Chip Foose/Unique Performance 2006 "Stallion" Mustang
This is one of the car's I'm irked I missed at the Dream Cruise last weekend. It's the Limited Edition Ford "Stallion" Mustang designed by Chip Foose and modified by Unique Performance. About 3,000 of these babies will be built a year starting at $38,000. In addition to the new look, Unique Performance has been tasked with upgrading the performance potential of this pony car. There's a full list of the upgrades at the link, but we like this quote by Doug Hasty, president and CEO of Unique Performance: "We've stiffened the chassis, uncorked the exhaust, tightened the handling, improved the induction and upgraded the stopping power." Additional upgrades, specifically to the engine, are expected to be available in the near future. Could this car turn out to be a real competitor to modified Mustangs from Saleen, Roush and others? If the aforementioned powertrain upgrades come then perhaps this could be the custom Mustang to own in 2006.
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WillDaThrill 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Holy F__kin' S__t. It's Eleanor and she looks like she's on steriods. At 40 grand she better be.
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ETMC 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Looks like a clone of the "Eleanore", but on a 2005 Mustang.
Not too impressed with Mr. Foose's work, here.
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CJ 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I'm not impressed either. Looks kinda like a glossed over redo. Seems to have slipped on the details. Look at the gaps in the grill corners, looks like a mistake! And whats with the driving light holes in the bumper? If they are vents, they should look like air vents! Hopefully the final version will be improved.
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mr 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Not too well done.
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G. Snyder 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Hideous
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Bobkal 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I take it no one here is a fan of "Overhaulin".
Personally I think it looks pretty sweet, but for 38k, I think I'd rather save up for the GT-500.
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jc 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
yeah, I can't afford one either...
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iQuack 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I'm not usually a Ford guy, but that is seriously HOT !!
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Poe 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
ETMC, Chip Foose designed the original "Eleanor" for the movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" - so that's probably why this one looks so similar. Honestly I'd expect more from Foose as well - and probably would have goten more too - IF this was a one-off show car (or even an "Overhaulin'" car). However they plan (hope) to sell 3000 copies of this car per year - so making extreme structural changes to the car would probably make it much more expensive than their $38k target. It's basically just a Mustang GT with a body kit, paintjob, wheels, abd bolt-on performance parts:
Limtted Edition 2006 "Stallion" Mustang
PRE-PRODUCTION SPECS
* Chip Foose designed body with a modified hood, side molding, revised grille, fascias, custom side marker lights, side "C" pillar ducts, etc.
* Rear aerodynamic spoiler
* Custom graphics using Dupont's Hot Hues finishes
* Chip Foose designed 20" custom aluminum wheels
* 20-inch g-Force T/A(R) KDW ultra high performance tires from BFGoodrich(R)
* Sequential taillights (optional)
* Racing inspired front and rear coil springs, front and rear anti-sway bars, billet rear trailing arms and strut tower brace
* Baer Brakes 4-piston front brakes with Eradispeed Cross Drilled Rotors (15" front and 14" rear)
* JBA high flow catback exhaust with mufflers
* High flow air filter
* Quaker State synthetic lubricants
* Custom leather seats with dash & trim enhancements
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storm 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
The stock Mustang looks far better.
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Motorhome 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
If you ask me powerfull looking car. Foglights in the middle are not cool though !
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ETMC 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Thanks for the info, Poe. Didn't know he did it.
I like the idea of a modified '05 Stang, but I really prefer the Eleanor on the '68.
If I had to replace the lights on the '05, I think the CDC headlamp assemblies - with the turn signals behind the 'gills' - are a neater, retro touch.
http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com/products/product_art/05hoodpinss.jpg
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Jaymez 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I lost all repsect for Chip when I saw the first episode of Overhaulin'. To "steal" (They even use the word.) a prized car from the owner and do it over the way YOU think it should be done is just wrong. I'd have his ass, and his entire crew, thrown in jail on grand theft auto charges if he did something like that with one of my rides.
You don't mess with a man's family, his dog, or his ride.
As for this car, I like everything but the front bumper treatment. I did not know he desgined the '68 Elenor. I do know that Carroll Shelby is producing replicas of that car, however.
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WillDaThrill 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Jaymez
So if your buddy or a family relative set you up and Foose and his crew completely upgraded you car the way you might like it (it's the reason why they ask the insider things about what your intrests are), you would be pissed at the guys who upgraded you car and not the person who set you up?
I guess surprise parties for you must be pretty violent.
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Poe 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Practically every Overhaulin'"victim" I've ever seen has been happy to the point of tears when they saw the result! Most of them have big dreams for their car, but no means to accomplish them - so they're more than happy with any help they can get. The fact they're "left with" a Chip Foose designed one-off worth a small fortune is nothing to get pissed about. If you don't like it, sell it on eBay and use the proceeds to buy one you like - plus change. I LOVE that show. The only thing I'd be pissed about if they Overhauled me - is I don't have anything worthy of Overhauling at the moment!
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iQuack 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
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e2cars 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Foose Builds Incredible Cars and this is just one more to add to his list.. Great Work Chip!
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san diego homes 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I can't believe Foose is catching so much slack over this car. Chip Foose "Designed" the car. If you have issues with the quality of the work, look no further than Unique Performance. Foose put the car on paper, perhaps made the wheels (which look awesome by the way), but it was up to Unique Performance to keep the "quality" up to par. I only make that point as everyone is on Chip's case and have moved on to dissing his show (which kicks Boyd Coddington's whiny little a$$). I just wish they wouldn't reveal what was going on BEFORE they show the car. Totally anti-climatic to me. Oh well...
I think the car looks sweet and if it runs well, then it's well cheaper than a Saleen. Probably looks better in person too.
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san diego homes 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
I'd like to add an edit to my previous post. Chip IS actually involved in the building process (as I found out after a little research... oops!) So, flame away on him (and me I guess). He's still awesome, and I'm sure if you saw this car in person, you'd be drooling like a bulldog in Death Valley!
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Tex 11:06PM (12/18/2005)
Well, I'm not a big fan of Ford, but I am a big Fan of Chip Foose. And in the past few years, Ford has done some pretty cool cars and trucks, especially the Harley Truck that I'm still impressed with. Now with the 2006 Stallion Mustang, I can say, that I'm starting to like Fords.... Ouch, did I say that out loud. Great looking Mustang.
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