Electric ’65 Mustang: Pass or Fail?

Source: 8 News NOW

There are few Ford enthusiasts who would pass up the chance to own a 1965 Mustang. The iconic bodylines, signature Pony grille emblem, and the familiar purr of a 289 under the hood are enough to drive anyone crazy – in a good way. But what happens if you turned the key to find that the expected purr didn’t emit from the tailpipes?

In Las Vegas, Larry Gareffa and his son have created a fully electric 1965 Mustang. It runs on twelve car batteries, and Sparky, as they’ve named the creation, is capable of traveling 30 miles at up to 55mph. According to Gareffa, the Mustang can be charged at home for the cost of about a dollar per day.

Gareffa and his son have spent hundreds of hours in their garage at home assembling the project after selling the original engine to pay for cosmetics.

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“If I can do this, and electric cars are becoming a thing now, why couldn’t I build something to show people you can still have a classic car and convert it,” said Gareffa.

The pair is asking for sponsors to help take Sparky to the next level with a goal of topping 100mph and 100 miles between charges. You can help by calling 855-585-4646.

Bottom line, this enthusiast isn’t buying it. Who would want a silent Mustang? Some purists might say that the idea of an electric Mustang is sacrilegious – almost as bad as dropping a Chevy engine in a Mustang. Which do you think is worse? Would you rock an electric Mustang? Check out the video below and let us know!

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Stephanie Davies-Bardekoff

Stephanie Davies-Bardekoff got her start in automotive media while attending Rutgers. She worked for Roush Performance for a while, before eventually landing here at Power Automedia. Her Coyote-swapped 1992 Fox-body drag car is her prized possession.
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