It has a 305 cid motor connected to a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. It has front disc brakes to haul down the solid original body with no rust because it was never driven in bad weather.. The transmission has a stall converter with a shift kit on the column
It is finished in Washington Blue exterior, with contrasting medium tan leather interior, topped with a tan roof. Original tools from Ford, side curtains, extremely rare factory radio and clock in the mirror, and complete pump and jack
The entire drive train was designed to handle a high performance engine with a special clutch, drive shaft, rear differential and suspension. This car 2-door coupe has the K-Code Mustang special badge on its front fenders that read "HIGH PERFORMANCE 289". With a 289 cubic inch V-8 featuring upgraded pistons, cylinder heads, carburetor, lifter heads, and connecting rods this modified engine put out 271 HP Air Conditioning
This two-door convertible has been repainted in its original Raven Black and looks great with the white vinyl convertib. V-8 linked to a console mounted T-bar Cruise-O-Matic 3 speed automatic transmission. The engine is the virtually bullet proof 289 cu Bucket Seats
In 2006, ford and carroll shelby entered into a new agreement. For 2007, the mustang being developed by the special vehicle team would become the 2007 ford shelby gt500. It would be based on the all new s197 mustang platform powered by a special supercharged 5. 4 liter v-8 that made over 500 hp and an instant classic was born. This auction vehicle is a fully documented example and includes build sheet, certificate of authenticity, plaque with the signatures of the workers who built it and carol shelby's signature right in the middle of the dash. It is also one of only nine that is without stripes.
An interesting and creative interpretation on building a "sleeper.".. This two-door coupe looks much as a completely restored vehicle should. Often Ford coupes from the pre-War years are used as the basis for a hot rod or street rod with heavy customization like chopped tops and a lowered body
Original matching numbers 390 engine with automatic transmission. 4 Barrel carb and a nine inch rear. Rebuilt transmission. Rebuilt engine at 101,000 miles. Sportster style rear deck (no top)
Seven different V-8's were offered, "SportsRoof" (fastback) body style, matte black hood with hood pins, hood scoop, suspension upgrade, spoilers front and back, and rear window louvers (SportSlats). The 1973 second series Mach 1 offered for auction most noticeable feature is its audacious fastback. When the Mach 1 model line was introduced in 1969, Ford announced it was going to follow in the footsteps of the discontinued Shelby Mustangs Bucket Seats
It has been repainted in the original factory green, a very popular color in early Thunderbirds. Mileage since new is an amazing 79,180 considering that his is a 60 year o. The interior with a bench seat was recovered in green and white vinyl and looks as though it was delivered from the factory
The three speed manual transmission with the shifter on the steering column. The engine is a Ford 239 V8 with dual carbs and an aluminum intake manifold