Vehicle Description
This 1969 Mustang Fastback is powered by an original 427ci V8 SOHC
engine. Ford built the SOHC 427 nicknamed the "Cammer" to compete
with Mopar's HEMI in NASCAR racing. The Ford FE 427 had been strong
in NASCAR, but the HEMI was taking the lead in the 1963 and 1964
timeframe. Ford put together a breakneck speed program to develop
the Cammer. After developing the engine, a funny thing happened:
NASCAR changed the rules and the Cammer would not qualify for
NASCAR, so the engine never made it to this circuit. In fact, Ford
never put this engine in a car, and it was only sold over the
counter primarily to drag racers. This is one of Ford's most iconic
engines ever built. This Cammer engine was purchased from a car
enthusiast in Australia. The block has the large "H" welded into
its back side with a 1966 date code and the number 269, to confirm
its authenticity as a SOHC 427 engine. The engine was rebuilt by
Christiana Muscle Cars in Delaware. The engine work was designed to
be powerful yet street able, with a compression of 11 to 1 and near
700hp. It is fitted with dual 4-barrel carburetors that were a
stock configuration for the Cammer engine. The engine is married up
to a rebuilt 4-speed Ford Toploader transmission, Detroit Locker
4.30 gears and a 9-inch rear end. The 1969 fastback presented was
originally a Mach 1 and came from the Midwest. It was rotisserie
restored about 10 years ago, and the paint was recently refreshed.
The body is straight and is in spectacular condition overall. The
car appears relatively stock as it would in 1969 but obviously with
modifications to fit the massive engine. Several trick adjustments
were made during assembly. The body was kept subtle to maintain the
drag racer look, so the louvers, rear spoiler and side lamps were
left off. An electronic fuel pump has been installed but hidden to
again appear stock. The only thing that really stands out is the
big Boss 429 hood scoop. A Mustang II suspension system was
purchased from Rod and Custom Motorsports in South Carolina and
installed prior to the main bodywork. The setup has manual steering
and brakes to create a drag-racing feel. With the suspension
system, manual steering, the car is responsive and just wants to
go.
