Ringbrothers, a name widely associated in the automotive world with high quality restorations and engine swaps, has finished working on a one-off Ford Mustang 1964.5 Convertible, having invested over 4,200 hours of hard work into the project.

Going by the name of CAGED, this Mustang wasn’t just rebuilt from scratch – the truth is even more exciting. While an amateur might mistake it for a normal restomod scraped together from surviving OEM and continuation parts, it is actually a completely new car built with the original’s design and proportions in mind. Per Ringbrothers, the hubcaps on the wheels might be the only parts left stock here.

Everything else – the chassis and frame, the body and cabin, and the engine with the transmission – is new. The whole was finished in a glorious shade of dark red with a high gloss finish, white and black accents and a black cloth top. Things like Penske Racing RS Edition shocks and Baer brakes result in a modern and enjoyable driving experience. A 5.0-liter Coyote V8 under the hood helps keep things exciting by driving the rear wheels through a ten-speed A/T.

There will be no second Mustang like this in the world, Ringbrothers says carefully avoiding the subject of costs.

Cars like the all-electric Audi RS E-Tron GT are challenging to customize because they tend to look their best straight from the factory, and experimenting with the formula often hurts more than it helps. Wojciech Malag, from Turismo Wheels in Poland, took the risk and was quite successful.

Mods begin on the outside with a Maxton body kit, which is the centerpiece of the new design and consists of a lower front spoiler, widened side skirts and a more aggressive-looking rear diffuser. Air-ride components along with KW springs drop the ride height about as far as it will go while still allowing enough space for 22-inch Turismo Inventa carbon-fiber wheels to rotate inside their arches.

Powering the high-end sports car its original dual-motor drivetrain rated at 646 PS (637 hp / 475 kW) and 830 Nm (612 lb-ft) of torque. Sprinting from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) lasts as little as 2.85 seconds, but the top speed is electronically capped at 255 km/h (158 mph).

The Bavarian tuning experts at Novitec have come up with a large-scale upgrade plan for the splendid McLaren 765LT Spider. Given how high the bar already is, one has to admire how much was accomplished on top of that.

Starting with the main thing, the stock eight-cylinder engine under the hood gets intake and exhaust upgrades to hit the wheels with record-breaking 855 PS (843 hp / 629 kW) and 898 Nm (662 lb-ft) of torque. It also reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.5 seconds, proceeds to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.7 seconds and maxes out well beyond 330 km/h (205 mph) – all formidable numbers for a roofless Spider.

Further helping the performance are high-tech Vossen wheels available in as many as 73 finish options. The front axle gets 20-inch rollers and the rear axle benefits from larger 21-inch rims. The suspension drops by another 20 mm (0.8 inches) or so thanks to Novitec springs, and a carbon-fiber aerodynamic kit rounds things off with considerable style.

As per the tradition, the tuning company invites customers to decide on the interior makeover they want. Leather and Alcantara can be applied in any number of combinations, ensuring the exclusivity and uniqueness of every example built.

Many of us will agree that the 2-Series is a driver-focused, sporty-feeling coupe straight from the factory. For the rest of us, tuning shop AC Schnitzer will be offering dozens of aftermarket parts and options starting in late summer.

The car is expected to get a front splitter for improved front-axle downforce, a two-piece rear spoiler and a roof spoiler. Special spacers can add 12 mm (0.3”) to the track width, while new suspension springs can drop the ride height by 20-25 mm (0.8”-1”). New light alloy wheels sized 19” and 20” will provide a viable replacement for the heavy stock rims.

Interior novelty boils down to small improvements like aluminum paddle shifters, pedal pads and kick plates, as well as a sports steering wheel wrapped in leather and artificial suede. Owners of the M240i model (regardless whether xDrive or not) can opt for a power boost to 420 PS (414 hp / 309 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque.

New entries may be added to the catalog later. Prices should become available closer to the sales launch in late August.

Novitec has rolled out a full customization program for the part-electric Ferrari SF90 Stradale that sees it transformed into a real badass with more thrust than ever before.

Moving straight to the point, the car now gets 1,109 metric horsepower from its hybrid powertrain (1,094 hp / 816 kW). The stock value is 1,000 PS (986 hp / 735 kW), and an earlier Novitec tune only managed to raise it to 1,033 PS (1,019 hp / 760 kW).

Bolstered like this, the supercar zaps from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.4 seconds and from standstill to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 6.3 seconds. The top speed remains to be determined, but the company claims it exceeds 340 km/h (211 mph).

Exterior modifications start with the enlarged splitter, elegant canards surrounding the front bumper, ventilated arches (these were missing from the original project) and a plethora of carbon-fiber trim pieces. The arches are still occupied by 21-inch Vossen wheels, but you can always pick a different model on the tuner’s website. Novitec recommends dropping the suspension by a further 30 mm (1.2”) at the front and 25 mm (1”) at the rear, and installing a lift kit on the front axle to conquer the otherwise insurmountable obstacles, like mild speed bumps.

The interior gets an optional makeover in natural leather and Alcantara, and the exhaust system can be swapped for any of a large number of aftermarket options available. The best one is gold-plated for maximum heat dissipation.

Novitec stays silent about the prices as usual, but points out that most parts will be compatible with the Spider version as well.

