7.0-litre, 625bhp RUFFIAN Mustang + 580bhp RUFFIAN GT40

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  • @TopGear
    @TopGear  10 місяців тому +204

    What should Chris apply the Ruffian treatment to next?

    • @MichaelDEcclessis
      @MichaelDEcclessis 10 місяців тому +93

      Probably the famous American hot rod known as the Porsche 911

    • @TheMADDMATT64
      @TheMADDMATT64 10 місяців тому +22

      Take out that goddamn Chevy engine

    • @cooperpatrick5529
      @cooperpatrick5529 10 місяців тому +48

      De Tomaso Pantera!

    • @ensovisuals1787
      @ensovisuals1787 10 місяців тому +4

      What was the name of the Company in South Africa that was mentioned?

    • @realtalk4689
      @realtalk4689 10 місяців тому

      @@ensovisuals1787superformance

  • @_trill_
    @_trill_ 10 місяців тому +899

    What a guy, not only did he build two amazing cars but he let them drive the hell out of that mustang! Mad Respect,

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +50

      Yeah, that car is pretty bullet proof so I didn't sweat it. Plus Jethro is a really good driver. Fun day of shooting!

    • @Reveri7
      @Reveri7 10 місяців тому +6

      @@chrisashton7133 That is by far the most beautiful Mustang I've ever seen.

    • @jmg4566
      @jmg4566 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Reveri7 the horse looks better on the side of the grill, personally. I guess I'm biased though

    • @tkostang
      @tkostang 10 місяців тому +5

      It looks like some kind of Badass Forza Horizon Custom

    • @dsleong8328
      @dsleong8328 10 місяців тому +2

      not queen garage , car guy approved

  • @Evaunit98
    @Evaunit98 10 місяців тому +306

    The Ruffian fleet has since grown, he has a 67 fastback, an insane tube frame Galaxy and he's got an El Camino in the oven, it's one of the coolest project car fleets I've seen

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +16

      Almost ready to get some video features of Galaxie and 67 done!

    • @finessinglife9257
      @finessinglife9257 10 місяців тому +2

      bro the yellow stripe on the galaxy that goes through the tow hook, the gauge cluster, the seat, basically through the whole car. its so beautiful. much more impressive than just a stripe on the paint. its the little details that matter

    • @TheFurryMemelord
      @TheFurryMemelord 10 місяців тому +4

      Does he have any socials I could follow so I could see what he’s up to? The two cars I’ve seen here are lovely

    • @LeonNeuton
      @LeonNeuton 5 місяців тому

      ​@@finessinglife9257 The man is clearly an artist....

  • @Tej132
    @Tej132 10 місяців тому +2901

    There's no way, no freaking way that any automotive journalist and a UA-cam channel such as this or even a normal car guy would EVER call Porsche an American Hotrod

    • @RRSmurf
      @RRSmurf 10 місяців тому +264

      Yeah very stupid thing to say. Completely idiotic tbh. Normally this guy is on point.

    • @squanto6876
      @squanto6876 10 місяців тому +143

      When did he say this? I only head him comparing the ruffian mustang to other american restomod projects like the singer and gunther werks 911’s which seemed like an appropriate comparison given the context

    • @RadDadisRad
      @RadDadisRad 10 місяців тому +9

      I agree

    • @mprziv
      @mprziv 10 місяців тому +138

      @@squanto6876 The beginning of the video. Its the first sentence out of his mouth.

    • @averyscottbrown
      @averyscottbrown 10 місяців тому +15

      😂@@mprziv

  • @kentbeitel9966
    @kentbeitel9966 10 місяців тому +311

    That gt40 sounds insane! This guy has amazing taste and a whole lot of talent 🤘🔥

    • @yahwehjehovah8113
      @yahwehjehovah8113 5 місяців тому

      so the ask for the gosh dang Scorpion and they can get you what you looking for it's 7 million

    • @cascito
      @cascito 3 місяці тому

      That's the reason why he invested a lot of time in making the headers , you can make a crossplane V8 sound like a high pitch flatplane V8 using equal length headers or 8 to 1 headers

  • @GabrielGGabGattringer
    @GabrielGGabGattringer 10 місяців тому +98

    Perfect! I´ve been a massive fan of Chris´ work and all his Ruffian creations but especially the Mustang since years! This episode made me have tears of joy!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +5

      That's awesome. Thanks for following along!

