289 FIA for sale

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Vehicle Overview

Build Completion: 2018
Mileage: Less than 3,000 miles
Engine: 1965 289 block built by Mike Forte – all-new internals, Edelbrock heads, Quick fuel 750 carb, 340 HP.
Transmission: TKO600 5-speed manual
Rear End: Solid axle with Heim joint lower control arms
Condition: Excellent – built to drive, not just show



Exterior & Appearance

Finished in Ford Viking Blue with a Springtime Yellow transverse team stripe
White roundels on hood and doors. Vinyl numbers are easily changed
Functional door mounted roundel lights
Boig quieter pipes. This car was used in testing with Bob and has the first set installed
15" wheels wrapped in Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires for vintage style and performance



Upgrades & Features

Numerous upgrades from Breeze Automotive, period correct 289 Cobra oil pan from Aviaid, fuel filler splash shield fabricated by Nick Acton
Metco driveshaft safety loop installed
Assembled with performance and reliability in mind
Classic 289 body style – proper proportions and an authentic look & feel
289 competition dash
Well behaved at low speeds with plenty of pickup when needed
Includes full cover and custom white tonneau cover from Pig.



Title & Legal Info

Clean Florida Title
Massachusetts emissions exempt for life


PM if you have questions.

Asking Price: $54,000, obo

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[John289]

Sorry to see you’re selling your 289 Chris. I followed your build thread and used many of your choices during my build. I had hoped to see it at local car shows but wasn’t able to before you moved out of MA. I was at the FFR 30th anniversary open house today and brought up your build as one of the standout 289s. Someone will get a phenomenal build that’s an
excellent representation of the 289. Best of luck with your sale.

[cnutting]

Thank you for the kind words John!

[cnutting]

Bump with a price drop; $54,000. All reasonable offers considered.

[cnutting]

Bump with final price drop; $50,000. Again, all reasonable offers considered. PM with questions.

[Blitzboy54]

You don’t see a lot of 289’s on BAT. Might be worth putting an auction package together

[Shamilton289]

You don’t see a lot of 289’s on BAT. Might be worth putting an auction package together
I was thinking the same thing. It might stand out being different than all the 427 bodies cars out there.

[cnutting]

Agreed gentlemen, that is the next step.

[PMD24]

There's an ERA 289 on BAT currently. Bidding is at $50k right now with 5 days remaining.

[Shamilton289]

There's an ERA 289 on BAT currently. Bidding is at $50k right now with 5 days remaining.
There’s a different following for ERA, and for the Street 289 (slabside) in general. I really wanted one, but the length of time to order and the additional expense swayed me to order a FFR 289 USRRC/FIA.

[cnutting]

The car has been sold! Thank you all.

[Jim1855]

I bought Chris's car. Thanks Chris, it has been a pleasure working with you.

I should have the car home in a week or two.

Jim

[cnutting]

Thank you Jim, I'm happy it's going to a good home!

[tundra2050]

Sorry. Not looking to purchase a finished one. I was curious about the splash shield fabricated by Nick Acton. Is it an undercarriage splash shield? Do you have a picture of it?

Thanks!
James

[Stangrob]

Sorry. Not looking to purchase a finished one. I was curious about the splash shield fabricated by Nick Acton. Is it an undercarriage splash shield? Do you have a picture of it?

Thanks!
James

Hi James,

The splash shield is mounted around the filler cap behind the driver on the 289 cars. Here's a link to it:

https://www.actoncustom.com/products/p/splash-guard-fia

Rob

[tundra2050]

Thanks Rob. I did see that. I'm a little late to the game. I was thinking about an undercarriage splash shield to protect from debris. I've been scouring the forum to see if anyone has fabricated one for the MkIV/289, plastic, aluminum or steel.

Thanks again! James

[mrglaeser]

Thanks Rob. I did see that. I'm a little late to the game. I was thinking about an undercarriage splash shield to protect from debris. I've been scouring the forum to see if anyone has fabricated one for the MkIV/289, plastic, aluminum or steel.

Thanks again! James

For MKIV the standard gas tank is from a Fox Body Mustang. Those have an optional plastic tank cover you can source from many places. Here is one example:
https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/78297/10002/-1?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21932669487&gbraid=0AAAAAD6OBRFhEcKwuRwsFON_tESllSYGk&gclid=CjwKCAjw89jGBhB0EiwA2o1On14SJxoIREuUBtpWM01A zZZuuWe3MXmmS8RLG8OQZyltUmf_UFlC3hoC1kMQAvD_BwE

[FFinisher]

I bought Chris's car. Thanks Chris, it has been a pleasure working with you.

I should have the car home in a week or two.

Jim

You got a good one ! Good luck with it!
CONGRATS CHRIS!😊