Trick Rides’ GT350TR pairs vintage looks with contemporary engineering, but its appeal is deliberately narrow.
A Familiar Formula
Just when the classic Mustang restomod scene seemed fully crowded, Trick Rides has added another entry with the Shelby GT350TR. Built by the Oklahoma-based shop, the car follows a well-worn but proven approach: take a first-generation Mustang silhouette, keep the visual nostalgia largely intact, and re-engineer nearly everything underneath. The result is a high-end reinterpretation that starts at roughly $339,000, placing it well above most Mustang-based restomods and firmly in supercar territory.
Modern Bones
Rather than restoring factory hardware, Trick Rides begins with a clean-slate chassis from the Roadster Shop. The setup includes an independent front suspension with Fox coilovers, immediately separating the GT350TR from period-correct builds. The rest of the suspension is equally modernized, featuring upgraded sway bars, a four-link rear suspension, and a 9-inch rear axle, all aimed at taming the body roll and float that defined early Mustangs. The intent is clear: preserve the shape, not the driving compromises.
Subtle Aggression
Visually, the GT350TR walks a careful line between homage and excess. Unlike some contemporary restomods that lean heavily on carbon fiber, Trick Rides sticks with steel body panels, giving the car a more traditional feel. The styling echoes the familiar “Eleanor-style” formula without fully leaning into it. A revised front fascia with new grilles, headlights, and a custom hood gives the nose a purposeful look, while three-piece Forgeline wheels and side-exit exhausts add modern touches. The front half is assertive; the rear, by comparison, is intentionally restrained.
Supercharged Option
Power comes from a supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote V8, rated at 700 horsepower. The engine is paired exclusively with a six-speed Tremec T-56 manual, reinforcing the car’s enthusiast-first positioning. A custom exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers handles the soundtrack. For buyers who prefer displacement over boost, Trick Rides also offers a naturally aspirated 7.0-liter V8, trading supercharger whine for old-school throttle response.
Built to Stop
With output numbers that rival modern supercars, braking hardware had to keep pace. The GT350TR uses Baer brakes, with six-piston calipers up front and four-piston units in the rear. It’s a setup designed less for originality and more for consistency, reflecting the broader philosophy of the build.
A Narrow Audience
The Shelby GT350TR doesn’t pretend to be attainable or mass-market. Its six-figure pricing, single-minded execution, and limited appeal suggest it’s aimed at buyers who want a classic Mustang look without any of the original car’s mechanical limitations—or financial modesty. In a segment crowded with retro-inspired builds, Trick Rides’ entry stands out less for reinvention and more for how far it pushes a familiar formula.