    • @yahwehjehovah8113
      @yahwehjehovah8113 5 місяців тому

      so like i said i made seven million driving you across the street and so Tony gets the Royce

  • @StoneyBrownTV
    @StoneyBrownTV 10 місяців тому +7

    Since I was a kid, my favorite car of all time is The Mustang. I'm building another car now and it's the first time I've ever built a car. This is inspiration for sure. Beautiful

  • @TheSlowoldman
    @TheSlowoldman 10 місяців тому +77

    Very talented guy with a great eye for automotive styling. I like his creative "fixes" to the difficulties he encountered. A true hot rodder.

  • @beepeesoup
    @beepeesoup 10 місяців тому +1226

    No one has ever referred to a Porsche as a great American hot rod. That is one of the dumbest sentences I've ever heard someone say.

    • @hardhoofdful
      @hardhoofdful 10 місяців тому +49

      I was just checking the comments if I heard that right. NO ONE HAS EVER

    • @NikosM112
      @NikosM112 10 місяців тому +67

      Their humor is garbage. I miss the old hosts from top gear.

    • @RRSmurf
      @RRSmurf 10 місяців тому +25

      I genuinely don't know what this guy was trying to get at with that comment... And he's a proper car guy so even more odd to say...

    • @gouldnj
      @gouldnj 10 місяців тому +41

      Canepa, GuntherWerks, Singer, Emory Motorsports, Everrati. Have you been living under a rock?!

    • @RadDadisRad
      @RadDadisRad 10 місяців тому +10

      As a Porsche owner I’ve NEVER said that. *EVER*

  • @parzival2077
    @parzival2077 10 місяців тому +23

    Those drifts around the turns were majestic
    I could watch this mans driving the Mustang all day

  • @TheCarLovingSwede
    @TheCarLovingSwede 10 місяців тому +67

    Wow, Chris is amazing!
    It's not only one thing that he did so well. Every single detail is engineered and made to perfection.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +4

      Thank you! That means a lot!

    • @TheCarLovingSwede
      @TheCarLovingSwede 10 місяців тому +1

      ​@@chrisashton7133 You deserve all the credit you can get! It's not often you see this level of craftsmanship, even as a super nerdy car guy as I am.

    • @TheSethnicity
      @TheSethnicity 10 місяців тому

      Minus the Chevy stuff.. 😅

  • @Rehevkor
    @Rehevkor 10 місяців тому +16

    That GT40 is proper cyberpunk. Love it!

  • @lukesplanet
    @lukesplanet 6 місяців тому +4

    This Ruffian persona is right out of my dreams. He made the car I always wanted. The perfect stance, perfect lines, perfect selection of tires/wheels. I am sold!

  • @craigyirush3492
    @craigyirush3492 10 місяців тому +23

    Jethro, an outrageously cool restomod, Willow Springs, and a morning cuppa = perfection!

    • @jeffbell7233
      @jeffbell7233 10 місяців тому +1

      Great track for testing!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +1

      Agreed! I've watched it numerous times!

    • @sutnack7537
      @sutnack7537 8 місяців тому

      @@chrisashton7133 lets put nicer engines in the mustangs from now on

  • @romasmurphy
    @romasmurphy 9 місяців тому +5

    That GT40 looks so stunning with widebody, LED headlight, and modern Ford motor V8 its was delicious combination i ever seen . Chris so talented he have a good taste art when it comes to designing his Mustang and GT40, what a masterpiece 🔥

  • @gen1kk
    @gen1kk 10 місяців тому +42

    Omg, these 2 are on top level in my list of dream cars. Such a clean setup, and excellent projects they are!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +1

      They were the first two cars on my bucket list!

  • @AdamParry
    @AdamParry 10 місяців тому +14

    What a talent this guy is, such beautiful and carefully designed cars

  • @KingChadKennedy
    @KingChadKennedy 10 місяців тому +10

    I literally get goosebumps when overseas people mention South Africa and i see South African products makes me proud to be a South African 🇿🇦

    • @moresomoze
      @moresomoze 2 місяці тому

      A real south African. Not a Dutch claiming it.

  • @RW-zh7kl
    @RW-zh7kl 5 місяців тому +2

    Man, I feel so much better now spending 2 or 3 days just making a set of wheel center caps for my Mustang, thank you!

  • @ellishaindobo1794
    @ellishaindobo1794 10 місяців тому +10

    Chris is currently living my dream life, and I am happy for him.

