Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1965 Ford Mustang V8 'Notchback'
Estimate
£24, 000 - £28, 000
Registration No: RHR 353C
Chassis No: 5R07T220563
MOT: Exempt
Supplied new by Hunter Motors of Espanola, New Mexico to Shirley M. Chavez
Uprated with a larger, more powerful 302 ci (5-litre) V8 allied to C4 automatic transmission
Significantly improved both mechanically and cosmetically by the vendor over the past six years
Pure 1960s cool
Introduced at the New York World's Fair on April 17th 1964, the Ford Mustang has been fulfilling fantasies for over sixty years. Supplied new by Hunter Motors of Espanola, New Mexico to Shirley M. Chavez on May 17th 1965, this handsome ‘notchback’, like so many of its siblings, is understood to have been subsequently uprated with a larger, more powerful Ford 302ci (5-litre) V8 engine. Arriving on these shores in 2018 and entering the current (second UK) ownership the following year, ‘RHR 353C’ has been significantly improved by the vendor. Treated to a rebalanced flywheel, replacement bellhousing / 157 flexplate, reconditioned C4 automatic gearbox, new torque converter, reworked propshaft, refurbished back axle (complete with Hauser-built differential), fresh U. T. S. and rejuvenated parking brake during 2020, the Mustang had attention paid to its rear suspension, fuel tank, transmission sump, rear light lenses, carpets / mats, brakes, air cleaner and carburettor two years later. Repainted in White with Dark Blue racing stripes (in the vein of a Briggs Cunningham racer), the Mustang also gained a bonnet scoop, fresh trunk-lid rubber seals, new decals and replacement front lower wing skirts not to mention refurbished alloy wheels shod with fresh rubber. Looking every inch the 1960s Muscle Car, this delectable Mustang is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document and history file.
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
