Custom Widebody Ford GT40 Restomod | 8,000 RPM Monster

[@abnstill]

Dude is a mad scientist with his cars, love it

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree

[@mccoybyz1099]

Rolling artwork for sure!

[@yaboiterumi1904]

With a sense of style

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@yaboiterumi1904 👍

[@hagestad]

roof scoop is pointless the way he did it. It just adds drag

[@cedrichillard5531]

This builder has knocked out of the park two outstanding builds.Great content again Shawn, thank you for showcasing some of the worlds greatest drivable custom street art.

[@Gma7788]

Wrong.

[@OvernightCrew]

@@Gma7788 stfu and go build one then.

[@allensaunders449]

Beautiful machine Love the fact someone used carbon instead of fiberglass

[@shuzzbot]

Seeing this guy's passion and innovation just makes me dread a world of EVs

[@vannevels6758]

Lemme help you out.... EVs for the commute and these cars for the weekend & track. Simple

[@torsteinrocks]

@@vannevels6758 In a perfect world but they will make combustion emissions completely illegal. And people will let them, we have been voting away our rights since 1777.

[@vannevels6758]

@@torsteinrocks I SERIOUSLY doubt that'll happen anytime soon here in AmeriKKKa. So what rights have "we voted away" that you miss most and why since you mentioned it?

[@928pcar]

I will never daily an EV get that crap outta here

[@WHDRWN]

@@vannevels6758 wake up silly. Israel owns america, not whites.

[@MOTOR659]

That GT40 is wicked. I love all the custom touches he's put into it and that sound is awesome!!

[@newbie-8746]

Glad to see Shawn is back in videos ride along/driving. This guy has a vision for sure bad ass build

[@jasonmacneil2256]

Where did Shawn go, or did something happen??

[@johnnypost8460]

Best car you’ve ever shot. Period. Chris is a phenomenal builder i truly admire his work

[@nineninesixteensixteen2386]

Watched this build slowly get finished on instagram, it’s a work of art

[@Powershift]

And to think a massive mudslide could have ended it! Such an amazing build. Chris has true talent.

[@tcolley]

??

[@kylianchristoffer2384]

That has to be one of the best looking cars I’ve seen in my life

[@92gears]

This guy's vision, is something else! Awesome stuff !

[@andycombo]

This guy is really a master. He deserve a big success in car built business.

[@biglakehotrods381]

This is probably the most incredible gt40 build I’ve seen. I’m in love! I’m a sucker for some bad ass lighting! Not to say the rest of the mods are any less incredible. Crazy build!

[@MERK_U]

This is by far one of the best whip’s you have showcased. Absolutely insane! 🤯

[@marcust510]

Sounds like an old NA Ferrari V8. The 348 comes to mind! Incredible build & it looks mouthwateringly amazing 😮‍💨🔥🔥

[@fread51]

To me it sounds like a S2000 and Ferrari had a baby

[@AutotopiaLA]

Very exotic sounding for sure

[@marcust510]

@@fread51 lol I can see that!

[@ezrabermudez6339]

Chris is so frickin humble. And you can tell how much fun he has with the builds.

[@aarongrattafiori617]

Wow, this guy's fabrication skills are unreal. Amazing sound on that thing... looks like a blast.

[@tahirusman5929]

Guys talented fer sure!Kudos

[@ryandubyah2345]

There’s not one single bit of this build that I’d change. From body to paint to wheels to motor to exhaust she’s absolutely perfect the way she was built!! Wish I had one for myself!

[@Vartazian360]

This thing has so much road presence wow.

[@JJDRestomod]

The car we all have been waiting on Truly living the dream 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@darion_ko]

Chris is the man!!

[@bubberrand]

Chris knocked it out of the ballpark with this car.

[@fabricefufu8816]

What a Beast !!! Power and beauty... .waouuu !!!!❤❤❤

[@MrRebar15]

*AutotopiaLA* Wicked Ride, thanks fellas for taking the time to show us. God Bless.

