Ruffian Cars 625 hp Hand Built '70 Ford Mustang

This car stopped me and my friend Sean Smith dead in our tracks at SEMA 2019 in the Toyo Treadpass. It's that good. In a sea of amazing custom cars this one was and is a stand out build. And the owner, builder couldn't be a cooler guy and not a builder by profession. He's a video game creator!
This build is going to blow you away so sit back and enjoy...
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[@jessesalazar2021]

What wheels are those ?

[@tomsimi6538]

Shawn, where can I apply to have a job like your job?

[@h3coyote277]

Tom Simi BWA HA HA HA EXACTLY RIGHT..!

[@martydiedrich3040]

Windsor block 1000hp easy forget GM sucks in a nice Mustang.

[@ronwhittaker6317]

always since i was a kid love the road course look never get tired of widebody ground effects

[@nolanm6208]

Shaggy really knows his stuff

[@acericafort8836]

He's Using 20% of his power for this build, needs a 1000hp

[@scottleighton9149]

Plenty of scooby snacks

[@slmmdgg]

fun how its not racist if it white guy character

[@thefwenkmeister972]

🤣🤣🤣 shaggy, this comment made my day

[@slmmdgg]

@@papaannefranku9693 tough guy

[@coyoteslugger3936]

What's amazing is his talent, he did all this in his garage, love the color green.

[@ShadowTiburon]

My fav color: GREEN

[@you9111able]

british racing green inspired by old racing porsches. Just perfect

[@davidzimmer2694]

This is the epitome hot rodding. A guy hammering away in a single car garage with some average tools, teaching himself along the way. Add some imagination, a dream and dedication and you've reached the level the big shops strive for and sometimes miss. This guy's program is solid.

[@dischargedarrowgetback4322]

Hot rodding is a science in itself.

[@zackschmidt4381]

Shawn I really enjoy your hosting style, you don’t over talk the owner, I feel like you let the owner talk like he is showing his buddy his ride!

[@zackschmidt4381]

And this mustang is awesome!

[@scottleighton9149]

This is one of the sickest builds of any builder I've ever seen. Im in love with this car

[@ralphlazio505]

Chris Ashton Is an epitome of true automotive craftsmanship. The body work on the mustang is absolutely beautiful. The fact that he actually used steel and welding to make HIS version of a wide body car is superb. I’m pleased to know that he didn’t go the typical-lazy bolt-on/drill fiber glass way.

[@MrGaryGG48]

You have to respect a guy that can put something like this Mustang together on his own. One detail I really like is the cold air intake through the grill-scoops on the front corners. FINALLY, they're functional, after 40 years!! ;^)

[@jrpalm1948]

I agree, it only makes sense that thye should work!

[@TheLexiconDevils]

Uhm ,.. guys been doing this since the 70s

[@jrpalm1948]

@@TheLexiconDevils probably but i haven't seen anyone do it in a pro touring build like this.

[@jalderink]

@@jrpalm1948 This is NOT Pro Touring..is he's touring the track?

[@Potato-lw3fe]

yes, but he made those rear nonfunctional 69 style that are there just for looks...

[@LongRon6969]

Gotta be my new favorite mustang build of all time

[@phillyphil1513]

EAT IT RING BROS...!!! IN YOUR FACE FOOSE...!!!

[@luketeverino6085]

It’s cool but the ls just kills it man

[@blueridgeboy7721]

I agree

[@SUPERBATIRONHULK]

The nightmate mustang

[@mancubzavala865289]

The quality and craftsmanship in these cars are mind blowing.

[@jesselo1969]

I like when he said .. " I didn't care about what anybody thinks" guy has talent, those who hate just don't have a car car like his! Lol

[@jalderink]

Or don't want. har har *cough* *wheeze*

[@markperry3517]

Bad ass.

[@markperry3517]

Translation. As you can see by his place he had a lot of random stuff laying around....

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

@@markperry3517 j wouldnt want this bad ass fast car that can handle. U know u lieing

[@rtkl13]

Never been a Ford man but the 70 Mustang is definitely my favorite and this gentleman built a badass one. He said it perfectly ..." I didn't know it was going to turn out this good I just kept going after what I wanted ".... a true creative builder !

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s such a talented creative guy!!

