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1965 Mustang with a 427 ci Roush V8

front-side view of a custom 1965 Mustang

Scott’s Hotrods ‘N Customs’ 1965 Mustang called “Vendetta” won Top 5 Mustangs award at the 2013 SEMA Show and the Lingenfelter Performance and Design Challenge award at the 2013 Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge Invitational.

side view of a custom 1965 Mustang

rear-side view of a custom 1965 Mustang

Under the hood sits a 427 ci Roush 427IR V8 producing 560 hp (411 kW) and 540 lb-ft (732 Nm) of torque. The motor features an iron block, four-bolt main caps, steel crank, steel rods, and forged aluminum pistons. On top are ported aluminum heads and 8-stack fuel injection system.

front view of a custom 1965 Mustang with a black racing strip

427 ci Roush V8 with 8-stack injection in the engine bay of a custom 1965 Mustang

The drivetrain uses a Richmond five-speed manual transmission and Moser 9-inch rear end with a limited-slip differential and 3.70 ratio.

underneath view of custom 1965 Mustang showing custom chassis and front powertrain

underneath view of custom 1965 Mustang showing custom chassis, 4-link rear suspension, and 9-inch rear end

The Mustang rides on custom tubular chassis with a Mustang II-style front suspension, tubular control arms, and power steering rack. In back is a triangulated 4-link rear suspension. Bumps are handled by Aldan American coilovers while stopping is achieved by Wilwood six-piston front brakes and four-piston rear brakes.

underneath view of custom 1965 Mustang showing custom chassis and front powertrain

underneath view of custom 1965 Mustang showing custom chassis, 4-link rear suspension, and 9-inch rear end

Scott’s Hotrods ‘N Customs modified the classic body with a custom front, chopped roof, raked windshield, and tucked bumpers. Everything is covered in white paint with a black racing strip. Inside the wells are Billet Specialties wheels (18×8, 20×10). You can view more photos and specs at Scott’s Hotrods project page and Bring a Trailer.

rear-side view of a custom 1965 Mustang

closeup view of front wheel and fender on a custom 1965 Mustang

closeup view of rear wheel and quarter-panel on a custom 1965 Mustang

Source: Scott’s Hotrods and Bring a Trailer

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