- GT500CR builds from Classic Recreations start at nearly $700,000.
- A carbon-bodied 427 V8 delivers 900 hp through a six-speed.
- Classic Recreations added Wilwood brakes and new interior trim.
An incredible 1968 Ford Mustang restomod is up for auction in the US, blending vintage muscle with modern firepower in a way few builds manage. It may not have the tech sophistication of Ford’s cutting-edge Mustang GTD, but in many ways, it doesn’t need it.
This classic Ford has more performance, even more carbon fiber, and arguably even more presence. It’s the kind of restomod that makes a strong case for doing things the old way, with a few serious upgrades.
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The build comes courtesy of Classic Recreations, fitted with the company’s GT500CR package. As such, it has a lightweight carbon fiber body from SpeedKore Performance and largely mimics the look of the original Eleanor, complete with a Pepper Gray finish and racing stripes with exposed carbon fiber weave.
Supercharged and Then Some
Powering this classic beast is a monstrous 427 cubic-inch (7.9-liter) supercharged V8 producing 900 hp. Helping to put this power to the ground is a nine-inch rear end. By comparison, the Mustang GTD is capped at 815 hp, and is only sold with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
This 1968 version, by contrast, sticks to a more analog experience with a six-speed Tremec manual. It’s mechanical, direct, and unapologetically old-school.
There’s plenty more going on under the skin of this Ford. For example, it includes modern rack-and-pinion steering, aftermarket coilovers, and new front and rear sway bars. It also sits on 18-inch Forgeline wheels clad in Michelin Pilot Sport tires, measuring 225/40 at the front and 315/30 at the rear.
Stopping power is handled by red Wilwood brake calipers paired with cross-drilled and slotted rotors, giving it the braking performance to match the power under the hood.
Can It Command the Price?
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According to the Bring a Trailer listing, the car has only covered 418 miles (673 km) since its transformation. Classic Recreations itself recently dodged financial ruin, but despite the company’s turbulent patch, its cars remain highly respected, and priced accordingly.
A look at its website reveals the cost of entry: those looking to order a new GT500CR, with the available 900 hp V8, will need to hand over a staggering $699,900. And that’s before options.
There’s no telling how much this example will sell for, but we’d be astonished if it came close to the MSRP, particularly since a lower-spec one sold for $290,500 last year, despite starting at over $574,000 new. You can check out the listing over here.
