1965, James Bond 007, Goldfinger prototype Mustang

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1965 MUSTANG PROTO-TYPE. PRODUCED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY FOR THE JAMES BOND "007" GOLDFINGER MOVIE, ALTHOUGH NOT COMPLETED IN TIME FOR FILMING. THIS CAR HAS MANY UNIQUE FACTORY FEATURES THROUGHOUT. THE EXTERIOR SPORTS GOLD METAL FLAKE PAINT WITH MATCHING STYLED WHEELS, A "SPINNER" FUEL CAP AND A FRONT VALANCE INCORPORATING TWO AIRCRAFT LANDING LIGHTS. THE INTERIOR FEATURES TRIM DESIGNED TO COMPLIMENT THE "GOLDFINGER" THEME, AS WELL AS A PROTO-TYPE OVERHEAD CONSOLE WHICH HOUSES AN 8000 RPM TACH, GAUGES AND TOGGLE SWITCHES. THE DRIVETRAIN CONSISTS OF A SHELBY 289 HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, DISC BRAKES AND HD SUSPENSION. PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION WAS COMPLETED IN 1989 AND DISPLAYED IN A MUSEUM UNTIL RECENTLY BEING RAFFLED OFF IN A PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN. THIS TRULY IS ONE OF THE RAREST OF ALL MUSTANGS.

OPTIONS
COLOR - GOLD METALLIC
TRANS - AUTO
CYLINDERS - 8
ENGINE SIZE - 289
HORSEPOWER - 306
VIN - 5F09A322626

VIN #: 5F09A322626
Exterior: Gold Metal Flake
Interior: Gold and Black Leather - Superior
Engine: V-8 - 289 CID Shelby Engine
Automatic Transmission
Odometer Reading: 21 Miles
Factory Air Conditioning
Bucket Seats
Clock
Disc Brakes
Driving Lights
Dual Exhaust
Floor Mats
Manuals
Power Antenna
Power Steering
Tachometer
Seat Belts
9" Rear End with Traction Lock
Heavy Duty Suspension
Lower Front Valance with Aircraft Landing Lights
Overhead Console with Special Gauge Package
AM Radio with Trunk Mounted Electric Antenna
GT Exhaust
305 Horsepower
Original Engine

The one and only produced by Ford Motor Co. This car was reportedly ordered for the James Bond GOLDFINGER Movie in 1964, but was not completed in time for the filming. It was listed on Ford's Photo Media log sheet as "GOLDFINGER MUSTANG". The "Mustang 007" front identification tag was a connection between this car, America's most popular car, and America's most popular spy, Ian Fleming's James Bond. The car has gold metal flake paint and a prototype roof console.

The console incorporates oil and water gauges, a second 8,000 RPM tachometer, a set of five warning lights, and an array of mysterious toggle switches. Up front, the valance panel houses two aircraft landing lights, making it one of the most distinctive fronts in Mustang history. Even the centers of their styled steel wheels were painted with gold metal flake paint. However, the 007 concept proved too rich for Ford's production department and the concept never went any further than the one running prototype - THIS CAR.

This piece of Mustang history sat undisturbed in a Ford parking garage for twenty years, until the original owner's son removed it. Then, it was painted twice and raced for several years until it was rescued and underwent an intense two-year restoration transforming it once again into the masterpiece it is today. This car was also featured on the cover of Mustang Illustrated in June, 1990 Vol. 5.

The car has had three owners and the current owner has owned the car for three months. The car is individually owned and titled in the state of Tennessee.

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