A lot of work has gone into transforming the M3 into a classic Mustang lookalike, and the car is up for sale with a $104k asking price
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- The car is powered by original BMW M3 components, not that you can tell by looking at it.
- Found inside is a mixture of E92 parts and Mustang-inspired elements.
- Coupled with the S65 4.0-liter V8 is a six-speed manual.
Viewed from afar, this looks like a well-maintained and almost entirely original Ford Mustang from the 1960s. The proportions are pretty much spot-on, it features all of the body panels that have made Mustangs of this era so iconic, and even the cabin looks quite authentic. However, this isn’t a Ford; it’s actually an E92-generation BMW M3.
This unique M3 has been listed up for sale in Cape Town, South Africa, and blends together two iconic, rear-wheel drive sports cars. We have no idea why the BMW’s body has been stripped away and replaced with the shell of a classic Mustang, but we must applaud whoever built the car, as they seem to have done an excellent job.
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Under the skin, this is a standard E92 M3. That means it features the brand’s S65 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. As the only generation of M3 to ever feature a V8, the E92 holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many revheads and delivers a truly addictive soundtrack.
The bodywork is a faithful recreation of a classic Ford Mustang GT500. Bright blue paintwork makes the car stand out, and there’s a set of nice silver wheels, too. First discovered by Carbuzz, the car has been listed for sale through Cars.co.za and although there’s no word on what material the new body is made from, it has all the same seductive shapes, curves, and creases of the original pony car.
Lots of work has been done inside the cabin. A bespoke dashboard is featured alongside new gauges and a three-spoke steering wheel with a wooden rim. Some elements have been lifted out of the M3, including the climate control switchgear and the transmission tunnel.
The listing says the car has been driven 3,745 km (2,327 miles), but doesn’t mention if that’s how few kilometers are under the V8’s belt or how far the car’s been driven since it received the special conversion. Regardless, it has an asking price of 1,799,995 South African rand, or just under $104,000.
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