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It's no surprise that Gittin Jr. has really helped push the Ford Mustang brand with younger enthusiasts. From drifting to his Mustang RTR, to the awesome and RTR-C (that debuted at SEMA 2009), he has captured the attention of many using modern designs and modern Mustangs.

Now he's taking a step back, way back to 1969. That's right, instead of planning a 2011 Mustang for SEMA this year, Gittin Jr. is planning to build a bad-ass 1969 Stang.

The project is a collaboration with Team Need for Speed from EA Games. Yes, the same Need for Speed that we see on the shelves at Wal-Mart and Best Buy for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Dubbed the RTR-X, the project has already been in the works for the greater half of this year.

Gittin will be starting with a Dynacorn 1969 Ford Mustang fastback body rather than sourcing a used chassis himself. Considering the amount of work that they plan on doing to this car, it's probably the best move. The suspension will be completely overhauled with the aid of Maier Racing. Under the hood will be new-age technology, featuring a 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8. Clearly the stock engine won't be enough for a monster driver like Gittin, so individual throttle bodies from Kinsler will be in the works.

Interestingly enough, Gittin is opting for a set of JDM wheels from Work Wheels – 18×10 and 18×12 Work Meisters. Falken's RT615-Ks will surround the wheels naturally and brakes will be supplied by Wilwood.

Much of the build will be assisted by Twins Turbo and Steen Chassis, all brilliant minds in the industry that have more than enough experience to back the project. From renders to reality, we're really excited to see how this project will turn out. Adding some modern flair to a classic vehicle while sporting influence from all facets of motorsports really makes this project a complete one-of-a-kind.

More: Vaughn Gittin Jr. Building '69 Ford Mustang RTR-X for SEMA on AutoGuide.com

[69fastback]

At least he isn't ruining a real one like most do.

[dcook_14]

That's one sick build. And I agree with you 69fastback, I almost puke every time I see a sweet old mustang or mopar (I'm a born and bread Mopar guy...) at the drag strip all gutted, tubbed, stickers all over, etc. Even seeing a 67-69 camaro makes me sad.

[03_StangGuy]

God that is one sick build!! I think I need to go change.....Gittin is really doing some great things with the mustang!

Originally Posted by 69fastback At least he isn't ruining a real one like most do.

I know what your saying and some guys def trash a car, but I dont have a problem with fixing and updating a classic. Least its getting the attention it deserves and its way better then it goin tot he crusher or being neglected. Mustangs are muscle cars after all they went built to sit in a garage.

[Countryboy_99]

I gotta agree with 69Fastback and dcook, I'm happy it's a reproduction. when I read that part I felt relieved. 03stangguy i dont think its that we don't like a mustang (or other classic muscle cars) being upgraded and used, but we just find it difficult to look at a once cool old muscle rod that use to roam the streets that now only makes occasional (or even frequent) passes as a gutted out fully tubbed and caged track car. The concepts are cool, and the finished thing even more so, but its easier on those who love these cars in a certain way to know that a reproduction was used not an original. I don't scorn those who upgrade and throw and entire aftermarket parts book at a muscle car and then proceed to drive it like ought to be. I just think that the far out concept ones like this one and the chip foose terracuda (for another example) would be cooler if I knew that they'd used a reproduction and that there'd still be one more of those cars out there I could possible own one day.

[03_StangGuy]

Country, I het what you saying about the car not being driven much and Im totally with you guys on that. I personally thing every car should be streetable or whats the the point, minus full out custom race cars of course.