This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Led to a Racing Career

“Driving this car through the hills is a great experience. There’s really nothing else on your mind when you’re going through the gears, and onto the brakes into a corner, and then accelerating through…” says Addison Lee. “There’s nothing else that you’re thinking about…it’s almost like taking a vacation after going for a drive in a car like this.”
The relationship Addison has with his 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback is quite special, as it’s been his car since he was a teenager. Just about the only thing on the car that was complete when he bought the car? The Shelby GT 350 look-alike paint, so Addison decided to get some mileage out of that improvement and just hasn’t gotten around to changing it.
His father, Don, helped him put the car together to go to school in, and it’s been in the family ever since. Addison’s Mustang has influenced his career, too: he’s currently a competitor in the SCCA Spec Mustang series. “Cost us a lot of tires, a lot of brake pads,” his father says, “but I know it was the foundation for him being a very accomplished race driver.”
Though Addison’s car is not a Shelby GT 350, it’s been treated to a number of serious performance upgrades, including a 347 stroker with “about 430 horsepower and the same amount of torque,” he says. His racing experience means the car’s suspension and brakes have also been overhauled, so that it handles “a lot better”.
“In my mind, there are few other cars that are as fun to drive,” he says of the Mustang. “The way they smell and even feel is something, for me, that’s hard to beat.”
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[@JerryC25]

Imagine pulling up into the high school parking lot in that

[@minecraftpaul98]

+Fred StapelbedTM or half a dozen guys who only want to ask you questions about the car

[@MyWorldAt7]

+Paul RT you'll probably get more guys than girls

[@MyWorldAt7]

+Ron Malcolm did you get girls? Cause all I got was guys in my BMW

[@bluestudio67]

I had a 76 chevy van, with orange shag carpet and a zodiac mural on the side. This was in 84. And yep, it saw a few girls in the back. Had a spot for an 8 gallon keg in it too, which was put to use a few times. It was not a good vehicle to pick up your date in, though!

[@T0BBi94]

+MyWorldAt7 That sounds more gay than it should, hope you had fun! :P (sorry)

[@butt5810]

Looks like this dude can afford any car he wants and he picks this...very respectable

[@irritablearchitect]

"...an analog car..." As the way it should be. A dying breed.

[@CadillaccJ]

+irritablearchitect Viper is the last of em

[@sutphin3571]

Amen

[@DeltaSniperZRR]

One of the best looking Mustangs, for ever, together with all the other 1960s Mustangs.

[@Trollsky]

+Lt Mojo Risin if not the best looking one ... )

[@AM4project]

Driving a proper older sports car is one of the most rewarding automotive experience. In most cases it is relatively inexpensive and in most cases a good investment! There is something that technology cannot replace: the way these cars make you feel and bring your closer to your self. Once again thank you +Petrolicious for creating another masterpiece.

[@straycatkid]

My dad has a '65 GT fastback, it's been in the family most of my life. I would cry and try to buy it back if he ever sold it away. Every time I've driven it, it's a little surreal. Coolest car in the world since I was a kid - don't break it, don't crash, wave to all the people throwing thumbs up at you, it's a lot to take in. So much fun, though.

[@carswithluke]

She's an absolute beauty!

[@RollYourRock]

5:26 - That's what I was waiting for!

[@n3Auspithound]

Haha first thing I thought was "that's how you drive a 400 hp Mustang" bad ass cars need to be driven like that sometimes lol

[@MistrMcGill]

+RollYourRock Yes, win.

[@Vampirebear13]

Great car and even better Father and Son story!!!!

[@ZDubsMGS]

The best looking mustang, of all time.

[@user-qu6wf4cb9f]

Eleanor?

[@ZDubsMGS]

joseph sherry I actually don't like the look of that car. Too busy.

[@Sheehy223]

I have trouble deciding between the '67 Mustang GT and the '69 Mach 1.

[@UliMuliko]

both

[@wyliecoyote1696]

It's called a 67-68 Fastback; no such car as an Eleanor.

[@kmi187]

Always feels like a birthday when a new petrolicious video is released. Again, awesome story with an icon of a car. I don't even care it's not an original, she's beautiful and doesn't just sit in the garage as a show piece.

