I'm very aware that I recently wrote an entire article about how the "rich" are ruining the hobby of collecting vintage cars. But a beautifully crafted restomod can still be a beautiful car. One does not exclude the other.
Revology Cars is a kind of counterpart to Singer when it comes to building fascinating vehicles. While Singer focuses on select generations of the Porsche 911, Revology is dedicated to the first generation of the Ford Mustang. And both companies prove: if you focus exclusively on one model and develop it purposefully, something great can be created.
Revology's latest and most ambitious creation to date is an interpretation of the legendary Boss 429 Mustang. Ford originally developed the Boss 429 as a homologation model to get its new 7,0-liter engine approved for use in NASCAR. Between 1969 and 1970, Ford installed the massive engine in the front of a handful of Mustangs. The model was expensive at the time, as it put a lot more weight on the front axle. Ford only built 1359 examples in total.
Today, Revology takes the surprisingly restrained look of the Boss 429 models and combines it with its manufacturing expertise to create a truly exceptional Mustang. These cars are essentially completely rebuilt – in a way that is more typical of high-quality new cars.
Revology starts with a welded chassis and then installs fully customized body parts, developed using CAD (computer-aided design and modeling of 2D or 3D models), with minimal gaps. The result is a new “old” Mustang, with a quality that Ford could never have achieved at the time. The electrical system is also completely different: Revology uses a modern CAN-Bus system with separate control units for doors, lighting, fans, body and drive. This ensures a tidy cable layout while also enabling modern functions.
I'm thinking of the seemingly banal things found in most new cars these days: electrically adjustable exterior mirrors, Apple CarPlay, a modern sound system, a push-button start, and power windows. All of these conveniences give the Boss 429 a surprisingly high-quality interior. Revology pays special attention to the quality of the seat upholstery, the design of the redesigned center console, and even the feel of the steering wheel in your hands.
But the heart of the car is under the hood. No, Revology isn't putting a real 7,0-liter engine in here. Instead, the Boss 429 uses a fourth-generation Coyote-V8. Revology adds a supercharger and also uses an improved cooling system from the Mustang Dark Horse. The result: 710 hp (522 kW). Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual transmission or a 10-speed automatic transmission.