  • @CupOfJav
    @CupOfJav 10 місяців тому +31

    That's the nicest Mustang I've ever seen and the GT40 engine bay is a work of art by itself. I'd love to see his take on something smaller like a BMW 2002.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! That's so cool to hear. We'll be starting a '69 soon. Eager to see if we can top it!

    • @CupOfJav
      @CupOfJav 10 місяців тому

      @@chrisashton7133 I can't wait to see it. The thing I like the most is that, from the way it looks to the way it drives (per his comments), every aspect feels like it's motivated by the art of it and that gives it a real magic.

    • @MarijaDuffin
      @MarijaDuffin 10 місяців тому

      You haven't seen many youngold fella🥹

  • @James-ez1bh
    @James-ez1bh 10 місяців тому +7

    I've started following Chris on Instagram right around the time he was finishing up the Ruffian Mustang and I've had a rolling shot of this car as my computer background for the last 3 years. I'm so happy he is getting the recognition he deserves on the masterpieces!

  • @orbitaljunkie
    @orbitaljunkie 10 місяців тому +6

    This guy is awesome. He's a big reason why I have a career in design. Had no idea he was a petrol head.

  • @ArthurZakaryan23
    @ArthurZakaryan23 10 місяців тому +12

    The style of these cars, the choices made with the design and engineering of them are so me, i cant think of anything I'd do differently, both cars are amazing to look at, sound great and I'm sure drive great.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +2

      Nice! Sounds like we have a lot in common! Race car

  • @crxtodd16
    @crxtodd16 10 місяців тому +8

    I normally don't like mustangs....but hot damn - that thing is a masterpiece!!! Its beautiful, and it sounds like it performs equally well. Outstanding!!!

  • @TurboWorld
    @TurboWorld 10 місяців тому +8

    I had a 70 mustang in high school. This one makes me want it back really bad.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +2

      Such fun cars. ❤️

    • @mr.prestige9798
      @mr.prestige9798 6 місяців тому +2

      I wish I could have an old and restored mustang with a nice small block

  • @Think_Up
    @Think_Up 5 місяців тому

    Chris is the only person I've seen successfully modify major body lines of a classic muscle car without completely ruining it. He made it better. The man truly has a gift and I hope he keeps at it.

  • @kristjanveski
    @kristjanveski 10 місяців тому +9

    Two of the most badass looking cars out there.

  • @rob.ny-la
    @rob.ny-la 8 місяців тому

    This guy that built these cars is a legend. Such a machinist. Has such a great eye for what looks good. Inspirational. This top gear guy. Loves touching stuff. Fingerprints all over everything.

  • @RichardJones-kx6mb
    @RichardJones-kx6mb 10 місяців тому +3

    I love Top Gear but I agree that no one in America has ever called a Porsche a hot rod. While I deplore anything Chevy, you can’t argue the tradition of dropping one into hot rods. The car looks amazing. It sounds great.

  • @c3pino226
    @c3pino226 6 місяців тому

    Sometimes I think I’m pretty cool until I see ppl like this. Talk about getting after it and living your best life. Inspiring.

  • @cutters74
    @cutters74 10 місяців тому +17

    Chris is the man! He’s properly got the automotive sickness, for him I don’t think there is a cure…and for that I’m glad 💯🔥 Everyone should be more like Chris 😎😎😎

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +1

      I'm sure I could be clinically diagnosed as a workaholic and addicted to building cars and the satisfaction that brings with it. It's both good and bad I think. 😆

  • @simonmenzies3142
    @simonmenzies3142 10 місяців тому +2

    I love what he’s done with those cars!
    Totally amazing and original.
    Everyone’s trying to be those two things with a mustang.
    But Chris has done it.
    Well done. Stunning cars👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @D1G1TALSYNAPS3
    @D1G1TALSYNAPS3 10 місяців тому +25

    Absolutely stunning. Dream car.

  • @joshscott3271
    @joshscott3271 4 місяці тому

    That Mustang looks iconic, bedroom wall poster iconic... Well done to RUFFIAN, what a beauty, you can see the joy on your face is genuine whilst enjoying that ride. Winning!!!

  • @parunbelhomme
    @parunbelhomme 10 місяців тому +4

    Nice to see Jethro in the car scene again! And Chris, you are a national treasure! We must protect this man at all cost!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +1

      Hah! Too much! 🙏 Jethro was awesome throughout the shoot. Cool dude!