Steve Milabelli of Hendrick Motorsports felt like paying homage to the fine 1971MY Plymouth GTX and ultimately spent four years building a semblance of it based on the 2010 Dodge Challenger chassis.

The donor car was deemed a write-off after a series of unfortunate accidents, such as hitting a deer in 2013 and suffering in a fire a few years later. Mirabelli discarded the old bodywork and instead fabricated a new stainless-steel body for his project. He paid particular attention to the front end with its matte-black hood and striped fenders providing a nice contrast against an orange exterior.

A 5.7-liter Hemi V8 made it under the hood along with a five-speed automatic transmission. Red Brambo calipers and Eibach lowering springs prompt the assumption that the power and torque aren’t lacking here.

The cabin was left more or less stock except for white Katzkin leather seats with some exterior-matched orange stitching. The odometer shows around 156,000 kilometers (97,000 miles) of use.

Despite the mileage, someone apparently loved the restomod enough to pay $63,000 USD for it at a recent auction.

While you won’t be popular at parties complaining that the grass was greener in the years long gone, the appeal of that viewpoint becomes crystal clear when you look at a car as fine as this 1971 Chevy Camaro. They just don’t make them like that anymore, do they?

Well, Missouri-based RestoMod Store does. The team took a half-a-century old car and completely restored it outside and inside. The body was resprayed in Metallic Blue with the side sills, the diffuser and the splitter offset in Matte Silver for added elegance. Staggered Boze Forged Clutch wheels made it into the arches.

The drivetrain and the chassis of the restomod were redone from the ground up using a Detroit Speed subframe, tubular control arms and a power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering mechanism. A 6.2-liter LS3 V8 slotted in under the hood, driven by a couple of Precision turbos and a host of other performance components. We don’t know any relevant numbers, but those six-piston Wilwood calipers at the front (and four-piston ones at the rear) make us believe there is no lack of thrust.

Rounding off the impressive project is a cabin wrapped in black natural leather, a Pioneer audio system connected to Hertz speakers, bucket seats in the front row, and a Vintage Air conditioner.

As finely built as this Camaro is, there is little surprise it went for $140,000 at an auction a couple of days ago.

If you ask a true car aficionado what vehicle they would most likely go for if they won a million dollars in a lottery, chances are good that you will hear ‘A Singer Porsche 911, naturally.’ Those are undisputable icons, but as competition grows, other tuners come precariously close with their own, much less expensive offerings.

Case in point: this Paul Stephens Clubsport 320, a restomod about equally suited for daily driving and the racetrack. The build quality is frankly amazing: the roof is seamless just like it should be, the side mirrors wear droplet-shaped aerodynamic cowls, and even the engine fan comes painted to match the body. The interior is also a treat with its leather trim and tartan inserts.

Providing the momentum is a stock 3.6-liter flat-six engine connected to a five-speed manual transmission. The rear wheels get hit with 320 PS (316 hp / 235 kW), while a handful of performance upgrades under the hood makes attending track days a no-brainer.

And how much does a properly restored 911 by Paul Stephens cost? Less than you would expect from a project like this: £161,600, or around $202,000 USD.

Restoring and upgrading classic cars can be expensive, but do it properly, and it may as well end up worth the investment. Few would ever consider buying this 1956 Chevy Bel-Air stock; the restomod fetched $199,900 several days ago.

The car had its body completely redone with all the rust and other time marks eliminated and the panels re-finished in silver with tin accents. Billet Specialties wheels filled out the arches, LEDs made it inside the headlight units, and the interior ended up with a fashionable red leather trim. Many modern touches were added here, such as a modern digital dash screen, a new center console and an up-to-date audio system plugged into an old-school radio.

A 5.7-liter General Motors V8 slotted in under the hood. The seller did not provide any power or torque numbers, but the stock version of this exact engine starts from 309 PS (305 hp / 227 kW). The mill shown here is not stock, however, sporting improved cooling all around and some other sports-friendly mods. A four-speed automatic sends the torque to the rear and, and the driver takes advantage of power-assisted steering wheel and brakes.

Rounding off the gorgeous tuning is a suspension overhaul with a per-wheel setup at the front end and a four-link setup in the back.

Watch the video for a reminder of what a stock Bel Air looks like.

Italy-based aftermarket specialist Ares Design has announced the coming of the Defender V8 Hardtop, an exclusive aftermarket take on the old Land Rover Defender. The exterior, the cabin and the engine all end up with major upgrades.

On the outside, you will recognize the off-roader by its enlarged, rounded arches, 18-inch wheels, side pipes, and LED lighting all around. The brake system at the front axle boasts six-piston calipers, and the lifted suspension offers a choice between Sport and Comfort modes.

Powering the restomod is a 5.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 capable of 360 PS (355 hp / 265 kW) and 519 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. The transmission is six-speed automatic, and the dynamic performance is not detailed any further.

Modern touches are evident in the cabin, where you will find an Alpine multimedia system with smartphone support, a six-channel audio system with a subwoofer, and other relevant niceties. The trim scheme revolves around soft leather and natural wood.

The V8 Hardtop will be a limited series, but there is no mention of a specific production quantity. Prices start from a cool €235,000.