Summary

The beneficiary of an extensive, no-expense-spared, ground-up build. Powered by a Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine mated to a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission. Features Chassisworks suspension, Shelby-style profile, Wilwood calipers and AR 427 Cobra wheels.

Details

This Pro-Touring 1968 Mustang was the beneficiary of an extensive, ground-up, no-expense-spared professional restoration. This Ford's total reboot began with all-new sheet metal that included a pair of OEM front fenders. Once hours of labor had blended that metal into a nice fit and finish, a layer of DuPont Magic Red base coat was sealed under Hot Hues Sandstorm stripes and a glossy clear coat shell. With its enhanced, Shelby-style profile, the car presents a professionally finished appearance. Under this coupe's snug-fitting hood is a 5.0-liter DOHC V8 engine. Officially named Coyote, and known as the backbone of the current Mustang GT, this state-of-the-art powerplant utilizes forged internals, oil-cooled hypereutectic pistons, a long-runner single-scroll intake, variable valve timing and a direct-mount throttle body to create stout 11:1 compression all the way up to 7,000 rpm. A TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission spins a Chassisworks FAB9 rear end that's fitted with Strange 31-spline axles. The suspension was completely swapped for a Rod & Custom Mustang II front clip and first-class Chassisworks G-link rear, half augmented with power rack & pinion steering, custom subframe connectors and high-quality mini-tubs. Braking power is supplied by Wilwood 4-piston calipers squeezing four drilled and slotted rotors. Headers dump spent gases into a custom, 2.5-inch exhaust system that backs an X-shaped crossover with stainless MagnaFlow mufflers, and everything rolls on polished American Racing 427 Cobra wheels, which twist Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR tires. The well-rounded interior was professionally installed and features power-operated, fourth-generation GTO bucket seats in high-quality vinyl covers. Opposite those seats, an aluminum-trimmed dash founds AutoMeter Phantom gauges between Ron Francis wiring, a Pioneer touchscreen head unit and controls for the car's Vintage Air climate system. At the foot of that dash, a custom console centers a booted TREMEC shifter. A flash drive showing the entire build process is included.