Shelby GT500CR 'Blurple'
Few Ford Mustang iterations are as
recognizable or iconic as those from the mid-1960's, particularly those adorned
with the fabled Shelby badge. Complete with an iconic fastback shape, gaping
wide air intakes, flared arches and those absolutely sexual taillights, it's
not hard to see why.
If one has the money, numerous company's
offer restorations for these Shelby Mustangs, helping to bring them into the
21st century while still maintaining that addictive shape. One of the best restomod
teams come from Classic Recreations who have just finished work on one of the
finest units we've come across.
Officially dubbed the Blurple GT500CR,
this Mustang is headlined by its blue-purple paint finish and adoption of satin
silver racing stripes. While the exterior is absolutely stunning, it is under
the hood where things get particularly interesting.
Gone is the original engine and in its
place sits a huge 7.0-liter V8 from Ford Performance. Complemented by a
supercharger, it offers up 770 hp to the rear wheels courtesy of a manual
transmission.
To handle the massive power, a set of
six-piston calipers from Wilwood have been fitted has have QA1 coilovers at the
front and Varishock units at the rear end. There are also a set of bespoke 18-inch
wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich Rival rubber.
The inside has also been thoroughly
overhauled and includes custom leather-wrapped seats, a distinctive wooden
three-spoke steering wheel, JVC headunit and a speaker system courtesy of
Kicker. This particular car was commissioned by
a customer in the Middle East at the cool cost of US$ 234,000.
