1965 Ford Mustang coupe V8

Classic Car Design presents this powerful ‘racing’-style Ford Mustang V8 289 coupé. Beyond the model itself, it is the work that has gone into it that is truly impressive! Its owner, a member of the Mustang Club de France, has been driving Mustangs for many years. He has spared no expense and spent countless hours bringing his vision to life. A file of invoices and photographs, 5cm thick, documents the car’s restoration and preparation. Over €73,000 (seventy-three thousand) was invested over a period of nearly six years. Since then, the car has covered just over 2,600 km. It holds an FIA/FFSA LP VRH (Historic Regularity Vehicle Pass) in the ‘touring’ category.
It is impossible to provide an exhaustive list of everything that has been done, but here is a summary:
The base car is a Californian Code C Model 66 that was first registered in 1965. It was completely stripped down to work on the entire bodywork and to fit the homologated roll cage. The entire body is now finished in a stunning ‘Sylver blue’. The yellow stripe is a nod to the famous AC Cobra 289 FIA. The front bumper has been replaced by a Shelby-style front apron topped with Oscar Cibié headlights.
Mechanically, everything has been rebuilt or fitted with new parts. The 302 ci Ford Racing engine is fitted with ICON forged pistons and Eagle H-beam connecting rods. It is fuelled by a Holley 670 cfm carburettor fitted to an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold. It also features a full MSD ignition system, an oil cooler and a high-capacity Milodon oil sump. Extending from the 4-into-1 manifolds, the stainless steel exhaust system with side outlets has been custom-made. This engine is mated to a 4-speed Top-Loader gearbox, which transmits power to the limited-slip differential. There is no power steering or power braking. Whilst the rear brakes remain drum brakes, the front braking system consists of 4-piston calipers and 280mm Wilwood discs. The system is operated via a pedal box from the same manufacturer. Suspension is handled by four Koni dampers. As on the Shelbys, the upper wishbone mountings have been repositioned and the rear axle is fitted with tie rods. The wheels are American Racing 6x15 fitted with semi-slick tyres.
Inside the cabin, the atmosphere is equally sporty, even though the carpets and door panels remain in place. The dashboard features a full set of Autometer gauges. Everything is in place for taking part in regularity rallies and track days: a Lecarra steering wheel, bucket seats, harnesses, a brake balance control, a Tripmaster, fire extinguishers – one of which has dual interior/exterior controls and nozzles in the cabin and engine compartment – and a circuit breaker… The battery is housed in the boot. There’s also a high-capacity fuel tank with a vertical filler neck.
Having had the chance to drive this beast on a circuit and act as co-driver in a historic rally, I can assure you that this Pony Car is a real firecracker, worthy of the legendary Mustang!

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