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1968 Restomod “Shelby” Mustang Convertible at Elite Motorsports

Written by Ken Altes

I didn’t see disc brakes through the wheels so I looked under the car and was surprised to see an independent suspension with inboard brakes that was transplanted from a Jag.  Here are a lot of details and pictures from Elite Motorsports (link at right).

1968 Restomod “Shelby” Mustang Convertible in Austin TX1968 Restomod “Shelby” Mustang Convertible front  1968 Restomod “Shelby” Mustang Convertible suspension

1951 Ford Custom at Dave’s Perfection Automotive in S. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

I live around the corner from Dave’s Perfection Automotive, now owned by  Steve Wertheimer, proprietor of the famous blues venue, the Continental Club on S. Congress. He is one of the instigators of the great annual Austin rat rod car show, the Lonestar Round Up.

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