Humble guy, great car.

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.

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.

😮 D*** I'm Joe's. It sounds as good as it looks. I to know how hard it is to get back in the saddle. No pun intended putting another Mustang back together after a tragic garage fire. We lost our first show cars. Lower rider, beautiful Mustang Cobra to law's RX sevens. Power a 180000 estimated value lost. Just in the structure and tools in materials. Aside from vehicles took quite a few years to come around to wanting to get involved again. Happy to say this past summer. I got my first place. Prize a $150 trophy. But more than that the feeling, but your back won the right path. Great lock, sorry about your loss. Glad to see laughing. Starting the post send text of mine sky's the limit now❤

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

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”

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 👍👍👍👍

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 🙌🏾 ⚡️

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

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

The power to weight in that thing is perfect

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

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.....✌🏻

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...

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

I LOVE THE WHEELS AND THE COLOUR 100%

Sounds amazing!

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!

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.

Forget critics, nice piece. Enjoy.

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 ...

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! 🤘🤘

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

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 ✊🏼

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👍

Gee - that car matches the colour!

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 👍

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!

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

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.

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

Love this I literally just got a 66 last week and I'm loving it so bad ass to see a nother awesome coupe going hard

This thing is a Tone Monster.

I cringed seeing that burned shell of a car. That would make me physically ill.

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

looks tough sounds great

Nice ride! Im Restoring a 66 right now!

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 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 !!!!!!

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

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.

It looks great with that color combo and the sound... There's just something about a well-tuned Ford V8: They just sound so good!!

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

Awesome mustang with an inspiring backstory.

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

The Phoenix Mustang, color is dope

Gee, wow what a nice car and he is so deserving! His first one burned to the ground about made me cry seeing it and he resurrected with this car. Paint choice makes this car look like no other an then he shared the code, such a nice guy! I think the wheels look very custom yet fit the build perfectly. I am surprised people may give him negative comments. My only issue with larger wheels is the effect on ride quality. Based on suspension you can correct some of that so it is a driver preference at that point. And I think its great the wheel manufacturer gave him those wheels is a class move and I will go look at them now as I am building a car and will buy wheels. Good karma really does matter so thanks for showing this car and owner

That’s nasty! Wish mine looked and ran like that.

What a totally cool 66 Mustang. I agree with everything you said. The owner is a true gentleman also. Another great video. Keep up the good work 👍💪

I think you meant 93 Cobra. I also had a 347ci stroker in my teal 93 and I’m so sad I sold it. Anyway beautiful car man. Clean build

Those wheels look great on that car 🔥🔥

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

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

Love your car, mine is almost the exact. I went without frnt bumper, and love the grey so much considered going primer grey . I have 65 with 289. Great video with good ideas. Thanks, Autotopia, follow yall alot great job on finding so many cool cars!

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

Love these mustangs!!

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

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

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

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

Love a clean ducktail.

Love the car looks so cool the colour sets it off a true one off.And what a sound

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

Nice 66 👍🏾 Coming from a Chevy guy

My mortal enemy! Wheel hop!!

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

Damn bruh, once again no notification. YT is broken. This car beat the heat! The flamethrower special! Badass!

I like what you said, "my car I built it the way I wanted it" I get a alot of Sh*t because the wheels are 17's. It is all modified. I have had my Mustang when I was 16th. My parents gave it to me for my birthday. And I kept it there are 22 years before I started my restore and I've had it restored for 3 now

Nice nice mustang!

Sounds freaking amazing‼️ Looks even better. 🏁 🏁 🏁

Thank god you had insurance. It wasn’t a total loss and you manage to save the engine too wow kudos. Happen for a reason or else you wouldn’t have this beautiful built of a stang

One hell of a story & actually, I don't mind the wheels. 👍

Way to go.I like the fact that he did his car,his way.No apologies.That's what the restomod world is all about

What a Beautiful Beast 😭♥️

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

dude..that's so nice.

It took me a minute to notice but I love the color matched bumper. Ive never seen anyone do that.

Car is beautiful ...great back story I’m pretty sure it have way more sentimental value now

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

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

Hay Pal I am not a mustang guy, but I LOVE your car !

Great story and sweet ride. I did mine old school have 15x10's on the rear of my 66 some love them some hate them but it's my car. Nice job 👏

Perfect city driving car on Regular Gas. Nice budget build. And great color!

Wow, The story totally amazing and incredible

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

Nice build. He did an excellent job.