Mustang restomods are popular builds, but it takes something special to stand out from the crowd. One such project is the creation of Brothers Cody and Preston, known as the Mustang Brothers. Their 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, known as the project “Outlaw,” at the 2024 SEMA Show. The Mustang Restorations duo transformed a six-cylinder Mustang into a high-performance machine with a unique repertoire of modifications.

Featuring a striking panoramic glass roof that gives the classic Mustang a modern touch, this car is reconfigured as a two-seater. Under the hood, a powerful 5.8-liter supercharged Coyote engine, producing 700 horsepower is backed by a TREMEC six-speed transmission transferring that huge power to the rear wheels.

The brothers selected QA1 suspension components for the build, a brand they have trusted for over a decade in their restoration work. “We’ve been using QA1 for 10-plus years…,” they said. “You just can’t go wrong with QA1.” That suspension works with 12-inch-wide Forgeline wheels to put the power to the pavement.

Underneath, the exhaust system shows off another example of the brothers’ ingenuity. They concealed the exhaust within the car’s frame terminating in a side exit just in front of the rear wheels. The brothers wrapped and insulated the exhaust to protect the car’s paint from heat damage. “So there is one less thing you can judge is having an exhaust system underneath there,” they said.

Moving to the interior, the Mustang also features a right-hand drive conversion, which required sourcing a Retro Rack from Australia. “Making a right-hand drive wasn’t too hard for me to do,” said Cody, who appeared on the Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge TV show.

The entire build process — from the initial concept to the SEMA reveal — took about nine months. The roof alteration happened just two months before the show. The Mustang Brothers set out to display their fabrication skills and create a memorable vehicle while competing with established builders at the SEMA show. “We came out swinging… We’re young guys keeping the Legacy ready to compete,” they added.

One look at the finished product, and it’s clear that the duo achieved that goal.