First gen mustangs truly are something special. I love when people put a unique twist on them like this. Really leaves their mark on the history of such a legendary car.

Humble guy, great car.

Nice build bro . I’m a Mopar guy and you talk about everything having to be “correct “… but I built it for me, so my standard answer was “ if you don’t like it, go buy YOU one and build it how YOU like it”

Honestly IMO this is one of the best looking and tasteful 1st gens I have seen. Way to go!

Love this car, this is the future of appreciating classics like the 65 Mustang

To each his own, brilliant build, definitely love the background of how the first car burnt and he salvaged the engine! The colour code being shared so openly is what a true enthusiasts does, he is the kinda guy the car community needs!

I know his pain, went through that back in 97 with a mustang, at my uncle's house, working on it and it caught fire, total loss. I applaud him for hanging in and getting it together and building a beautiful car.

Love those fog lights.

As soon as he said, “ a Ford color…” I KNEW he was gonna say; Stealth Gray! That’s been on my radar for years! BEAUTIFUL build! This will inspire me on my build 🙌🏾 ⚡️

The power to weight in that thing is perfect

I like the monochrome paint myself. Big respect on the perseverance. Also dig the lights.

Down to earth build, not too much of anything, sounds perfect, bucks just right... Absolutely love it

20’s on a 66’ Hardtop?! Go him for being true to what he wants and you’ll probably find strangely enough he’s probably near true to original rolling diameter OEM too lol . Thanks mate for showing a car truly built with love mate 👍👍👍👍

Been loving the mustang SoCal crew coming on here! He seems like a cool dude!

Damn! Thats really sweet ride, with the Manual Box, and the exhaust note... The red interior is very nice.. the colour and the wheels are a statement.. Great Slammer!

Funny thing is I worked with this guy in Kuwait. He had a Mustang out there 😂. It was a 05 if I’m not mistaken. Small world. Dope Stang Gee.

The Burnout Wheel-Hop brings back memories of the mid-70's - gas was 30 cents - and u had to have traction bars - because they looked Cool ...

Forget critics, nice piece. Enjoy.

What an awesome build! Those wheels definitely look great & the interior is the best of both worlds. Heck, even the donor car looked good.

Damn, what a great story. Like a phoenix rising up, the heart made it thru the fire. Badass!

Sounds amazing!

Earbuds necessary for Autotopia LA vidz! Let these cars tickle the brain!

just gotta say again WHAT A GREAT CHANNEL , such a variety, beautiful cars and awesome people

I LOVE THE WHEELS AND THE COLOUR 100%

Awesome I have a 66 convertible Mustang my very first car I got at 15 I'm 30 and still got it

Those 20's, pure 🔥🔥 TOP quality content as always 🇬🇧🇬🇧

Another great video Shawn! A car an everyday man can build and enjoy. Keep up with this content! Something realistically attainable and something that most of us car guys enjoy seeing. Keep up the good work!

Anyone who puts down that car has a problem, I'm sure there's things on it that could be better but all cars have something that could be better. I think just having that type of build is great, Cudos to you dude...

Same motor my Dad is runnin in his '74 Bronco, it's a screamer with his 4.88's in the Ford 9" posi out back and Dana 44 up front, truck 4spd and Atlas transfer case...and that's a beautiful Mustang, I wouldn't change a thing.....✌🏻

Ohhhh man Gee! When he was telling us about the fire, I cried. Heartbreaking story and I'm glad he's turned out another sweet pony ✊🏼

Mr. '66 Mustang owner keep up the down to earth humble attitude! Lovin' your bad a$$ Mustang from top to bottom sir! The negative comments will always come. Just continue what your doing to build your rides to your likes. Hey if you were to hand over that Mustang to someone commented negatively...you think they'd decline the free Mustang-nope lol!

Not that many will read this but these Mustang stories always hurt me. I'm not a huge Ford or Mustang guy (except old 60's Stangs n Broncos) That being said me and my father had purchased a '67 Fastback we were planning on restoring. He had a love for them as he once owned a Shelby GT350 &500. Unfortunately his health took a turn for the worse after losing his business a yr or so later. The cars body and sheet metal had all been finished and we bought all the parts to restore her, even planned on swapping out the K code 289 for guess what? Yup 347 stroker 425hp base. Sadly my father left us in 2011 and my family has gone through hell ever since for many reasons and my mother had financial hard times and sold it a few yrs back to some guys from CT unfinished. It was OUR project and both myself and my father had blood sweat and tears into her. I was VERY angry and upset for a long time to come and it bothers me to this day.

Very nice. Nice restomod where he pretty much kept the integrity of the original look. What really makes it is the retro gray color. It just catches your eye because the color is novel, yet understated.

Nice car the coup is the red headed stepchild the fastback gets all the accolades, i love the color with the red interior, right on bro that's one righteous ride👍

This thing is a Tone Monster.

I like it! We like what we like. Who cares what others think.

I LOVE IT!!!! I love hearing the sound of the 347 !!!!! With a manual transmission. Thanks for sharing!!!

