It has a tube frame, a 5.0-liter Coyote v8 engine and a $125,000 cost.
The 1974-1978 Ford Mustang II is a hated car. It’s trendy enough that we won’t repeat the old claims and tired clichés. However, we will remind everyone that the second-generation Mustang II was one of the most popular generations. It was, in context, the car that people wanted at the time. It kept the Mustang afloat until it was able to produce more power.
When we see a Mustang II, we are drawn to it. This is especially true when the Mustang II is a wild restomod in Grabber Blue and with a mean, determined stance. This is exactly what we have, and it’s currently being offered by Velocity Motorcars via duPont Registry. Be aware. This Mustang II could be the most expensive Mustang II ever.
It’s a 1978 Ford Mustang II, but it isn’t hard to believe that there’s not much left from 1978. The VIN tag is there, but beneath the modified body is a tube frame that has independent suspension and a wider track. The frame allows for 325-series tires in the rear and 275-series rubber in the front. The car is said to have an 18-inch wheel circumference and massive disc brakes at each corner.
The Mustang II was surprisingly easy to handle. Although the compact Ford was very agile, it had a weak V8 that produced high levels of emissions. The Mustang II’s iconic Mustang II face is not affected by this problem. Instead, it has a second-generation Coyote V8 of 5.0-liters. The engine is connected to a Tremec six speed manual transmission via a modified Borla Eight Stack throttle body and custom exhaust. It’s not clear what horsepower the engine produces, but we can assume it is more than the 134 ponies found in a 1978 Mustang V8-powered.
You’ll also find only two seats inside the bodywork. Except for the Alpine double din stereo that occupies the center stage of the dash, interior design is simple. As are the door panels, the Mustang II’s tall center tunnel and high center tunnel are still distinctive features. However, the dash is closer to what you would find in a 1994-2004 Mustang.
The car has been to SEMA three times. Last year was the third. This special Mustang II was quite different from the rest and had a V10 under its hood. This latest Mustang II looks like a true performance beast. It is also rare to find second-generation Mustangs in the Mustang world. This gives it some uniqueness among the sea of Shelbys and fox bodies and S197s. It looks very impressive, even for Mustang II skeptics.