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