Summary

Magnificent Mustang custom fastback known as “Toxic.” Restored with great attention to detail with many custom upgrades throughout. Multiple award-winner. Powered by a Blueprint 306/400hp V8 engine mated to a T5 5-speed manual transmission.

Details

This magnificent 1965 Ford Mustang custom fastback known as “Toxic” is a true masterpiece. It was restored by Buckeye Classic Car Restoration with extreme attention to detail and many custom upgrades throughout. It was completed in 2017 and only driven 60 test miles since completion. It has achieved multiple prestigious awards from 2017-18, which include Armstrong Street Scene – Grand Champion Car, Auto Rama Summit Racing I-X Piston Powered – First Place in Class, MCACN Platinum Pick Judges Choice – Ford Modified and MCACN Blue Ribbon Award – Best Resto-Mod, scoring 993 out of 1,000 points. All of the awards are included with the car. The body is laser-straight and all of the Maier Racing fiberglass pieces were meticulously molded for a superior fit. All of the tinted glass was replaced new. The car was painted Ruby Red Pearl, which is so beautiful it’s indescribable. The paint quality is at the highest level. The underside of the hood and decklid was painted with special marble paint. Some of the exterior upgrades include Grote modern headlights, LED taillights, dual Cobra mirrors, Cobra emblems, billet hood locks, upper and lower front grilles, brushed aluminum taillight bezels and gas cap. The car sits on custom Boze Forged 18” Toxic wheels that were powder-coated black. The all-new black interior was tastefully restored, keeping the original feel. Some of the interior upgrades include a one-piece headliner, MP Products Injection molded door panels, billet door strikers, billet door knobs, billet door handles, billet window cranks, Ringbrothers door sills, Dakota Digital VHX gauges, LED interior lighting, Ididit tilt steering column, Billet Specialties 14” Formula steering wheel, Vintage Air, Lokar pedals, Corbeau bucket seats, Crow Enterprises 2-point seatbelts, black billet shifter, Auto Custom carpeting and Cobra carpeted floor mats. The rear interior space was customized with inner panels and a sound system platform. The sound system consists of a RetroSound head unit with Bluetooth, two Hertz amplifiers and eight Hertz speakers, including two subwoofers. The painted engine compartment is highly detailed with many upgrades. It’s equipped with an Optima red-top battery, Ringbrothers aluminum hood hinges, powder-coated strut tower bar and fender brace. It’s powered by a Blueprint 306ci V8 engine putting out 400hp. Some of the engine upgrades include aluminum heads, Edelbrock polished high-rise intake, Edelbrock polished dual 500 CFM carburetors, billet valve covers, billet air cleaner, billet wire looms and an All American black billet pulley system. The engine is cooled by a custom C&R Racing 4-core aluminum radiator with a black billet overfill tank. The engine breathes through JBA ceramic headers and a stainless exhaust system with JBA mufflers. The engine is coupled to a T5 5-speed manual transmission. The power is transferred through a 1993 Ford Mustang Fox Body 8.8 Traction-Lok rear axle with G2 cover and 3.73 gears. It’s equipped with power steering with a black billet overfill tank. The undercarriage was treated with a durable finish and is highly detailed throughout. Frame connectors were added for stability. It has an Aerolite fuel cell made to look like the original gas tank. It’s equipped with a Wilwood 4-wheel disc braking system with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers. The AJE suspension system consists of SN95 front suspension with heavy-duty fabricated control arms and a rear 4-link setup with Viking coilovers. This Mustang is over the top and will be the centerpiece in any collection. This car has recently been serviced and detailed, which is documented with an invoice that is included.