Restomod Mustangs: The Hipsters of Cars are Vintage on the Outside but All-New on the Inside
- Like hipsters who are constantly connected to their smartphones, restomod Ford Mustangs look vintage on the outside while being powered by some of the latest technology on the inside
- Fans of classic Ford Mustangs are discovering the appeal of combining vintage pony car looks with modern mechanicals to create everyday classics
- The classic styling of a restomod Mustang can start with rebuilding an original 1960s-era Mustang or starting from scratch with a brand-new restoration body shell
We’ve all seen hipsters hanging out at the local coffee shop. They look cool and vintage on the outside, even as they constantly check social timelines and post selfies with their smartphones. Restomod Ford Mustangs are the hipsters of the automotive world.
A 1960s-era Mustang looks awesome. Similar to the unlikelihood of finding a hipster sitting in a coffee shop with a computer of the same vintage as the t-shirt they’re wearing, that old Mustang doesn’t accelerate, turn or stop as well as its contemporary descendants and certainly doesn’t ride as well.
A restomod Mustang melds the classic looks of first-generation models from the 1960s with modern engines, brakes, steering and suspension for reliable everyday driving and all-around performance most old muscle cars can’t even approach. You can buy or build what is essentially a brand-new 1965 to 1970 Mustang with any engine you want–including the 5.0-liter ‘Coyote’ V8 found in the 2014 Mustang GT.
