitto
NT555 Extreme ZRs in front of 315/35ZR17 Nitto NT555 Extreme
ZRs.
CUSTOM COMFORT
Pop the car's doors and you'll find an attractive, well-rounded
interior that was installed by the pros at Samson Design. Front and
center, power-operated, fourth generation GTO buckets sport high
quality vinyl covers. Opposite those seats, an aluminum-trimmed
dash founds Auto Meter Phantom gauges between quality Ron Francis
wiring, a Pioneer touchscreen head unit and controls for the car's
Vintage Air climate system. At the foot of that dash, a custom
console centers a booted Tremec shifter between chrome power window
switches, billet cupholders and a wide armrest. Below that console,
rich carpet balances color-keyed floor mats beneath a Lokar
emergency brake assembly and black, billet foot pedals. At the edge
of that carpet, custom side panels hang billet handles beneath long
armrests. In front of the driver, a sweet Billet Specialties
steering wheel spins a flat-bottom rim around a tilting Ididit
column. And behind the passengers, big Pioneer speakers front a
power-operated trunk that's complete with clean vinyl panels, a
color-keyed decklid and a capless fuel filler.
Absolutely no expense was spared on this killer Mustang! It
combines professional grade performance hardware with one of the
coolest bodies in the hobby to create a take-no-prisoners
pro-tourer. Looking for a fully sorted classic that's scary fast
and an absolute blast to drive? Congratulations, you've found your
next car!
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a professional, ground-up restoration
5.0 liter Coyote V8 / 379 horsepower
Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission
Chassisworks FAB9 rear axle
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
Custom interior / Modern audio
Custom suspension
Highly modified body / DuPont paint
17-inch American Racing 427 Cobra wheels
