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When
Ford Motor Company sought to put the Mustang on the sports car map, it turned
to the man it knew could get the job done: Carroll Shelby. There are about
as many versions of the story as there are "original" cars, but suffice
to say one of the most sought-after collector cars was created in the process:
the G.T. 350 Mustang.
While no automotive enthusiast (save for bow-tie diehards with the window
decal displaying a certain cartoon character performing a bodily function
"aimed" at the Ford logo) wouldn't want to add a G.T. 350 
to their stable, original cars present some drawbacks. A great many were
rode hard and put away wet. Really wet. Those that were not may or may not
be original G.T. 350s anyway. Finally, modern technology can produce an
automobile far superior to and perhaps less expensive than one of the few
well-documented and unmolested original cars.
Our
goal with the first in the G.T. 427 series was to create a Mustang that
retained the classic look of the original G.T. 350 but far surpassed its
performance and technology. Anyone who has seen, heard and driven this car
has agreed wholeheartedly. Most, however, have had to resort to hand signals.
This first-in-a-series car was built using a pristine body shell painted by Shelby American.
Its features include:
Engine and Driveline
550-horsepower, serial-numbered, Roush™ 427 V-8
Integral, thermostatically-controlled, electric cooling fans
Tremec™ five-speed transmission with original-style shift lever
Moser™ polished alloy differential housing with stainless steel axle tubes
Wilwood™ four-piston racing disc brake calipers, front and rear
8" x 16" Shelby-style alloy wheels with performance tires
Modern brake servo and dual-master-cylinder conversion
Braided stainless steel brake, fuel and oil lines
Power rack-and-pinion steering conversion
Dual Stewart-Warner™ racing fuel pumps
Total Control™ coil-over suspension, front and rear
Springs/shocks are transverse in rear
Ron Davis™ heavy duty alloy radiator
22-gallon Fuel Safe™ fuel cell
4:10 limited-slip differential
Hydraulic clutch conversion
Racing power steering pump
Alloy racing driveshaft
Lucas "PL" headlights
Engine Oil Cooler
Heavy duty axles
Watts linkage
Body and Interior
Correct Moto-Lita™ steering wheel, made in England
Endurance-racing-style spare wheel/tire hold-down straps
Modern air conditioning/heating systems, controlled by stock levers
Original-style radio with modern internals
Adjustable Sparco™ leather racing seats
Shelby-style rear three-quarter windows
Period-correct Stewart-Warner™ gauges
Fully upholstered interior
Tape Deck
Power Windows
"G.T. 427" badges
Unibody bracing system
Fully titled and licensed in California
This one-of-a-kind Mustang is for sale. $125,000.00
As
mentioned, this car is the first in a series. It represents one view of
the Ultimate Mustang. Your view, however, may differ. Perhaps Guardsman
Blue with white stripes and Weber carburetors occupied your (automotive)
thoughts during study hall. A convertible, perhaps? Whatever your Mustang
dreams, we are equipped to make them a reality.
Please call our restoration department at your earliest convenience.
