1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

For sale by auction on Saturday 31 August 2013 with Historics at Brooklands. Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit. Weybridge. Surrey. Call 01753 639170
The Ford Mustang needs little introduction the car that built
America. that bought freedom to the younger generation and featured
in many blockbuster films including. in this instance. 'Gone in 60
Seconds' starring Nicolas Cage. The car in question. 'Eleanor'. br/>represents Randall 'Memphis' Raines's nemesis and is something to
be feared and adored in equal measure.

The brooding lines. the aggressive stance and the uncompromising
power available through one's right foot all go towards the essence
of an Eleanor car. Many tribute versions have been produced over
the years to a greater or lesser effect but this example must count
amongst one of the finest.

Built around a small block stroked 351 Windsor Mustang for over
12 months by one of the best Mustang specialists in the country. br/>Mustang Maniac. an outfit with over 35 years experience. the engine
also has a 418 Stroker with aluminium heads. forged internals. br/>probe series pistons. a Scatt steel crank and Ansen 1"aluminium
valve cover risers.

Gasses are inducted via a 750 Edelbrock
carburettor and Weind high-rise intake manifold and exit via a
custom-made. 3" stainless steel/aluminium Eleanor side exhaust. The
unit itself is balanced and Blue Printed showing 520 hp and 490 lb of
torque Bobby sheet available. This power is delivered through C 6
heavy-duty transmission with a Hughes 2400-2600 Stall Speed
converter. The radiator is aluminium with Kenlowe fan.

Going in a straight line is one thing but we have no shortage of
winding roads in this country and for this. decent brakes and
suspension is required. Fitted here are Total Control 3" adjustable
coils. engine brace and Ford Racing SSBC power disc brakes with
Wilwood Adjustable brake distribution valve.

Inside. a 1967 Mustang Deluxe Interior has been fitted with
correct 1967 Deluxe door panels. new front and rear upholstery with
original Fastback fold-down seat Assembly (freshly re-upholstered)
and new carpet and headlining. A 15" Motolita steering wheel with
aluminium hub features with Autometer Phantom series (5" gauges)
custom instrument cluster. An accurate Maier Racing (California) 17
piece Eleanor body kit. all hand laid. is fitted with 17 x 8 and 17
x 9 Edelbrock Eleanor style wheels. gun metal centered with
spinners alongside Pepper Grey Du Pont paintwork with black stripes. br/>PIAA Lights. custom cut polished stainless headlights rings and a
period chrome 1965/66 mustang rear view mirror the Devil is very
much in the detail with these cars. Even the glasswork and
mouldings throughout are new. There is no doubt that meteoric
amounts of money have been laid at the door of this example and
with full details and photographs of the restoration available for
inspection within the history file. this is now available at a
fraction of its constituent parts.

Fully registered within the UK and with 12 months left to run on
the Mo T test certificate. this will sure to be 'Gone in 60
Seconds'!

Interested parties should note that the number plate '60
S GT' is available by separate private treaty.

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