Underneath, the chassis is dominated by Total Control Products’ utterly modern and thoroughly adjustable coilovers at the bow and stern, a combo that proves handling and ride are not mutually exclusive. Subframe connectors and shock tower reinforcements are also from the Total Control catalog, while Baer was the source of the 13-inch Track system front breaks and 12.5-inch Touring rear discs.
That showy-but-functional theme continues in the cockpit, starting with Rally-series buckets from ProCar (by SCAT), and the leather-rimmed British-manufactured Moto-Lita steering wheel on a Flaming River tilt column. Auto Meter Phantom gauges look surprisingly at home in the stock ’67 instrument panel.
A closer look reveals a brushed-aluminum center console with carbon fiber look upholstery, custom-made for the project by Mustang Connections in London, Ontario. To help dampen road nose, the interior structure was first insulated with Dynamat sound-absorbent material.
But all this cool stuff is hidden by an equally cool body that is tastefully Shelby-ized with side scoops, rear fender extensions, hood and beak extensions, all from Maier Racing. It is also personalized with a custom rollbar – complete with third brake light – and 17-inch PS Engineering rims, 8 inches across in front and 9.5 inches out back wrapped, respectively, in 245/45 and 255/45 Michelins. Give the coilovers credit for the hunkered stance. Custom styling touches abound, especially in the front and rear details, including the conformal spoiler built into the decklid.
In all, the project consumed a surprisingly brief eight months to create this topless masterpiece.
