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LOT #1325 - 1965 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK
        NO RESERVE
        Powered by a Mast Motorsports aluminum
        427ci Harrop Black Label engine producing
        700hp and more than 500 ft/lbs of torque
        over the power band. The engine is mated to
        a Quaife QBE69G sequential 6-speed gearbox
        and is controlled by a Geartronics GCU1     and extensive chassis customization to
        paddle shifter for 55 millisecond shifts, up   accommodate the new components. Filip
        or down, full throttle or partial, without the   at Cortex Racing provided components and
        clutch. Complementing the driveline, the    considerable advice during the project. The
        suspension is a Cortex Racing Xtreme-grip   body and paint were done by Ken's Custom
        in the front and rear with Radial-X spindles,   Auto Body, well-known in California for
        Ohlins shocks and Eibach springs. It utilizes   his work on Cobras and GT40s. Modern
        StopTech brakes with Forgeline GA3 20x12    supercars are manufactured in low numbers,
        and 19x10 wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot   but “Potent Pony” is one-of-one, with
        Super Sport ZP tires.
                                                    great care taken in the quality of the build
        The project was carefully implemented over   to match its capabilities. The project was
        seven years by Ryan at Kertz Fabrication    finished in July 2022 and a few test miles
        and includes a roll cage, wheel tubbing     have been logged since completion.


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