Street Feature: Rob Campbell’s Mustang Of Many Motors

1200-6There are a lot of people that like to swap engines when they first get a car. That old six-cylinder was too weak or the small-block needed to come out in favor of an LS drivetrain. Maybe the old engine blew, the original engine is too hard to get parts for, or maybe they just wanted something different.

Unless you talking about a racing application, for the most part, one or two engine swaps is more than a car will see in a half century or so. In the case of one 1967 Mustang owned by Rob and Val Campbell of Bremerton, Washington, this car has seen five engines since 1977.

Rob’s wife Val bought this car in 1977, it has been a toy ever since, and always kept in the garage. “It’s a monster custom,” Rob detailed, “but an old school custom.” It was painted back in ’77 and doesn’t show the signs of aging that most older paint jobs do. It is clear that a combination of quality paint and careful treatment have kept this car looking good through the years.

1200-19This is a three owner car and belonged to a local lawyer originally, but was sold to a local fireman before it moved hands to Val. Although it’s seen very few miles and only few owners, it is by no means all stock. “I’ve been accused of Velcro motor mounts since it’s had so many engines in it,” Rob told us. Let’s take a quick look at the drivetrain changes that have occurred within the fender wells of this car since 1977:

  • 390 cubic-inch engine
  • 289 cubic-inch engine and four-speed manual transmission
  • 428 cubic-inch Cobra Jet
  • A different 289 cubic-inch engine
  • and now a 289 cubic-inch Hi-po engine
1200-2The 271 horsepower, 289 cubic-inch Hi-po motor is a rare high-performance engine that features 13.0:1 compression and a solid-roller camshaft. This engine is fueled by four, two-throat 48 IDA weber carburetors that provide plenty of power, but also give it one mean look that we approve of. How about you?

Even if you like the Fords and the Chevys, you've got to love that license plate frame.

If you want your car or truck to be a part of our Street Feature series, all you have to do is shoot us an email and tell us about your ride and we will make it happen.

About the author

Kyler Lacey

A 2015 Graduate from Whitworth University, Kyler has always loved cars. He grew up with his dad's '67 Camaro in the garage and started turning wrenches at a young age. At seventeen, he bought his first classic, a '57 Chevy Bel Air four-door, and has since added a '66 Plymouth Valiant and '97 Cadillac Deville to his collection. When he isn't writing for Power Automedia, he's out shooting pictures at car shows, hiking in the forests of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, or working on something in the garage.
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