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This handsome example honors that timeless silhouette while delivering the everyday drivability enthusiasts crave, thanks to a completely rebuilt fuel-era Ford small block tucked neatly into a clean, well-detailed engine bay. Finished in eye-catching Red Metallic and accented with tasteful pinstriping by &#8220;The Bandit&#8221; of CT, it&#8217;s a coupe built to be driven, enjoyed, and admired at every cruise night.<\/p>\n<p>This is an honest street rod with genuine mechanical substance beneath the paint. The rebuilt 5.0L HO breathes through 1965 289 closed-chamber heads and an Edelbrock induction package, backed by a slick-shifting T-5 five-speed with a Hurst short-throw. Slide into the T-Bird power leather buckets, take hold of the custom wood wheel, and enjoy the terrific sound of the dual exhaust as it barks through chrome straight tips. 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