Classic 1970 Ford Mustang Is a Terminator in Vintage Clothing
While it may look unassuming from the outside, this 1970 Ford Mustang is hiding a 2004 Cobra underneath.
Restomods have been all the rage for a number of years now, and for good reason. There’s just something appealing about taking a handsome old vehicle and giving it reliable, modern, and better-performing mechanicals that truly represents the best of both worlds. Case in point – this 1970 Ford Mustang, up for grabs at Bring a Trailer, which is nothing more than a well-dressed gentleman hiding a 2004 Mustang SVT Cobra underneath.
Look at it from the outside, and the 1970 Ford Mustang just looks like a clean, mostly original example of one of the best-looking pony cars ever made. It’s been repainted in an attractive shade of blue, with some black accents like the hood, rear spoiler, tail panel, and side mirrors, along with fresh chrome. The Mustang rolls on a set of classic Magnum 500-style wheels for a timeless look.
Peek inside the cabin, however, and you’ll notice something strange – while the original bucket seats and other components are in place, this ’70 model Mustang has a newer SVT Cobra steering wheel and instrument cluster inside, which seems a bit odd and out of place. But there’s a good reason why those parts are here, and it isn’t just for show.
Pop the hood, and you’ll see why – this vintage Mustang is powered by a supercharged 4.6-liter V8 ripped from a 2004 SVT Cobra, which produces an even 390 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. That power flows through a Tremec TKO-600 six-speed manual transmission to a 9-inch rear differential fitted with 3.73 gears, and everything looks like it belongs here, even though it obviously doesn’t.
The seller didn’t just swap those bits over from a newer Cobra, however. He also took the time to give this vintage Stang a full coilover suspension, power rack and pinion steering, and four-piston Wilwood brakes at all four corners. The car even has a host of welcome amenities including air conditioning, cruise control, and intermittent wipers – the sort of stuff that makes a vehicle pleasant to drive in all conditions.
The seller clearly did a nice job of integrating newer parts into this older Mustang, and we imagine that it’s just as fun to drive as it is to look at. And while this combination might upset some purists, we’re just happy to see another old Mustang saved and out on the road where it belongs, its owner ripping through the gears and enjoying the signature whine that Terminator mill is so famous for.
Photos: Bring a Trailer
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