133228 / 1964 Ford Mustang Pace Car

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For more information on this vehicle visit http://tinyurl.com/br3cxlr As the leader of "Total Performance" the Mustang was selected to pace the 1965 Indianapolis 500. Ford produced 37 pace cars for track and official use and an additional 185 replica pace cars which were distributed through an internal competition between dealerships. This 1965 Mustang Pace Car is one of those original 185 cars, making it one of the rarest production Mustangs to ever leave Dearborn. Fully restored with the correct drivetrain, transmission and interior options, this pony car is an amazing piece of Ford history offered at an extremely reasonable price. Few cars are more recognizable than first generation Mustangs. With their long hoods, short decks and scalloped sides, they set the pace for an entire subcategory of American cars. This one retains its good looks thanks to the help of a professional restoration. The glossy Pace Car White paint is complemented by a blue stripe centered across the hood and roof and decklid. Across the sides, "Official Indianapolis 500 Pace Car" graphics sit just above the body line while "Ford Mustang" is just below, centered on the doors. Overall, the paintwork looks great and the pace car script is a definite attention getter. Between the fenders, a 260 cubic inch V8 produces 164hp and 258 lb. ft. making this pony car a surprisingly spirited ride. The bay is dressed to factory specifications with a Ford Blue single snorkel air cleaner concealing a a tagged C4ZF-E carburetor mounted to a date coded intake manifold. From the Autolite Sta-Ful battery to the FoMoCo generator, every piece displays as new. Behind the V8, a trusty C-4 automatic transmission applies power across three gears before sending it back to the 8-inch Ford differential packed with highway-friendly 3.00 gears. The suspension remains in its stock configuration, thought it has been rebuilt and nicely detailed. Steering is power assisted but braking is left to hydraulic, self-adjusting drum brakes at all corners. Fourteen-inch wheels with OEM wheel covers and spinners finish off the period-correct exterior. Between the doors, a nicely restored white and blue interior offers a great place to enjoy the ride from. With bucket seats, a floor-shifted automatic transmission and a push button AM radio, it has all the essentials and nothing more. The trunk is equally nice with a correct mat, spare tire and jack. Documentation for this car includes a letter from the Ford Customer Service Department breaking down the VIN and door tag as well as two articles outlining the history of the Mustang Pace Car. Also included is a blue three-ring binder which has several pictures of the car, pictures of the original Pace Car lineup at Dearborn and a considerable amount of Mustang trivia which provides context for this car. According to one of the magazine articles included with the car, it's estimated that well under fifty of these pace cars are still roadworthy. While a few more may be sitting in varying states of decay, many have simply been lost to time. If you're a Mustang fan, racing fan or just appreciate amazing pieces of automotive history, this 1965 Mustang Pace Car would make a great addition to your collection. Call, click or visit http://rkmotorscharlotte.com for more information!

133228 / 1964 Ford Mustang Pace Car

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• published: 28 Sep 2012
• views: 6555

For more information on this vehicle visit http://tinyurl.com/br3cxlr As the leader of "Total Performance" the Mustang was selected to pace the 1965 Indianapolis 500. Ford produced 37 pace cars for track and official use and an additional 185 replica pace cars which were distributed through an internal competition between dealerships. This 1965 Mustang Pace Car is one of those original 185 cars, making it one of the rarest production Mustangs to ever leave Dearborn. Fully restored with the correct drivetrain, transmission and interior options, this pony car is an amazing piece of Ford history offered at an extremely reasonable price. Few cars are more recognizable than first generation Mustangs. With their long hoods, short decks and scalloped sides, they set the pace for an entire subcategory of American cars. This one retains its good looks thanks to the help of a professional restoration. The glossy Pace Car White paint is complemented by a blue stripe centered across the hood and roof and decklid. Across the sides, "Official Indianapolis 500 Pace Car" graphics sit just above the body line while "Ford Mustang" is just below, centered on the doors. Overall, the paintwork looks great and the pace car script is a definite attention getter. Between the fenders, a 260 cubic inch V8 produces 164hp and 258 lb. ft. making this pony car a surprisingly spirited ride. The bay is dressed to factory specifications with a Ford Blue single snorkel air cleaner concealing a a tagged C4ZF-E carburetor mounted to a date coded intake manifold. From the Autolite Sta-Ful battery to the FoMoCo generator, every piece displays as new. Behind the V8, a trusty C-4 automatic transmission applies power across three gears before sending it back to the 8-inch Ford differential packed with highway-friendly 3.00 gears. The suspension remains in its stock configuration, thought it has been rebuilt and nicely detailed. Steering is power assisted but braking is left to hydraulic, self-adjusting drum brakes at all corners. Fourteen-inch wheels with OEM wheel covers and spinners finish off the period-correct exterior. Between the doors, a nicely restored white and blue interior offers a great place to enjoy the ride from. With bucket seats, a floor-shifted automatic transmission and a push button AM radio, it has all the essentials and nothing more. The trunk is equally nice with a correct mat, spare tire and jack. Documentation for this car includes a letter from the Ford Customer Service Department breaking down the VIN and door tag as well as two articles outlining the history of the Mustang Pace Car. Also included is a blue three-ring binder which has several pictures of the car, pictures of the original Pace Car lineup at Dearborn and a considerable amount of Mustang trivia which provides context for this car. According to one of the magazine articles included with the car, it's estimated that well under fifty of these pace cars are still roadworthy. While a few more may be sitting in varying states of decay, many have simply been lost to time. If you're a Mustang fan, racing fan or just appreciate amazing pieces of automotive history, this 1965 Mustang Pace Car would make a great addition to your collection. Call, click or visit http://rkmotorscharlotte.com for more information!