  • @Oplix
    @Oplix 10 місяців тому +1

    I don't really even know if the builder of these two cars actually appreciates what he has accomplished. It is truly staggering. Some say that perfection can't ever truly be reached but has this man won the lottery?

  • @CrusaderforChrist86
    @CrusaderforChrist86 10 місяців тому +4

    Coming from a chevy guy. That is in the top five best looking and performing Mustangs. Epic car.

    • @SOHCHEAD
      @SOHCHEAD 9 місяців тому +1

      Would you still say that if it didn't have a LS in it? (Kidding, sorta)

    • @CrusaderforChrist86
      @CrusaderforChrist86 9 місяців тому

      In all honesty I would have rather seen it have a Ford motor. I know that it is his car and can do whatever he wants with it, but I just don't like when people put other band engines in other brand cars. He explains why he did it and it makes sense for him. The reason I love his car, I am a huge fan of the trans am racing series and that is his insperation. I would like to build a 67-69 Camaro that looks like the Sunoco Camaro but put the LS7 427 from the 2014-2015 Z28 in it. Would be a awesome mix of old and new. @@SOHCHEAD

  • @t.c.worley5528
    @t.c.worley5528 10 місяців тому +1

    If you're going to modify a classic, let it be like this! What a breath of fresh air these builds are. Just the right amount of classic & modern. Incredible work, Chris! I'm a big fan of all your builds so far.

  • @AndresFargoMusic
    @AndresFargoMusic 10 місяців тому +3

    Chris also has the awesome Superformance GT40! Love his builds

  • @georgerivers5839
    @georgerivers5839 9 місяців тому +1

    I'm a Mustang guy.
    But that may be the most beautiful, badass, Mustang I've ever seen.
    Excellent job, and fabulous video seeing it work.
    Good job gentlemen.

  • @dqkneely9803
    @dqkneely9803 10 місяців тому +21

    Absolutely gorgeous. Incredible, I can't wait to see what he does next, I'm sure he's not done lol.

    • @Farty_McFly
      @Farty_McFly 10 місяців тому +3

      He's doing a mid engine el Camino next! Can't wait

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +4

      We continue to refine the mustangs and just finished a '64 Galaxie 500 as well. Hopefully we'll get some more video shoots soon!

    • @dqkneely9803
      @dqkneely9803 10 місяців тому

      @@chrisashton7133 Any hopes for an SN95 mustang any time soon? or a fox body?

  • @afpclpcgamer
    @afpclpcgamer 10 місяців тому +3

    When u watch a video like this and compare it to these new electric cars!!! Holy crap!!! Now those are real toys!!! 💪💯😲 They sound epic!!! 🙌 They are super fast and u can spend the whole day admiring them just parked in the garage!!! 👁👁

  • @alxboca
    @alxboca 7 місяців тому

    RESPECT. Easily some of the best hot-rods I've seen in decades of lusting after all things wheeled.

  • @R19Robbin
    @R19Robbin 10 місяців тому +10

    Art on wheels 🔥🔥

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому

      They are for sure, but the thing that I am most proud of is that they also work really well. Otherwise I couldn't stand to drive em!

  • @Piunti_302
    @Piunti_302 10 місяців тому +2

    Mannn that gt40 is thee most beautiful looking and sounding car ive ever seen!! Everything about this car is immaculately amazing❤❤❤

  • @lwwells
    @lwwells 10 місяців тому +5

    Two good looking cars, BUT i want to see more of that white 944.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +1

      Friend of mine who tore it apart and gave up on it.

    • @lwwells
      @lwwells 10 місяців тому

      @@chrisashton7133 That’s a good friend.

  • @OctaneStreet
    @OctaneStreet 10 місяців тому

    My oh my... what a Beauty! Kudos to Chris for having an idea and going full throttle with little to no knowledge -- inspirational.

  • @runechristiansen7372
    @runechristiansen7372 10 місяців тому +3

    DAMN! what a humble guy and the cars look awesome 👌

  • @floatingrabbit3556
    @floatingrabbit3556 10 місяців тому +2

    TOP gears's production is always top notch. Well done.

  • @MA-pp9hx
    @MA-pp9hx 10 місяців тому +4

    GT40 all day long !

  • @abnerguevara1297
    @abnerguevara1297 10 місяців тому +1

    Even before he said it had an LS I already knew from when he turned it on and was driving . But doesn’t matter still American engine and it looks amazing!

