Vehicle Description
One of the best things about vintage Mustangs is their
interchangeability, and how ripe they are for improvement in the
resto-mod game. Not only do you get a wide variety of performance
and styling parts you can use to customize your Pony, but thanks to
the long-running Ford small block V8, upgrades can come from the
factory as well as the aftermarket. Dig this diabolical 1966 Ford
Mustang Convertible Restomod Wide-Body - a sinister-looking droptop
with a powerful V8 heart that's been turned up to '11', an AOD
transmission, performance-oriented suspension, and a host of
options. And lest we forget, it's wrapped in a soul-stirring black
tuxedo and features a beautifully executed bespoke interior.
Before we get into the loads of performance hardware under the skin
of this BEAST, just take a look at sexy it is. Wrapped in
slick-black paint, the finish commands attention and looks just
right on the iconic convertible's bodywork. Thanks to modern
materials, it's miles deeper and more luxurious than anything found
in the 1966 color palette, with a great shine that looks awesome
from even several feet away. Yet it still pulls off an inviting
look that doesn't hide the Mustang's true identity behind all that
extra flash. Instead, it shows off laser-straight sheetmetal, and
it's obvious that TONS of hours went into the bodywork before
multiple layers of black paint were applied. Most of the build time
was spent getting that wide-body kit to fit so well, transforming
this droptop into an aggressively crouched predator that's further
enhanced by its slammed stance. Add in the GT350 front valance,
intimidating hood, and bulging side scoops and wheel arches and
you're left with one of the coolest Mustang's we've ever seen. The
finish shows incredibly well, borderline show-quality if not for a
minor nitpick or two that easily escapes the majority of onlookers,
and with the addition of subtle matte black/graphite stripes (a
single stripe runs over the top of the car and matching decals are
on the lower flanks) along with billet grilles, projector
headlights, and hood pins/lanyards up front, the curb appeal is
off-the-charts. There's not a ton of chrome, but the flashy stuff
around the glass, mirrors, door handles, taillight lenses, and rear
bumper was polished up to near-blinding effect to contrast the
black finish. The car was exceptionally executed and has been
impeccably cared-for since the build was completed, meaning this
stunning restomod will be turning heads and dominating car shows
for years.
At first glance, the all-new black interior might look somewhat
stock, but upon closer inspection you'll find excellent aftermarket
touches throughout that really punch things up inside. Sculpted TMI
front buckets are wrapped in elegant, Pony-style hides with suede
inserts and are split by a custom-built center console trimmed to
match that houses cup holders, a bespoke metal accent badge, and a
TCI Outlaw ratchet-shifter. Gorgeous door panels at the flanks are
the perfect complement and feature the same high-end whit stitching
that's found throughout the cabin, including on the neatly
outfitted rear bench, while plush black carpets and beautiful
floormats insulate the car from the outside world. The original
GT-style instrument panel is still in place, augmented with a big
AutoMeter tach in the center that's flanked with a large
speedometer and clock on either side. A sporty, leather-wrapped
Flaming River steering wheel was mounted atop a Flaming River tilt
column and billet racing pedals were swapped in below, giving the
driver a dynamic cockpit that practically begs to be driven hard.
Options include Vintage Air A/C, an LG tablet, and an AM/FM/AUX/BT
unit that manages upgraded speakers stashed throughout the cabin.
The power convertible top seals everything up, and the trunk is
spacious even with the relocated battery, Pioneer amplifier, and
aftermarket gas cap/filler in tow.
The interchangeability of the Ford small block means you can easily
shoehorn extra cubes into an early Mustang. In this case, the 302
V8 under the hood (aka the legendary 5.0L) was reportedly built and
stroked to 347 cubes, further augmented with Edelbrock aluminum
heads, a cold-air intake system with an 80mm mass-airflow tube, a
fireball ignition, and an electronic fuel-injection system
controlled via a MegaSquirt Gen 2 ECU mounted atop an aluminum
throttle-body spacer. It's an incredible runner, with impressive
and immediate power up-and-down the throttle, and the whole show
stays cool thanks to a giant aluminum radiator with an attached
Derale electric fan. A Flowmaster American Thunder back-kit adds a
huge boost of performance to this lightweight Pony, and it sounds
downright erotic burbling through the H-pipe and dual Flowmaster
mufflers. The AOD transmission was reconditioned in 2013 and
handles all the added power with ease, and it spins a built Currie
9" rear end filled with a Torino big-bearing, 31-spline axles, and
a trac-loc 3.50 posi-traction set-up. Matching all that power is a
lively performance suspension highlighted with Aldan coilovers, a
Rod & Custom front subframe set-up, and power rack-and-pinion
steering system up front, teaming with an RRS Watts link/torque arm
rear suspension with QA1 coilovers out back. The car sticks to the
road incredibly well, with tight steering and responsive handles
in-and-out of the corners, and the power 4-wheel disc brakes with
SSBC slotted rotors stop it on a dime. Flashy Aodhan wheels were
finished in black chrome and tuck perfectly into the stretched
wheel wells, and they come wrapped in 315/25/19 Toyo low-profile
radials that are sticker than bubble gum.
Dialed-in and ready to rock, this full-blown custom Pony comes
documented with a stack of receipts that spell out the
one-of-a-kind restoration. As one of our showroom's top performing
vehicles it's ready to dominate for years to come, and maybe you
can help it do exactly that? Call today!
