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Ford Racing R125 Mustang Restomod
For SEMA 2026, Ford unveiled the R125: a 1966 Mustang Fastback restomod built to be driven, not just displayed. The hook was a practical, lower-budget build using parts available through Ford Racing, showing how a classic Mustang can get modern drivability without becoming an extreme show car.
Why it worked: It flipped the usual SEMA spectacle by proving a headline build anyone can replicate from a parts list, anchored to Ford’s 125-year milestone.
The lesson: Consider pitching a timely, DIY-credible flagship built entirely from off‑the‑shelf parts, with a step-by-step bill of materials journalists can link.
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| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| hagerty.com | Celebrate 125 Years with the Ford Racing R125 Mustang - Hagerty Media | Monday 2nd November, 2026 |
| fordmuscle.com | The R125 Honors 125 Years Of Ford Racing With Pushrod Power | Monday 2nd November, 2026 |
| autoguide.com | Ford Goes Old School With Modern Racing Parts in a Retro Package | AutoGuide.com | Monday 2nd November, 2026 |
| fordauthority.com | Ford Racing R125 Mustang Debuts For SEMA 2026 With Classic Touches | Monday 2nd November, 2026 |
| fordauthority.com | Ford Racing R125 Mustang Debuts For SEMA 2026 With Classic Touches | Monday 2nd November, 2026 |
| inkl.com | This 1966 Ford Mustang Gets A Modern V8 Heart For SEMA | Tuesday 3rd November, 2026 |
| motor1.com | This 1966 Ford Mustang Gets A Modern V8 Heart For SEMA | Tuesday 3rd November, 2026 |
| stangbangers.com | Built From Heritage: The Ford Racing R125 Mustang Brings Ford Racing Parts to Life — StangBangers | Thursday 5th November, 2026 |