The smaller wheel diameter with vintage race tires makes a huge statement. Chris sure has an eye for aesthetics: line, color, texture, depth, contrast. Very well done.

May be the coolest Mustang build ever. What a thoughtful build. Huge fan of this dude’s work.

Chris really gets it, love everything he designs. This might be my all-time favorite Mustang.

I already know it’s gonna be insane just by seeing the Ruffian name

Shawn, when it comes to the Ruffian cars you give off a ‘Kid on Christmas morning’ vibe’. You’re not alone.

Ruffian knows how to make some killer looking vehicles. It looks meaner than the average Mustang

He's an absolute artist. This is bar none (and it's not even close) the best looking vintage CAR. Not mustang ... but CAR. Period. Everything on it is a work of art. The only thing that sucks? The world will get only ONE of these. And I'm not sure that's enough for the world; even for the guy who owns it. Stunning.

Chris and his Ruffian crew are fabricated and building some fabulous looking cars ❤😎😁👍👍🤙

the best restomodded 67 mustang ever. Hands down. Period.

I just couldn’t stop from smiling and grinning the whole time. A genuine car, and a genuine person. It shines through. This is my favorite car! So freaking cool. Thank you for sharing

So great to see properly sized wheel and tire on this car, no goofy cartoon hoops.

I was impressed with the intro, that Mustang is incredible. I agree with Chris, vents and scoops should have a purpose or they are not needed.

OH my my my ! I literally JUST ordered the entire set of build books Chris has on their site. Perfect timing Shawn. 💪😎🤙

Can't beat a combination of classic original styling styling with modern refinement & technology ... the fact that he didn't go LS is what makes this car that much more special .

so happy this was an hour long. amazing car thanks for taking your time on this one Shawn!

That car is fantastic. I love the appearance with 15 inch wheels and tires.

The Shelby mag 15" wheels with big sidewalls, the open grille, the classic paint job, the retro gold interior, the 289 with webers,. The leather straps over the spare tire, Great!! This car is just plain stunning. this is a man of taste. Love it.

Ruffian has it going on right now. Using early 60's on up road racing styles as inspiration and taking it further with an "open class" modern flare is 🔥🔥. The cars, with their original style frames instead of a complete 1 piece frame with inboard brakes, 5 link rear, etc give the owners a sense of what it was exactly like to have an open class road racer back in the day but with modern safety, reliability, and modern power. A long with that look everybody loves. The look we all got into cars for. Ruffian is on fire right now.

I absolutely love how much passion he's bringing to the scene

I’ve watched this twice now. The second time to pause my tv so I could check the details. What an awesome machine! Ruffian knocked this way out of the park!

The 8 webers and equal length headers gives that car such a great, clean sound. I love this car.

This guy is my favorite fabricator. I like his engineering. I saw the video of his other Mustang a couple years ago and I was fascinated with his engineering.

Real life Shaggy if I ever saw one.Great skills with the man. Plus a Ford guy!

I’m a GM for the most part, and I like my fords for the 20’s-40’s. But when this thing debuted at SEMA it grabbed me and hasn’t let me go. It has occupied so much of my brain space over the last couple months it’s wild. When you guys did the galaxie video I fell in love with all the details and engineering of that car, and when you said you’d be doing a video on the mustang I waited anxiously for this one to drop. Love your videos and love Ruffian cars. Amazing stuff.

sitting here thinkin' to myself, imo, the 67 fastback has always been a favorite. 67,69,70 are to me the best-looking bodystyles they ever had. Then that 70 pops up . Of course, he has 1970 too lol. Ive been into drag racing my whole life, but the older trans-am series and style of car has always got me. Cars like this just look evil on the street and most of the time will hang with about anything you run into today. That no-grill oil cooler look is badass. Those lines frame it in and make it look like it has one.

I never was a buff on yellow headlights. But I'm making one for my new custom bicycle project. Because yellow headlights means two things to me; 1. Racing. 2. Muscle. I love this car. He really knows how to make a beefy car, complete beef, but never going over the top and making it tasteless. It is one awesome looking AND sounding car, that's for sure! Love those tires. The entire vehicle just says "GO", like every car this man builds. BEAUTIFUL!

