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Ring Brothers Mustangs – The Copperback

milko — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:22:18 +0000

“Copperback” – Ring Brothers created this Mustang custom known as “COPPERBACK”. Copperback was selected by Jack Roush as the National Winner of the Goodguys 2007 “Ford in a “Ford” Award. Nestled under the hood is a 427cid Fuel Injected Roush Racing engine with aluminum heads developing 560hp. Power is transmitted through a heavy duty Tremec 5-speed transmission. Large 6-piston Baer brakes are on all four wheels and the level of the ride is controlled by Air Ride Technology. Suspension is by Alston and the steering rack by Total Control. The stainless exhaust system is dual and side-exiting.

The interior features charcoal leather Recaro seats, Rockford Fosgate acoustic audio system, tilt steering with Momo wheel, Momo pedals, power windows, power doors, custom dash and gauges, custom console and roll bars. The beautiful copper paint is accented by the “black-out” hood treatment with the Copperback name airbrushed on the hood surface. Carbon Fiber components including side vents and rear tail panel. Unique side scoops were created, door handles were shaved, a roof centerline crease has been developed, a special trunk and spoiler fabricated, a special hood and side exhaust ports molded into the rear lower quarters. Goodyear low profile 19″ tires are mounted on black-centered custom wheels.

“Reactor” – This ’67 Mustang fastback, built by the Ringbrothers, is known as the “Reactor” and was personally unveiled and autographed by Jack Roush in the Roush Performance booth at the 2006 SEMA show. The chassis of this ’67 has been updated in every way imaginable, beginning with a Total Control front suspension, belly pan support brace and subframe connectors. It contains 15″ Baer rotors, 6-piston calipers, 19×8 forged front wheels, 19×11 rear wheels and sports high performance tires. The rear is suspended by an Air Ride Technologies AirBAR system that laterally controls movement as well as providing hookup and that all-important visual stance. The underside of this Mustang is highly detailed. Under the hood you can find a wealth of specially fabricated components and the Roush 427 IR powerhouse, a trick eight-stack fuel injected setup, along with CNC polished and ported heads. Has a Tremec 5-speed transmission. The interior starts out with a 1-piece aluminum/fiberglass headliner, alterations continue within a custom console and dash. The olive-green Italian leather and graphite wool carpet is right in keeping with the rest of the interior. Custom made door panels were created and nickel plated trim was added for a richer look. The “Reactor” contains many unique details, from the raised crease running down the center of the body, to a split rear window, hand built rocker panels, rolled fenders and carbon-fiber additions. Numerous custom bezels and trim pieces were created specifically for this Mustang adding detail to this Chernobyl Green ’67 Fastback.

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The First 1966 Shelby GT350

milko — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:15:42 +0000

This car, #SFM6S002 is the very first ’66 production Shelby. It is the first of the 252 extremely desirable Shelby “carryover” cars built. #SFM6S001, the first serial numbered ’66 Shelby, was slated to be a ’65 Shelby. That car was modified as the prototype for production 1966 Shelby’s and today retains its prototype status. #SFM6S002 has just received an incredibly complete ground-up restoration in its original Wimbledon White color with Guardsman Blue LeMans stripes. The black interior with original rear seat delete package shelf is just as it was originally built and delivered by Shelby on October 19, 1965. Shortly after the second owner acquired the car, it was extensively raced in the Mid West including Road America, Black Hawk Farms, Grattan, Mid Ohio, Road Atlanta and Watkins Glen. After being acquired from its second owner, the restoration was performed by Cobra Automotive of Wallingford, Connecticut.

It is powered by a correct and fully rebuilt 289 Hi-Po, 306hp V8 and proper T-10M Aluminum 4-speed transmission. No expense was spared in the restoration back to its original state with many NOS and original date-coded parts. It is equipped with a Holley 715 CFM carburetor, 3.89 Detroit Locker rear, original dash mounted tachometer, radio delete, wood grain steering wheel, Shelby Cragar 15″ wheels and Goodyear blue dot tires. These early production “carryover” cars combined the best of both the ’65 and ’66 Shelby’s. They retain the hardcore ’65 performance features with the distinctive ’66 Shelby visual features added to set them apart from regular production Mustangs. This Shelby is listed in the Shelby American World Registry and comes with its original Shelby owner’s manual, Hi-Po supplement, SAAC club documentation and more. Its number one production status and its racing pedigree make this a historically significant Shelby.

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Petty’s Garage Dodge Challenger SRT8

milko — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:08:29 +0000

This one-of-a-kind 2009 Dodge Challenger prototype from Petty’s Garage marries the timeless beauty of the 60′s and 70′s race cars from Petty Enterprises and the craftsmanship of today’s master fabricators and is being sold to benefit the Petty Family foundation. This is serial number 0001 and is the very first street car to come from Petty’s Garage which is located in the famed Level Cross, NC facility. This challenger is titled in Richard Petty’s name and powered by a late model 426cid HEMI from Arrington Engines with 585hp, 560ft/lb of torque and breathing through a 90mm Arrington throttle body and cold air intake. Painted in the trademark Petty Blue by BASF R-M, which is not to be mistaken for B5 Blue or Grabber Blue. This is 1 of only a handful of street cars to ever be painted Petty Blue. The car has been completely disassembled, placed on a rotisserie and repainted, including all suspension components, which are painted “Petty Parts Blue.”

Automotive enthusiasts will notice the hand fabricated fascia, rocker panels, rear bumper cover and the blade type rear spoiler, all of which were “The King’s” vision for “squaring up the car”. Performance enhancements include Pedders suspension bushings, swaybars and coilovers, Petty’s Garage custom strut tower brace, cross member, sub-frame connectors and adjustable swaybar linkage increase chassis rigidity. Brembo Gran Tourismo brakes provide the stopping power with M6 calipers in the front matched with cross drilled 380x34mm disks and M4 calipers in the rear with cross drilled 380x28mm disks. “The King” also wanted a center exhaust which is hand fabricated with 2 3/4″ mandrel bent stainless steel tubing. Prototypes are only built once and this is a one-of-a-kind automobile. To truly appreciate the craftsmanship and detail put into this build, you have to catch a view from underneath the car. Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will benefit the Petty Family Foundation and its primary charities, The Victory Junction Gang and Paralyzed Veterans of America.

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Ford Mustang 2010 Hurst Convertible Pace Car

milko — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:09:44 +0000

The one and only original pace car for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Series.

This original BFGoodrich HURST/Woodhouse Ford Mustang made its debut as the official pace car at the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge race on Sept. 19, 2009. This stunning HURST/Mustang pace car features massive 20″ HURST polished, forged aluminum wheels with gold pointed center spokes wrapped in BFGoodrich g-Force KDW tires for maximum performance.

The cars are distinctive, with painted gold racing stripes and official pace car logos on white. Each car has a special white convertible top, boot and interior. The exterior delivers HURST identity with subtle detailing and features including real metal badges and a unique HURST Air-Speed rear deck spoiler. The gold HURST T-handle shifter is the centerpiece of the interior for both manual and automatic cars and the seats and floor mats feature the famous HURST gold and black “H” logos. Handling and attitude are provided by Eibach, with HURST-tuned coilover shocks, springs and sway bars. Under the hood, the Roush Supercharged engine pounds out 435+hp and over 400 lb/ft of torque with Magnaflow custom-tuned stainless steel performance exhaust finishing off the sound and performance statement with authority. Donated by Woodhouse Auto Family, HURST Performance Vehicles and various suppliers to Victory Junction’s newest Camp for Kids in Kansas City, KS.

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