War Horse Industries Will Build Your Dream Mustang
In less than a decade, Vince Hernandez went from restoring his first Mustang to founding an incredible restomod shop.
As I’ve mentioned on Mustang Forums before, I’m a sucker for a killer restomod. From Mag Motors’ Shelby GT500, to the crazy carbon-bodied version from Classic Recreations, to this next-gen electric example from Charge Cars, I love them all. So I was a little surprised I hadn’t previously seen anything from California-based War Horse Industries, as this shop is turning some of the most wicked Mustang builds I’ve seen in recent memory.
Seriously, I hope you don’t have too much on your plate this afternoon — because that site is a complete rabbit hole of awesome.
Like a lot of gearheads, company founder Vince Hernandez got bit by the Mustang bug at an early age. But unlike most every other gearhead, he was possessed with enough drive and talent to turn his hobby into a business. Today, Hernandez credits the 1966 example he bought at 18, and the laborious and rewarding restoration process that followed, with igniting his fascination with all things Mustang. And looking at the pictures of all these incredible cars? It’s almost impossible to believe this odyssey began less than a decade ago — but that’s the case.
Hernandez began crafting the widebody builds seen in the pictures above — which were inspired by the Trans Am racers of the 1960s — five years ago, and along with looking wicked, the flared sheetmetal allows for fat 315 tires all the way around. Obviously, that means these machines will stick to the road far better than the original articles, so sky-high power levels are on the table. My personal favorite is the blue coupe, though I love how the choice of black wheels give each of the cars a killer modern edge.
Today, War Horse Industries offers buyers a choice of four body styles, including the 1965 to 66 Coupe, 1965 to 66 Fastback, 1967 to 68 GT500, and the 1969 to 70 Boss 429. Since all the cars are build by hand to buyers specifications, you might suspect they aren’t exactly cheap — and you’d be right. Prices for the original Coupes start at $115,000, and the Boss 429 will run at least $245,000. But looking at the website is free, so head over and let me know how you’d spec your custom Mustang!
Photos: War Horse Industries
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