[@drewsky1967]

I’ve watched this video maybe 50 times over the 5+ years it’s been out

[@MustangreloadedUK]

"Just to have a little extra fun in the morning..." Good man! I'll be using my '67 whenever I can - assuming it ever gets finished, of course...

[@raymondbanks4103]

I recognize those roads. Hwy 9, 35 "Skyline", Hwy 1 and such. Great times. Fun roads.

[@cookcars1]

There were only around 550 Shelby GT350s made. There is no shame in paying tribute to such a beautiful car. And he pays tribute almost every day by actually driving it. The guy appreciates the history of the car and the era. Stones logo is a nice touch. It can be removed. No harm done. It's his car. Kudos to him!

[@schwinnstingrayguy3757]

cookcars1 562

[@ikutoisahobo]

The sound of that Ford V8 at 5:26 reminds me so much of Midtown Madness 2, the Mustang Fastback in thr game sounded just like it...

[@whitenblue65]

Funny enough, Microsoft used this car for the sound in Forza 2...maybe they re-used the same sound clips?

[@ikutoisahobo]

+Addison Lee I highly doubt it since the sound in Midtown Madness 2 was literally just 4 sound clips lol, idle, low rpm, medium rpm, and high rpm.

[@tiger941]

that's a hell of a car to have for high school!

[@iwanta69rs]

best way to start the day new petrolicious video

[@traxnada]

Well, "This 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback Led to a Racing Career", could and maybe should be replaced by "This Much Money Led to a Racing Career"... Sad, but if racing as a much he does was possible without throwing a shitload of money at it, I'm pretty sure most of us subscribers to this channel, would be racing drivers by now :)

[@sigmaprojects]

+traxnada yea, unfortunate how expensive racing is.

[@OneAdrenaline]

+traxnada I agree with you, but there are many wealthy people who choose not to participate in motorsports. While I certainly do not know how this person is able to afford to race often as he does, we can all appreciate his passion of the sport.

[@MingusDynastyy]

+Ali Ahadi Not reall track days amateur wheel to wheel and auto x exist for a reason

[@sigmaprojects]

Iller Than An Aids Patient yea, those are fun, that's what I can afford. Real racing though at even entry level competition is just a whole 'nothing thing.

[@MingusDynastyy]

+Ali Ahadi I mean amateur wheel to wherl is real racing lol you just don't get paid for it there are a lot of cheap events 24 hours of Lemons is a good example all you need is 500 bucks and there are sprint events too it's all real racing just not professional obviously

[@blkcoupequattro]

It's the best one to have, that never had a movie spot...... I got one that needs a movie spot!

[@TheWatzitooya]

Love these stories about life-long bonds with a single car. That's how a feel about my Cougar. It'll probably go through various stages or forms, but it'll always be there.

[@andymckee53]

This guy has the coolest dad around!

[@0ttoman]

Sweet car and an even sweeter shop/garage to wrench in with all the cool memorabilia.

[@wyliecoyote1696]

I've owned both a 65 and 67 Mustang fastback; the 65 is sleeker, racier and nimbler. The 67 is more muscle-car, has a MUCH better interior especially the deluxe and looks more aggressive overall. Ideally I'd own both; but currently own the 67. Although I do miss the clean lines of the 65. The grass is always greener...

[@Nakke144]

Jeeeeeeesus what an gorgeous car. Want one.

[@mr.bnatural3700]

California has the Coolest cars and Coolest People!

[@Fedora1936]

+Mr. B Natural And the coolest roads!

[@californiaexplorer5836]

And a lot of cops waiting to give you speeding tickets

[@schwinnstingrayguy3757]

Mr. B Natural and a bunch of illegals with a sign when you enter saying watch out for white people running at full speed out of this state

[@jeremymaslanka4591]

The Stones sticker is a fantastic addition, perfect... even for a Mopar fan!

[@floyd4311]

What a gift to own that pony. Several thumbs up sir.

[@StevenVanLoven]

I'm lucky with my 68 fastback...I share the same feeling afther driving that one. Great movie...again.

