1969 Boss HEMI Fastback Mustang is now incredibly unique thanks to 5,500-hours of work
- This 1969 Boss HEMI Mustang Fastback has been turned into a one-off
- The car underwent 5,500 hours of work
- It looks unrecognizable as the car it once was
Published on Oct 17, 2024 at 6:37 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Oct 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
This 1969 Boss HEMI Fastback Mustang had 5,500 hours of work poured into it to create a truly unique and eye-catching vehicle.
The first-generation Mustang is virtually unrecognizable after undergoing some serious modifications.
Dubbed the FX520, the custom-built vehicle is a complete one-off.
It was hand-crafted by the team from Vintage Fabrications who spent thousands of hours transforming the car.
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The 1969 HEMI Mustang Fastback’s makeover was dubbed ‘unusual’
We’ve seen plenty of Mustang modifications over the years, including this bizarre-looking MUDstang; and this one that’s been fitted with 30-inch rims. Interesting choice.
However, it’s rare to see such a thorough and complete overhaul as this one here.
The one-off Mustang appeared on the AutotopiaLA YouTube channel, where host, Shawn Davis, couldn’t quite believe his eyes.
He met up with Dean from SoCal Classic Car Storage to take a closer look.
Checking out the vehicle, Dean was quick to point out that it was ‘unusual, to say the least’ – and he’s not wrong.
At the rear, the car has been widened by six inches so that the newly-added 345 rear tires could fit.
Meanwhile, the front looks totally different from the original first-generation Mustang with a frontage inspired by a 2009 Mustang.
Interestingly, Shawn pointed out that the team from Vintage Fabrications didn’t use a single piece of plastic or fiberglass in the car’s rebuild.
The work that went into the car is incredible
Instead, each piece is made from hand-formed metal, which probably explains why it took more than 5,000 hours to complete.
Under the hood of the head-turning motor lurks a Ford-made HEMI 520 that produces around 750 horsepower.
It’s also been given a new set of four-wheel Baer disk brakes.
The car’s interior also underwent a full renovation with black leather seats contrasted with white stitching.
The interiors are a sleek blend of old meets new, as the silhouette of the original dashboard is still there, albeit with some modern additions.
The interior also features a full roll cage – an interesting addition – in a cool carbon-fiber finish.
As ever with mods like this, it’s sure to divide opinions – but we reckon it looks pretty darn cool.
Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Across her career she's covered a wide variety of topics, including celebrity, cryptocurrency, politics, true crime and just about everything in between.
