Lot details Registration No: UN-REG Chassis No: 5FOC385480 Mot Expiry: June 2006
The Ford Mustang, the original 'Ponycar', was Detroit's single success of the 1960's and lifted Ford's 1965 model year production (the car was actually launched in 1964) by well over half a million units and set an all-time record for first year new models sales. Apparently demand exceeded supply by 15:1 which led dealers to auction new cars off as one thing was for certain - America loved the Mustang. Designed as a low-cost 'personal car' by Lee A. Iacocca, later the President of the Ford Motor Company, it was realistically the answer to peoples prayers because they had been pleading for the return of the Thunderbird since its demise in 1957. It came in hardtop coupe, fastback coupe and convertible forms right through until 1973 with the crisp notchback hardtop being the sales leader.
The name of Carroll Shelby is synonymous with the Ford Motor Company and suffice it to say that some of the most collectible cars on the planet bear his name and bearing in mind that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, well that's what we have here.
Finished in Candy Apple Red, originally supplied in Poppy Red, with the 289 V8 engine and the more desirable four speed manual gearbox we are very pleased to offer this Shelby GT recreation. Finished in identical form to the six that were presented to the six main Ford executives in period but not available for purchase as detailed by Tom Corcoran on page 51 of his 'Shelby Mustang History'. The massive specification includes bucket seats, a P top, Cobra wood steering wheel, Cobra 9000rpm dash tacho, racing mirror and belts, GT350 hood and side scoops, side stripe and floor mats, hood tie downs and factory AM radio and air conditioning.
This car is sensational with a current MOT certificate and really must be examined to understand the value of the work that has been carried out.
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