The Mustang was originally a wreck, which the owner purchased for $400.
The third-gen Ford Mustang (or Foxbody as its fans call it) is a less car than a platform at this stage in its history. The vehicle can be made into any type of car the owner desires, including a cruiser, drag racer, or track car. This ’85 notchback is a great example.
Deon, the owner of the engine, bores and strokes it to a huge 440 cubes (7.2 liters). It produces between 680 horsepower (507 Kilowatts) or 700 hp (522kW) at the wheel. To fuel the engine, he still uses a carburetor. The output is sent through a Tremec TKO600 five-speed manual transmission to a 4.10 rear axle.
This car features subframe connectors to handle the huge increase in power compared to a stock Fox-body Mustang. The rear axle houses 15-inch Mickey Thompson dragradial tires in size 295/55 to transfer the power to the road. Deon has disc brakes in the front, but still has drums at his back.
Deon purchased this Mustang from his cousin for $400. It was in horrible condition. Deon said that he didn’t want the car. This vehicle originally belonged to the 1985 model year. Deon modified the interior and front of the vehicle to incorporate modern-looking parts from 1991.
Deon drives the Mustang daily and takes it everywhere in Southern California. Deon says people with Hellcats and modern Mustangs often challenge him on the roads. We get the impression that Deon doesn’t race them. If you are confident that you will win, it’s hard to not accept provocations.
The Mustang’s launch puts the occupants back in the seats. Deon must adjust the throttle to allow the tires to connect. Although it looks great, it is quite a chore to drive. This beast wouldn’t be able to drive in the rainy season.