The owner shared that he painted it green and added the white decals but didn't mention racing it.
It turns out the Mustang was originally white and had a 289-cubic-inch (4.7-liter) V8 under the hood. Our host managed to get some info on the car from a previous owner following a post on social media. However, no signs of race-specific upgrades such as a roll-cage or suspension modifications exist. It almost looks like a race car that's been abandoned when its motorsport career ended. Finished in a shade of green that wasn't common on Mustangs in 1964, it sports International Paper decals on the rear fenders and white stripes on the roof and the C-pillars. In this case, I'd say the chrome trim, the driver-side door, and the trunk lid are among the very few components that could be sourced for a Mustang project. It's the kind of classic worth saving only for a handful of parts. This means it sat for 48 years, which pretty much explains the terrible condition it was found in.Īnd by "terrible," I mean severe rust issues, a missing passenger door, no engine and transmission, and an interior loaded with drivetrain parts and junk.
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I have no idea why this Ford was abandoned for good, but it was last driven in 1975, according to the license plate. Much like millions of Chevy Tri-Fives were junked in the 1960s after only a decade on the road (or at the drag strip). Simply because 1960s Mustangs weren't viewed as classics in the 1970s. However, Ford has since improved production and has been able to keep up with customer demand.Why would anyone leave a prized classic to rot away like that? Well, it may be unthinkable in 2023, but it wasn't all that strange 50 years ago. Initially, the process meant limited availability. The process of painting the stripes involves hand-prepping, painting, and then clear coating.
But the hand-painted stripes aren’t applied until after the car leaves the assembly line, where the cars are shipped to Penske. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is built exclusively at the company’s assembly plant in Flat Rock, Michigan. Moreover, while Ford doesn’t keep track of specific production numbers by package or models, it’s hard to say for sure which option was most popular for the 2021 model year. However, the comparison isn’t perfect since the package was only offered for one year. So when that’s taken into consideration, it’s quite surprising to know that around 17 percent of people that purchase a GT500 pay the premium for the painted-on stripes.Īs it turns out, the overall sales of the stripes exceed those of the $10,000 Carbon Fiber Handling package, which included upgrades such as adjustable strut top mounts, 20-inch carbon fiber wheels, and aerodynamic add-ons. Alternatively, customers who want the iconic Shelby striped look but don’t want to pay $10,000 can get vinyl stripes with similar shades. The hand-painted stripes are available in three colors, Absolute Black, Kona Blue, and Oxford White. Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Hand Painted Stripes Are Unique To The IndustryĪlthough the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 has an MSRP of $78,350, people are still adding the expensive stripes that are nearly an additional 13 percent to the car’s starting price. When they checked in with a Ford spokesperson, they learned that every year since production began, about one in six Shelby GT500s are ordered with the hand-painted stripes. According to Car And Driver, the answer is relatively a lot. When Ford first announced that the new Mustang Shelby GT500 would have an option for hand-painted racing stripes that cost an extra $10,000 back in 2020, many likely wondered what the take rate would be.
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