New Law Sets Stage for Surge in Mustang Replicas

I’m betting there’ll be a lot of classic Mustang enthusiasts toasting this one over the Holiday Season.

On the heels of this year’s SEMA show, the federal government has enacted a bill that will make it easier for a number of companies to build classic replicas of the popular American muscle car.

More specifically, the bill H.R. 22, known as the “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act,” allows companies to produce up to 325 replicas a year of the low-volume “turn-key” vehicles. The stipulations for “replicas” under the program is defined as vehicles manufactured at least 25 years ago, which would span from first generation of the Pony Car to most Fox Body Mustangs, as highlighted in a Mustang 360 report.

Up until now, a customer would have to either build their replica Mustang at home or have a dealer install the drivetrain to be certified for the road.

SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting praised the new law as groundbreaking for the industry. “This program will create auto sector jobs and meet consumer demand for cars that help preserve our American heritage,” he said. And we’re inclined to think the same.

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Via [Mustang 360]