1965 Mustang - Eleanor - Restomod - Shelby GT500 - Coupe

Description

If the famed "Eleanor" from Gone in Sixty Seconds and "Little Red" the original 1967 Shelby GT500 prototype coupe had a restomod baby... This Mustang would be it!This frame on build was just completed and has had 1,000 break-in miles. Full build binder with pictures and receipts. LOW RESERVE on this awesome Eleanor Mustang Coupe. Scroll down for more pics!!

Build Info

This is a no rust California car with a clean title. Almost every single part of the vehicle has been restored and/or upgraded then road tested. This car was stored for over 10 years in an indoor garage before we rescued it! Now it's had$20k in new parts with 1200 hours labor in a 6 month frame on build.

My father and I built the car at our low volume hot rod shop in Texas. My father is a 50-year master fabricator and hot rod builder.

Drivetrain: Rebuilt 1969 Mustang 351 Windsor and C4 Transmission. The engine has a cam and sounds great! Car is fast and reliable! All NEW; Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, Holley 4 barrel carb w/ electric choke, March Underdrive Pulley set, MSD Billet Distributor, MSD 6AL Ignition, MSD Blaster Coil, MSD wires, spark plugs, Shelby Cobra valve covers, Shelby Cobra air cleaner, 100 amp alternator, battery, solenoid, Aluminum Radiator and Old Air Electric Fan. All new water pump, fuel pump, fuel lines, gas tank, sending units and assorted gaskets, etc...Headman headers into custom fabricated side exit exhaust. Exhaust is tucked up underthe car and routed around TCI chassis. New TCI Independent Front Suspension includes new motor mounts. The entire car was rewired with new American Auto Wire harness and fuse panel.

Exterior:NEW Eleanor Shelby GT500 body kit including; front upper and lower fascia, billet grills, fog lights, hood, fender flares, side skirts, lower scoops, trunk, spoiler and taillight panel. Car was stripped, prepped, sealed and painted multiple coats of Hot Rod Flat Black. Nothing to hide, there are a couple of very minor paint blemishes. We think it adds character. The car has great driver quality paint and shows extremely well! NEW; 1967 Shelby taillights, headlights, LED turn signals, aluminium Shelby Cobra gas cap, door handles, locks, mirrors, chrome trim, rubber and period correct 1967 Shelby GT500 fender badges. Car is satin black with gloss black Shelby stripes & GT500 side stripes.Be prepared for people to stop and ask about this car everywhere you go!

Interior:Beautifull interior with period correct,real wood, Shelby Cobra steering wheel, Shelby 140 mph gauge cluster with Carbon Fiber gauge faces, Shelby 3" lap belts, Retrosound and Kicker stereo and a TMI Suede Headliner. Plus many more modern updates mixed with classic styling.All NEW parts include; Wood Cobra steering wheel, Ididit billet Steering Column, 1966 Shelby Mustang 140 mph gauge cluster w/ Carbon Fiber Gauge face and adjustable voltage regulator, TMI front seat upholstery, TMI door panels, TMI suede headliner, Shelby Cobra sill plates. New shifter, shift handle, glove box, heat ducts, switches, door locks, lock rods, window regulator, heater controls, package tray, dash pad, sun visors, speaker grill, carpet, Shelby 3" lap belts and more. Car is mini tubbed with a fully functional rear seat.In place of the cigarette lighter is a dual 3.0 amp usb outlet with a built-in digital voltmeter. (For fast phone charging.)New Retrosound radio with JL Audio Bluetooth interface and Kicker speakers.

Chassis: All NEW TCI Mustang II Independent Front Suspension including; new Mustang II shocks, stock shock tower delete plates, spindles, bearings, ball joints, sway bar, poly bushings and custom Eaton Detroit Spings. New T-bird quick ratio power steering and end links.New TCI subframe, the entire underside of the car was stripped and painted.TCI 3-link Torque Arm - Independent Rear Suspension w/ coil overs, TCI Ford 9”w/ 355 gears and Strange axles.All NEW American Racing Torq Thrusts w/ Shelby centercaps (17x7 & 17x9). Nitto tires, Nitto Neo Gen on the front and NT555 275/40/17 on the rear.(Can fit up to 10.5 inch wheel with 315 tire.)All fourwheels are 12" Wilwood disk brakes with stainless brake lines. This car handles like it's on rails and stops great!

This classic Mustang is perfect for cruising to shows or reliable enough to daily drive.Not just another restoration or Eleanor clone, but a fast, unique and cool hot rod.

We reserve the right to end the auction at any time. $500 non-refundable deposit due upon auction closing. No financing or payments. Full payment can be arranged cash, cashiers check or bank wire. We can work with you on shipping the car. No new ebay users or bidders with negative feedback.Please only bid if you intend to complete the transaction.Thank you and good luck!