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Before we go any further, we should clarify that the Reactor wasn’t actually built by Roush - though they are showcasing it at their booth for this years SEMA show in Las Vegas. This gorgeous deep metallic green 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback was actually built by the Ringbrothers for a gentleman named Doug Hoppe as - to contend for the 2007 Good Guys Street Machine of the Year award.
Few things are cooler than a Classic Mustang updated with new technology. While many car collectors prefer to restore their work with stock parts and go after an original look, some die hard car guys prefer the ‘restomod’ approach. Gene Winfield and Leonard Compton of Maybellene Autosports fit into the latter category.
Starting with (your choice) a 65 - 68 Mustang, modern technology and new design are crafted into this muscle car of yesterday. The Maybellene GT690, as they’ve dubbed it (originally known as the Anaconda Project), is comprised of state of the art 2006-2007 Ford Racing component technology wrapped around a classic body.
Virtually everything functional on this car has been updated to be modern and comfortable enough for a daily driver. From the custom high-back leather seats in the high tech interior to the coilover suspension… this is no trailer queen - rather a purpose built series aimed at enthusiasts of the Mustangs that started the craze.
It’s been a while, in fact too long, since we’ve done a featured ride. While we’ve been careful not to hold ourselves to any certain schedule, something on at least a monthly basis (or better) would be ideal. With the recent edition of turp as the new editor of this column, more rides will likely grace our homepage. So, without further ado…
Ford recently released their September sales figures, showing a strong month as an increase in car sales helped to offset slumping truck sales. It’s been a steady trend as of late - many consumers are migrating away from their gas guzzling SUV’s and moving into more economical vehicles. Is the Mustang economical? Well, I suppose it depends on what you compare it to.