Vehicle Description
This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is a Pro Street machine that has
been upgraded with a performance-built V8, a race-ready interior,
an upgraded suspension, and massive rear rubber. But what we really
like is that you get to gallop down the quarter-mile with a coupe
that showcases the best of a pony car icon.
First-year fastbacks are already a rare and valuable Mustang, and
so it takes some guts to invest and modify one into a Pro Street
car. But we also know exactly why it was done. After all, the
speediest body style deserves to be the one to get the true power
upgrades. Red is an aggressive color and is always perfect for a
machine like this. It's suggested this was restored about 20+ years
ago. Today, the finish has the right luster and shine that goes
well with chrome bumpers, but nothing here is ever too fancy that
would keep you from backing down at the dragstrip. A fastback like
this looks great with GT-style additions, light the fog lights in
the grille. In fact, there are also great Shelby-inspired pieces
like the hood scoop, hood pins, side scoops, GT 350 gas cap, and GT
350 callouts on the rocker stripe. Plus, the full over-the-top
racing stripes are painted on for a crisp and clean style. Some of
these enhancements even likely help the true performance, like the
extra air coming in from the GT350R front valance and the
well-integrated rear spoiler that reminds us of the California
Special. But while this showcases plenty of classic details, the
bright Centerline drag wheels draw plenty of attention to the kind
of big tire stance that lets you know this is more than just a fun
tribute to the best of the pony cars.
The interior gets the Pro Street attitude right. That means plenty
of race-ready components, but also the right amount of comfort so
that you can still drive it on the right Saturday night. We like
the custom bucket seats with distinct red accents that coordinate
nicely with the custom door panels. And while this is not a
coddler, you do get a few nice features like clean full carpeting,
classic wood-like trim, and an upgraded tilt steering column. The
rear seat has been replaced with the roll cage for added strength,
and it also frees space for the tubbed wheel wells to fit the big
rear tires. This is set up for serious driving, and so you have a
Painless center console switch box, a Hurst ratchet shifter, crisp
white-faced gauges, and a large tach mounted on the dash for a
proper head-up display.
The engine bay has the look of polished pure power. We are told
this is a 351 cubic-inch V8 that was stroked out to a 406ci total.
It's built for serious power with the best go-fast goodies such as
aluminum heads, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock
intake, and long tube headers. The whole setup was built to be
stout, and this includes supporting components like the MSD
distributor, an aluminum radiator, dual electric fans, and Meziere
Enterprises water pump. There's even the fuel cell and batteries
placed in the trunk for weight distribution. It all makes for quite
a strong motor that also has a smoothness that feels like a
top-quality powerhouse. The C4 three-speed transmission has a
reverse manual valve body to give you full control. This feeds a
narrowed 9-inch rear before sending power to those wide Hoosier
tires. Plus, there are also front disc brakes and a reinforced
ladder bar rear with adjustable coilovers.
This is a seriously powerful pony that's not for the timid. But
those who know what to do with big power will love the style and
quality of this Pro Street fastback. Call today!!!
