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May 5, 2015

1965 Ford Mustang 450

A quality build completed in 2009, this 1965 Mustang Resto Mod benefits from an abundance of well-chosen aftermarket performance parts and decades of inspiration. Since the first GT350 rumbled out of Shelby’s compound, the early Mustang has proven to be an extremely capable performer when given the right tools, and this one has them all. Keith Craft supplied the car’s 331 CI stroker small-block engine, which uses an Eagle crank and rods, 2.5-inch stainless-steel exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers, a Moroso deep sump oil pan, aluminum heads and a roller cam to achieve 450 HP. A Kevlar clutch makes the connection to the Ford 9-inch rear end via a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission.

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HIGHLIGHTS

– Frame-off build completed in 2009
– Keith Craft 331/450 HP stroker engine
– Aluminum heads and roller camshaft
– Eagle crank and rods
– Moroso oil pan, Kevlar clutch
– Tremec T5Z 5-speed transmission
– Ford 9 inch rear end
– Global West tubular control arms
– Flaming River rack and pinion steering
– 4-wheel disc brakes
– 2 1/2 inch polished stainless exhaust
– Mangaflow mufflers
– 4-point roll bar
– Fiberglass cowl hood
– Black with Gray Shelby style stripes
– Pro Car Scat leather seats
– Painted and smoothed bumpers
– Push button start with discrete fob location
– Custom dash with Auto Meter gauges
– Flaming River tilt column
– Power windows, locks and trunk
– Classic Auto Air and Kenwood stereo
– Billet pedals and 3-spoke steering wheel
– Vintage 45 wheels
– Shelby style sequential tail lights
– Build photos and records
– Dyno sheet

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