Ford Mustang Fastback 342 Stroker “Huffaker powered”

New arrival
Body styleCoupé
TransmissionManual
Mileage7883 km
Year1965
VAT / MarginMargin
  • They claim that $160.000 was spent on building it
  • How many horsepower? We don't know but there's nitro in the trunk (489 hp/342 cu)
  • Google “Joe Huffaker” and his projects and you'll known
  • Wimbledon White over a red "Pony" interior
  • Not for purists - but for true enthusiasts
  • "The most unnecessary Mustang - But our own garage is full of unnecessary cars - and we love it"
€
€79.500,-

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The original Mustang hardly needs an introduction. When unveiled its new sporting model in April 1964, the response was extraordinary. A long bonnet, a short rear deck, and the freedom to personalise the car to suit almost any taste. The Fastback, introduced later that same year, arguably gave the Mustang its most memorable silhouette. That beautifully sloping roofline, those muscular rear quarters, and a shape that still looks every bit as exciting more than sixty years later.

But this particular Mustang has rather different priorities from the original Ford engineers.

Under the bonnet sits a 342 cubic inch Stroker V8, displacing approximately 5.6 litres. And then there is the name ‘Huffaker Powered’. Look into the history of Joe Huffaker and Huffaker Engineering, and you will discover a fascinating world of American motorsport, competition engines, and decades of racing achievements. From SCCA championships to Trans-Am and IMSA, the Huffaker name carries a genuine racing heritage.

So how much horsepower does this Mustang produce? A very reasonable question, and one we cannot answer with complete certainty. A figure of 489 horsepower has been mentioned, but without a verified dynamometer report, we would rather not present that as an established fact. What we can tell you is that there is also a nitrous oxide installation in the boot. Apparently, somebody involved in this project looked at an already rather serious V8 and decided that a little extra excitement might still be welcome.

According to information supplied with the car, as much as $160,000 is said to have been invested in its construction. It certainly gives an indication of the ambitions behind the project. This was clearly never intended as a conventional return to factory specification. The philosophy was something else entirely: build a Mustang with character, serious performance potential, and absolutely no concern for being sensible.

And then there is the appearance. Finished in Wimbledon White with a red Pony interior, this Mustang wears a wonderfully classic colour combination. The clean white bodywork brings out the beautiful proportions of the Fastback, while the red upholstery delivers precisely the kind of unmistakable 1960s American atmosphere you would hope for. It is a fascinating contrast: an elegant, period-inspired presentation surrounding a decidedly unconventional mechanical specification.

Is this the Mustang for a collector who insists that every nut, bolt, and component must match the original Ford factory specification? Probably not. And that is perfectly fine. This car has no intention of pretending to be an untouched original. It is a Mustang for someone who appreciates what happens when engineering enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to go just a little too far come together.

A 1965 Fastback, a 342 Stroker V8, the Huffaker name, a nitrous oxide installation, and a classic colour combination. Completely unnecessary? Quite possibly. But imagine how dull the automotive world would be if every car had to be a sensible purchase.

We certainly wouldn’t want that.

Interested in this extraordinary Ford Mustang Fastback? Contact Gallery Aaldering for further information. We would be delighted to tell you more about this remarkable American creation and discuss the possibilities for worldwide delivery.