It is said that imitation is the highest form of flattery. If you
want a classic Mustang that stands out but is far more affordable
than the original, this 1965 Ford Mustang Restomod offers a perfect
mix of speed and style while honoring the legendary Shelby
factory-racer ethos. With its stunning blue and white two-tone
paint scheme, 1965 GT350 front valance, 1967 GT350 hood and side
scoops, along with a Gone in 60 Seconds Eleanor-inspired body kit,
make it clear this car is equal parts show and go.
Inside, we find a relatively luxurious interior as compared to the
original GT350's stripped-down, no-frills motif. Comfy and
supportive dual bucket seats by TMI display a black Pony Interior
motif. A sporty power-assisted, four-spoke Grant steering wheel
sits ahead of a white-faced horizontal 120-mph speedometer flanked
by a large fuel gauge and tachometer. Custom toggle switches and a
trio of auxiliary gauges look almost factory-made and continue this
car's unique resto-mod vibe.
Under that scooped hood, we find an engine bay so impressive that
it would make Carroll Shelby smile from ear to ear. A built
351-cubic-inch Windsor V-8 engine, topped with Edelbrock Racing
valve covers and a matching air cleaner, sits tucked inside
body-color fender walls. That power is routed through a Borg Warner
T5 five-speed manual transmission before heading to the Ford 9-inch
rear end, which transfers those ponies to the pavement via a set of
knock-off-style American Racing wheels shod in Nitto tires.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• GT350 Style Front Valance, Hood, and Side Scoops
• Eleanor Style Body Kit
• Side Exit Exhaust
• 351ci Windsor V8
• T5 Five Speed Manual
• 3.73 Ford 9in Rear
• Heidt's Front End Suspension w/Coilovers
• Wilwood Four Wheel Discs
• American Racing Wheels
• Power Steering
• TMI Bucket Seats
• Power Locks
• White Faced Gauges
• Custom Toggle Switches and Aux Gauges
This 1965 Ford Mustang Restomod rides on a custom Heidt's front end
suspension, complete with coilovers, while a quartet of Wilwood
power disc brakes sits at all four corners, and completes the
sprint, turn, stop trifecta that sets this GT350 Tribute above the
standard-issue Pony Car. Although imitation is supposedly the
highest form of flattery, driving this car around, by the number of
compliments you're likely to receive from any number of enthusiasts
might rival that statement. Don't wait, call today!
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