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stock right down to the woodgrained steering wheel. This is a factory A/C car, so the
system was retained and rebuilt and even the original shifter still looks original (more
on that in a moment). Crisply restored gauges show vivid markings and bright, clear
lenses, and there’s an accessory column-mounted tachometer that’s a period-perfect
upgrade. The workmanship is show-quality throughout and there are almost no
signs of use or wear anywhere inside this Mustang and even the clock is fully functional. An AM/FM stereo radio fits neatly in the original radio’s slot and doesn’t even
look that out of place until you really get close and examine it, which is the entire
point of this car. The trunk is also correctly finished with reproduction mats and a
very clean look.
The engine is a balanced and blueprinted 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8, which
means it loves to rev and pulls like a freight train. It’s pretty correct under the hood,
with a proper Shaker hood scoop, Ford Blue paint on the major components, and

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