INTRODUCTION: I can certainly say this one checks the boxes! The
look speaks for itself, and it's been treated to a full rotisserie
restoration. It has the performance to back it up with a
fuel-injected 347 stroker, 5-speed manual, upgraded suspension and
four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes. Inside, you'll ride in comfort with
a full TMI interior, Bluetooth stereo, Vintage Air and power
windows at your fingertips. This Mustang delivers the looks,
performance and modern comforts!
EXTERIOR: The body is absolutely fantastic and straight as an arrow
with no rust or damage. The gaps are spot on, and the doors shut
like a new car. A Shelby style scooped hood adds some attitude,
while the rest of the car has a clean, modern look with the emblems
and antenna removed. Up front it features a custom grille, upgraded
LED headlights, and smooth bumpers with no exposed bolts. All of
the exterior trim has been blacked out for a cohesive appearance.
The windshield and rear window are new, and the weatherstrips have
been replaced. In back it has a custom gas cap and smooth bumper.
It rolls on 17-inch US Mags wrapped in Nitto performance tires,
with a little extra meat in back for just the right stance.
INTERIOR: The interior is awesome! It features a complete TMI
interior that blends modern comfort with classic Mustang styling.
In front of me is a TMI dash with red stitching and an Alcantara
center. The instrument panel, gauges and knobs have all been
replaced. Vintage Air is very neatly integrated with modern vents
and controls. A Bluetooth retro stereo plays through molded kick
panel speakers and additional speakers in back. They didn't offer a
tilt wheel in 1966, but this one has it, topped with a leather
cushion grip steering wheel. The modern TMI seats feature Alcantara
inserts and red stitching while retaining the iconic retro Pony
inserts. The fold down rear seat is upholstered to match. Deluxe
door panels feature the desirable knife handle door openers, and
what appear to be traditional window cranks are actually switches
for the power windows. Even the interior metal trim has been
wrapped in upholstery for a completely finished look. A matching
TMI console features a storage tray, cup holders and padded
armrest, with a billet 5-speed shifter coming through the center.
Fresh carpet with embroidered mats covers sound deadener
underneath. New seat belts have chrome buckles with Pony emblems.
Overhead, it has a custom headliner along with new visors and
rearview mirror. It's a beautifully coordinated, upgraded interior
from top to bottom.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Very impressive both in what it has to offer
and its presentation. The entire engine bay has been customized and
highly detailed. The custom firewall and inner fenders are finished
in slick red paint, and everything is fresh right down to the nuts
and bolts. Even the underside of the hood is painted slick red and
supported by black billet hinges. At the heart of it is a 347
stroker making approximately 400 horsepower. It's equipped with AFR
aluminum heads, an Edelbrock aluminum intake, Holley Sniper EFI,
black coated headers and MSD ignition. It's dressed up with a sharp
set of valve covers. Up front is a CVF Runner system featuring
billet brackets, serpentine pulleys, a mini A/C compressor,
polished alternator and modern power steering. An aluminum radiator
with an electric fan and overflow bottle keeps it cool. The braking
system is upgraded with a Wilwood master cylinder and power brake
booster. All the hoses and lines are neatly routed and wrapped,
contributing to the exceptionally clean, finished presentation.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid and the jamb are painted
slick, and the weatherstrip is new. Really cool black billet hinges
add a custom touch. Inside, the trunk is completely boxed and
upholstered with a neatly carpeted floor for a clean, finished
appearance.
UNDERSIDE: The fun certainly doesn't end underneath! This car was
flipped on a rotisserie and the clean, rust free metal was prepped
and painted gloss red. The front end has been completely updated
with tubular control arms, QA1 adjustable coilover gas shocks, a
heavy duty sway bar and rack and pinion steering. Welded tubular
frame connectors tie the front and rear together for a tighter,
more rigid feel. In back are lowering leaf springs, QA1 gas shocks
and another heavy duty sway bar. Stopping power is seriously
upgraded with Wilwood drilled and slotted disc brakes at all four
wheels with red calipers. The fuel system was completely replaced
and upgraded to accommodate the fuel injection. A custom dual
exhaust features stainless resonators, factory style mufflers and
GT tips exiting through the rear valance. Looking up at the clean
347 is a high torque starter. It's mated to an upgraded 5-speed
manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch. A rebuilt driveshaft
leads back to a custom heavy duty 9-inch rear end finished in gloss
black and equipped with 3.50 positraction gears. It's every bit as
impressive underneath as it is on top.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every
vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected,
test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for
sale.
CONCLUSION: This might be the one you need to pull the trigger on!
You can keep shopping, but you'll have a very difficult time
finding another Mustang with this combination of looks,
performance, modern comforts and a full rotisserie restoration-
especially at this price point. There's a lot of car here for the
money!
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)
[email protected] - Prompt responses
Air conditioning
Fuel injection
Power steering
Rack and pinion
Power brakes
4 wheel discs
3.50 posi
TMI interior
Pony seats
Power windows
Bluetooth stereo
Console
Fold down rear seat
Scooped hood
US Mag wheels