[@bigcat2679]

Man I gotta admit. This is one of my favourite cars I’ve ever seen in my whole life. This car has so much personal taste and style. The more I watched the more I liked.

[@jimmyl.bakerjr.7026]

Absolutely SICK!!!! Built-in his garage, that's just dope!!

[@musclecarczarig4003]

One of the best cars at SEMA and the the fact its homebuilt puts it over the top! Great build. So much respect for Chris in bringing this creation to life with his own hands and not being afraid to to try new things. Love this car, can't wait to see what he does next!

[@442jetmech]

I don't ever really comment, but this Mustang was really inspirational. Such a great vision brung to life by a hotrodder. Just what I needed to get my depressed, quarantined butt in the garage and work on mine. Great job and thank you for the great interview/ camera work Autotopia.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for appreciating what this is. Staggering build and incredibly cool smart guy

[@antoinetheartist]

Mustang really is the most beautiful Muscle car to me. Great job on this one!

[@chuckmiller83]

It’s always nice to see a beautiful Mustang. Great build, great video!

[@sabillonallan]

Over 4 years working on my car. Watching this guyon your channel inspires me not to give up. "Rome wasn't built in a day, and my sn95 wasn't neither."

[@ELBOHOS]

Shawn that was badass!! Never been a fan of the 70 Mustang until today. If Ford had made those look like that from day one they would have sold 10 times as many. Love your Channel!! Even when I have a bad day all I got to do is watch one of your vids and I'm good. Thanks for the content and the time you put into it.

[@jrpalm1948]

Loved the video. the car is sick, Chris did a fantastic job. he clearly has a talent for building awesome cars.

[@gelandewagen4376]

I always appreciate the quality of elegance beauty and safety

[@JonathanTyndallNC]

This car should be named "Ruffian , body of a stallion, heart of a beast"! Great work!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He built such a unique creative car and all in that little garage! Awesome

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Chris & Shawn - thanks for giving all of us little guys with big dreams a whole bunch of hope! Chris, loved that you made racing and practicality central to your approach - such an admirable result. Respect for your smart approach to the flares, door panels & TIG welding - such courage! Shawn, great that you spent with Chris @ SEMA and then time to create such inspirational as well as enjoyable content - a wonderful choice! Also loved the undetected illegal 1” ‘slope’ and cried at the 2” bust - very cheeky!

[@chrisashton7133]

Glad I could find a way to share. Am blown away by all the positive response. Thank you

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Chris - just hope you’re as blown away as we are at your achievement! Your project brought many happy memories for me... FYI, I’m in east London, UK and a little older than you (and Shawn?!). As an exchange student, my first visit to US in ‘78 for 6 months included the goal of buying & driving a Mustang Fastback! Within 2 weeks I found a 1-owner ‘70 Fastback 302 3-speed auto in bright orange and had the time of my my life exceeding all of my expectations! Like you, I had a racing background, but in karts. My ‘72-‘76 project was to build my BMiniW Isetta - my kart for the road @ 44” track & 54” wheelbase! Even @ 118k mi, my Mustang would wheelspin thro’ 2nd gear in a straight line, drift around cloverleaf slips on & off local roads - both in the dry. I’m afraid I made a bit of a nuisance of myself, but no tickets...

[@chrisashton7133]

@@jeffreynolds3848 awesome. Thanks for that. :)

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Chris 👍

[@joonchung9728]

Widebody Mustang never looked so sick!!! I want a resto-mod like this!

[@sarahdell4042]

Wow. This guy did a killer job with this build! Impressive

[@hemiheritage]

If only I was a kid again. 44yrs old and have always appreciated cool performance cars but the bug never bit me severly until about 3yrs ago. If I could go back I would learn/ take every car course I could, so I could do all my own wrenching. What a great hobby/pastime/career that would be. At my age, I may end up taking a bodyshop course yet as I think it would be a good pleasure to frustration ratio lol Really into vehicle body lines, wraps/graphics and exterior stuff. Think it would be meditative work for someone like me. Total eye for imperfection too, so I'd prob do gd work if the skill was within my grasp. Love your channel, your enthusiasm, and love be treated to these amazing cars and builds🤙

[@humblewisdom8976]

One thing is for sure, when the car sounds that good you don't need a radio. I could listen to that all day!!!

