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1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Coyote Outlaw" Is a Modern Beast Now

Yes, the modernized 1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 you're looking at is a fresh build. In fact, the vehicle was showcased at the Detroit Autorama back in February so let's take a bit of time to zoom in on this slab of America, shall we?
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1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Coyote Outlaw" by Rowe's Rod and Custom1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Coyote Outlaw" by Rowe's Rod and Custom1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Coyote Outlaw" by Rowe's Rod and Custom1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Coyote Outlaw" by Rowe's Rod and Custom1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Coyote Outlaw" by Rowe's Rod and Custom1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Coyote Outlaw" by Rowe's Rod and Custom
The project we have here comes from Ohio-based Rowe's Rod & Custom, with the company appearing to have handled each and every aspect of the GT500.

For starters, the 'Stang rides on an Art Morrison chassis and we can talk about an unibody approach with independent rear suspension. As for the connection to the road, this is established via bespoke wheels supplied by the Greening Auto Company, which are shod in drag racing-friendly Nitto rubber (if this sounds familiar, you can thank the Dodge Demon).

Back in the day, the '70 Mustang Shelby GT500, which had seen Ford taking over the product (the Blue Oval and Carroll Shelby ended their agreement in the summer of 1969) featured a series facelift, with the body gaining at least 4 inches (10 cm) in length.

Well, this build puts that engine compartment space to good use, as the nose of the car features a pair of cold air intakes serving the Coyote motor, which featues a Holley electronic fuel injection system and works with an automatic tranny (the original was powered by a 428ci/7.0L V8 delivering 335 hp as a conservative estimate).

With a Borla exhaust helping the 5.0L V8 express its feelings and emotions, you can be certain the aural side of the job is up to the task.

The cabin is a collection of goodies, with the list included a console and door panels fabricated by S3 Customs, seats and door panels finished in Napali Nero leather, which is mixed with anthracite suede and blue contrast stitching (hat tip to Spotlight Customs). And when the weather gets hot, the Vintage Air AC hardware makes sure things are under control.



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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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