Anyone remember this?

"GhostZ" (GhostZ) 08/17/2014 at 17:55 • Filed to: None

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1978 Mustang II with a V10 Triton engine. Still badass, found some build pics of it.

EDIT: It's interesting to note that they extended the front end by a large amount to compensate for the larger motor, and I think the long-nose body looks fantastic.

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Well, I found some pictures on the internet of it during the build supposedly.

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sm70- why not Duesenberg? > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 17:57

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lol wut

YSI-what can brown do for you > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 17:57

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Its basically a Dodge Viper. . .

Except 100000x more awesome.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 17:58

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Proves my point that The mustang II is not a bad car as long as it doesnt have the original drivetrain

GhostZ > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s 08/17/2014 at 18:01

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Well, you can definitely make even a 70s 302 have plenty of power, but a V10 is just nuts.

GhostZ > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 08/17/2014 at 18:01

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Was out driving around February of this year, I think it's going to SEMA too.

camaroboy68ss > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 18:11

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saw it at the Portland roadster show this year. that thing was a oddball in the hall. it wasn't far from where we had the 56 set up

Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 18:19

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Easily the coolest thing I've seen on the internet in maybe ever.

Keeping in mind, that I could write you a novel on how terrible looking the Mustang II is. This thing borders on being unbelievable.

Blondude > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 18:25

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And people said the Mustang II was ugly...

GhostZ > Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ 08/17/2014 at 18:26

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It really reminds me of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage from the late 70s. All of the weird 70s styling, but with proportions right out the 60s:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm…

Here's a side view to see what I mean:

http://www.engineswapdepot.com/wp-content/upl…

They slightly changed the shape of the rear slope, added a ducktail spoiler (which both shorten the appearance of the rear) widened the fenders enough for a classic "side scoop", put modern-style fenders on, and then extended the front end/axle by about a foot. It's subtle, but it dramatically changes the proportions of the vehicle by making the rear look shorter and the front look so much longer.

Flavien Vidal > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 18:31

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"Maaaan, dude, this is awesôme man!!!! Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!! There is a V10 in it, duuude!!

Love the enthusiasm of the guy :)

Flavien Vidal > Blondude 08/17/2014 at 18:33

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Well, let's be honest, wide fenders and wide body kit in general kind of make any "muscle car" (yeah it's a mustang 2 so not really a muscle car in any way...) look better... :)

Blondude > Flavien Vidal 08/17/2014 at 18:45

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And Mustang IIs look amazing with fender flares .

Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 18:47

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Agreed on the Ol' Vantage comparo for sure. It definitely has the side profile of both being a Mustang and resembling the Euro body designs of the time. Quite impressive IMO

Inline6jdmturbo > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 18:53

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Never have been the type of guy to lust for one of these but DAMN girl dat a$$ doe!

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 19:55

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I'm not a fan of the Mustang II (who is, really), but that thing looks awesome. What a difference a longer hood makes.

tc_corty > GhostZ 08/17/2014 at 20:53

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mmm DAT colour, much gloss. Anyone know what its called?