The dream of more than one person who loves classic design is to have a vehicle with iconic aesthetics, but without the problems that a mechanic with several decades on it could cause. In the United States, Ford has modern engines for sale that can be purchased especially for projects like this one, for a 1969 Mustang Fastback.
The Bring a Trailer auction house is selling a green specimen, which inside has a modern Ford 5.2L V8 Aluminator and naturally aspirated, the same that equipped the 3rd generation Mustang GT. This impeller has 460 HP at 7,000 rpm and a torque of 420 lb-ft at 4,600 rpm.which reaches the rear axle via an automatic transmission.
The history of this Mustang began in 1969, the year it left its factory, to reach 2006 with some restorations but still original. At that time its previous owner bought it and drove it as it was, but Everything took a dramatic turn in 2015, when the project became a restomod and it was decided to change the mechanics.
A green paint job was applied to the exterior covering a host of replacement body panels, along with softened bumpers, drip rails and shaved side markers, along with a custom front spoiler and new rear panel vents.
Speaking of its chassis, the North American classic also had some improvements, such as a new independent MTF front suspension and a Heidts four-link rear suspensiona March Performance power steering system and Wilwood-branded four-wheel disc brakes.
Rounding out we have a set of 17″ American Racing AR500 wheels and 245/45 Nitto NT555 tires, while Inside, there is a new air conditioning system and a modern stereo system.
The auction has a few days to complete, and for now the maximum offers are around USD 35,000. It is expected that at the end of the auction time some offers of much greater magnitude will appear. How much would you pay for this restomod?