[@TriangleSquare52]

man this is amazing content and an excellent owner

[@CrossedCollar]

Legitimately your channel has become my favorite car review page! Positive vibes, badass cars, excellent interviewer, excellent quality of audio and video, perfect length of video, the list goes on!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you!! I appreciate the compliment. We’re always trying to make great videos about cool builds and awesome people! Thank you 👊

[@CrossedCollar]

Honored to get a reply! Hell yeah! Maybe one day I’ll see my ‘72 mustang on this page 😉

[@AutotopiaLA]

ShorrtRIDR I try keeping up with the comments. And yes on your 72!! Say when..

[@CrossedCollar]

AutotopiaLA once it’s done being LS swapped so we can upset some folks haha

[@AutotopiaLA]

ShorrtRIDR let’s do it!

[@ridewithgnr2116]

SICK MUSTANG. WATCHED A FEW OF YOUR VIDEOS IN THE PAST, BUT I HAVE REALLY BEEN ENJOYING WATCHING LATELY. I GET THE SENSE YOU ARE A REAL PERSON,... DEFINITELY A REAL CAR GUY!

[@doughalcro2399]

Such and inspiration to see that come together in a home garage. You've taken a 70s mustang and knocked it out of the park with this build. Thanks for sharing...

[@toddclark332]

It is a badass job dude love it looks really cool or any of them cars are self thanks again buddy this world is full of talented talented people and he's one

[@jaysworld5378]

Never seen an intake quite like that b4, quite a statement piece! Awesome Mustang, although I am not entirely a purist, I would have like to have seen a Ford Motor in the engine bay. Regardless, still a beautiful car.

[@Powershift]

SO badass!! What a great job! Clear he's a racer, the love in the build shows it.

[@strongplanted]

This thing is sick. I saw the pics from SEMA. Thanks for a great review of it!

[@tomnekuda3818]

Good story....a lot of innovation. I'm not a wide-body freak but it is functional for what he's doing. The LS doesn't bother me at all and I'm a Ford guy.

[@antwonlewang1390]

Ohhh 😮 my gosh!!!!! Just when we thought we saw our favorite car Shawn just keep giving us more

[@davidjones7315]

Wow hands down badass. Amazing workmanship. I wish this guy was my neighbor just to see and hear that beautiful sound everyday.

[@jr7392]

All props to Chris, definitely an amazing build. Me and the kid are working a 1970 coupe into something drivable. Doubt we'll get into as far as he did, but it's an inspiration to see what you can do with determination and talent!

[@adambarnes3730]

Shaggy: Drives round a corner. Bald surfie from Cali. You can really drive dude. You can tell you’ve been performance driving for years. Shaggy. Shucks 🤓

[@javierlopez9506]

Such a badass Stang SWEEEEEET!😎

[@Lu-lk5bz]

Bestow my ❤️ heart! This beauty stoped me in my tracks. They say there are moments in life that speak to us with out saying a word. I believe I'm with out a doubt having one of those very moments. Thank you for sharing such a beauty!! ❤️🤟❤️ Sincerely Lulu 🙋❤️

[@bassfan71]

Dude that's one of the sickest custom garage builds I've ever seen let alone a mustang. Would be stoked to drive it. The builder is super humble too.

[@V8March]

Didnt like the LS Swap(why? 12:46 hahaha, just kidding), but the rest of it is incredible, fantastic job! Much respect.

[@sonar0085]

That’s one amazing piece of metal DANG 🤩

[@petertronset6576]

That's awesome! Good for him, man! Jazzes me up to see people create things like this at home.

[@buttkrusher]

Wow, what a beautiful beast of a car! That is one of, if not the best Mustang builds I've seen, and I've seen quite a few. Love the wide body look, love that it corners as hard as it pulls, amazing job by the builder. I would actually look forward to going to work if I got to drive that for my commute!

[@AutotopiaLA]

This build is incredible especially considering that it’s a garage built car and his first full build. Talented creative guy and what a car!!

[@lutherrodgers8793]

Absolutely love it, sounds amazing

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is an incredible build and all done in that tiny garage!

[@RomVlad]

I had my doubts by the thumbnail but the owner/builder is awesome, built in his garage, and the fact that car us bad ass. I too have a thing for the trans am style race cars lol.