[@ATomRileyA]

Love that thing, such a nicely modified car while still keeping the old school feel.

[@klasseact6663]

IMO this is THE MUSTANG! The color combo and wheels, which look like Torque Thrusts, is just untouchable!! This is a lotto car for me and I can't thank Petrolicious enough for putting up this and the video of the white 930 turbo "Widow Maker" because these are 2 cars EXACTLY how I would have mine, THANK YOU!

[@sabio101]

I love these older Mustangs!! What a beautiful car, seems like a great driving experience. I love Japanese imports, German, all cars overall have some appeal to each of us doesn't matter from where. Great video guys!!

[@limpunsing224]

this 65 fastback remains to be my favorite mustang

[@vichu989]

Dear PL, awesome car, awesome video.

[@xDRAN0x]

what a great story, bravo

[@rubensflorentino548]

A 65 Fastback as your high school ride???? Well, a lot of people wish and a few actually can... That's life. Another memorable Petrolicious episode.

[@toms5oh]

Best one yet.

[@JohnGarcia-ev8lp]

Might get a fastback roller as my first car.Cant wait

[@DoctorDARKSIDE]

Oh my... DAT sound!

[@ghuff31]

I see a lot of people hating on this guy. I had a 66 in high school as well. Mid 80's in Alabama you could find some of them for 800 bucks like I did. Got the money working as a stock boy at Winn Dixie. So yeah, you didn't need big money to have a cool high school car.

[@blessedpeas]

another beautiful mustang with a video it deserved- want one so badly

[@thestig560]

That Rolling Stones sticker is a nice touch

[@rjs15570]

another great episode! a good respite from today's tech induced ADD is to drive something engaging and as fun as this Stang.

[@Stuka87]

Makes me miss my first car, which was a '65 notchback with a 289.

[@gavinivers8941]

Very nice, and better when you get to build it with your father...

[@lauge56]

What a great car and video!

[@DavidGarcia-cj7gl]

It's just a piece of art, love your videos! Btw i drive myself a bmw e30 318i! #driveTastefully

[@3SOULENT]

this car is so important ! great video

[@dhineshdevanvadivello3708]

its just beautiful..

[@scotpleski5534]

And nothing better than drive it along highway one.

[@clairebannister4749]

Great spec! Good work. Sits just right.

[@stevenswm9844]

Sometimes the "first" remains the "best"...this is one of those times!

[@peterhaughton3190]

Dan I watch your show hear in Scotland and to see my favourite car the mustang well it was elinor for sure well done Dan and your awsome lads Peter fae

[@SailBeforeSunset]

Always tastefully done.

[@philipcabezas4522]

All I go to say is: Hell Yaaa! Nice car buddy take good care of it. Congrats.

[@adamt.mercer4923]

Wow! High School car?! Great taste, a bit jealous, and i have the same Jacques Villeneuve hairline! lol

[@sfm5s]

Nice ride. Enjoy!!

[@ganoostermoppy4325]

This car has style.

[@ptriq]

cool folks. cars looks awesome and sounds solid

[@teamracing6]

beautiful car....

[@1339LARS]

Love the car ! Love the father !

[@Anthon7y3]

This is what rich parents can get you.

[@klasseact6663]

Some people just have that lot in life, I couldn't be more on the other side of that but it doesn't bother me one bit, he's a car guy just like us!

[@scareyaf]

+Anthon7y3 Who gives a dead mooses last shit man. Car's are cars, you can have fun in a base model Camry or a fucking Mclaren P1. Cars aren't just objects, they've all got soul. Even your average little run about buzzbox can be a hoot. You've just got to have the right outlook, which you clearly don't.

[@Anthon7y3]

BaldLocks lmao man i enjoy what i have and its as simple as that

[@igkgigoh]

+BaldLocks YOU CAN'T DO SHIT WITHOUT YOUR BALLS!

[@pipsqueak87]

+Anthon7y3 Seriously haha, just look at the cars populating the dad's garage!!

[@taurusguy95]

Dream Car!

[@hw4me678]

Gorgeous pony....

