In fact, a restomod can look like any stock vehicle of a particular make, model and year. Many enthusiasts who use their classic car as a daily driver or weekend cruiser are interested in conducting a partial restomod to improve the safely, reliability and performance of their vehicle at a manageable cost. Venom builds, is a leading restoration shop and custom builder of classic 6468 mustangs, and other classic muscle car restorations. This 65 mustang has been in the family a long time, but i am ready to let it go.
Up for sale is my newly restored 1965 ford mustang restomod. The pitfalls and triumphs of driving a classic car on a. You achieve the same great look, but your vintage car will be revved up with all the latest bells and whistles to create a. By blending classic nostalgia with modernday technology, each car is built to be a daily driver providing comfort and reliability.
I did a blog that details the transformation from stock ccode to a restomod with modern moving parts. Heres what happened to jarrid kopras 69 camaro restomod. Adding rear discs is another excellent upgrade since. When i started this project i had a barn that was not very big. He clearly has a predilection for fun, stylish and maybe even unconventional choices, which is why he has a 2016 cadillac ats coupe. It now has a new top which looks much better than the old one. The daily driver system is a less expensive, high performance version of a factory original air system. Full service automotive restoration, restomod, custom design and maintenance facility specializing in early model mustangs and other classic and muscle cars. So i have owned a total of four 67 mustangs since i bought my first car, which was a 67 coupe. A lot of bodywork and paint done to the car and comes with awesome upgrades to make this an amazing daily driver. As part of this restomod we will be adding modern power steering, power brakes and power windows to make for a amazing daily driver. Foxbody mustangs are now old enough to be considered classics, and with proper care, they can get you anywhere you want to go. What is a restomod a definitive guide restomod academy. He was often seen driving around town in the 1967 mustang.
The car has a few cosmetic issues but would make a great fun daily driver or be a great start to a restomod project. We specialize in classic car restoration and building custom restomods. Restomods 101 safer and more reliable for daily driving. Even actual vintage cars can be daily drivers, depending on what your daily drive looks like. This dailydriven 67 ford mustang has stayed in the same family. This ac system is designed for use with the more modern and environmentally friendly 4a refrigerant. What is relatively recent about it all is the name. Thats where the 2019 ford mustang bullitt steps in. The car has been a great daily driver over the years since i turned it into a restomod. He bought his first mustang, a 1969 sportsroof, when he was just 17 and used it as his daily driver for about six years.
Custom restomod car builder classic car restoration. A restomod car has the timeless appearance of the original, but the outdated guts of the car have been replaced with the more modern, highperformance parts of today. A modern fourwheel disc brake system might be installed to replace the original drum brakes. For example, a restomod project could take a 6cylinder 1965 mustang and turn into a 1965 shelby gt350 tribute car. With all work performed by mustang depot here in las vegas, the result has been a beautiful, candy apple red classic american muscle car that receives compliments every day i drive it. My goal in selling the car is to use the proceeds to fund the purchase of a new gt350. Classic chevy nova restomod here at quarter mile muscle contact qmm with your. For about three years my daily was a 64 porsche 356, in houston, navigating freeway and downtown traffic. I drove this car daily in its current state for many years.
This car has had an engine swap and now rocks a 351w motor with an automatic c4 transmission, fully adjustable air shocks, power steering, power drum brakes all around and more. Is a restomod more reliable than a factorystock classic. It turns out the most famous mustang on the planet had changed hands several times from the movie executive who bought it, to a new york cop, then then to a south carolina car guy looking for a daily driver for his wife, and finally to his son, sean kiernan. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. This article was originally published in the february 2016 issue of street machine. If your daily driver doesnt already have them, a set of front disc brakes should be the first thing you do. At venom builds, our goal is to make your dream a reality. The car is absolutely clean and beautiful, and ive done much restoration and modernizing making it my daily driver and only vehicle i own.
At this point, your restomod should be roughly as capable as a showroomfresh performer such as a new camaro ss, dodge challenger rt, corvette, or mustang gt. The concept of restomod has been around for nearly as long as cars themselves. This lifes too short to drive boring cars tshirt features a lineup of red. Subscribe to ford authority for more mustang news and aroundtheclock ford news coverage. Back in 1969 and 70 a boss 302 mustang was a seriously hot piece of gear on windy roads. The love hate relationship of chrysler and mitsubishi. I have moved since then and now i have a standard 20 x20 attached garage, not enough light, no heat in the winter, and only one plug.
I love it when people use old cars as daily drivers, its not on the same level as a mustang but i have a 1964 volvo amazon that i use as a daily. Drving a classic as a daily driver the mustang source ford. Classic auto air daily driver air conditioning system 4. And while this period has many amazing cars to choose from, please dont think that your 1993 plymouth breeze makes for a cool daily driver. The classic hotrod combo of a mustang steering rack, chevy small block, and ford rear end is just one example of this. John godfreys story is similar to what many mustang enthusiasts experience. The mustang is currently owned by juan reyes, but is often driven by his three siblings as well, and although francisco is wheelchairbound and cannot drive the vehicle anymore, he still acts as the mustangs owner emeritus. As the legend of mcqueen grew over the years, the responsibility of being the caretaker. Daily weekly monthly send me just ford mustang listings.
Classic auto air daily driver ac system for 19671968 mustangs with a 289 or 302 engine. I guess my current biggest worry is that the more i drive it, the. How does ac, cup holders, a fivespeed stick, and a performance 5. Treat your 19651966 mustang to a significant upgrade to its ac by picking up classic auto airs r4a daily driver air conditioning system with a polished compressor. Ive owned the car for 11 years as my daily driver but am determined to start on a fastback project.
Keep your options open if you want a restomod that will stand out in a crowd. This car has been built from the ground up and runs great. Can anyone give me there opinions on driving a classic mustang as a daily driver. This dailydriven 67 ford mustang has stayed in the same family for five decades. Not only is it unusual to see a 53 ford truck built as a restomod, its also unusual to see one powered by a 4. But for streetdriven early ponies, these ideas will greatly enhance the driving. Whether you have an heirloom car, daily driver or a special vehicle purchased as an investment, we can provide complete restoration that meets the highest industry. This is also a time period that the aftermarket hasnt really addressed yet, so finding replacement or aftermarket parts could be a problem, depending on which vehicle youve chosen. Melbournes restomod performance blends the best bits of 1969 and 2015 ford mustangs to create a wild pro touring pony car. High quality work and customer satisfaction is our highest priority. A restomod is a classic car that has been restored and modified. I am currently 19 and i bought it off my grandpa who made sure it was garage kept. Total ground up build as part of our 2017 fundraising efforts we are in the process of restoring a 1965 mustang in a modernized way.