Vehicle Description
The problem with many vintage restomods is that even though they
look awesome, a lot of them still drive like old cars. That's a
challenge ably solved by this STUNNING 1967 Ford Mustang 2+2
Fastback Restomod. It combines outstanding Shelby looks with a host
of expertly selected upgrades and performance specs that make it an
absolute blast to drive. Bar none, this unreal Mustang Restomod -
with its transformed body, custom chassis/suspension, virtually
flawless paint, bespoke interior, and whiplash-inducing 5.0L Coyote
V8/6-speed drivetrain - is the most jaw-dropping Mustang we've ever
written about. If you want the best vintage Mustang on the market,
stop looking, this is it.
You'll find a sizable legion of Mustang fans who believe that the
1st-gen fastbacks are the best-looking classic cars, period.
Furthermore, many argue that the mysterious 'Eleanor Mustang' is
the greatest looking Mustang of all time. A peculiar claim, not
because we necessarily disagree, only that the Eleanors aren't
technically 'real' Mustangs. They were never Ford production cars,
and the famous Eleanor is not a classic at all, but rather a modern
follow-up to the original 1971 'Eleanor' used in the 1971 Gone in
60 Seconds movie. When the film was re-made its star was a 'new'
Eleanor - and even though the movie was hardly memorable, the
leading-role car was burned into the minds of fans and inspired
builds everywhere. The reason this restomod is so darn special is
because it's not a copy of another Eleanor, but instead uses
styling inspirations from that famous car and turns everything up
to '11'. The direct result of a two-year, nut-and-bolt restoration,
there's not a single piece that wasn't professionally restored,
with a Ring Brothers carbon fiber front valance, mesh grilles, a
Shelby-style hood, aggressive side vents, billet mirrors and door
handles, hand-formed ground effects, and Shelby-inspired rear clip
with a faired-in spoiler were all put together with an expert's
touch. Even with that amazing body kit, the off-the-charts curb
appeal starts and finishes with the unreal House of Kolors Randy
Apple Red paint job. Taken down to metal, the bodywork was set
laser-straight and smoothed like a baby's bottom and then
multi-layered with that near-flawless finish. The bumpers were
color-matched for a uniform look, custom GT550SC rocker stripes
dress up the flanks, all the trim was powdercoated dark bronze, and
the Hot Chocolate stripes that run down the center were painted to
the same show-quality standard as the rest of the car, outlined in
white so they really POP. Modern materials vastly out-shine
anything from the '60s and even with 2,117 miles on the build this
Mustang is still center-fold ready. Even though it's graced the
pages of magazines, won prestigious awards, and been showcased at
several high-end exhibitions, this Mustang Fastback wasn't
engineered just to be another pretty girl we all gawk at. From the
moment the first bolt went on this restomod, it was destined to be
driven and enjoyed - whether it be on a Power Tour or lazy Sunday
morning, and that's what makes it so incredibly cool. If you want
to go dominate SEMA, hop in, because this beauty will drive you
there and back.
The custom Stephens Brothers interior is an absolute stunner - an
exemplary upgrade on the vintage Mustang cabin with a host of
impressive features throughout. Luxurious Old Bronze and Pretzel
leather hides with GT40-inspired rivets and were spread taut over
the sporty buckets up front, the folding bench in the rear, and
matching door panels at the flanks. A Mustangs-to-Fear roll bar and
three-point seatbelts keep the driver in place, with hands firmly
gripping the Billet Specialties leather-wrapped steering wheel and
Hurst 6-speed shifter. Beyond the tilt wheel is a reworked dash
bezel filled with Dakota Digital HDX instruments that keep an
accurate eye on the monster under the hood, and the racing pedals
down below simply refuse to be treated gently. A custom center
console splits the buckets and houses switches for the power
windows and other auxiliary controls, cup holders, and a Kenwood
multi-media touchscreen that powers the kickin' stereo inside. You
also get a back-up camera, LED lighting, ice-cold A/C, and the
concert-ready stereo system is highlighted by a pair of subwoofers
built into a custom panel behind the seats, leaving just enough
room in the trunk for more trophies.
A Gen 2 Coyote 5.0L V8 monster lives under the hood, built for
power but still manageable enough to drive regularly. Pro-built to
eat asphalt faster than an industrial grader, it's fed 94+ octane
through a Holley EFI system, inhales through an aggressive Borla
8-stack injection system, and exhales through a set of Stainless
Works headers that link into an H-pipe dual exhaust system with
throaty Magnaflow mufflers that alert the neighbors of your
arrival. The engine bay might be the most beautiful part of the
car, which is saying a lot, and the big, bad Coyote fits nice and
snug thanks to custom shock towers, inner fenders, and a smoothed
firewall. A Tremec 6-speed gearbox is the perfect dance partner,
and if you're wondering what this vintage Mustang drives like, go
drive a new Mustang GT and you'll pretty much get the idea. That's
not hyperbole, as the entire original unibody platform was
swapped-out for a P7 chassis from B-Rod or Custom, one-piece
floors, and a new CAD-engineered 2x3 rectangular steel frame that
incorporates modern power rack-and-pinion steering, tubular A-arms,
a front swaybar, Ridetech coilovers at all four corners, Baer
4-wheel discs, and a lively Currie 9-inch rear end. Staggered
Schott Vulcan Concave wheels finished in custom bronze are wrapped
in grippy 245/40/18 front and 285/30/20 rear Continental rubber
that finish the look perfectly.
There's so much more to discuss about this one-of-a-kind Mustang,
but we just ran out of room. Call today!
