Vehicle Description
It's instantly apparent that this 1965 Ford Mustang Restomod is a
one-off full custom machine. But as you dig a little deeper, you'll
discover that it took decades searching for the correct components
to get this car right. That means a true Boss motor with even
larger performance, an upgraded suspension, five-speed, a custom
A/C interior, and it's all wrapped in this aggressive and distinct
body.
If the body reminds you a bit of the Eleanor Mustang, that's more
than a coincidence. The story on this one includes that it was used
as part of the promotions for Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000). It has
some of the speedy Eleanor attitude that everyone loves, including
dual billet grilles, Shelby GT350-styel hood scoop, and sporty
fastback style. But no one will ever call this a clone. It has its
own style that really turns the performance look up a notch with
the Boss-style front spoiler, full badge delete, extra wide fender
flares, and those awesome HRE three-piece wheels. And while
fastbacks easily earn their racing stripes, we've never seen it
done in a bold purple. Since this was painted on top of a glossy
black, and the whole package was cleared over, this extra
curvaceous coupe really looks awesome as the light rolls evenly
across the shapely panels.
The mixture of speed and style is even more apparent inside. The
two-tone black and purple returns, and it's expertly intertwined in
places like the door panels, steering wheel, and dash. The most
distinct place to see this combo is on the seats. The modern Recaro
front buckets with cool purple suede-like insert, and even the
Team-Tech racing harness are done in purple. You get a three-spoke
sports steering wheel, and beyond that is a full set of AutoMeter
Phantom gauges - including a large speedo and tach. A sports
shifter is a must in a car like this, and you might have now caught
sight of the extra gear. There's all the right luxuries with air
conditioning, power windows, power locks, keyless entry/alarm,
power steering, cup holder center console, and an AM/FM/CD stereo
with Bluetooth. And while this has been upgraded for comfort, the
roll cage running through the rear is another reminder it's a
competition-grade coupe.
There's an interesting story that goes with this car's history, and
it really centers around the motor. The consignor purchased the car
from the original owner in 1974. He spent the next quarter century
amassing the best performance parts around for this dream build. It
starts with a genuine 1970 Boss 302 V8 motor under the hood... and
that's just the base for an awesome total performance setup. The
motor was enhanced and fortified. It starts with Coast High
Performance stroker package for 347 cubic-inches total. This also
includes a Scat forged crank, Probe forged pistons, Comp Cams
roller camshaft, Crane roller rockers, and port-matched aluminum
heads. It inhales deeply with an Edelbrock Air Gap with a Demon 650
CFM four-barrel carburetor on top. And headers let this exhale with
power in to the Magnafow H-pipe dual exhaust. You'll also notice
the best in supporting components, including MSD Ignition, Blaster
2 coil, steel braded lines, AN fittings, and an aluminum radiator.
This is a big power motor, and you get proper control over it as a
Doug Nash DNE five-speed manual transmission with Mcleod hydraulic
clutch. That feeds an aluminum 3-inch driveshaft on its way to a
ford 9-inch limited slip rear end. The front suspension is a full
Total Control Products (TCP) upgrade, and the rear features Chris
Alston double adjustable rear shocks. There's added TCP bracing
both in the engine bay and underneath the car to really keep this
coupe solid and confident. Add in the grip of modern performance
tires and Baer four-wheel disc brakes, and this is a serious
machine for the street or track.
Complete with build receipts, this is the one-of-a-kind that took
decades to look this awesome. So if you want a proper performance
pony with a story to tell, call today!
