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It’s amazing what a man can build in his garage, like this 1967 Mustang with a 347 stroker engine. When he bought it, he didn’t have the ability to restore the pony car as it was a road roller with no engine or transmission. Still, the body panels were all present and intact, even if they weren’t pretty, so he decided to put the little horse on a high-protein diet to turn it into a beast.
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Central to this construction is the CREB engine, a 347ci stroker V8. CREB offers built-in crate motors for enthusiasts and racers, and the company also makes custom builds for those who have the budget. This specific one is naturally aspirated and produces approximately 500 Whp. Additionally, the engine was built with a redline of 7,000 rpm. There is also fuel injection.
The engine is backed by a 5-speed Tremec manual transmission, allowing the driver to enjoy three-pedal fun.
As for the steering, the front suspension consists of a double wishbone, while it retains the factory 9-inch rear end and adds leaf springs from Maier Racing, adding adjustable shocks. The steering and four-piston disc brakes are both manual, something many racers love as it helps with the feeling of connection and getting feedback on the road.
The body features multiple Maier Racing carbon fiber body components with the exposed weave. That combined with the green paint makes this a handsome pony.
You’ll notice that the roof looks a little different than you’ve ever seen on other ’67 Mustangs, thanks to the paisley vinyl trim. There is actually one other known pony car with the dealer-installed option for the model year. When it was originally finished, the gray parts of the design were gold, but over time the color changed. Still, the fact that the roof is original is really cool.
The cool thing is that the owner did all the customization work on this ’67 Ford Mustang, with the exception of the paint (which is actually a Mopar color), and he did all the work in his home garage. That’s admirable, especially in this day and age.
Watch the video to see this car in more detail and see how it really rips.
Images via Autotopia LA/YouTube
