Vehicle Description
This custom 1965 Ford Mustang known as "Mustang Magic" was
originally built by Eddie Paul in the late '70s. However, in 2007
it once again made its way back to Eddie for a much-needed
multi-year refresh. Painted bright red and equipped with a custom
interior, this custom consists of all metal fabrication except for
the Shelby style fiberglass hood. During the build, Eddie widened
the body by 12 inches, fabricated the front flares using original
Mustang fenders and widening with an air chisel. Also, he blended
the front flares into a Trans Am-style front air dam hand forming
it from 22-gauge sheet metal. He then widened the rear by welding
new Mustang quarters on top of the old ones then shaped with a
hammer and dolly. In total, the car has a total of 11 Can Am style
scoop openings. Power to motivate this custom comes from a 289ci V8
engine backed by an automatic transmission. Built at the Edelbrock
factory in California, the engine comes equipped with a Carter
Super Quad 625cfm carburetor and a Crane Blazer 228-2H camshaft
attempting to achieve 275-300hp but ended up with 276hp at 6,000
RPM with 242 ft/lbs of torque. The stock 2.80:1 gears were replaced
with Perfection American Zoom 4.11 gears for the drag-strip. The
interior features Deist safety belts, a Vilem B. Haan 14-inch
leather-covered steering wheel, AutoMeter gauges and reclining
RECARO LS seats with re-created hand-woven jet-style fabric. Long
after this 1965 Fastback's HOT ROD Magazine debut in 1978, a more
recent 4-page article by Rob Kinnan was published in the September
2017 issue of Mustang Monthly Magazine. The original build was
consolidated into a 28-page article in the #1 edition of Mustang
Magazine in 1980. The car also graced the cover of Petersen
Publishing's Shop Series book titled "Engine Swapping". Mustang
Magic has been published in at least a dozen magazines and all will
be included with the purchase of the vehicle. An appraisal from
Eddie will also be provided verifying the car's authenticity along
with hundreds of pictures he took while restoring the car. As a
bonus, Eddie also signed the car between the gas filler and right
taillight before applying clear coat during his final restoration.