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Project Thunderbolt

This 1969 Ford Mustang restoration is a masterclass in pro-touring style, blending classic looks with modern performance.

The Build Story

Mike Kowalski found this shell in a barn in Nebraska. It was rusted out, engine-less, and home to a family of raccoons. Over the course of 3 years, he stripped it down to bare metal and began the transformation.

The goal was simple: make it handle like a modern sports car while retaining the soul of a muscle car. This meant swapping the original suspension for a full coilover setup, upgrading the brakes to 6-piston calipers, and dropping in a modern 5.0L Coyote V8.

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