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

[@TopGear]

What should Chris apply the Ruffian treatment to next?

[@MichaelDEcclessis]

Probably the famous American hot rod known as the Porsche 911

[@TheMADDMATT64]

Take out that goddamn Chevy engine

[@cooperpatrick5529]

De Tomaso Pantera!

[@ensovisuals1787]

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

[@realtalk4689]

@@ensovisuals1787superformance

[@_trill_]

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]

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]

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

[@jmg4566]

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

[@tkostang]

It looks like some kind of Badass Forza Horizon Custom

[@dsleong8328]

not queen garage , car guy approved

[@Tej132]

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

[@RRSmurf]

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

[@squanto6876]

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]

I agree

[@mprziv]

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

[@averyscottbrown]

😂@@mprziv

[@Evaunit98]

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]

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

[@finessinglife9257]

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]

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]

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

[@kentbeitel9966]

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

[@yahwehjehovah8113]

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

[@cascito]

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]

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]

That's awesome. Thanks for following along!

[@yahwehjehovah8113]

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

[@StoneyBrownTV]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@NikosM112]

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

[@RRSmurf]

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]

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

[@RadDadisRad]

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

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

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]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@TheCarLovingSwede]

​@@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]

Minus the Chevy stuff.. 😅

[@parzival2077]

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

[@lukesplanet]

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!

[@romasmurphy]

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 🔥

[@craigyirush3492]

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

[@jeffbell7233]

Great track for testing!

[@chrisashton7133]

Agreed! I've watched it numerous times!

[@sutnack7537]

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

[@gen1kk]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

They were the first two cars on my bucket list!

[@Rehevkor]

That GT40 is proper cyberpunk. Love it!

[@RW-zh7kl]

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!

[@James-ez1bh]

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!

[@chrisashton7133]

That's so cool!!!

[@KingChadKennedy]

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]

A real south African. Not a Dutch claiming it.

[@CupOfJav]

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]

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

[@CupOfJav]

@@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]

You haven't seen many youngold fella🥹

[@orbitaljunkie]

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

[@ellishaindobo1794]

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

[@Think_Up]

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.

[@AdamParry]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Much appreciated!

[@crxtodd16]

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!!!

[@ArthurZakaryan23]

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]

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

[@t.c.worley5528]

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.

[@cutters74]

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]

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. 😆

[@Oplix]

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?

[@TurboWorld]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Such fun cars. ❤️

[@mr.prestige9798]

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

[@rob.ny-la]

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]

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.

[@georgerivers5839]

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.

[@parunbelhomme]

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]

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

[@joshscott3271]

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!!!

[@kristjanveski]

Two of the most badass looking cars out there.

[@chrisashton7133]

My two favorites for sure!

[@c3pino226]

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

[@CrusaderforChrist86]

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

[@SOHCHEAD]

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

[@CrusaderforChrist86]

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

[@zero117121]

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…

[@dqkneely9803]

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

[@Farty_McFly]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

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]

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

[@simonmenzies3142]

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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@AndresFargoMusic]

Chris also has the awesome Superformance GT40! Love his builds

[@TheFurryMemelord]

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

[@D1G1TALSYNAPS3]

Absolutely stunning. Dream car.

[@chrisashton7133]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Piunti_302]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Awesome, thank you!

[@afpclpcgamer]

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!!! 👁👁

[@carlstanland5333]

I bet he has a dog named Scooby.

[@satyamsatpute1766]

😂

[@aitoluxd]

🤣

[@alxboca]

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

[@runechristiansen7372]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Thank you!

[@R19Robbin]

Art on wheels 🔥🔥

[@chrisashton7133]

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!

[@OctaneStreet]

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

[@lwwells]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

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

[@lwwells]

@@chrisashton7133 That’s a good friend.

[@iRBladeAvEngEr]

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.

[@GoodTimesWithSteve]

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

[@howardtowler6146]

No. not ever

[@logangiraffe]

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]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

We almost did one but then this opportunity came up.

