Yes, I am fully aware that I recently wrote an entire article highlighting how “the rich” have ruined the classic car hobby. That’s still true. But what’s also true is that a properly done restomod can be an amazing machine.
Revology Cars exists as a Singer-like outfit with respect to building cool vehicles. While Singer focuses on select generations of the Porsche 911, Revology is all about the first-gen Ford Mustang. And both companies are proof that when you narrow your focus on building and improving just one model, you can do great things.
How The Boss Is Built
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The latest and greatest creation from Revology is the company’s take on the legendary Boss 429 Mustang. Ford originally developed the Boss 429 as a homologation special to get its new 7.0-liter engine approved for NASCAR duty.
Between 1969 and 1970, Ford shoehorned the massive mill into the snouts of a handful of Mustangs. This was an expensive model at the time, added tons of weight to the nose of the car, and Ford built just 1,359 examples.
Today, Revology has taken the surprisingly subdued styling of the Boss 429 models and applied its own production wizardry to deliver a truly outstanding Mustang. These cars are basically built from the ground up in the same manner as your average high-end new vehicle.
Revology starts with a seam-welded chassis, then applies perfectly cut CAD-developed body panels with minimal panel gaps. You now have a new “old” Mustang that’s in far better shape than Ford could ever build back in the day. The electrical system is night and day, too, as Revology employs a modern CAN Bus system with separate control modules for the doors, lights, fan, body, and power. That allows Revology to clean up the wiring while also delivering more modern features.
I’m talking about seemingly simple things you’d find in most news cars, like power side mirrors, Apple CarPlay, an updated sound system, push-button start, and power windows. All of these creature comforts give the Boss 429 a surprisingly upscale interior. Revology pays close attention to the quality of the seat fabric, the design of the reworked center console, and even how the steering wheel feels in your hands.
But the heart of this build sits under the hood. No, Revology isn’t using actual 7.0-liter motors here. Instead, the Boss 429 features a fourth-gen Coyote V8. Revology adds a supercharger while also utilizing the upgraded cooling system from a Dark Horse Mustang. The result is a 710-horsepower setup, and buyers can opt for a six-speed manual or ten-speed automatic gearbox.
Behind The Wheel
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I recommend the manual as the spirit of the car comes alive with the stick. This mighty Mustang is a joy to drive. Revology founder Tom Scarpello tossed me the keys, and we set off into the canyons north of Los Angeles. While the car hits you visually right away, the magic of it all springs into action when you fire the engine.
The Boss 429 barks to life, and the tone is vintage Mustang perfection. Despite the modern engine, the noise is all properly old-school. And if you’ve driven an old Mustang, the interior is familiar—but elevated beyond anything you may have experienced in a car like this.
While the car hits you visually right away, the magic of it all springs into action when you fire the engine.
Packaging the entirety of the car together, from its build process and tremendous NVH quality to its powertrain and performance, you can start to see why a Revology Mustang wears such an eye-watering price tag. A Boss 429 starts at $395,000.
That’s still likely a lower price than you’d pay for an actual 1969 or 1970 Boss 429. Meanwhile, the Revology Boss 429 likely drives far better, makes more power, and looks just as awesome.
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There are several restomod companies out there, and most of them don’t do enough. They typically churn out modernized versions of beloved classics—usually without cleaning up rust spots—toss on a coat of paint, bolt in some manner of LS-based engine, and charge way too much.
Much like Singer with Porsche or Icon with old Land Cruisers, Revology actually builds its Mustangs from the ground up. The end product clearly shows off the work and expertise involved in the development and creation of these cars.
Granted, the cars aren’t cheap, nor should they be—these are works of art that you can actually drive.
