For Sale: 1965 Mustang Notchback Historic Race Car
Price: $52,500
For details: Call Jim: 802-253-6304 days
The car has been raced extensively since 2000 with documented first, second, and third place finishes in class. The car has been accepted by, and raced with the following historic/vintage race associations: VRG, SVRA, HSR, VARAC, VDCA, and SCCA Historic Race Group series, as well as other specialty events such as Lime Rock Fall Festival and Summit des Legendes ( 2002-2010). Complete race results from 2000 are included with the sale of the car. Race results from the 1970-80’s are also included.
The car raced SCCA American Sedan (A/S) Class from 1974 to about 1981. With Many documented race results from this period ( included in sale).
Documents:
Virginia title from original owner.
1999 Bill of Sale to Jim Peterman.
SCCA Log Books (4) dating back to 1974.
SVRA Group 6 Log Book
Previous owners:
Claude Safer 1965-1985 SCCA WDC Region
Howard Mahoney 1985-1989 SCCA WDC Region
Larry Merricks 1989-1991 SCCA
Steve Francis 1991-1999 Worked on Bud Moore Trans Am Race Cars, Race and Restoration Shop Owner
Jim Peterman 1999-Present
Last known addresses of previous owners included with sale.
Claude Safer and Larry Merricks raced newer cars in SCCA GT-1 class after selling the Mustang. Larry Merricks retired from GT-1 racing around 2005. Claude Safer continued to race after that time. Howard Mahoney is (was?) an SCCA Starter at Summit Point in
The car was converted to GT-1 specs around 1984. Steve Francis cut all the front tube frames out and reinstalled the inner fender structure and restored the car back to A/S specs. (Pictures included with the sale).
Notable Magazine Appearances (Magazines included in sale):
Cover Car: Straightpipe, SCCA
Cover Car: Pit Talk New England Region SCCA Magazine Dec/Jan 2002
Article: Hemmings “Muscle Machine” Magazine October 2008
Various pictures and mentions in race reports by
Car Details:
Engine Rebuilt in September 2008.
Three race weekends on engine as of
New 2008 Ford Motorsports Boss 302 block M-6010, bored to 305 cu. In.
Block align bored, decked, and honed with plate
Forged Steel crankshaft, cleaned and polished
Crower, forged steel piston rods 5.315length
New water pump
New special grind Comp Cams roller cam and bearings. Duration: 248 intake 256 exhaust, .673 lift int and exh.
New main bearings
New rod bearings
New Crower roller lifters
World Products heads with Manley 1.96 inch intake valves- race prepped- all valves stainless steel
New Triple spring valve springs
New 7/16” rocker studs
New Roller rockers
New Super duty fuel pump
New Mellings oil pump
New Ford Motor Sports oil pump shaft
J.E. Pistons 12.5 to 1 compression pistons with .450 dome. Sealed Power piston rings-total compression is13.2:1
Single plane manifold Edelbrock Victor Jr.- Dual Plane Edelbrock Performer manifold also included
Holy 750 double-pumper carb blue printed and race prepped
1 ¾ inch primary tube Hooker headers
Mini race starter
MSD Distributor with 6AL ignition
Shelby remote oil filter adaptor
Remote oil cooler
Underdrive crankshaft and water pump pulleys
Crank Damper fully degreed- Boss 302
9 quart Aviad oil pan
New Ford Motor Sport timing chain
Jericho Winston Cup Racing, 4 speed trans rebuilt 7/2010 Gears: 2.19, 1.50, 1.23, 1.00
Hurst shifter with spherical rod ends
New drive shaft 7/2010
3 disk 7 ½ inch QuarterMaster racing clutch
Griffin Aluminum Radiator special fit for 1965 Mustang
Spal electric radiator fan
Solid- all metal motor mounts- new 2008
3” exhaust pipes with cross over tube- new 2008
Front Suspension:
Boxed upper and lower control arms. Upper arms shortened (for additional camber) and lowered 1” ( Shelby modification)
Big 1970 Mustang front spindles - crack tested and shot peened
Cobra Automotive aluminum hubs
Large (Full size Ford/Lincoln four piston brake calipers jet hot coated. New pistons and seals right side: 9/2010
Cryogenically treated front brake rotors
Aluminum and braided steel brake lines
Tilton master cylinders – one for front brakes, one for rear brakes
Cobra Automotive front brake air duct kit
600 lb. front springs- lower car 2”
Koni adjustable shocks with spacers (due to lowering)
Monte Carlo Bar (shock tower brace)
Export Brace (between front fenders and over engine block)
Gussets welded to front clip at stress points to reduce chassis flex
Spherical end strut rods
Boxed front spring towers
Bump steer kit
Super Duty tie rod ends
New wheel bearings 6/2010
Urethane suspension and shock bushings
Rebuilt Mustang GT steering
Alignment settings:
1/8-1/4 inch toe in
2 ½ degrees negative camber
2 degrees positive castor
1 ½ inch hollow front sway bar
Rear suspension:
Watts Link Rear locator (full floater) with adjustable roll center
Koni adjustable shocks
0 arc leaf springs- narrowed
10x2 ½ inch rear brakes from 1966 full size Ford
Carbon brake shoes
Vented brake backing plates (cooling)
1 inch wheel cylinders
Braided steel brake lines
Urethane spring and shock bushings
Rear axle narrowed 2 inches
Moser 31 spline rear axles
1969 Ford 9” rear end
Ford Galaxy center chunk (big bearings)
Ex NASCAR center chunk (lightened) with 3:89 Richmond ring and pinion gears and Detroit Locker
1 inch rear roll bar
Steel gussets added to rear clip stress points for chassis stiffening
Miscellaneous:
22 gallon
Custom aluminum battery box
“R” Model lug nuts (3” long)
12 American Mags, Torq Thrust wheels
Bracing removed from trunk lid
Full roll cage with side impact bars (original main roll bar hoop with SCCA log book number stamp)
“R” Model dash with replica Stewart Warner gauges oil temp, oil pressure, water temp, fuel pressure, tachometer
“R” Model radio and heater delete plates
Fire extinguisher system
Plexi-glass windshield
Metal straps over rear window
Metal tabs over windshield
GT350 Outside rear view mirrors (spun aluminum)
3 panel Wink rear view mirror
Quick Car heavy duty wiring harness- ignition and accessory switches
Interior door panels-stock
Transponder
Spares:
New Mini Race Starter
Mellings oil pump
Holly Metering blocks
Holly carb rebuild kit
Rear brake shoes and misc springs, adjusters, etc.
MSD distributor cap and rotor
MSD 6AL Ignition box
Price: $52,500.00