Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration
392 cubic inch Ford Racing GT-40 stroker motor / 430 horsepower
AOD 4-speed automatic transmission
Leather interior / Classic Auto Air conditioning
17-inch Budnik wheels
Substantially upgraded suspension
FAB9 9-inch rear axle / 3.55 gears
Rack-and-pinion steering / Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
Carrera Red paint / Black top
Sale includes restoration photos and restoration receipts
A new year often inspires thoughts about the future. Planning,
resolutions and idealizing what should be instead of optimizing
what is. But whatever happened to the 'here and now'? You know,
living in the moment and enjoying what we have as opposed to
fighting for constant betterment and forever prolonging joy. So
many enthusiasts are enthralled with owning the biggest, baddest
and awesome-est garage trophy that they completely lose sight of
the reason they fell in love with cars in the first place. I mean,
have you ever met any seasoned gearhead who reminisces about huge
residuals or plastic trophies? That's why inventory like this sweet
'67 Mustang is such a soothing breath of fresh air. Sure, it's a
stellar classic that wears a squeaky clean restoration. And yes,
I'm willing to bet it'll build some value and grab a few trophies.
But it's also the kind of car you buy because you actually enjoy
working on, driving in, and playing with Detroit's finest metal.
So, if you've been nodding in agreement with everything I just
said, this slick Ford belongs in your garage!
BODYWORK/TRIM
According to the build photos included with this Mustang's sale,
this was already a very clean drop-top when the restoration
started. Excellent panel alignment illustrates that someone really
cared about making the car right before bathing it in rich red
pigment. Speaking of that pigment, wow, is it bright! Let's put it
this way: you certainly won't be able to sneak around unnoticed in
this Ford. And when people do notice the car, they'll likely agree
that its urethane aesthetics, officially called Carrera Red, glow
like vivid memories of summertime fun!
Overall, the car's clean, chiseled shape remains 100% stock, devoid
of the questionable modifications you might find on lesser
Mustangs. At the front of the car, a stylish billet grille founds
bold "F O R D" lettering above a bright bumper, bullet-style
parking lamps and modern, tri-bar headlights. At the top of that
grille, a sculpted hood points factory turn signal indicators at
fresh glass that's caged in polished stainless and tight vinyl. At
the sides of that glass, a simple profile hangs traditional door
handles and patriotic Mustang emblems between polished mirrors and
dent-free rocker guards. And at the back of that profile, a
stainless-trimmed valance centers an ornate fuel filler and modern,
LED taillights between small reverse lamps, intricate "M U S T A N
G" lettering, a second bright bumper and polished stainless exhaust
tips.
ENGINE
While the car's appearance is decidedly traditional, a quick toss
of its hood reveals an entirely different mindset altogether. From
its firewall forward, this Ford has been completely rebuilt and
re-engineered to be a modern performance monster. And the word
"monster" is quite literal, given 392 cubic inches of Ford Racing
Windsor that crank out 430 horsepower and 450 lb./ft. of torque! It
all begins with a new Sportsman block that mirrors 2-bolt mains
with aluminum GT-40 cylinder heads. Those heads come with a
standard GT-40 valvetrain that includes retainers, keepers, seals
and premium swirl-polished stainless steel valves with undercut
stems. The cam is a Ford Racing high performance hydraulic
roller-lifter unit that provides excellent midrange torque and
significant power increases above 4,000 RPM. Ford Racing's GT-40
stroker engines are custom-built with the same quality controls as
new production engines, and include additional performance goodies
such as roller rockers and billet aluminum distributors. Instead of
a garden-variety carburetor, this Mustang features easily tunable
FAST fuel injection that mixes incredible performance with quick
starting. A massive Be Cool radiator keeps everything cool, while
billet accessories, pulleys and polished strut tower bracing
dresses everything up. You've probably also noticed the billet
Wilwood master cylinder, but we'll get to the brakes in a
minute.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Behind the potent small block, a built AOD 4-speed automatic
delivers crisp shifts when you're running hard, and smooth shifts
when you're cruising. Out back, there's a FAB9 9-inch axle that's
finished with 3.55 gears. Those gears roll on a Chassis Works 4-bar
suspension that's fitted with adjustable coil-over-shocks. That
rear-clip pushes an upgraded front-half, which cages adjustable
sway bars, two more adjustable coil-overs and rack-and-pinion
steering in Total Control Products tubular control arms. The
chassis is solidified by sturdy subframe connectors that, along
with the aforementioned shock tower bracing, make a noticeable
difference in the car's overall rigidity. A true dual exhaust
system mixes ceramic-coated Hooker long-tubes with 2.5-inch pipes
and Flowmaster mufflers to achieve a traditional muscle car bark. A
custom cell stores the fuel, while an Aeromotive pump feeds the
engine. Brakes are powerful Wilwood calipers that squeeze vented
and cross-drilled rotors at every corner. And outside of those
brakes, polished Budnik wheels carry 245/40ZR17 front and
275/40ZR17 rear Goodyear Eagle F1 radials.
INTERIOR
The interior is a very successful mixture of old and new, and the
transition is so seamlessly done that you'll be hard-pressed to
find the line between the two. Obviously the two front buckets are
modern pieces that, upholstered to match the factory bench, easily
hold you in place during aggressive driving. A custom center
console has been created to house a beefy B&M shifter.
Front-and-center, an original dash frames a full array of Auto
Meter Pro-Comp Ultra-Lite telemetry. The entire passenger
compartment is lined in Dynamat, which enhances the performance of
a powerful stereo system that includes an MP3-compatible Alpine
head unit, a Kenwood amp, JL Audio speakers and a 10-inch Infinity
subwoofer. Classic Auto Air supplied the A/C system. The
beautifully polished tilt steering column is by Flaming River. And
the trunk, fitted with a reliable Optima battery, is professionally
finished and neat-looking.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
Component literature
Is there a better way to enjoy a warm, summer day than behind the
wheel of a bright red Mustang convertible? With a thumping stroker
motor, a thoroughly upgraded suspension and an interior full of
modern conveniences, this is a car that's daily-driver reliable,
but carries itself with infinitely more style than any new-age
pony. All this Ford's work has been professionally done, and much
of it has been so over-engineered that you can play without
worrying about hurting anything. If you're looking for a highly
desirable classic that'll provide years of weekend fun, don't miss
the chance to claim this awesome Ford!