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This Striking Mustang Restomod Will Reimagine Ford’s Classic Pony Car in a Bold New Way

The Blue Oval’s enduring icon is getting a transformation that claims to be unlike anything else on the market.

Rear view of a car with a carbon fiber body, featuring a smooth, matte black finish and a prominent rear diffuser with vertical fins. The taillight sections are empty, and the license plate area is also vacant. The car is positioned on a stand in a dimly lit environment.Trick Rides
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By Gray Van Dyke

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Given the growing popularity of restomods over the past few years, it seems that not a day goes by without another shop announcing its intentions to turn wrenches on classics.

As such, the market is incredibly crowded nowadays, and it’s become increasingly difficult to stand out in a sea of imitators — especially when the build starts with something common like a Ford Mustang. 

Red classic mustang with wide body modifications, large rear tires, and a black carbon fiber rear panel and diffuser, shown from a front three-quarter angle against a neutral gray background.
Given its svelte construction, the Scorched Mustang will incorporate plenty of exposed carbon fiber.
Trick Rides

However, even the Blue Oval’s iconic pony car still has potential for new interpretations, as evidenced by this example from Oklahoma-based restoration specialist Trick Rides. Though it’s not yet completed, it’s set to be a true stunner.

Pre-preg thoroughbred

It’s called ‘Scorched,’ and Trick Rides is billing the project as “the world’s first all-carbon 1969 Mustang.” Engineered entirely in CAD with advanced 3D-scanning technology for aerospace-grade precision, it marks the inaugural example in a run of just 20 cars.

Rear side view of a car with a carbon fiber body, missing its rear wheel, showing a drilled brake disc and a black jack stand supporting the vehicle. The car has a sleek, aerodynamic design with a side air vent and a matte finish.
Beyond the performance improvements that come with a carbon fiber body, it allows for breathtaking custom work, like these widebody wheel arches.
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While Ford purists will undoubtedly take issue with the fact that this Mustang won’t be wearing its original sheet metal, there’s no denying that the new shell makes for quite the performance upgrade. 

In addition to some significant weight savings (Trick Rides hasn’t shared how much), the incorporation of carbon fiber throughout the body results in improved structural integrity and more precise panel fitment.

And that’s not even addressing the changes that Trick Rides has made to the pony car’s lines. Along with a voluptuous wide body, you’ll find that each Scorched Mustang will feature considerably more aero than the cars that rolled off the line in 1969.

Red sports car with black accents viewed from above, featuring a large rear spoiler and aerodynamic design elements. The roof and hood have matte black sections, and the car is positioned on a dark textured surface.
Between the added aero and the extra width, the Scorched Mustang looks considerably different from a classic — especially from above.
Trick Rides

Set to stun at SEMA

Although Trick Rides has only teased some renders and progress photos at this point, the outfit stated that it will be displaying the first completed Scorched Mustang at SEMA this coming November.

Given the build sheet, there will be much more to the car than a svelte carbon fiber construction. Suffice to say, it’s shaping up to be quite the industry effort.

Under the hood, buyers will be able to choose from three potent engine options, including a VMP-supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote V8, a 429-cubic-inch Kaase “Boss Nine” V8 or a Ford Performance 427-cubic-inch V8. Paired with a Tremec T-56 six-speed manual, it’ll rumble through a set of Stainless Works headers and MagnaFlow mufflers.

A partially assembled classic muscle car body, likely a Ford Mustang, in a bare metal finish without paint. The car is elevated on jack stands inside a garage or workshop, missing its wheels and other components. The front brake rotors are visible, and the car has a sleek, aggressive design with a prominent hood scoop and aerodynamic front splitter. The background shows garage doors and some workshop equipment.
The first example of the Scorched Mustang is coming along, and it will be displayed at SEMA 2025 in November.
Trick Rides

To accommodate the new powerplant, Trick Rides will build each Scorched Mustang on a Roadstershop chassis. Riding on an independent front suspension setup, some Fox coilovers and a nine-inch rear end (among other upgrades), the muscle car will get its stopping power from Baer calipers with slotted and cross-drilled rotors.

Top it all off with some tasty Ring Brothers components, custom-made door panels, flush-mounted glass and a modern Kicker audio system, and the result is a Mustang that, while classic, is anything but old-school.

Red classic muscle car with wide body modifications, large rear tires, and a black carbon fiber rear panel and diffuser, shown from a rear three-quarter angle against a neutral gray background.
It’s still identifiable as a 1969 Mustang, though this classic is anything but old-school.
Trick Rides

Pricing and availability

If you’d like to see the Trick Rides Scorched Mustang, you’ll be able to catch it on display at the TMI booth (#24477) in Central Hall at the SEMA Show this November in Las Vegas.

Assuming you’d like to commission a build for yourself, head on over to the Trick Rides website to make a reservation. Be prepared to pony up, though — pricing is set to start at $429,000.

About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he’s not chasing the latest industry news, he’s probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.

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