First-Ever Carbon Fiber Widebody 1969 Ford Mustang Build Debuts

Carbon fiber has been all the rage for quite a few years now, as it’s lightweight, strong, and attractive in its natural state. As such, we’re seeing more and more carbon fiber present in modern vehicles, whether that be something like the 2025 Ford Mustang GTD or builds from smaller companies like the new AC Cars’ Cobra GT coupe and roadster. Now, the very first carbon fiber widebody 1969 Ford Mustang has debuted, created by the folks at the muscle car restoration shop known as Trick Rides.

This new carbon fiber 1969 Ford Mustang – nicknamed “Scorched” – will be built in limited quantities, with 20 examples set to be sold to the public. It was engineered entirely in CAD with 3D scanning technology, and the first example is now set to debut at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas this November. The entire body was crafted from pre-preg carbon fiber, making it unique in that regard, and in this case, is left in its natural state with no paint.

Inside the cabin, one will find an equally trick interior with high-back seating, German square-weave carpeting, custom door panels, a custom center console, an Alcantara headliner, and various other tricks.

Scorched rides on a Roadster Shop chassis with Fox coilovers, an independent front suspension, a parallel four-link rear setup, and large sway bars. Power comes from one of three options – a supercharged 5.0L V8 Coyote, 429 cubic-inch Kaase Boss Nine, or a Ford Performance 427 V8 – paired to a Tremec T56 six-speed manual, no matter which way one goes. The carbon pony car rolls on three-piece Forgeline wheels wrapped in Continental ExtremeContact Force tires, making for a compelling package – though pricing hasn’t yet been announced.

“Our latest creation, ‘Scorched,’ represents a new era in muscle car engineering and design,” said Jason Engel, founder of Trick Rides. “Our goal was to push the boundaries of what a resto-mod could be by adding modern twists to a timeless classic. The result showcases what is possible when modern engineering meets iconic heritage, and I’m beyond excited to debut the completed vehicle with TMI at SEMA.”