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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Battle Tank" Is a Mean Machine

There are certain performance cars out there that rely on their color scheme to stand out, but the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 certainly isn't one of them. Then again, with the need for personalization being on the rise and social media only amplifying this, you need at least a custom finish to stand out. Case in point the pony we have here, which brings a dramatic take on the matter.
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Battle Tank" wrap 1 photo
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The GT500 that now sits on our screens has been gifted with a wrap, one that seems to follow the fighter plane battle tank theme - the driver's side rear fender shows the M1A1 tag and it's worth noting that this version of America's M1 Abrams tank is still in service. And it all makes sense when you think about the fact that the vehicle is owned by a veteran, as explained by the account that delivered the first Instagram post below.

Now, many military-inspired second skin jobs, most of which come from the world of aircrafts, go for the shark teeth approach, with examples ranging from the Dodge Charger to the Lamborghini Huracan. Not this one, though.

Instead, we're dealing with something that could be described as a post-apocalyptic theme, but this only covers the big picture. Well, the devil is in the details with this vinyl makeover, so make sure to zoom in on the images in the Insta posts below to check out all the juicy little bits displayed on the 760 horsepower monster.

In fact, you'll even see the GT500 lighting up its rear tires in one of the posts (remember the pre-release moments when we wondered how the dual-clutch tranny would handle such stunts?) with the supercharged 5.2-liter V8 singing in the background.

Given the complex nature of the wrap, the owner decided to leave the rest of the vehicle in factory form, at least for the time being. Then again, many of these projects take various forms over the years, so who knows where time will take this Mustang?




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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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