[@yomin3mg]

What in the actual hell....this is the best build ive ever seen.........

[@AutotopiaLA]

It is insane!

[@briankinnear7461]

Love the sound of that big Ford. That exhaust system looks crazy. The bodywork and additions are stellar. Obviously beyond the range of most if us but a super cool car. Looks like a great car to drive and ride in. Be safe and stay well.

[@diljithayre9379]

Hi guys from the UK I normally don't comment on this type of thing I watch a lot of American muscle car restoration programmes from Joe Rogan barracuda to Kevin Hart Jesse James and even watching tesla's take on the hoolachan but this particular build wow I had to comment I don't really care if it is an original in our opinion this is better fantastic build well done mate mind-blowing engineering

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome!! I love how Chris took a perfect Superformance GT40 and managed to make it even better. Very creative talented guy

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

My hat is off to whoever fab'd up the manifold, there's probably weeks of work in just that alone......

[@jaydagreen5216]

sounds so good

[@arthurkohler2497]

That drive by wire cable fix is genius

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s so damn creative

[@surfmonster7464]

Incredible.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Right hand drive w/Right hand shift? Outstanding!

[@slyane7320]

Beautiful, just beautiful....

[@MrBassbump]

I love the drive by wire mod 🤯 that was such a simple unique mod that I’ve never seen or heard of. That’s awesome.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Genius creative move there

[@nateisright]

This is the best sounding Ford V8 I’ve ever heard.

[@r.blacky341]

One of the best gt40 i ever see!!! Very good job it looks soooooo fantastic! The rear wheels are so cool, i think i love this car!! Sorry for my bad english best wish Reiner from Germany

[@AutotopiaLA]

You’re English works fine. I understand you and love this car too!

[@TheJuan_N_0nly]

this thing makes all the right sounds..! Hell yeah..

[@tremmer2229]

"This is the exhaust...Oh, YES IT IS!!!" I'm still chuckling. Another great car from Ruffian.

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

Great 👍 job...that smile 😃 says everything

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a great build of an already great car

[@_J4KE]

This GT40 Dream Machine really stands atop the mountain of legendary cars in a very narrow circle. Not only for the fact of what it is as a GT40 Beast Build; but the entire execution, fit and finish of the build, engineering and sheer class of performance and quality. This thing brings tears to my eyes as one of the most jaw dropping car builds I've ever seen in my life, one of one barely begins to describe this Gem of a car... It is otherworldly perfect, the history and legacy and the countless upgrades to the famous formula and the way it all comes together. One of those things man that makes you appreciate being alive today for truly just how god damn perfect this piece of automotive art could be. Stellar cinema

[@スクールボーイ-i3s]

すけーー！！！ かっこいい！！！ フォードGTいいね👍

[@AngieMeadKing]

That sounds amazing, Chris is so good with his builds!

[@benjaminparker5598]

Easily one of the coolest builds from the coolest builders of 2021

[@jeffreynolds3848]

BJ - well said; totally agree...!

[@Mattmazz77]

The gearing makes the car. I love how much better it sounds then a short gear setup, what a great car.

[@AustenARW]

Yes, it sounds like it belongs on the race track this way.

[@Ryan-rp1es]

I respectfully disagree. I don’t think it needs to be a lot shorter, just a little bit would make it much more fun to drive. Plus you’d hear more of the rev range. Either way amazing machine.

[@rooster7658]

Chris is killing the car game ..the mustang and the gt40

[@SWFabrication.]

Followed this build on IG, absolutely stunning in every way, especially those headers and the sounds they emit. Music to my ears. The color, the wheels, really everything about this car is absolutely perfect.

[@jasontroglin8070]

The absolute best of a resto race car it is wicked

[@sqlevolicious]

His final product from conceptual is on par with billion dollar engineering firms making the same parts. Absolutely incredible. He's definitely a professional in this field, or comes from it. I don't even see the most popular supercar mod shops making this quality.

[@mr.s.7166]

Ford Gt is the best car ford ever made. In my humble opinion.

