Classic Recreations GT 350CR 1966 Mustang Fastback Jason Engel interview SEMA 2016
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- Опубліковано 14 лис 2016
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Classic Recreations GT 350CR 1966 Mustang Fastback . Full walk around and interview with owner and builder Jason Engel from SEMA 2016. Oklahoma’s Classic Recreations introduced a new take on the iconic Shelby GT350 when it debuted a new addition to its fully licensed Shelby continuation car line - the Shelby GT350CR Pro-Touring. The car features revised bodywork, a Ford Racing Coyote V8 wearing a new GT350 intake, advanced suspension by Detroit Speed & Engineering, a BASF paint job inspired by the famous Essex Wire GT350 race car, and new wheels by American Racing - the car made its official debut in the American Racing booth on November 1, 2016 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The revamped GT350CR features a number of changes over the previous model. The engine is a 32 valve aluminum 5.0 liter Coyote engine from Ford racing though in this instance, the intake has been swapped out for the unit from the 5.2 liter Voodoo engine which normally lives in the new Ford Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs. This upgrade increases the horsepower count nearly 40hp.
The chassis has benefitted from a number of upgrades including coilovers and swaybars as well as a four-link rear end which should help keep this pony on the road, even under spirited driving conditions. The wheels and tires for the GT350CR are new to Classic Recreations. The wheels come from American Racing and are part of its Forged Series. These strong, yet lightweight wheels sized 18x9 up front and 18x11 out back are shod in a set of sticky BF Goodrich Rival tires sized 265/25/18 in the front and 315/30/18 in the rear, which should make putting the Coyote’s power to the ground no challenge at all.
The biggest updates to the GT350CR come in the form of modifications to the body that make this one of the meanest looking Mustangs to ever roll out of Yukon, Oklahoma-based shop. The first panel to get an update is the hood which is a now a custom deep-draw design that should help get heat out of the engine bay. Next the 350 gets the side exhaust rocker panels and a chin spoiler from its GT500CR big brother. Those gorgeous American Racing wheels now live under flared fenders at all four corners, giving the car an aggressive stance. The bumper has been raised slightly for a smoother, more integrated look. The GT350CR also features a front apron from the classic GT350CR model.
“We’ve been building Mustangs for a long time, but this is easily one of the coolest cars we’ve ever built,” said Jason Engel, founder of Classic Recreations. “The exterior modifications change the look of the whole car and now it just looks mean. The exterior really matches the driving experience.”
In addition to the new panel work, all of the exterior trim on the GT350CR has been matched to the body color which modernizes the entire look of the car. The exterior of the redesigned GT350 is coated in a beautiful and durable BASF Glasurit finish.
Inside the cockpit, there are big changes as well in the form of a touch JCV touch screen Apple CarPlay integration as well as an optional in-dash iPad setup. These help to bring these classic ponies into the modern age with full Siri compatibility and bluetooth connectivity.
The Classic Recreations Shelby GT350CR represents an incredible opportunity for someone to get into a classic Mustang that runs and drives like a modern car with all of the convenience and livability that comes with it. It also takes the classic Shelby formula and turns the volume up to 11. For more information on Classic Recreations’ GT350CR or any of their other continuation Mustangs, please visit www.ClassicRecreations.com. - Авто та транспорт
Very difficult to nitpic this sled, very well put together.
That is a beautiful car, attention to detail makes the car and the company.
Very true, thanks for checking it out.
What a slick modern Shelby
The best of the old and the new, hard to beat that.
Awesome build
He does some great work for sure.
Hey Rich nice review! I went on CR website and found out they have 2 versions of the Shelby GT350CR. One is called the 1966 Shelby GT350CR with a 427 c.i. stroked crate engine rated at 545HP starting at $149,000.00 and the second one is the 1966 Shelby GT350CR Pro Touring which is the one you reviewed in your video. The Coyote 32 Valve 5.0 is a No Charge Option like the one you reviewed starting at $169,000.00.
Also I found out that they offer Eco Boost Options like the Eco Boost 2.0 with 300HP for the World Wide market like China for example and a Eco Boost 3.5L Twin turbo V6 Option for the U.S.A. Market with 365HP!
Lastly CR also gives you the Option to "Build Your Own" version of your 1966 Shelby GT350CR Pro Touring!...God Bless!
Thanks David, I am expecting to take a visit out to their facility in 2017 and cover all of the cars in detail.
i went to their website hoping to see them selling some of the parts to that particular sema build buut didnt find any info on that awesome front valance and the nice tucked side scoops, any knowledge of their fiber glass their using, the one piece headliner looks like mustangs to fesr brand, wheres the fiberglass from?
Ford has a car they call Mustang that is somewhat comparable for $135,000 less, pretty good deal and its all new parts not any 50 plus year old resto. Its a great car don't get me wrong but come on, 170 plus!
Love this one.
They do a nice job on them for sure.
Are there any new style of mustang that you guys are working on.
Nice car. That's why I never did like the internal throw out bearing for a hydraulic clutch. External all the way
Nice car, but I prefer the classic interior with the wood original Shelby steering wheel. IMO the car needs a better balance of old classic and new technology, without going over board on the technology. But still a cool car. And also, why not simply use the voodoo v8 , rather than putting part of the voodoo engine only. That whole voodoo v8 is simply amazing. And now this car is down about 50 horsepower because he only used half of it lol.
I am sure they would build to suit on some of those finer points. I tend to like the interiors to look or mimic the orginal look as much as possible too,
I really like.
Wow thats killer
They should have put a aftermarket intake and make look like a 4 Weber set-up but EFI, that would have made it look real nice!
I'm sure it can be added, they do lot's of customer requests for custom set ups. Thanks for checking it out John.
Sweet car.
Jason does a nice job with these builds.
Nice
They do nice work on these builds.
*Sweet*
No doubt, thanks for stopping by.
Is it considered a kit car or does it come with a vin number?
Pretty sure I covered it in the video this car has a vin.
MustangConnection1 sorry I missed that part the first time I watched the video but, saw it the second time around. I was asking because, I like the fact that it is a a new car essentially. In my state you have to jump through a lot of hoops to register a kit car.
Even a kit car has a VIN number
hey Rich..I'd like to meet you at SEMA 2017 if your going? trying to network with mustangs guys that attend SEMA show every year. IM there on the last days, thurs to friday and leave home on sunday, Im from Monterey bay sunday, Im working on a 65 fastback build that may be ready for SEMA 2018... I hope. let me know
I will be there through Friday but leaving mid day on Fri. Sounds good though.
How can I get my hands on the hood?
Contact them, Classic Recreations, 877-235-3266
Thank you.
did you get any luck with the hood? I asked CR if they sell it as a spare part but they replied they can't due to license agreements
Yaaooooowzaa!!!!!!! Daddy likeeee!
Let's see it drive
Stay tuned it's in the works for the future.
"1966 based original car"
They don't use Dynacorn body shells?
They do both but this car started as production fastback.
I'm hoping next year when all of this junk is over with.
Can't push it 10 feet because of insurance. Bullshit
Its so nice that you wpuldnt wanna take it pm the track and pound the crap out of it. Plus it doesn't have a full roll cage. Actually the car is kinvd of a poser.
I am sure they can do the extra's for the guy who is a serious racer or who has designs on flogging it.
Must be nice to have $170,000 or so to burn.
Yes but they do come with every bell and performance bit you would want and they have been engineered and are track able. It's all retaliative I suppose , clearly there is a high end place for cars like this.