1965 Ford Mustang

Professionally-Built Eleanor Mustang 347ci V8 Tremec 5-Spd Custom Interior /// The 1965 Mustang fastback helped define the look and attitude of the early pony car, combining compact proportions with V8 performance and a silhouette that still feels aggressive decades later. That same design later became a pop culture icon through the unmistakable "Eleanor" persona, transforming the fastback into a symbol of cinematic speed and attitude. This example, owned within the same family since 2000, underwent a comprehensive transformation in 2017, emerging as a high-quality Eleanor-inspired restomod that blends the legendary look with modern performance and drivability. Finished in Pepper Gray with black painted stripes, the body features a CJ Pony Parts Eleanor-style kit with signature front and rear fascias, PIAA grille lights, bullet-style mirrors, sequential LED taillights, and the unmistakable side-exit exhaust. American Racing Shelby Cobra wheels wrapped in Nitto NT555 performance tires give the car a muscular, road-ready stance that complements its aggressive styling. Power comes from a 347ci stroker V8 fed by a single 4-barrel carburetor, paired with a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9" rear with 3.55 gears and limited-slip. A Mustang II front suspension with power rack-and-pinion steering works with a triangulated 4-link rear and adjustable QA1 coilovers to modernize the car's road manners, while Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes and an aluminum radiator with electric fans round out the performance upgrades. Inside, the custom cabin is trimmed in high-quality vinyl and Alcantara, featuring TMI bucket seats with grommet inserts, dual-contrast stitching, billet accents, and a wood-rimmed Lecarra steering wheel. Silver-face Classic Instruments gauges, a custom center console, modern air conditioning, and a RetroSound receiver with Bluetooth and SiriusXM capability make the interior as usable as it is distinctive, completing a well-executed Eleanor-style fastback that delivers both presence and drivability.