2001 Mustang GT

Old-School Muscle, Renewed with Pride 

After graduating high school, I began searching for my first project car. I have always admired the Ford "New Edge" styling from the late 1990s to early 2000s, so I focused my search on a New Edge Mustang. When I came across this particular listing on Craigslist, I knew I had to act quickly. With only 97,000 miles at the time (in 2022), it was an exceptional find—especially considering how rare it is to find one in such mint condition as these cars age, since most have unfortunately been neglected or heavily worn. However, the car clearly showed its age, with dents, scratches, and a worn interior and exterior—making it a true restoration project.

Today, I am proud to say the vehicle is about 95% complete. Restoring this car has been a significant accomplishment that taught me valuable skills in automotive restoration. Driving it is equally rewarding—the deep V8 exhaust paired with aggressive handling makes it an exhilarating ride.