[@jennifervictoriagraciasoph8754]

Fantastic legend

[@omercarrothers7537]

I was about to ask if this was shot on Carmel Valley Road, and then I saw Big Sur. You guys just made me homesick.

[@MrMe7111]

I always hit like BEFORE I watch the videos on this channel !!!

[@MotorcarCollector]

Sweet car. A car that is fun like that but you can drive everyday is special. Even better is the father son relationship, I have a very similar relationship with my dad.

[@Heltus100]

just another amazing film from you guys! keep up the amazing work you guys do!

[@SeikenFreak]

Hnnnng It's perfect. This is exactly what I want for a classic Mustang. Making due with my '03 Mach 1 though.

[@mdeissard]

Soooo beautiful!!

[@marklowe7431]

Great taste gentleman

[@Alejandro1G]

Such a beautiful car.

[@berindea]

+Alejandro It's an old piece of shit.

[@hynekschreiber241]

+Berry Chris xDDD

[@magnavox4794]

+Berry Chris =P

[@TheRealFLX81]

+Berry Chris Is your life so sad that you have to shit talk somebody elses fantastic car on the internet?

[@berindea]

Well, my life is sad since it does not have a Mustang in it, however I was joking with +Alejandro, he's a friend of mine :)

[@aleoimpala]

Nice ride!

[@izzelyy3189]

Epic car!

[@EPfilmes]

Very well made. Beautiful filming :)

[@boohooo6381]

To the guys at Petrolicious.... You's make these camera shots look almost like a film.. Amazing to watch how you's put these videos together.. Along with all the wonderful cars you's show. You's should credit yourselves..... Well done

[@rashadsmith3435]

Awesome video and father son relationship! I love Mustangs. Exotics are cool too but I'm more of a tee shirt and jeans type guy with muscle car that you can hear coming from a half mile away!

[@jasonwest2072]

living my SoCal dream. I need to get into the Panama Papers.

[@benendesc3931]

His dad bought him a fast back , what a cool guy

[@mockngbrdy]

AWesome sound

[@lptomtom]

Not a huge fan of the GT350 paint, seems a bit dishonest IMO. Beautiful car though!

[@wattsones9666]

He said that he's always upfront about it being a regular fast bask though, so he's not dishonest.

[@dylanmontgomery3695]

+Watt Sones It can be misleading to see. He also has a GT350 bumper on it. Still a cool car.

[@shauntvr]

A very nice mustang

[@vitico0006]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@oscavaleirosdeoutrora.2232]

Mustang aways will be my favorite car dude...

[@sacooper802]

wow im restoring the exact same car and from the scenery he lives north of santa cruz or close to monterey bay where i live.

[@slspg]

It's a cold day in Canada today, as i'm watching this my mustang with exact same colors is calling me for a ride but she's staying in the garage for today. :-(

[@fitzyholden1036]

Bloody nice.

[@faviangarza5192]

Thank you Petrolicious!!!

[@tomslattery1]

Dream car

[@TimeMachineMedia]

This is one of the best shot of the series kids! Fantastic work. The slider work seems much more creative. Viva los shallow push!

[@lamonstra1464]

yah, 5:26, my brother in law tried to show his mustang off to the work buddies that way and planted his car into a concrete median! LOL!

[@craigelder3991]

great car, video and you and dad have a cool bond

[@kenxiong6830]

Awesome!!!!!

[@MikeSmith-cy7jw]

Beautiful video, that one amazing car! it's sad how people are jealous about parents having money I want the best for my kids, you still have to put the time in to perfect your craft money can't replace that!

[@kaynec3079]

Thats his first true love .

[@Feledwards]

I wish my dad was like his dad. My dad sucked. LOL. Serious though. Beautiful Mustang. Fastbacks are my favorite Mustangs, preferably 1965-1970.

[@13THPR0PH37]

Nothing... And I say nothing, can beat a Mustang exhaust sound... Maybe a rotary, but anyways... You get what I'm trying to say. That Mustang sound is beautiful, even if you are not into Fords.

[@buckorooster]

The Stones baby!

[@MrDanty64]

+Troy Botteon Funny thing is that that riff towards the end felt more like the Who!

[@rixtrix9803]

super cool