Ford Mustang with blood-red backlit carbon fiber looks like it's a living being when the LED lights turn on
Published on Aug 17, 2026 at 12:09 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Aug 17, 2026 at 12:09 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When the LED lights are activated, this Ford Mustang looks like a living being.
This Mustang is the work of a content creator fittingly called ‘The Magic Man’.
This blood-red backlit carbon fiber body will certainly have you thinking it’s magic.
In fact, it’ll have you thinking lava is about to burst out.
We’ve seen a lot of mind-blowing car designs
Of all the hundreds of millions of cars out driving in the world, there’s bound to be some that are head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to interesting designs.
Who could forget this Mercedes AVTR that looked like a living, breathing creature straight out of an Avatar movie?
And feast your eyes on this fire-breathing Lamborghini Sian for a taste of something truly spectacular.
So evidently, there’s some stiff competition out there in the ‘eclectic design’ category.
But even then, this Ford Mustang manages to be in a league of its own.
This Ford Mustang looks like it’s hot to touch
Showcased by The Magic Man, a shop out in San Bernardino, California, this Mustang looks like it has fire running through its entire body.
The carbon fiber body looks like it’s lined with cracks, with a red backlight running through.
When activated, this makes the car look like a living breathing thing.
Or alternatively, a car made out of molten lava.
Either way, it’s a very cool design – there’s no doubt about that.
Commenters were certainly taken with the car and drew their own comparisons.
For one fan, it reminded them of Stranger Things.
We can certainly understand that view – there is something reminiscent of Vecna and the Upside Down about this Ford Mustang.
And it’s not like we haven’t seen the Netflix show influence the automotive world before – take a look at this special line-up of Abarth Pulses released to commemorate the show’s final season.
Another man commented: “Bro got the Mustafar paint job!”
For those not in the know, this is a reference to Mustafar, the lava planet which appeared in Revenge of the Sith.
You might recall this is where Anakin and Obi-Wan had their lightsaber duel.
Oh yeah, and it was covered in lava – that’s kind of the most memorable thing about it.
There was even a comparison to Venom from Spiderman, which is a little rogue perhaps.
At any rate, this car is a conversation piece and is guaranteed to turn heads on the street.
Just don’t be surprised if prompts a few people to start running for the hills out of fear from Demogorgons.
Based on some of the other cars featured on his page, this kind of work seems par for the course.
There’s a lot of illuminating lights and spectacle going on with these cars.
Some of these look like they came from an alien planet, and we mean that comparison in the best possible way.
They don’t call him The Magic Man for nothing.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
