INTRODUCTION: A California SCCA race car back in the day, this one
was born in San Jose and spent the first 55 years of its life on
the West Coast. It's claimed to still retain its original metal.
Recently restored and thoughtfully upgraded, the build stays true
to its vintage racing heritage while adding modern performance.
It's now powered by a crate 460 engine backed by a 5-speed
transmission and posi rear end. Coilover suspension and Wilwood
brakes bring the handling and stopping power up to today's
standards. Despite its performance edge, it has surprisingly mild
manners, making it a great cruiser too-especially with the added
comfort of power steering and air conditioning. This one is ready
to rock and roll whenever you are.
EXTERIOR: Keeping with the vintage race theme, it features a
Shelby-style front valance and grille with an integrated spoiler.
The body is arrow-straight with square, gaps throughout. The hood
is equipped with a functional scoop, and a rear spoiler is mounted
on the trunk to complete the aggressive look. It's an original
Rangoon Red car, and the paint on it today is polished to a
mirror-like reflection. It's accented with black over-the-top
racing stripes, a Shelby gas cap, hood pins, and classic
bullet-style mirrors. The chrome and trim have a soft brushed
aluminum appearance that complements the overall theme nicely. The
windshield and weatherstrips have been replaced. The car was born
in California, spending the first 55 years of its life out west.
It's claimed to retain 100% of its original metal. It's sitting on
17-inch Torque Thrust wheels wrapped in performance tires, giving
it the perfect vintage performance stance.
INTERIOR: The interior has been completely gutted and lined with
sound deadener, then finished with fresh carpet and Shelby mats.
Corbeau seats with racing harnesses hold you firmly in place as you
carve through the roads, while a 4-point roll bar adds both safety
and rigidity. Your hands command the car through a walnut steering
wheel mounted on a tilt column, paired with a 5-speed shifter. The
dash features Ultra-Lite gauges along with a custom switch panel
and push-button start for a race-inspired feel. It's also equipped
with air conditioning to keep you cool when your heart's racing
behind the wheel. The door panels, armrests, rear seat upholstery,
and dash pad are all quality reproductions, maintaining a clean,
factory-style appearance. The white headliner is a very nice
original, and a Carroll Shelby signature on the glove box adds a
special finishing touch.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: At the heart of this build is a Ford
Motorsports crate BOSS 351 short block with 4-bolt mains, bored and
stroked to 460 cubic inches. It's loaded with fully forged
internals including a Scat crank and rods, along with a roller cam.
Up top, it features AFR aluminum heads, an Edelbrock intake, and a
Quick Fuel 850 carb, all managed by an MSD ignition system. The
result-an impressive 569 horsepower to the rear wheels. Coated
long-tube headers help it breathe, and it runs comfortably on 93
octane while staying under 180 degrees. Cooling is handled by a Ron
Davis system including an aluminum radiator, polished overflow,
electric fans, and an aluminum water pump. The front of the engine
is equipped with a clean serpentine belt system, and the bay
retains clean original metal with a custom tubular support bar.
Additional details include a catch can breather and Aeromotive fuel
lines and fittings throughout. And it's not just about raw
power-it's also equipped with power steering along with a Classic
Auto Air system providing both air conditioning and heat for real
driving comfort.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Inside, it's all completely rust-free original
metal-clean and solid. It features a custom fuel cell with braided
lines, along with a securely mounted battery equipped with a master
disconnect switch for added safety and convenience.
UNDERSIDE: Up front, it features a Mustang II-style independent
suspension with tubular control arms, a custom sway bar, and QA1
adjustable coilover gas shocks. Steering is handled by a Detroit
Speed rack-and-pinion system for precise, modern feel. The chassis
has been reinforced with TCI frame connectors and tubular center
supports, giving the car excellent rigidity. Out back, it's
equipped with a Rod & Custom 4-link suspension with tubular control
arms, a sway bar, and QA1 adjustable coilover shocks. The fuel
system is fully upgraded with a custom tank, electric fuel pump,
and braided fuel lines. A custom exhaust system with X-pipe,
Flowmaster mufflers, and titanium tips exits on each side. Stopping
power comes from a Wilwood system with disc brakes at all four
wheels. Looking up at the motor it features a 7-quart Canton oil
pan and a high torque starter. A Tremec TKX 5-speed manual
transmission with a McLeod hydraulic clutch and American Powertrain
shift linkage sends power to a race-balanced custom driveshaft. In
back is a Currie 9-inch rear with 3.70 posi gears. The floors are
original, solid, and dry metal-an excellent foundation to match the
quality of the build.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we
built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and
hired a team of technicians to service the essentials on every car
we sell.
CONCLUSION: This isn't the typical Mustang! This pony wants to run
free, can you tame it?
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
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Air conditioning
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