ECD Auto Design – an automotive shop based in Kissimmee, Florida – is best known for restoring old Land Rover vehicles (including the Defender and Range Rover), but it has recently branched out into other vehicles such as the Ford Mustang. The company announced its 1967-1968 Mustang restomod project earlier this year, and muscle car enthusiasts will be thrilled to hear that, unlike some other ECD products, this vehicle will not be available with an electric vehicle conversion.
In fact, buyers who order a restored Mustang from ECD will have a choice of several Roush V8 engines under the hood. Roush is a legendary Mustang and Ford tuner on par with Shelby, and clearly, ECD knows its customers want a pure Mustang with Ford power; most of the company’s restored Land Rover products use General Motors crate engines.
“Collaborating with Roush allows us to take our custom classic Mustangs to a new level of performance and reliability. Their engines are a perfect match for our commitment to quality and innovation, and we’re thrilled to offer our clients the best of both worlds.”
– Elliot Humble, ECD Auto Design Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Choose Your Output
The Roush 347 SR acts as the “base” engine for the ECD Mustang, displacing 347 cubic inches (just under 5.7 liters). It’s dyno tested to produce 410 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, far more than the most powerful V8 available in 1967, a 390 cubic inch motor with 320 hp. Alternatively, customers can opt for a more potent Roush engine. The 347 IR ups the output to 465 hp and 425 lb-ft.
If you really want to go nuts, the 427 (7.0-liter) SR and IR produce 510 hp and 515 lb-ft and 560 hp and 540 lb-ft, respectively. Prices for the ECD Classic Mustang start at $269,995 with the Roush 347 SR and go up with other engine options.
An Old Mustang, Made Better
ECD starts with an original 1967 or 1968 Mustang fastback or convertible, then begins the process of tearing it down to the metal and restoring it with modern parts. The upgrades include Wilwood Superlight six-piston front and four-piston rear brake calipers, modern coilover suspension options, a MagnaFlow Street Series exhaust, LED lights, and a fresh paint job.
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Inside, the classic interior is mostly retained, but modern amenities are added to improve the experience. The driver and passenger sit on Procar Series 1400 Pro-90 Lowback heated seats that look original and come wrapped with custom stitching and you steer using an original-looking Grant Classic Nostalgia Mustang Wheel. A four-speaker Pioneer sound system with a subwoofer lets you jam out to music while listening to the rumble of your Roush V8. Classic style blended with modern performance and comfort always makes for a winning recipe, and with a legendary brand like Roush involved, this is one of the coolest restomods out there.