Totally forgot about this channel and I have been binge watching it lately. It's true, not your car, let him do what he wants to it. If someone wants to put an LS into a 911, so be it. Someone wants to put a RB26DETT or a 2JZ in a 68 Camaro, so be it.

I saw this ride at the last Quarantine Cruise and it caught my eye right away! Cool ass build!! And props to Gee for not giving up after his other ride burned up and forging on to build this killer ride!! Gee seems like a very cool and humble car guy too! Hope to meet him at a future event! 🤘🤘

What a fun car!! Thats a great a great build, good for Gee! Great episode, thank you!

Love it! It’s an inspiration to me. My first car is a ‘65 Coupe, Silver Blue. I still have it, bought in 1984, but has been off the road and stored for 25 yrs. Finally looking at pulling it out and restoring to a original driver, or building into a restomod. You have me leaning towards a restomod! Great car! What a fun car! The sound of that car is addicting! Nicely done! Thank you for sharing!

Sounds freaking amazing‼️ Looks even better. 🏁 🏁 🏁

Nice ride! Im Restoring a 66 right now!

Beautiful build!! Great video as always.

Another beautiful build👍 , we absolutely love his story 💯.The interior caught my attention🏆 . Engine sounds awesome💪.He did a great job with that Mustang👍 .The grey fit perfect & the wheels 20inch rims are a nice fit . Thanks again Shawn ,great build & a great story !😀👍

Love these garage builds

Glad it got a second chance ,Nice build!!!

That's a really beautiful 66 Mustang and that 347 Stroker sounds like a beast.

Such a beautiful car!! Love the wheels.

Love these mustangs!!

Sweet little rig. It reminds me so much of my buddy's first gen Mustang and the excitement those cars generated when they came out. Wheels and paint are fine by me. Really nice pull and sound. Pat on the back for his stickin' with it after the fire....that was a hell of a thing to happen.

Nice way to rebound after the fire...Good job

Love the setup. Make yourself happy. Great project.

I love it! Great build and I really dig the combo!

Obsessed with that color. Thanks for providing the paint code. Gonna do it on my 67 coupe. ;)

Absolutely love the color and the wheels, looking good!

I usually don’t like mustangs... but I love this car!! Sounds great, runs 👍 thanks for featuring this 66!

Diggin it, if you ask me, he kept it G

The fire story O man I'll never park indoors again 😢 🙏🙌🐎🔧🚗🇺🇸

Great build! Great attitude! Thanks for another great video Autotopia!

I love this build!! It's done very tasteful!!

Very personal and fun build. Much respect

Another budget build for us poor guys. Apperciate the diversity of videos you have on your channel!

What a Beautiful Beast 😭♥️

Those wheels look great on that car 🔥🔥

That was awesome ! So glad to see a coupe for change instead of the fastbacks. Killer color and the wheels look amazing !

My first Ford was a 64 1/2 Fastback and I painted it China Blue which is very close to Stealth Grey.... Now I have a 17 RS... the plates read STLTHRS. ROCK THE OLDSCHOOL...ROCK THE GREY! And those wheels are BADASS especially when rotating at low speed 👍

Badass build!!! 🔥

This car truly earn't the title of The Phoenix! Great car and great story!

Awesome mustang with an inspiring backstory.

Again, what an awesome car and SOUND... Thank you for one more nice video and people.

Fire!!! 🔥

Couldn’t agree more. hook and book. There is a level of controlled chaos that is truly amazing.

Great build and that understated mini ducktail and those H-D Fog Lights. It’s just super unique.🤘

looks tough sounds great

This car is amazing!!! Love the color… love the wheels!!

Sick ride dude & risen from the ashes too. Dare to be different & be proud of what you have created!

The Phoenix Mustang, color is dope

Love the real stuff, like the everyman hot rods. Great car

Clean🔥🔥🔥

That's such a cool car. Good job. From the ashes to the star

Yes it is a very cool car. I like!! Greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I love this car well seems like I love all you post. That exhaust placement is Awesome..

Perfect set up😤💪🏾😤💪🏾

Great build💪🏾 Great Work 👌🏾🔥

Don’t change anything looks great Nicely done brother!!!

Just got my 65gt out of the shop. Man, so much fun. Has close to 350hp now. The attention you get is insane. Love these classic mustangs.

Gee - that car matches the colour!

Great job! Awesome ride!

Gorgeous!! Love side exit exhaust

Great build 👍🏼

Very cool mustang - love the wheels & it sounds amazing!!

Love that angry engine , 3:55 was always a good streetable gear choice for a manual. Has a circuit car look somewhat with the turn out pipes. BOOGIE !!!!!!

The wheels and color look great together man

Nice 66 👍🏾 Coming from a Chevy guy

He did an absolute great job!! Everybody has an opinion but it only matters what the owner thinks of his build!!

Love it!!!

Nice nice mustang!

That car is legendary 🚀

Can I say this. Yahoo a 5-speed. intense red interior. and a very cool builder. !!!