Big props to Chris on this build. All the upgraded / modified parts are not just asthetics but changed for a purpose and function, as well. I have one thing that does bother me about that design and i'm glad to hear Chris say what I was thinking and that would be the delete of the wind wings in the doors. To me, personally wind wings were so cool and their presence is what defines the year of the car. They also are very convenient when you just want some fresh air without cracking the window and getting that wind tunnel noise. They do make it easier to break into a car (you can tell I'm from L.A.) but I've owned two '67 Chevelles and a '66 Pontiac Bonneville wagon and a '67 Camaro and a '66 428 Thunderbird all have wind wings. Chris even said that he wished he left them in the doors and wouldn't even as an option leave them out for his next build. That 289 aluminum block and heads punched to 361 or whatever he said is the way to go and the Webers is the frosting on the cake, as long as you have a guy who really knows how to adjust those things. If you don't have that guy you'll have nothing but problems. The cool factor is huge and the exhaust is insane. Hey, kids ... don't let your parents tell you that video games are a waste of time. Become a game designer and you too could be a multi millionaire and have a custom car shop as a hobby before you turn 35 years old.

For me, these people are the best car builders in the world, they are true artists, they are the Panagani of muclecar

This is as close to a "Perfect" build as it gets. Wow. Congrats to the builder.

The amount of little details when he goes through everything is crazy. They need to film a new Bullitt chase scene with this car in the starring role.....love the sound of the car

When you hear the thought and process that went into this build its cerebral its mind blowing in its execution for a modern vintage mustang gotta love it.

Ruffian is just brilliant!

45:10 after which you and chris just look at each other and laugh. Thats the experience you'll never get from a electric car. It will always be the most satisfying.

Wow! Just wow. I love this car more and more every time I see it!! Chris & his team have truly built a masterpiece with the FIA Mustang. 👌🏼👌🏼. Shawn, the ATLA production team absolutely knocked this episode out of the park! I totally get what you were saying…even at an hour, the whole episode keeps you engaged and intrigued. Chris’s work of art got its due attention. Great show! 🙌🏼

This car is dripping with personality so much! Love the homage to vintage racing, but still making the car drivable. I can see why Chris considers this the most "accurate" build - accurate to his intent. Love it. Inspiring build and incredible talent. And, great filming!

The respect paid to history is my favorite part of these phenomenal builds. Bravo.

Chris is like a method actor in the building world, a *_Method Builder,_* if you will. I mean this in a complimentary sense that, like an actor who will go hungry for weeks to lose weight and live the life of the character they are portraying, Chris has the ability to understand the character of the car he's building, each component and how they all relate to each other and influence the whole experience. In essence, he becomes what he builds along the way. Plus he's a mad scientist of sorts, so you gotta love that. 🙂

I’ve been following Ruffian for a few years now and I thought the 1970 was my favorite until he built this 67. 1967 is my favorite Mustang anyways so this is so damn badass!

This is one of those rare custom cars that just has the right sauce through and through! Well done Chris and crew and fantastic job from Shawn and the team at AutotopiaLA for putting together this stellar video!

Chris & Ruffian cars just keeps knocking out these amazing builds. Wiithout Autotopia interviewing & going over all the amazing work & details, there would be no way to soak it all in. Can't wait for next one Chris & his team creates

This is the level of detail and approach I would love(and wish) to have thrown at something like my 64 Mercury. Truly appreciate the use of classic parts and going for a period what if kind of build. Absolute work of functional art.

Just finished watching . Another absolutely genuis build Chris. I literally cannot stop smiling. Bext up........TORINO.....TORINO.....TORINO ! CONGRATS ON IT ALL !

Love everything about this Mustang, especially the color and the rims selected. Wow what a machine… love it

One of a kind art on 4 wheels. Build books are unique and extremely well done. I recommend getting a set.

One outstanding build after another a true legend in the making..

My kind of build! This thing is retro traditional vintage on steroids!!! Beautifully designed and turned out!

Well, I´ll just make it a habit to press like whenever it says Ruffian in the headline. Another masterpiece. Damn, this guy can build cars!

Outstanding car! The attention to detail is amazing. Sloping the fenders and hood down one inch makes a huge difference. The wider rear axle looks great and the look is captured by the videographer in several rear view shots on the road.

Im definitely not a Mustang fan. But would love to own this car. This build was done just right. Every modern upgrade was taken to the right limit. Not over the top. Every modification to the car was done to just the right level. Nothing over the top. This is truly the best Mustang build for me. I love the theme for this car.

If only all Mustangs looked like that!! Incredible build.. just looks so right

Shawn, I love the videos, but to tell the truth they’ve been hard to watch lately. It’s hard not to be jealous and impatient about the opportunities to build and drive yet to come. I’ve dreamed about building a car worthy of your show someday. It’s such an inspiration to see what people have done with historical cars like these. I hope the day I sit behind the wheel of a homemade dream car isn’t too far away. Love the channel!

I love that you're taking the time that these cars deserve.

One of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Period.

