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RESTO-MODS LOT #727 - 1967 FORD MUSTANG ELEANOR

AND CUSTOMS TRIBUTE EDITION - NO RESERVE

This custom 1967 Ford Mustang
THE POWER, PERFORMANCE AND POSSIBILITIES is an officially licensed and
certified "Eleanor Tribute" build
Resto-Mod and Custom. The terms say performance isn’t essential, but and comes with the genuine
seem almost interchangeable. how the car looks is paramount. Eleanor certification paperwork,
While the two concepts share Many high-level customs start as Eleanor body VIN plate and
many elements, there are distinct something familiar, or they may be emblems issued by Gone in 60
differences between the two styles. built entirely from scratch using raw Seconds LLC. It features all the
metal or fiberglass. Regardless of movie-correct Eleanor body
As the name implies, Resto-Mods
are vehicles that have been restored how they start, they all become one- modifications and accessories,
with some modifications. Often, of-a-kind pieces that many consider including a side-exit dual exhaust
they retain the spirit of their original art. The most extreme examples and of course, it would not be
stock form while being performance feature modifications like chopped Eleanor without the wired Go-
focused. Resto-Mods have gained rooflines, louvered hoods and Baby-Go nitrous switch and shifter
popularity over the last decade, as frenched headlights. knob. Underneath the distinctive
reflected on the auction block. Resto-Mods and customs appeal domed Eleanor hood sits a freshly
built supercharged Ford FE 428ci
Numerous aftermarket companies to different people for different big block V8 engine, which was
offer EFI conversion kits, modern reasons. Some love the idea dyno rated with a hefty 505 ft/
suspension, disc brake conversion of owning a classic with the lbs of torque. This potent 428
kits, power steering upgrades, or performance and reliability of a big block is coupled to a 4-speed
even complete chassis swaps for modern car while others love the Toploader manual transmission
just about any vehicle. Resto-Mods unique style. No matter which with a Hurst shifter. Additional
often start small with simple bolt-on element tempts you, the concept of features include power steering,
upgrades. Though they have evolved, making your vehicle truly your own four-wheel power disc brakes with
it has become increasingly popular will never go out of style. drilled and slotted rotors and
to drop in a modern crate engine. Each of these customs will be an aluminum radiator with an
crossing the block at the June 30 –
Meanwhile, an actual custom car electric fan.
emphasizes style first. That’s not to July 2, 2022, Las Vegas Auction in
the Convention Center – West Hall.

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