  • @guessingwsly6018
    @guessingwsly6018 10 місяців тому +3

    I want that Gt40 badly. Very very badly

  • @emancebo13
    @emancebo13 8 місяців тому +1

    Reminds me of RWBs, beautiful machines

  • @carlstanland5333
    @carlstanland5333 10 місяців тому +19

    I bet he has a dog named Scooby.

  • @logangiraffe
    @logangiraffe 8 місяців тому

    I saw that gt40 on ig awhile ago and immediately fell in love with it. Had no idea a single dude built it, freaking amazing

  • @erikr2213
    @erikr2213 10 місяців тому +3

    this episode should have been under "American Tuned" With Dahm!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому

      We almost did one but then this opportunity came up.

  • @iRBladeAvEngEr
    @iRBladeAvEngEr 9 місяців тому

    I think that is the PERFECT '70s Mustang any carlover ever dream. Nice colour, perfect sound, insane aerokit directly came from a videogame, perfect tires, lovely to drive.. i don't know, i don't know how it's possible that we had to wait until now to see that masterpiece.

  • @t1995roger10
    @t1995roger10 10 місяців тому +3

    Damn that mustang looks sick!

  • @thedingbatdingers4326
    @thedingbatdingers4326 10 місяців тому +20

    I would prefer this over a Koenigsegg or Bugatti any day.

    • @robertrishel3685
      @robertrishel3685 10 місяців тому +1

      I agree 100% I’d take this, an alfaholics GTA or a simple tuthill built SC era car over ANY modern “supercar”!

  • @patrickhiggs1215
    @patrickhiggs1215 7 місяців тому

    Simply brilliant ! Both cars are absolutely perfect is every way. Thanks to Chris Ashton for having the eye and the skill to put his minds eye into reality !

  • @TheFurryMemelord
    @TheFurryMemelord 10 місяців тому

    I’m not even a huge fan of American cars, but that ‘70 Stang is GORGEOUS. And the fact that it has a bunch of stuff added to it that he either built himself, or took from other cars like Camaros and Vettes, that’s the true spirit of hotrodding. Purists will hate it, but this is art in one of its purest and truest forms

  • @GoodTimesWithSteve
    @GoodTimesWithSteve 10 місяців тому +7

    Who thinks of a porsche when refering to "American Hotrods"!?

  • @Timmycoo
    @Timmycoo 9 місяців тому

    You love too see when a man has a vision and puts it into reality. That 'Stang is a thing of beauty. The GT40 headers are amazing as well. The plastic Lego thing was very cool to conceptualize.

  • @ryanmcgrail4298
    @ryanmcgrail4298 10 місяців тому +15

    It should have a coyote engine. I was really intrigued until they said it had an LS

    • @ThorOdinson-zc2kq
      @ThorOdinson-zc2kq 10 місяців тому +2

      The reason is reliability, tunable, power potential and cost and space. There’s a reason it didn’t break down after hours of track driving- bc it’s an ls. The coyote would be impossible to fit in the engine bay from a width standpoint. I know bc I have a 71 and the 70 is smaller engine bay wise .

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +4

      I totally understand the desire for the Coyote and I think we are gonna build one soon. However, it doesn't fit into the engine bay and effectively requires a new chassis because you have to remove the show towers to make it fit. Just came down to a budget thing for me.

    • @ThorOdinson-zc2kq
      @ThorOdinson-zc2kq 10 місяців тому +2

      @@chrisashton7133 awesome work on both by the way ! Works of art. After I retire in 8 years , I hope to work on my cars to this level

    • @Slay_No_More
      @Slay_No_More 10 місяців тому +1

      Yeah no idea why he badged it as a boss with a chevy block in it, very LGBTQ.

    • @ThorOdinson-zc2kq
      @ThorOdinson-zc2kq 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Slay_No_More was there a point in the video where it was referenced as not being a boss mustang to begin with prior to modifying? Boss was an option package with multiple motors available several options of the 302 with different transmission choices and the 429, now it just happens to be a 427 ls. Ironically most boss 429s wound up becoming 351 boss motors because they constantly blew up and ran terribly on the street so ford would replace them as 351 Cleveland blocks bc they couldn’t keep replacing customer 429s . Changing the 427 to red letters tells the viewer something is up bc the decals were always color matched. Made sense to me as all boss mustangs still told the displacement

  • @akshaysankarshana2405
    @akshaysankarshana2405 4 місяці тому +1

    Chris Ashton has now inspired me infinitely to do something like this.