[@tfjack97]

Biggest Stang fan in the world and that is one bad ass ride, good work dude, just goes to show ya if you want it bad enough you will find away to get it.

[@Papapenal2009]

The most beautiful Mustang I've ever seen.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a special one. Wait til you see the GT40 he did recently. We show it briefly in our recent SEMA recap video

[@dad2817]

Looks awesome

[@mikem4371]

👍 Seal of approval

[@andrewipp426]

The look and the sound....what a beast! This freakin guy is an incredibly talented home builder, using the Trans Am theme in the design and execution....Brilliant

[@jameshutchins3396]

Race it and drive it on the street? This is the ultimate period. Carburetor and electric suspension. Can't say enough about this beauty

[@vinniecorleone62]

Dude, that is bad-ass, a killer canyon carving resto-rod! Thanks for sharing yet another smokin' Mustang bro & I dig the 427 Chevy, brutal ride man!

[@jrpalm1948]

Resto-Rod! i like that description

[@mynameis63]

Big Block cubic inch..but in a tiny modern LS platform..the best. :) Dumped my OG chevy for a 6 litre LS that I built in my two car garage...loving it big time. Laying down 442 whp...gets 25mpg cruising..

[@vinniecorleone62]

@@mynameis63 I know, I had a new aluminium head 10:5.1 compression ZZ4 350 with headers installed in my clean 1987 El Camino & it ran like a raped ape, I can only imagine a bigger displacement one.

[@mynameis63]

@@vinniecorleone62 Ummm..well that's the engine that I removed and sold. I built a 6 liter chevy engine..but the modern LS platform engine..fuel injection..competer controlled. Gave my old small block chevy to a buddy for his car.

[@vinniecorleone62]

@@mynameis63 This was in the early 2000's & sadly here in California I had to utilize the stock electronic carburetor to pass smog so my options were limited then but it was a solid 400 HP motor in an 80's car. Today we have easy options with injection, etc.

[@lsvip1820]

Love the fact he’s built this in his garage. You know I love this. This was also one of my favourites at SEMA so glad this got on the channel bro 👊👊👊

[@MauJuarezRuiz]

This is the video I've been waiting all my life!!!, his Mustang is almost the same as my own idea for mt Mustang

[@usesumlogicmanlogicman4334]

Finally, a Mustang I can love. Of course, it has the heart of a Chevy. Awesome build, brother!

[@Locoandchooch]

Out of all the cars you’ve shot, this is my favorite, hands down. I want it.

[@mancubzavala865289]

That LS with a Holley Carb is DIALED in!

[@Robert-goose1]

Why would someone want to put a carb on an LS?

[@mancubzavala865289]

Robert Why would someone put a LS in a Mustang? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Robert-goose1]

@@mancubzavala865289 LS engines are the best by far. Ford has no worthy competitor.

[@jalderink]

@Grumpy468 Get off the crack, and keep telling yourself that, chebbie boy. It's rotted your brain! Oh, I get it! Just like a chebbie.. Why you here on the Ford? Oh yeah, chasing them for over 50 years, imitating not originating.

[@RundQuist-fb8zc]

True Artist keeping it grounded to where all the racing concepts were founded, at the Tracks on Sunday... The car & builder,,,, Cannot say enough to him and what he was able to create. Testament to staying disciplined of your personal goals.... Beautiful build and would be proud to create anything relatively close to his finish car.... Great job man... Keep it going and can’t wait to see the Next Ruffin...

[@615al4]

Another Bad Ass Mustang. Man that is 1 very cool Stang. The gratitude I have for this channel is hard to even explain. Many thanks bro for what you do for us. Wow, that is sharp!

[@adilsonlegalyt9647]

It reminds me as the Mustang version of the legendary Big Red Camaro

[@joelrivera2349]

Amazing car

[@mattvorhees6055]

Grinder and paint makes you the welder you ain't. Major props to you for building this in your garage.

[@drtb69]

So many great cars, great interviews and great builders!

[@StevenVanLoven]

Boy, this guy can create something 'so spot on' . What a talent !

[@rafatrill]

Its kool that he build it in his Garage! That's true hot rodding to the core! Once u go to sema ur a custom fabricator in my opinion because someone noticed ur skills.

