Vehicle Description
Looking at the photos and the price, you've already deduced that
this is one special 1965 Ford Mustang fastback. And indeed it is,
having been professionally built to exacting standards and designed
to perform on the track as well as on the show field. This is
resto-mod done right.
There's a little bit of GT, a little bit of Shelby, and a lot of
attitude built into this gorgeous Mustang fastback. The body is one
of the straightest early Mustangs we've ever seen, and there are
obviously a lot of hours tied up in getting it to look this good.
Check out the laser-straight crease running back to the C-scoop on
the quarters, the sharp peak of the fenders, and the miles-deep
finish that only comes from tedious hand labor. The hood is a
fiberglass piece that looks a lot like the GT350 pieces Shelby was
using, with a small scoop to feed the carburetor and a set of hood
pins for that performance look. The two-stage urethane paint is
drop-dead gorgeous and captures the Shelby vibe with modern
materials, and the way it glows in the sunlight will make people
stop and stare everywhere you go. A vented front valence is like a
Shelby GT350R and the rocker stripes have the right GT350 callouts.
Proper badges and emblems, a smooth billet grille, and exhaust
pipes poking through the rear valence are all part of the
performance look.
The interior is anchored by a set of custom ProCar seats with
matching headrests and some additional bolstering to help hold you
in place. Simple black leather upholstery is similar to the
original patterns so it keeps a period vibe and the back seat is
gone, replaced by a 4-point roll cage and a spare tire mount that's
very much like the Shelby R models. The instrument panel is filled
with original gauges, all framed by a new Shelby-style wood-rimmed
steering wheel, and a Stewart-Warner tach and oil pressure gauge
are mounted up in their own pod above the center of the dash. The
shifter shows five forward gears instead of the usual four, and
it's perfectly positioned to rip through the gears at full
throttle. There is no stereo, but I don't think you're going to
miss it, and the trunk is fitted with a correct mat that fits
well.
Mechanically, it's still got Mustang roots with a 351 cubic inch V8
topped by a Paxton blower. So it's a little modern, but Paxton was
building superchargers for Shelby in the '60s and it delivers a big
block punch without the weight. There's a big 4-barrel carburetor
inside the box and finned valve covers give it a consistent look
that's straight out of the '60s. The 5-speed manual spins a 9-inch
rear via a new driveshaft, and there's a new gas tank out back. A
custom exhaust system uses an X-pipe to create that LeMans
soundtrack and subframe connectors reinforce the Mustang's unibody
in a way that you can really feel. 4-wheel disc brakes are probably
a good idea when you have more than 500 horsepower on tap and the
entire undercarriage remains in good order with no signs of major
issues in the past. Custom 18-inch wheels are very much like
vintage Halibrands and wear 225/40/18 front and 235/40/18 rear
performance radials.
One of the most impressive resto-mods we've ever seen, this is the
pinnacle of early Mustang performance and comfort. Nothing radical,
just a winning combination executed to a very high standard. Call
today!