[@DJ_Driven]

RSD with a RSD shifter now that's cool! 💯🏁

[@fishpony1211]

Both cars are so bad ass. Im with you on the right hand drive and right hand shift. Didnt even know that was possible. Very cool build!

[@dickfitzwelliner2807]

It's a cable trans, in theory you could mount the shifter to the roof if you wanted

[@karlhurn]

Fabulous work. The stuff of dreams

[@Gma7788]

Wrong.

[@karlhurn]

@@Gma7788 eh?

[@chriswilliams6546]

Chris is an absolute wizard. I have been a fan of his for years. I am working to get this man to build me a car🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jewboy761]

You did very well with this showcase. Very good choice. Extremely rad car..

[@NeverTalkToCops1]

How did I get here? Hell, even I'm impressed with this guys work.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s a creative and talented guy for sure

[@pabauza]

I’m 2 min in and I already know this is the most impressive car you guys have ever featured. Impressive shit!!! Love this thing!

[@buickgnx007]

Absolutely bonkers of craftsmanship! There isn't enuff road to go through all the gears!! So bad azz!!

[@corzinc]

I’ve seen this car on a Instagram and had no idea it was the same builder as that green wide body mustang. This guy is becoming my favorite builder, if I remember correctly it was straight out of his garage by himself. Pure love and talent he has!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Both are straight outta the garage although this one did get some help and now he’s starting his own shop to build more of his dream cars. Such a creative guy

[@corzinc]

@@AutotopiaLA so awesome, I have a lot of respect for these do it yourselfers. Glad to have you back too Brother and I know speak for us all.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Very very nicely done!

[@drew7223]

Unreal talent.

[@gangleri_0181]

Now that is a fine and creative build. Love it!

[@AssaultOffroad]

That might be the sickest looking car I've ever seen. It doesn't have a bad angle. 👌👌👌

[@Trumpetmac]

True car goals 🔥🔥🔥

[@pokeynewsome2804]

I love that one guy with knowledge and some great tools can make a more appealing automobile than a lot of big car companies.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

Man, that's usually not my style of car (I usually like muscle cars), but that's well done!

[@skigdividerx4991]

Simply the BADDEST thing I have ever saw!!!! Automotive art.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Exceptional for sure

[@ericdolan2130]

"Don''t modify it's perfect the way it is" Well I believe he has the right idea, if it ain't broke, Modify it anyway! I've said it before, people should build what moves them, and them alone. If it puts a smile on your face every time you get in it, it don't matter what anyone else thinks. Also, glad you're back in the game Shawn, we missed you!

[@orlandogomez2627]

Man dud you be finding killer car the GT40 is the or was the dream car I'm 63 to old. That man has a wonderful talent that car is mouth watering thanks for the beautiful video 😂😂😎👏👏👏👍🏽👍🏽

[@joeymccullough2716]

That thing sounds like the love child of a GT 350 & a Ferrari! Awesome build!

[@jeffreynolds3848]

joey mcc - yes!

[@rob_nice1]

Most unique v8 sound I've ever heard.

[@bravofoxable]

Glad you're back in action Shawn. Maaaan, Chris builds SICK cars but this one must be right up there. Maybe this should be the new benchmark for GT40's. That cross-plane crank does it's job. Whole car is just straight up badass and bitchin' ride. Great video, thanks 👍🏻 👊🏻

[@bzmaro]

The sound is unreal wow!!!! Insane level of craftsmanship here

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love the sound. Love everything he did on this and I know he’s still sorting through things

[@carvdecarv]

Love this car! I was surprised to see how much the hood shook while driving it. Do all GT40’s do that?? I think it would make me nuts

[@AutotopiaLA]

They do. He’s working on a lightweight structural support to eliminate that shake which drives him nuts as well

[@mercxnary8719]

I used to not like restomods that much but this car and the mustang just changed my mind both look amazing

[@strongplanted]

That revving up to redline is awesome! Love that sound!