[@garytompkins599]

Dude...this is awesome; I love the work that you did and keeping it simple!!!

[@tjjr1062]

One of the best builds I have seen.

[@KwyattCreations]

Such great inspiration for my Trans-Am/IMSA 1979 camaro build.

[@BlockaderunnerCSA]

From a Chevy guy. I love that Mustang. Great job and I love the trans am style cars. I aim to do something similar to my 67 Camaro

[@jalderink]

What, put a Ford in it? Sorry, can't endorse it. Why do that to a perfectly good Ford engine, even if it would go faster and last longer.

[@ahmedelmi8655]

The talent is off the charts! Beautiful car.

[@snipervision1]

Great car and superb workmanship! Bravo my friend.

[@chrislovett87]

That is a beautiful car, love the fact that it has a 7 liter LS, just cuz😊

[@Motionwave-]

Nice 👍🏼 now all it needs is an engine

[@AutotopiaLA]

I hear ya but given his reasoning I don’t mind the LS at all

[@chrislee6691]

Such a sick car I would be proud to own and drive this creation. I’m always amazed by these home built cars there is something truly special about seeing a car like this that was built by a first time builder. Congrats to the owner on an awesome car and thank you for sharing it with us!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m obsessed with this build and the creativity of the owner/builder. Awesome creation!

[@58raceguy]

Absolutely incredible. Huge props to this guy, diving in and making his vision come true at his own hand. Obviously he runs it as it was intended, which I have huge respect for. Am I crazy about the LS in a Ford? No, but I get it and who cares about my opinion anyway. The car is imperfectly perfect and I absolutely love it. Must be an absolute riot to drive.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love this comment! We’re not all going to agree on the LS in a Ford but it’s not our choice. He’s such a cool guy and built an amazing car and all in his little garage! So cool

[@mg_streetkandi]

Much respect to you both..that car is super dope..I love the LS swap..it makes the whole process so simple...Great Review!!!

[@QuickF90]

How does this channel only have 65k subscribers?

[@cencoast_7.340]

It won't for long.

[@1valg]

I never have and probably never will, see a Mustang i want more than this...This Mustang is IT!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I get it. This and Vicious are the best Mustangs I’ve ever seen

[@kowpow2259]

I'll be honest...the ads started right as you popped the hood and showed the LS3 in there. For me, the chill pills weren't working fast enough. Haha! But I appreciate he didn't butcher the wheel wells to fit a modern ford power plant in there. Bravo sir! Nice ride!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

This 'Stang is insane! I want one of those, too!

[@mybackhurts7020]

I can’t describe the sound I just made for that car it’s... perfect

[@rickhenson660]

Sweet race/street/every day driver /thing ,I've ever seen. You did a great job. My favorite color too!

[@juniorcruz960]

This is beautiful and dope as hell man great body work on it and build

[@wes209]

3:26 *I knew a LS was coming ellmao. Some poor woman In. America came home to her Ford loving Husband's exploded head*

[@johnherbold6539]

Why a LS3? You could’ve made a 351 stroker make the same power and be cheaper

[@kennithchapman9689]

Absolute bull shit!!! Any comparison that has ever been done between LS Motors versus small block Ford has proven time and time again that LS Motors are cheaper and make more power then a small block Ford any day of the week.

[@jay.0621]

@@kennithchapman9689 yessir! this man tells the truth.

[@bigcheese82]

Did anyone else see the nuts and bolts draws at 5:00 ? Incredible garage and well done on your build

[@hushnightbatday]

I am in love! what a great build! 👍👍👍

[@eliteharrington7377]

I totally love the expression on the guy's face at 11:41.

[@SpaNT650]

Excellent ... lol check how often the driver checks his rearview mirror while rowing some gears ... we probably all do too

[@Sho_Ryu_Ken]

One the best mustang builds out there

[@jimmyd9552]

Amazing ride. Hope to own something even close to that fun some day. Thanks for showing it off.

[@SuperfloDee]

absolute perfection👌🏻

[@jalderink]

You must be more blind than Ray Charles.

[@jb2oldies69]

Nice stang bro👍

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

Best 1 yet. Great ruffian builder, beautiful car.

[@craigm2209]

This car just has it ! I dont know what no words just Sick. Sweet build bro..