If you thought the restomod world had peaked, Trick Rides just raised the bar. The Oklahoma-based builder has unveiled “Scorched,” a 1969 Mustang reimagined with a full carbon-fiber body and widebody proportions. It’s billed as the first ’69 Mustang of its kind, and it’s headed to SEMA as a limited-run halo car.
A Classic Body, Reinvented in Carbon
The entire shell of Scorched is made from pre-preg carbon fiber, developed through full CAD design and wind-tunnel testing. The seamless panels reduce weight while dialing up rigidity, and the aggressive stance signals this isn’t your grandfather’s pony car. Only 20 will be built, each finished in Scorched Red with exposed carbon accents.
For enthusiasts who’ve experienced the thrill of a retro Mustang with modern guts—like Autoblog’s fully modernized 1967 Ford Mustang test drive—Scorched takes that philosophy to the extreme, merging heritage styling with aerospace-grade materials.
Under the Hood
Trick Rides offers buyers a choice of three brawny V8s: a supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote, a Kaase 429 “Boss Nine,” or a Ford Performance 427. Power flows through a Tremec T-56 six-speed manual, with Baer brakes and a Roadster Shop chassis keeping it planted. Forgeline wheels wrapped in Toyo R888R rubber make sure the performance matches the menace.
It’s a bold statement at a time when Ford’s own lineup is in flux. Just last week, Ford confirmed the Mustang isn’t going anywhere—a new GT500 is set for 2026—proving the pony car still has plenty of gas left in the tank.
Mustang Past, Present, and Future
Scorched highlights just how much range the Mustang nameplate now has. While Trick Rides celebrates classic muscle with carbon craftsmanship, Ford’s factory lineup is led on the EV side by the Mach-E, which had its best month ever as Ford’s EV sales soared in August.
Between electric SUVs, factory supercars, and boutique restomods like Scorched, the Mustang has become as much an idea as a model—a performance symbol adapted to every era.
My Final Word
Trick Rides’ Scorched isn’t built for volume. Priced at $429,000 and limited to just 20 units, it feels more like rolling sculpture than a showroom car.
Yet it proves that even in 2025 the Mustang’s appeal remains universal, reaching from modern EV crossovers to carbon-fiber restomods that would have made Carroll Shelby smile. The pony car’s future may be uncertain, but its past and present continue to spark bold new creations that keep the legend alive.
