1965 Ford Mustang Notchback FIA
A Ford Mustang with documented roots as a Wood Brothers race car, reportedly prepared alongside Carroll Shelby, A.J. Foyt and Dale Wood. Imported to the UK by a previous British owner, the car subsequently passed to Jon Miles, who campaigned it with a co-driver until his death. Under current ownership it has competed in Masters, HRDC and Silverstone Festival events, accumulating race wins and fastest laps. Brought to 2024 race specification with engine, gearbox and weight-reduction work carried out ahead of the most recent season.
Ownership
- 2025-08-22Auction saleEstimate £65,000 – £75,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownWood Brothers Racingpartial documentation
Original builders and operators of the car; reportedly ran it alongside Carroll Shelby, A.J. Foyt and Dale Wood as drivers.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownUK-based previous ownerpartial documentation
Imported the car from the United States to the UK; details beyond this are not recorded in the catalogue.
- Date unknownPrivate saleJon Milespartial documentation
Acquired the car and raced it regularly with a co-driver; ownership ended upon his death, after which the car passed to the current vendor.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Campaigned the car in Masters, HRDC and Silverstone Festival events, achieving race wins and fastest laps; commissioned significant upgrades to bring it to 2024 race specification.
Competition
- —Masters Historic RacingMasters Historic RacingRace wins and fastest laps
Competed under current ownership; specific rounds and dates not detailed in the catalogue.
- —HRDCHRDCRace wins and fastest laps
Campaigned successfully under current ownership alongside Masters and Silverstone Festival appearances.
- —Silverstone FestivalRace wins and fastest laps
Entered as part of current owner's campaign; specific year not given.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2023Engine rebuildSteve Warrior
Engine rebuilt to 2024 race specification by Steve Warrior; gearbox work and a weight-reduction programme were also completed as part of the same campaign.
A considerable sum was invested in this upgrade cycle; belts, fire extinguisher, seat and related safety items confirmed current for the coming season.
- —Modification
Car was rewired to accommodate additional switches and lighting circuits, making it eligible for events such as the Spa 6 Hours.
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