The Build
A 700-horsepower supercharged 1965 Mustang fastback built for George Russo — featured on Jay Leno's Garage.
Bodie Stroud Industries took a 1965 Mustang fastback and rebuilt it around modern Ford power: an Edelbrock E-Force supercharged Coyote crate engine making 700 horsepower, backed by a six-speed manual and a Currie 9-inch rear with a 3-inch aluminum driveshaft.
Underneath, the car rides on a BSI independent front suspension and a BSI triangulated four-bar rear with QA1 shocks and Speedway sway bars. Wilwood six-piston 13-inch front and four-piston 13-inch rear brakes handle the stopping, and a C&R custom split radiator with an integrated supercharger intercooler circuit keeps everything cool under boost.
Inside, late-model Mustang seats, Auto Meter gauges, Vintage Air climate control and a Flaming River rack-and-pinion steering setup make a 700-horsepower fastback something you can actually drive. Fuel is handled by an Aeromotive A1000 pump feeding a custom stainless tank with a Ford Racing ECU, and the Optima battery hides in a rear seat delete compartment.
- 700 hp Edelbrock E-Force supercharged Coyote crate engine
- 6-speed manual with Currie 9-inch rear end
- BSI IFS front and triangulated 4-bar rear suspension
- Wilwood 13-inch six-piston front brakes
- C&R custom split radiator with supercharger intercooler
- Featured on Jay Leno's Garage
Vehicle History
The first-generation Mustang launched in 1964½ and became the fastest-selling car in history, creating the "pony car" class overnight. This GT700S is a Bodie Stroud-built supercar-grade interpretation of the original fastback.
Known for: the car that created the pony car class overnight
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Build Process
