Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a ground-up restoration that was completed in
2006
347 cubic inch Ford V8
Tremec Super-Duty T5 5-speed manual transmission
Heavily upgraded suspension
Power rack-and-pinion steering
SSBC Force 10 4-wheel power disc brakes
Ford 9-inch rear axle / Limited-slip differential
Customized interior
15-inch American Racing Torq Thrust D wheels
Wimbledon White paint
When it comes to universal appeal, few cars bring it quite like the
Ford Mustang. While a lot of its competitors placed an emphasis on
speed, style, or some other singular piece of the puzzle, the
Mustang did its best to be everything to everyone. And a prime
example of that 'best all-around' mindset is this sweet GT350.
Founded on a highly upgraded chassis, it wraps timeless Shelby
style around a modern Tremec 5-speed and 347 cubic inches of
stroker V8. Looking for some choice vintage muscle to take to the
streets or the show? Check out this thoroughbred pony!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Beginning life as solid Dearborn steel, this classic proved a fine
starting point for building a detailed Shelby GT350 tribute. The
car's 2006 restoration no doubt began with hours of massaging
vintage panels into a straight, wave-free canvas. Once that intense
labor resulted in good fit and finish, smooth Wimbledon White
2-stage was streaked with traditional top stripes and accented with
familiar side stripes. And today, this coupe rolls as one very
convincing replica that mixes classic design with 21st century
performance. At the front of the car, halogen headlights and
chrome-trimmed parking lamps frame a mesh grille above a Holman
Moody-branded, R-spec bumper. Behind that grille, a pinned hood
anchors a small scoop at the base of polished wipers, chip-free
glass and polished stainless frames. At the sides of that hood,
satin race mirrors reflect riveted quarter windows and traditional
door handles. And at the back of the car, a mirrored bumper anchors
clean taillights and a GT350 fuel filler above chrome-trimmed
reverse lamps.
ENGINE
Pull the pins and you'll find 347 cubic inches of Ford stroker
motor that provides plenty of spirited performance. The mean mill's
energy mixture is supplied by a double-pumper Holley, which is
sandwiched between braided fuel lines, a Cobra air cleaner and an
Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake. That mixture travels in to aluminum,
high performance heads, which hang bright Holman Moody valve covers
under polished caps and breathers. Fire for those heads comes
courtesy of a Pertronix coil, a Pertronix Flame-Thrower distributor
and Moroso Blue Max plug wires. That fire is kept in check by a
beefy aluminum radiator, which is centered between a large pulley
fan and a fabricated expansion tank. Spent gases traverse JBS
long-tube headers. And details like a coated fuel pump, a Moroso
high capacity oil pan and monochromatic bracing ensure the engine
is both functional and attractive.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Behind the car's race-inspired powerplant, a Tremec Super-Duty
5-speed, outfitted with a Cobra clutch and steel scattershield,
drives a 9-inch Ford axle that's fitted with a limited-slip
differential. That versatile drivetrain rolls on a retrofitted
Martz 4-bar suspension, which features adjustable coil-over-shocks.
That rear-clip pushes an upgraded front-half, which frames power
rack-and-pinion steering in tubular control arms. At the corners of
those bones, SSBC Force 10 calipers use slotted rotors to make
quick stops an absolute cinch. At the center of the car's floors,
free breathing side-exit exhaust shuttles spent gases through an
H-shaped crossover and glasspack-style mufflers. And power meets
the pavement through requisite Torq Thrust Ds, which spin 205/60R15
BF Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 245/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial
T/As.
INTERIOR
Open the door to this well-done Mustang and you'll find a fully
restored cockpit that's part classic car and part race car. There's
Cobra racing seats, which wear 5-point RCI harnesses. The
monochromatic dash balances familiar Stewart Warner telemetry
behind a Lecarra Moto-Lita steering wheel. A chrome Hurst shifter
surfs fresh carpet. And everyone stays safe thanks to a full roll
cage.
When it comes to maximizing the amount of metal your money buys,
you simply can't go wrong with a purpose-built pony car. Thanks to
its thorough restoration, this awesome Ford is a great driving
piece that's fun, historic and reliable. If you're looking for a
stylish classic that commands respect on both the boulevard and the
show field, this red-hot Mustang is just your style!
