Vehicle Description
Admit it: if you were going to build a cool Mustang resto-mod, it
would be something very much like this 1965 Ford Mustang fastback.
With updated 5.0 power, a 5-speed, superior handling, and a
first-class interior, it's everything that's great about an early
Mustang with the volume turned up to 11.
There's no question that this pony has been upgraded and you can
see it everywhere you look. But at the same time, it's classically
beautiful, with the perfect proportions that make the early
fastbacks some of the most highly-sought pony cars of all time.
Painting this one silver gives it a modern look that suggests some
high tech work, but adding a few Shelby-inspired design details
ties it to the past, making for a formidable combination. Check out
the subtle hood scoop, the custom front valence with cut-out for an
oil cooler, and the requisite Shelby stripes. GT-spec fog lamps and
exhaust trumpets through the rear valence are other worthy ties to
the '60s, while the billet taillight housings, custom HID
headlights, and slick two-stage urethane paint job are pure 21st
century. Finish quality is immaculate, with a deep shine and
excellent panel gaps all around, and there's no doubt that cubic
dollars were required to get it this nice. Fresh chrome bumpers
look great against the silver paint and all the stainless has been
buffed or replaced, so the whole car looks quite fresh.
The interior offers that same smooth blend of old and new, starting
with all-new black Pony upholstery. A Shelby-style wood-rimmed
wheel warms things up a bit and original door panels keep the ties
to 1965 very much alive. The original GT instrument panel with its
"camera black" textured finish is beautifully finished, and there
are now modern gauges in the original openings, including a very
cool combination speedometer/tachometer in the center.
Original-style under-dash A/C blows ice cold thanks to modern
hardware working behind the scenes and yes, there are five gears
shown in the Hurst shifter's knob, not just four. A Classic
Autosound AM/FM/iPod stereo with speakers in custom kick panels and
behind the rear seat sounds great, mostly due to extensive use of
sound-deadening materials throughout the interior. And the fastback
might just be the most practical body style, with a good-sized
trunk and fold-down rear seats that allow you to carry plenty of
gear.
A built 302 cubic inch V8 is a neat fit in the Mustang's engine
bay, mostly because it's pretty much the same as the original 289.
The engine bay isn't stock, though, with removed shock towers,
custom inner panels, and lots of chrome, billet aluminum, and
fabricated panels. A serpentine belt drive system makes it reliable
and uses flashy chrome accessories, and there's a big aluminum
radiator up front. A Holley Street Avenger carburetor, MSD ignition
system, and a full roller valvetrain help build horsepower and the
new wiring makes it work properly. The front suspension is a
Mustang II setup, while out back there's a Lincoln Versailles
9-inch hanging on adjustable air shocks. The Tremec 5-speed manual
and 2.75 rear gears mean this car is a fantastic high-speed
cruiser, and with a disc brake at each corner, it's easy to stay
out of trouble. Big 17-inch Retro wheels have an old-school Torque
Thrust look and carry 245/45/17 performance radials.
An incredible build that's designed to run, it's show-quality
throughout yet totally sorted and ready to rock. Yeah, this is
exactly how you'd build it yourself. Call today!
