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What comes to mind when you read the word “?”ford mustang Restomod”? A hunk of billet shoehorned into a clichéd digital dash, floppy body kit, and unassuming ’60s cabin? Yeah, us too. Over the past few decades, we’ve seen a troubling number of Ford’s original pony cars get lost between imagination and reality.
But Revology is here to build some bridges. With a goal of blending classic soul and modern luxury, the company has already established itself in the industry with numerous re-imagined 1966, ’67 and ’68 Mustang and Shelby classic cars on the market in its more than 10 years in business, and its latest effort challenges another absolute legend, the 1969 Mustang Boss 429.
What is the Boss 429 Mustang?
Offered in 1969 and 1970; Ford’s first Boss 429 Mustang It was rarefied air, and a very muscular Ford, in an era when muscular Fords were plentiful. This was a special homologation, aimed at meeting a production minimum of 500 cars to make the car, and more importantly the engine, eligible for NASCAR competition.
The Boss 429’s namesake engine, a 429 cubic inch “semi-Hemi” V8, was a pure product of Ford’s race development program in partnership with frequent contractor Kar Kraft. With Chrysler’s 426 Hemi V8 emerging as a dominant force in stock car racing, NASCAR imposed a displacement limit of 429 cubic inches in 1968, but Ford was undaunted. The unique canted valve big block is ready for the next race season and the rest is performance history.
pedigree improvement
This Boss 429 is definitely not that Boss 429. First of all, this boss 429 is current mustang dark horseHowever, it adds a supercharger that brings the advertised output to 710 horsepower, making it considerably more beefy than the original. But Revology’s Boss was always intended to be more than a jewel box of exotic powerplants.
According to the company, the manufacturing process began with a brand-new steel unibody, applying manufacturing and CAD design processes straight from the OEM toolbox to achieve stiffness and refinement unprecedented in a classic Mustang to date. And, like any large late model product, before a single fastener or structural adhesive is applied, the entire vehicle is polished in digital design space and ready for production. On the surface, this not only allows for an assembly process that is much closer to OEM in terms of speed and repeatability, but it is also a significant improvement over the standard one-off custom shop-style construction process that is typically undertaken for even the highest quality restorations and restorations.
Of course, I haven’t had a chance to drive it yet, but I can say that the Revology process delivers an impressive package. The infamous wide 5.0 Coyote engine has a factory-like fit, and the long direct-shift T56XL six-speed manual’s stick placement seems ideal. The double-wishbone front and three-link Ford 8.8 rear suspension, hydraulic power rack-and-pinion steering, and four-wheel power disc brakes behind slightly larger Magnum 500-style wheels are all elegantly integrated and, at first glance, give the impression of a slightly modified version of the original car. The body finishes and interior materials are excellent, and the gauges, dashboard, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and revised Mazda MX-5 seats faithfully recreate the look of the original parts while subtly incorporating modern functionality, ergonomics, and luxury.
cost of being a boss
If you have to ask, you can’t afford it – yes, that old chestnut – but we asked anyway: the affordable price of $395,000 gets the ball rolling on a custom buildout. Yes, you could certainly buy five or six or even one new Mustang Dark Horse for that much money. Porsche 911 GT3 RS – Baiting Mustang GTD 815 horsepower and factory warranty.
But if an apex classic Mustang is what you’re coveting, the math is different. And that number starts to become at least somewhat less outlandish when you factor in the cost of the original Boss 429, of which less than 2,000 were built and genuine examples are starting to sell for as much as $625,000 at auction. Although these are very special, they are 55 year old Fords at best.
We believe the Revology Boss 429 could be the ideal middle ground between origins and progress, giving it great appeal in the Mustang collector market and beyond. All of the original majesty is clearly on display, right down to the fender vents, yet the driving experience promises to be thoroughly modern in every respect. It’s very rare for a car to represent both a fitting tribute and a significant step forward, but Revology’s efforts seem to have succeeded in doing just that. Now I need a moment to sit down for confirmation.
Photo credit: Brian Vance
