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For sale: 1965 and 1966 Thoroughbred Fastback reproduction body assemblies. They are identical to factory and are built with pride and craftsmanship here in the U.S. Actually, they are designed, engineered and assembled here in Canfield, OH.

This is the real deal - all steel bodies built to precise specifications. We are a small company in Eastern Ohio and we have spent more than two years getting this product exactly right. We have well over 100k in development costs deconstructing and making fixtures for a product we are proud of.

The skeleton frame of these uni-body cars is the key to a successful build, and ours is perfect - identical to the factory, all fixture assembled and spot welded like the originals.

Why settle for a coupe when you can have a rust free fastback?

Why fight through the rust and mess of a 50 year old car when you can begin with entirely new?

These are brand new, built to order and affordable for almost any budget. We put them into custom pallets for easy shipping, or you can pick up here at our shop and take a look around.
Here are some ways we envisioned the product being used:

Restomod - there's no need to cut up a nice original car when all you really need is this sheetmetal. Plus, we can build to order with mini tubs and shock tower deletes.
Lightweight - we can supply the car as just the skeleton as a frame to hang fiberglass on.
Racer - Autocross or track car, there's no rust to repair and no fear of damaging an original
Stock - want a new 1965? Everything is available new to build the car you didn't get to buy 50 years ago
TV and Movie studios - excellent vehicles for production as there are limitless vehicles available
What would you do with a Thoroughbred?

As we build to order, the price listed is for the vehicle pictured (minus the hood hinges). Want options? Minitubs, shock tower deletes, fenders, hood, paint etc are all available, as are fewer parts than pictured if you want to add a completely custom front clip and/or fiberglass panels. We can issue an MSO with the vehicle depending on your state. Getting a clean and clear title is not a problem. We ship nationwide and overseas.

* Not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company. Mustang is a trademark of the Ford Motor Company. The quarter panels on this product are installed at a professional body shop.

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