Revology 1967 Shelby GT500 Review: The Bar for Resto Mustangs Just Got Much, Much Higher
When the Shelby GT500 is re-imagined by Revology in the modern world, it is not merely another restomod, but an exquisitely designed tribute to one of the most recognisable muscle cars of all time. This Classic Shelby GT500 overview highlights how, instead of the crass restorations flooding the market, this GT500 is a thoughtful reinterpretation of what an old Mustang can become when craftsmanship and modernisation are carefully balanced. Finished in a painstaking, high-quality manner that most premium restorers would be proud of, the Revology version of the Shelby GT500 sets a new benchmark for resto-mod builds.
Power and Performance
There is a Ford/Roush 5.0-litre supercharged V8 under the long hood that is finely-tuned to deliver plenty of power of 710 horsepower to the rear wheels, through a six-speed manual transmission. With explosively accelerating performance and a soundtrack that is visceral, the custom-tuned exhaust provides the growl of the classic American muscle and provides power figures that many original GT500s could only fantasise about.
GT500 is not simply about straight-line speed. The car proved to be confident and calm on the test circuit of Revology, an actual circuit with a rise and fall, chicanes, straights, all of which many of the classic resto-mods would lack. The braking action is good using modern multi-piston callipers gripping large ventilated rotors that provide the driver with braking power equal to the engine.
Handling and Driving Feel
Although the restored GT500 is still in a classic shape, it is surprisingly well-rounded. Although there is some body roll, which is a nod to the muscle-car heritage of the car, it is not raucous or unpredictable. The front suspension is the double-wishbone and the new structural rigidity allows retaining control around corners and provides a balance between old-school character and confidence in the present generation.
The steering and pedal layout is also geared towards correcting traditional Mustang setups, which usually have a significant number of shortcomings, and the driving experience is as uninterrupted as many traditional-period restorations. Being provided with tactile response via a high-quality steering wheel and a cueball shifter that perfectly matches the character of the engine, the GT500 manages to feel both rough and fast.
Workmanship and Construction.
The quality of this resto-mod is that it has factory-level quality applied during the build process unlike thousands of others. In Revology, assembly is done much like an OEM would, each part, including the most basic, like a powered window, is engineered to the nth degree. This not only guarantees superior fit and finish but also prolonged wear and tear and perfection that are unheard of in the normal custom production.
Final Takeaway
The 1967 Shelby GT500 developed by Revology not only replicates the original, but it also develops it. It has contemporary power, better dynamics, and the best craftsmanship which makes it a muscle car that is made to be used and not put on the shelf. This GT500 is a new standard for enthusiasts who prefer classic appearance but not the fragility of a 50-year-old car. By doing so, it does a brash job: the standard of Mustang resto-mods has honestly been set.