I would love for Chris to come full circle and bring this and the Galaxy to Goodwood Revival ❤

Congratulations, Chris. You have built a beautiful car. You're little touches are so fantastic. I really do like your taste. I have a 57 cube. I wish I could let you rework for me. But I don't have the money so that it gonna happen. But it would be a real honor to let you work on it. Again, you are a fantastic builder.I'm so happy to see what you do.Thank you again

Bad ass car - Love it - this guy is the Bud Moore of the 21st century

Absolutely Stunning Ford Mustang powered by FORD 🇦🇺

I like the British Racing Green and Bronze wheels.

Let me add, your 289 setup ( bored/stroked) with that carb choice is perfect. Years ago a friend had a .60 over 289 with webers, throttle response was insane and sounded so damn good....

Absolutely the best sounding mustang ever!

Yes. 289 is the legend please and thank you 🙏 sir!

Another absolute beauty. You can see these cars are built with passion

Amazing builds !!! Each car is getting better than the previous one. His vision is refreshing to say the least.

It's so well done that it's hard to believe it's real. Like the Mona Lisa. You see what I mean. It draws you into its world and you can't resist. Chris Ashton, you are not just a creator, builder, artist, you are a magician. I am a big fan ! And thank you Mister Davis for showing us all this wonderful work. Best!

Chris is such a wonderful car nerd. Perfect for the 21st century.

Shawn, this was one of your most interesting and well planned shows. Absolutely amazing! Bravo!

I think this is the best sounding mustang I've heard

Craziest JOB and WHAT a detail!!!!! AWESOME

Beautiful! Just beautiful!!!

I absolutely loved this episode Chris did a killer job on this build thanks for showcasing it

This guy is killing it. Another well thought out, purpose build.

There's more to a great car than unlimited budget and fabrication. This guy is one of the few people that understands that. It also seems to have the fun to drive factor. Nice!

This Mustang is perfect! Best looking one, in my personal opinion

This car is so sick. I’ve been waiting for months for you guys to get it and go through it. It’s so awesome!

Super impressed with the cars Chris builds .. particularly this one.

About your headlights ... In the 1970's R&T was testing various types of headlights. The editor "volunteered" me to have the yellow bulbs for our VW bus. Each member of the staff, with the experimental or foreign headlights, was given a letter from the California Highway Patrol Headquarters authorizing us to use those lights. During the time we had the yellow bulbs fitted, we were stopped just about every time we took the bus out at night. The CHP officers would read the letter, scratch their chins a little and then send us on our way. Anyway, good luck.

This car is so well done. Crazy.

What a stunner. If I ever win the lottery, this is it - dream car.

Man that's a rad Mustang. Great choices all around in the design too.

Such a sharp fastback 🎉 That's one of my dream cars

Nice Ruffian again! GREAT COMPANY.

@34:08 like Shawn, all of us bald guys are used to seeing the chrome. This is the most gorgeous Mustang and easily my new favorite.

The best Mustang ever IMHO. I love sound of those webers inhaling deeply and that V-8 rumble is so perfect.

The attention to detail with the grills, and the head rest mounts, is awesome.

This one of the best modified Mustang I ever seen , well done sir .

This guy have a brilliant mind when it comes to building a proper car.

Damn , there is something magical by these old Mustangs ... first it was Dave's Shelby GT350 and now this masterpiece !! Bullitt has returned . what a car , what a Masterpiece build ! thanks

This would be my daily driver!!

Phenomenal video! Love the in depth look and explanation of the car. Felt equally as educational as it was entertaining.

That's very COOL!!!!!!!

I sure respect the details and Chris also knowing when it’s enough.

Another great production.

Dig the new intro! Every time I watch one of these videos, I'm reminded that I need to buckle down and make mo money.

I note Chris talking about the thin bulkhead cracking where the clutch pedal is, this was very common on 60's and 70's British Fords as well, I had several Mk1 Ford Capri's and the weak link was always the bulkhead cracking where the clutch hinges from it.

The attention to detail cannot be overlooked. Everything on that car has a reason, a place and a finish. SPECTACULAR!!! I am a big ol' fanboy of Ruffian.

You know you've got the webbers dialed in when there's not a hint of smoke when you punch it. Hats off to your carb tuner. My dad showed me how to dial them in when I was a kid. He had them on his sunbeam Tiger with a high revving 289. I've got several hotrods, but there's always been soft spot for the 289, great little engines.

Spectacular !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES. The one I've been waiting for.

Been waiting for this one Sean. Chris is such a cool guest/builder...just a great video and an incredible build!

Well done! What a cool ride. LOVE the vintage look and there is no mistaking the FIA cobra styling cues.