  • @crypto_que
    @crypto_que 10 місяців тому +3

    This is the first time I've ever heard anyone refer to a Porsche as a hot rod. Somebody keep this guy away from the E85 please.

  • @zero117121
    @zero117121 10 місяців тому

    I met Chris at SEMA and I have to say, what an inspirational and humble guy. Took the time to explain to me what he did on his latest project with detail…

  • @frost6916
    @frost6916 10 місяців тому +4

    I find it interesting that Americans thought that a 7.0L block is considered small

    • @lorddoobsworth144
      @lorddoobsworth144 10 місяців тому +2

      Funnily enough LS engines are actually physically small and light compared to many other high performance engines (because of the cam in block / pushrod design, and aluminium block and heads). Just high in displacement. But the real reason they're called small block is just because they had less displacement than the other engine family, the big block.
      If there was two engine families and one was 20 liters but the other was 30 liters, the 20 liter would be the 'small' one lol.

    • @darkchild130
      @darkchild130 10 місяців тому +1

      A small block is a classification of engine, it doesn't literally mean "small", or have anything to do with displacement.
      When an American says it has a small block, it means smaller than a big block.

    • @-thebatman-
      @-thebatman- 9 місяців тому

      Big blocks and small blocks had 2 different designs and heads. Small blocks had smaller bores with shorter cranks and the block was physically smaller and the heads. Big blocks used larger bores and some used longer strokes as well. They had taller decks for lower compression and higher displacements. They aren’t so much just classifications they were 2 different engines based on similar design.

  • @theeric
    @theeric 10 місяців тому

    Wow! The love & care in building those cars is amazing! I love the headlights on that gt40. Yes, the world needs more people like Chris Ashton. My God, those cars are beautiful 🖤🏁😎

  • @MokkaHai
    @MokkaHai 10 місяців тому +3

    Fuwamoco reference

    • @dewa1808
      @dewa1808 10 місяців тому +1

      B A U B A U ! ! !

    • @d3fault1420
      @d3fault1420 10 місяців тому

      bau bau!!

  • @dieseldabz7104
    @dieseldabz7104 10 місяців тому +2

    I think you may be shocked if you only knew how many badass cars there were similar to this in our country built by regular everyday types. It obviously helps if you have deep pockets or an unlimited budget as honestly the sky's the limit then but again most regular people I know don't. This guy for sure has an immense amount of skill and knowledge about mechanicals to go ahead and build this with zero prior build knowledge.

  • @brickhead_07
    @brickhead_07 10 місяців тому +4

    Who is this guy and where is Rob?

  • @icenokia
    @icenokia 10 місяців тому +1

    Real petrolhead’s episode. This is what I needed. It touched my heart! Loved the episode, thank you guys!

  • @ToryonDavis
    @ToryonDavis 10 місяців тому +4

    Hell no LS in a mustang sacrilegious!!

    • @Slay_No_More
      @Slay_No_More 10 місяців тому

      Yeah lost me when I heard that.

    • @shadowryth7308
      @shadowryth7308 10 місяців тому +1

      I drive a c6 z06 and I think that it’s wrong. That motor isn’t for that car

    • @-thebatman-
      @-thebatman- 9 місяців тому

      They’re cheap easy to work on and maintain and reliable for the power they can produce. What’s the problem.

    • @Slay_No_More
      @Slay_No_More 9 місяців тому

      @@-thebatman- it's LGBTQ

    • @-thebatman-
      @-thebatman- 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Slay_No_More True car enthusiasts don’t care about that shit. Power is power fun is fun. I couldn’t care less if it had a vtech in it. It’s a badass has car. It’s his car his passion. U don’t like it build ur own and put a coyote in it.

  • @teaganstrolley8550
    @teaganstrolley8550 10 місяців тому

    I remember about 20 years ago Chris would come in to Kragen auto parts with his Pantera "i worked there for a short time " he was always such a nice guy.

  • @frankenstein01
    @frankenstein01 10 місяців тому +4

    "...it has an ls" closes video

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому

      You're no fun.

    • @frankenstein01
      @frankenstein01 9 місяців тому

      @@chrisashton7133 watched the galaxie video, very nice

  • @joshbean8958
    @joshbean8958 10 місяців тому +2

    I check for more footage on these two cars prolly every month. THANK YOU TOP GEAR

  • @ntsindisomajezi7596
    @ntsindisomajezi7596 10 місяців тому +7

    Why would a Porsche be called a great American hot rod??? Bro didn't nobody ever say that 😂😂!!!

