RUFFIAN MUSTANG: 625 HP "Boss 427" All-Steel Widebody 1970 Fastback Mustang | EP16

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Published 2022-08-24
Turning heads and ticking off Ford purists, the rule-breaking, all-steel widebody 1970 Fastback Ford Mustang, with its 625 horsepower aluminum block stroker 427ci LS3, was designed after the TransAm race cars from the late 60s and early 70s. The Ruffian Mustang is artist Chris Ashton's first car build, which has propelled him into the automotive spotlight. Nicole takes an autocross Detour in the "Boss 427", properly experiencing its T56 Super Magnum transmission, Hoosier racing slicks, lowered front control arms, 3-link rear suspension, and g-force meter at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.


MORE ABOUT CHRIS ASHTON:
Chris is the owner of Ruffian Cars in Santa Ana, California, which designs, fabricates, modifies and builds street-able custom cars inspired by race car visuals, parts and technologies. As an artist with a 25-year career in the video game industry, Chris is also the co-founder and design director at Turtle Rock Studios.
Website: ruffiancars.com/
YouTube: ‪@chrisashton7133‬

Special thanks to Corner Exit Autocross for generously allowing us to film and treating us with kindness. www.corner-exit.com/

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Directed by Michael Badami
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All Comments (21)
  • @mchristr
    The mechanicals are cool but the metal work is crazy. It's clear that Kris understands the aesthetic of a pony car. Insanely well done.
  • @frenchpressme
    The most unique auto show on YouTube. And the interview skills are top notch, Nicole never gets in the way of the story and the car owner. She asks great questions and most importantly she gives us car geeks all the details we want to hear.
  • Bad ass car and SO impressed in 3 runs you were only 2 seconds off the owners time. Soooo cool. Tx
  • This girl is a badass! Drove really fast from the get-go! That mustang looks amazing!
  • @neverender158
    To only be 2 seconds slower than the owner of the car after a few tries just proves Nicole knows what she is doing. These videos are so fun to watch.
  • Another masterful, emotionally intelligent, gearhead conversation among instant friends! LOVE THIS!
  • That car sounds amazing. I don't care how old you are or where in the world you live. If the sound of an American V8 doesn't get your heart pumping, you probably kick puppies too. Great car, Chris sounds like a cool human being. Love the genuine enthusiasm Nichole brings to each and every episode :)
  • @KensGarage1
    Wow. What an awesome car. The builder clearly knows what he is doing. I really enjoyed the video.
  • @racerx8410712
    You can't reinvent the wheel but you Nicole are showing us how to reinvent the car show. One word: Brilliant. Favorite Nicole moment? All of them!
  • @NigelMarston
    That car sounds AMAZING. Chris has built something truly impressive there and Nicole treated it absolutely properly.
  • I love how calm Chris stayed while being driven in his own car, and Nicole was amazing!!! Too many great talking points in the video to list... Thank you for this. Amazing!
  • @andrewr1084
    What an absolute Legend. He has complete understanding of what he is doing, and executes it with surgical elegance...
  • @Wayne_Nero
    That is some great driving!! I love the sound of that mustang, what a beauty!! Wow!!
  • @xtremev1
    I met Chris a while back, just such a nice person wanting to share his cars and how he made them, and the thought process around them. The mustang and the gt40 in particular are some of the nicest and most beautiful cars out there
  • @user-xr4uk6yk9o
    Wow! This is incredible! I love old school, but also newer, so this is perfect.! I got recommended this by my uncle and I love it, so impressive, also incredible job Nicole! Only 2 secs slower than a professional racer! So in-depth! Love it!
  • That mustang and gt40 are in a world of their own. Every time I see them on here I screenshoot pics of them. They are absolutely amazing. Two of my favorite cars in the world.
  • You're a natural Nicole! Well driven! Chris is one of my favorite peeps, he's so damn humble and has built some EPIC cars. Keep up the good work both of you.
  • @kerrykrishna
    Nicole is consumate admirer. Her excitement and knowledge shines through in everything she does. What an amazing human.
  • @joebacarella2829
    What a build, talk about someone understanding how to build a car for the sport, spot on. Boy would I love to have a fully finished interior of this car built for the street, that motor sounds fantastic, love the widebody look of it, amazing.
  • Lol! I just saw Ruffian for the first time on AutotopiaLA yesterday (yeah I'm way late to that party) and here it is again today! You pick the coolest cars Mrs. Johnson. Great to to see you on a track. Now if we could just get you in like a funny car, rally car or Aussie jet boat...🤔🤙🏼