1969 Ford Mustang $119,900 | |
Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
Price: | $119,900 |
Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
Location: | Charlotte, NC |
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SUMMARYTom Argue Designs 2011 SEMA show car427 cubic inch Keith Craft Performance V8 / 600 horsepowerTremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission / Twin-disc clutchVintage Air conditioning / Modern audio and navigationPower rack-and-pinion steering / Wilwood power disc brakesCustom leather interior / Power topComplete Chassisworks suspension / Air Ride Technologies shocksChassisworks FAB 9 axleCustom DPE wheelsSilver Metallic paint With prices of documented collector cars locked in a seemingly endless climb many enthusiasts are beginning to rethink the old purists adage of original is always better. And smart hobbyists who like actually driving their vintage hardware are beginning to buy slick fully sorted pro-tourers like this SEMA-featured Mustang. After all these classics were built to be seen and enjoyed on the open road not garaged and dusted with an air compressor. And with a 600 horsepower 427 thats centered in a Chris Alston chassis and one of the most stylish bodies ever created this incredible drop-top will have you smiling and waving all day long! Looking for a unique road warrior thats as livable as it is lust worthy? With this awesome Ford you wont even give the word original a second thought! BODYWORK/TRIM The beneficiary of a professional rotisserie restoration that was conducted by Tom Argue Design of St. Petersburg Florida this substantial looking pro-tourer was originally conceived as a 2011 SEMA showcase vehicle. The project:http://tomarguedesign.com/builds/ford-mustang-convertible/ began with a complete dismantling of the cars solid body affixing that body to a large rotisserie and conducting some minor sheetmetal repairs. When that sheetmetal was shaped and virtually seamless priming and block sanding blazed a trail for lustrous Silver 2-stage and a Soft Gray roof. And after that 2-stage had been polished and wet-sanded to a mirror-like shine this nouveau pony emerged as a rich custom that champions classic style and world-class workmanship. Ford designers made sure every year of the first generation Mustang had plenty of visual sizzle. But it doesnt get much better than this convertibles masterful combination of aggressive accents and well-placed trim. At the front of the car a blackened grille hangs a prominent Mustang emblem between modern headlights clear parking lamps a body-matched bumper and a traditional chin spoiler. Behind that grille a striped hood leads the eye past custom billet heat extractors to Satin Black wipers like-new glass and textured window trim. At the sides of that hood textured sport mirrors Shelby-style quarter vents and familiar Ringbrothers door handles add detail to a carefully shaved profile. And at the back of the car a Shelby-style valance hangs a second body-matched bumper between a custom Mustang call-out LED taillights and a billet fuel filler. ENGINE Hoist this Fords snug-fitting hood and youll find a fully detailed 427 cubic inch small block V8 that thanks to Keith Craft Performance of Arkadelphia Arkansas creates 600 dyno-proven horsepower! At the top of the Jet Black mill a painted and polished air cleaner funnels wind in to a coated Quick Fuel carburetor thats fitted with blackened lines and a small Marshall pressure gauge. A resulting air/fuel mixture makes its way from an Edelbrock Victor Jr. intake to Keith Craft Performance heads which hide under textured valve covers. When those heads flood the engines cylinder banks an MSD Pro-Billet distributor sequences spark through beefy Keith Craft Performance wires while spent gases roar through long-tube JBA headers. The brutal engines cooling is provided by a big Ron Davis radiator which rides between two electric puller fans and a faux carbon fiber cowl. Charge is provided by a modern serpentine drive which spins a fresh alternator beside convenient power steering and cool air conditioning. And overall the cars smooth engine bay is exceptionally well done; featuring details like |