    • @RRSmurf
      @RRSmurf 10 місяців тому +2

      Never have those words been uttered, ever.

  • @Llando
    @Llando 10 місяців тому +2

    genius IQ + artistic creativity =

  • @deanthonymims3095
    @deanthonymims3095 10 місяців тому +3

    :-( a Chevy engine 🤮 🤢 😷 4:29 hurts my heart, #HenryFord is not resting peacefully too this

  • @billshoe22191
    @billshoe22191 10 місяців тому

    Both these cars are amazing. The Mustang is perfection. Happy to hear it drives as well as it looks and sounds.

  • @mr.grillo3385
    @mr.grillo3385 9 місяців тому

    I could just imagine the cash offers he would get on these. Such passionate, precision work and craftsmanship. These machines are 1 of 1 and absolutely perfect. The man's a genius.

  • @juanitomendoza9254
    @juanitomendoza9254 10 місяців тому +1

    Most beautiful car ever. I would love this man to help me design my car when I grow up

  • @jdeckard1243
    @jdeckard1243 10 місяців тому +1

    What a great interview, Jethro really got the best out of Chris... and the cars are sublime.

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor 10 місяців тому +1

    This is an amazing car. His passion shows throughout the build quality and attention to detail

  • @FloydDaniels-j2f
    @FloydDaniels-j2f 10 місяців тому

    Two of the most badass looking cars out there.. What a talent this guy is, such beautiful and carefully designed cars.

  • @cameronbajt4
    @cameronbajt4 10 місяців тому

    That GT40 is absolutely incredible. Like - spectacular.

  • @BrandoDrum
    @BrandoDrum 10 місяців тому

    Two of the best looking cars IVE EVER SEEN. This guy needs to scale up, he can out singer singer.

  • @JarretLaMark
    @JarretLaMark 10 місяців тому +2

    Things of beauty. That Mustang is gorgeous, and I've never been a huge fan of Mustangs, but this one is stunning. That shape and era is what was the original Gone in 60 Seconds car (1971 Boss 302) , but modernized and Chevy powered, which I absolutely respect. Love that both cars are home built. That's the most impressive part for me. Please keep building cars.

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! We are dutifully building more cars! 🙏

  • @ummy98
    @ummy98 10 місяців тому

    These are one of the best looking restomods I´ve seen.

  • @diogoleitao8628
    @diogoleitao8628 10 місяців тому

    Somebody hire this guy. He is a genius in turning cars into masterpieces.

  • @triggamusician
    @triggamusician 10 місяців тому

    Legend! He's living the dream and he's really good at it. Lots of respect! I love both cars and he has both, widebodied and with new engines. Amazing!

  • @888_Karma
    @888_Karma 7 місяців тому

    BOTH of these cars need to be honoured in the next FAST & FURIOUS movie. They are both beautiful and would also fit perfectly into the MAD MAX world too! 11/10 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @dg_actual6750
    @dg_actual6750 10 місяців тому

    That is when art meets true ingenuity both those cars are absolutely amazing bravo to this man

  • @kevin-haggerty
    @kevin-haggerty 10 місяців тому +1

    I’ve seen this GT40 on a different video a while back. I think this dude is awesome and created what envisioned. They are both amazing vehicles!

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! I love them both but the mustang will always be the first!

    • @kevin-haggerty
      @kevin-haggerty 10 місяців тому

      @@chrisashton7133 absolutely!! Great vehicles for sure and yes the Mustang is bad ass for sure!!

  • @cloudk2088
    @cloudk2088 10 місяців тому

    These two cars are simply perfect to me, this guy is a genius. Congrats Chris Ashton on these beautiful creations!

  • @paulcsaszar5824
    @paulcsaszar5824 10 місяців тому

    This guy is a mad mad scientist at work those two cars drop dead gorgeous omg

  • @GH-bz2vl
    @GH-bz2vl 9 місяців тому

    12:09 The exhaust on the GT40 is cut so crisp that I thought there were only two outlets at first. 😶 The craftsmanship on this car is truly exceptional.

  • @Keepemstrait
    @Keepemstrait 10 місяців тому +1

    wow both of those cars are so well done but still have a classic feel to them . beautiful

    • @chrisashton7133
      @chrisashton7133 10 місяців тому

      I always try to retain the original personality, just amplified!