Summary

Complete ground-up build into a custom Resto-Mod by Havasu Speed. Has a Ford 5.0-liter Coyote engine mated to a Performance Automatic 4R70W 4-speed transmission. Complete independent front and rear suspension with air ride. Ron Mangus custom interior.

Details

Known as 'Cashmere,' this custom Resto-Mod 1957 Continental Mark II is powered by a Ford 5.0-liter Coyote engine equipped with an Edelbrock Victor II EFI manifold. The engine is mated to a Performance Automatic 4R70W Street Smart 4-speed automatic transmission with a Simple Shift transmission control system operated using a Mastershift push-button head unit. The build started with a California car and was designed and modified by the acclaimed Havasu Speed. The original frame rails were boxed and melded with a newly designed front clip from Jim Meyer Enterprises. The full front and rear independent suspension were designed by Kugel Komponents to support the weight of a larger car (approximately 4,900 pounds). The power braking system has Wilwood 6-piston calipers clamping on 13-inch drilled and slotted rotors. The undercarriage is completely powder-coated in two-tone colors and sports a center section belly pan for a completely clean look. The 19-inch wheels were cut by Colorado Custom with 19x9 fronts and 19x9.5 rears. This custom Continental's smooth ride is courtesy of a RideTech air-ride suspension system controlled by AccuAir management. Subtle body modifications include the roof chopped by 1.75 inches, front headlight fenders shortened by .375 inches, rear decklid spare tire hump shortened by 2.75 inches and sectioned by 2 inches, custom door handles designed to follow the side body line, and the front bumper completely redesigned, shortened and tucked into the car's body. The Dark Cashmere paint (a Bentley color) was provided by Sickens. Premier Street Rod of Lake Havasu, AZ, did the body prep and paint. Audio was provided and installed by KICKER. The all-leather interior was designed by Ron Mangus Interiors with the dashboard designed by the owner. Gauges were done by Classic Instruments with custom logos approved by Ford. Other features include power rack & pinion steering, air conditioning and power windows. Accolades include the inaugural Sam Foose Memorial Design Award presented by Chip Foose at the 2020 LA Roadster Show, Al Slonaker Achievement Award and Al Slonaker Outstanding Interior at the 2020 LA Roadster Show, Goodguys Del Mar First Place Custom Rod, Goodguys Scottsdale Top 10 Award and Goodguys Custom of the Year Top 12.