One particular mechanic who fits the bill is Tony Angelo, a professional stunt car driver and former host of Motor Trend’s Hot Rod Garage YouTube series. Although Angelo left Hot Rod Garage in 2021, it is evident that he has been quite busy in the past three years. Alongside his team at the Stay Tuned YouTube channel, Tony embarked on a project to construct a one-of-a-kind restomod Mustang that deviates from the typical Coyote V8 swap trend that seems to be prevalent among enthusiasts.
Instead of utilizing the factory-fitted four-pot, V6, or V8 engine that would have originally come with this Mustang, Angelo and his team decided to go for something truly unique. They opted for a 5.9-liter, naturally-aspirated Aston Martin V12 engine, which has been a staple in the brand’s Grand Tourer and sports car lineups since the late 1990s. According to Tony’s own insights, this particular V12 engine most likely originates from a “2001-ish” configuration, indicating that it may have been sourced from an early 2000s V12 Vanquish or a similarly-aged Aston Martin DB7.
When it rolled out of the factory, the 2001 DB7 delivered an impressive 420 horsepower to the wheels. Admittedly, this figure may fall a bit short compared to the approximately 460 horses churned out by a standard Coyote V8. However, it’s worth noting that Coyote swaps have become quite commonplace these days, requiring minimal thought or creativity. This V12-swapped Fox Body, on the other hand, breaks away from convention and strives to create something genuinely captivating rather than derivative and uninspiring.
Achieving a proper fit was no easy task for Tony and his team. They had to meticulously modify the Mustang’s engine bay to accommodate an engine that was never intended to be housed under its hood. With the addition of a QA1 tubular K-member for support and the fabrication of custom motor mounts, the end result is an engine that seems as though it was tailor-made for this car. Most people are unaware of the immense effort and skillful engineering that went into assembling all the components to their current state. Without a doubt, this Fox Body restomod is poised to be one of the most remarkable creations we’ll witness in 2024 when it reaches completion.
According to the Source autoevolution.com