- This overhauled Mustang is clad in an exposed carbon fiber body.
- Classic Recreations offers modified Mustangs delivering up to 900 hp.
- Prices for a Shelby GT500 CR start at $549,900 and can exceed $724,000.
Restomod outfits come and go, often more than once. Classic Recreations nearly went for good. Late last year the firm was pulled out of bankruptcy by Velocity Restorations, handed a second life on the strength of a crucial Shelby licensing deal. It’s back to overhauling and modifying classic Ford Mustangs now, and this is the latest result.
Based on a 1967-68 Shelby GT500, Classic Recreations has overhauled virtually every element. The most obvious change is the all-carbon fiber bodywork. If done wrong, exposed carbon fiber can look cheap, but the pattern appears to be millimeter-perfect on this ‘Stang and looks surprisingly classy, in photos, at least.
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Although all the panels are finished in carbon fiber, the overall design of the Ford has been slightly restrained by black racing stripes running along the hood, roof, and across the rear. As for color, well, this GT500 CR is void of virtually anything that’s not black or exposed carbon fiber.
The wheels are also rather special, sporting carbon-fiber barrels and black-and-silver spokes. They sit in front of a set of black Wilwood brake calipers.
The Mustang’s cabin has also been overhauled. In addition to featuring modern sound deadening, it rocks new Focal speakers, a modern infotainment system, and re-appointed seats clad in black leather with contrasting red stitching. It all looks rather lovely.
Up To 900 HP, At A Price
Classic Recreations hasn’t revealed what engine package the owner of this GT500 CR opted for. The company offers three different versions, all based on Ford’s Coyote 5.0-liter V8, with power ranging from 500 hp and 500 lb-ft in naturally aspirated guise to 700 hp and 900 hp in supercharged options. As for price? Well, the most basic GT 500 CR starts at $549,900, while one of the 900-hp models starts at $724,900.
