‘Slayer’ Mustang Haunts Carlisle Nationals in Pennsylvania
Slayer-esque, ‘Sinister’ Fox Body came from the ninth circle of Hell to demonstrate some devilish drifting.
As Mustang enthusiasts, we find solace in the aesthetic just as much as we do in performance. Give us a Candy Apple Red classic Mustang GT, or an Electric Blue GT350, and we can gush on them for days. The “Sinister” Mustang (pictured above) that graced the 2018 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on May 18 to 20 had neither the finesse nor the elegance most people are used to, but it is beautiful nonetheless.
This demonic Mustang and its macabre BMW 325IS cousin you see drifting below are from the brilliantly-twisted minds of Sinister Drift Team. Upon further investigation, it appears this Mustang was the victim of an electrical fire in one of the Sinister Drift Team’s garages, along with the BMW and some other vehicles. Out of the five vehicles, these were the only survivors.
However, the team made lemonade with the lemons life gave them, and gave these drift vehicles a makeshift, entirely badass-look. The inspiration likely comes from “Big Four” metal band Slayer—specifically, the Seasons in the Abyss album.
It’s hard to tell if it is an original 5.0, or if it has any original parts for that matter, as there weren’t any videos posted by the team during the event. However, an earlier drift video on the team’s Instagram page lends some clarity, and it definitely sounds like an ultra brutal 5.0 V8 that even Slayer themselves would be proud of.
Aside from this avatar of savagery, this year’s event brought together cars and car lovers of all types to showcase the hottest trends in the hobby, coolest styles, top vendors and show worthy gems representing the past, present and future of the collector car world.
Seminars were a popular attraction too. Multiple offerings drew crowds, including seminars like “Legends of Design,” which included panelists sharing stories and anecdotes about the Jags and Astons that were on display.
Other notable events included a forum with experts on restoration, and a unique display of a Citroen being disassembled and reassembled. Another family-fun aspect of the event was the annual passport program, which offered prizes from local businesses.
Finally, the swap meet and car corral was also a driving force and will return next year along with more great cars from around the world. For more information on next year’s event, click here.
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