[@mugenshinryu]

The fact that this guy build the car him self and even better than the original blows my mind!!

[@CHawkens]

bro don't let Manny koshbin see this car he'll probably make you sell it to him!! lol This is by far one of the best ford builds I've ever witnessed on KZbin. This car looks like a demonic whale wait to swallow its next road victims. fucking bananas I LVOE IT!!

[@turbo_lander7301]

My Favorite GT40!! That thing is the stuff of dreams!!

[@modelcars2978]

The only thing I don't like, is that I will never get to drive it.

[@hpkntnw]

I’ve never clicked a video so fast. I’ve been watching this car be built since before it was in the mudslide!!

[@minnesotatomcat]

Good grief just when you think he’s gonna shift it just keeps on climbing. It looks just ridiculously wide, I bet it feels so planted to the ground. Awesome build, that dude looks like a humble surfer not a bitchin car builder 👍

[@elichosen3931]

Yesss! He Gotta be hitting 60+ in first gear alone lol Guy changed the whole demeanor of the aluminator block. Incredible!

[@danmyers9372]

Bet it does a lot more than 60 in first.

[@danmyers9372]

As a comparisons I had a buddy in high school back in the 70’s with a ‘69 Z28. He could hit 60 in first with a 4.11 rear gear and the close ratio Muncie which had a tall 2.20 first gear. He had to spin it to over 7000 to hit 60 and ended up spinning a bearing.

[@elichosen3931]

@@danmyers9372 dope man, the man himself commented on my other comment lol he says he's definitely hitting triple digits in 2nd gear lol

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Humble surfer come bitchin’ car builder sums up Chris perfectly... 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottiebwaaii2602]

This bredda is a genius. I love the build

[@user-ln3gy8np7c]

はろー

[@theliftexpert]

Bonjour

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Hola!

[@kens8903]

Been waiting on a review/overview of this car

[@MrBtmatt]

Saw this car at SEMA this year. Sat there for quite a while to soak in all the details. Phenomenal build

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too. He’s such a creative guy and nailed it on this one

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Chris & Shawn - y’all both dun, dun it agin...! I thought, Ruffian CARS...?! There’s MORE of them...?! Chris, there’s never been anything brought me more joy either before or since than the cake-slice out of the front fenders of your Ruffian #1, Shawn saying he was trying to figure out what you’d done and the story behind it. I admire and congratulate this bolder project and your greater capabilities - and that serious partners now recognise this. The growth in your confidence is as apparent as your capabilities - very well done! And well done Shawn for sticking with Chris and bringing this to all of us...!

[@hootgibsonxplane]

The fact that he parks it in the grass AND his grass needs cut AND that passenger front marker light needs some attention makes me believe that something like this is attainable by a regular joe like me. Thanks Brother! Love it.

[@Detroitmuscle74]

that mug is BADD AZZ 💥

[@unchartedgroupielove]

Those custom headlights are a master piece. Hell the whole thing is a master piece.

[@kakrot3]

This dude makes some badass cars.

[@paulreynolds9003]

That man’s a serious problem. What a talent.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a creative guy

[@jongib6096]

Bonkers 😍🤙🏼

[@yamahaxs6501]

A radical GT40 build is the answer to the question we didnt realize we needed to ask! This is sick! this dude's vision for building cars is next level! The color! The widebody! The wheel/tire combo!

[@AdamAllen]

Instantly one of the BEST looking machines I've ever seen.. ever.

[@JayZoop]

OMG! That reeks pure racing! It was built absolutely Perfect!

[@riothero313]

This guy is so amazing at combining old and new and proved it on two different builds. He knows exactly how much is to much and when to let the vehicle speak for itself.

[@BIackCadillac]

My god it's gorgeous. He took the best looking streetable racecar ever and made it look even more immaculate.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s exactly what he did which is tough considering how perfect the original is. Awesome build!

[@philm.1045]

Insane!

[@lagcossy7354]

This chaps taste is impeccable,perfect machines!