[@emancebo13]

Reminds me of RWBs, beautiful machines

[@guessingwsly6018]

I want that Gt40 badly. Very very badly

[@icenokia]

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

[@thedingbatdingers4326]

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

[@robertrishel3685]

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

[@akshaysankarshana2405]

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

[@MA-pp9hx]

GT40 all day long !

[@dieseldabz7104]

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.

[@ryanmcgrail4298]

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

[@ThorOdinson-zc2kq]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@ThorOdinson-zc2kq]

@@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

[@floatingrabbit3556]

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

[@abnerguevara1297]

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!

[@t1995roger10]

Damn that mustang looks sick!

[@chrisashton7133]

Lots of curves!

[@theeric]

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 🖤🏁😎

[@frost6916]

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

[@lorddoobsworth144]

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]

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-]

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.

[@Timmycoo]

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.

[@crypto_que]

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.

[@Llando]

genius IQ + artistic creativity =

[@brickhead_07]

Who is this guy and where is Rob?

[@jdeckard1243]

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

[@ToryonDavis]

Hell no LS in a mustang sacrilegious!!

[@Slay_No_More]

Yeah lost me when I heard that.

[@shadowryth7308]

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

[@-thebatman-]

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

[@Slay_No_More]

@@-thebatman- it's LGBTQ

[@-thebatman-]

@@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.

[@mr.grillo3385]

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.

[@ntsindisomajezi7596]

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

[@RRSmurf]

Never have those words been uttered, ever.

[@Claythargic]

Chris set his mind on creating the perfect Mustang...one that could go fast AND corner! Great Vid!

[@MokkaHai]

Fuwamoco reference

[@dewa1808]

B A U B A U ! ! !

[@d3fault1420]

bau bau!!

[@kevin-haggerty]

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]

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

[@kevin-haggerty]

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

[@frankenstein01]

"...it has an ls" closes video

[@chrisashton7133]

You're no fun.

[@frankenstein01]

@@chrisashton7133 watched the galaxie video, very nice

[@diogoleitao8628]

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

[@deanthonymims3095]

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

[@jessewilliams7517]

😂 Chevy for the win!!!

[@joshbean8958]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

That's awesome!

[@nathaniellayton9549]

Incredible work and dedication to a beautiful work of art! Way to go Chris. I would come and work with you in a heart beat once I retire from the Army! I work on big engines, EMD V-16, CAT 3516 twin Turbos etc.

[@juanitomendoza9254]

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

[@chrisashton7133]

Hopefully one day! 🤞

[@teaganstrolley8550]

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.

[@JarretLaMark]

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]

Thank you! We are dutifully building more cars! 🙏

[@adjrasta9365]

One of the best Top Gear journalists going way back

[@chrisashton7133]

Jethro was awesome. Such a cool guy.

[@adjrasta9365]

@chrisashton7133 he convinced me to buy a 991 GT3 which i still hve today, best car & investment toy ever

[@patrickhiggs1215]

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 !

[@FloydDaniels-j2f]

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

[@cloudk2088]

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

[@888_Karma]

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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@billshoe22191]

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

[@cscleghorn]

If he is not, he should be making these car for collectors and enthusiasts. This is fantastic and he is super talented!

[@georgenumber4257]

Yes Chris, “car guys” like me sit on our sofas and say that you are amazing. Thank you for allowing us to smile and to dream.

[@mkygod]

Amazing work. I've never wanted a Mustang or GT40 until i saw this video.

[@chrisashton7133]

Oh dang. That's a nice compliment. Thanks!

[@Graves-81_69]

I’ve seen this dude and the Ruffian before. It’s as badass as a 70 Mustang can get

[@chrisashton7133]

It's a solid car. Eager to see how our freshly built '67 compares at speed.

[@ZillaDaKilla195]

Coolest Mustang I’ve seen besides the Hoonicorn

[@chrisashton7133]

I love that this can be in the same sentence as the Hoonicorn, thanks!

[@paulcsaszar5824]

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