Modern muscle – Revology Boss 429 Mustang packs 710 horses

Revology has revealed its latest creation, it being a ground-up recreation of the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. Following its usual formula, it’s a mix of classic muscle-car style and modern engineering. The Florida-based company doesn’t restore old Mustangs but rather builds brand-new ones from scratch, using fresh bodies, modern components and crate engines. The result is a machine the company describes as a “redefinition” of the original, not a replica.

And with a starting price of US$395,000 (around NZ$680k), it needs to be something special.

Big power, modern hardware

The original Boss 429 was built to homologate Ford’s monster 429 cubic-inch NASCAR V8, which made around 375hp. Revology has gone in a different direction. Their recreation runs Ford’s supercharged Coyote 5.0-litre V8, delivering a thunderous 710hp. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual or Ford’s 10-speed automatic to harness the power.

Underneath, the car is engineered far beyond classic-era capability. The all-new steel body offers greater rigidity, while an aluminium subframe, double-wishbone front suspension, and a three-link rear with torque arm modernise the ride and handling. Hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering and four-wheel disc braking bring the Boss into 2025.

Classic style, modern comfort

Inside, Revology blends ’60s design cues with premium materials and contemporary refinement. There’s leather everywhere – seats, dash, and trim – while the circular gauges and dash-mounted clock stay true to the original’s charm. It may look retro, but build quality is 21st-century.

High price, high demand

With a starting price that actually exceeds what many genuine Boss 429s fetch in the US, Revology’s latest model is hardly a budget restomod. But demand appears strong. According to the company, existing customers have already snapped up more than half of next year’s allocation of 50 cars.