Ring Brothers to Unveil 1969 Ford Mustang "Mach 1" at 2022 SEMA Show

Ringbrothers has been producing impressive Ford Mustang builds for years, but the Wisconsin hot rod store has come up with an even newer spin on the Ford pony car.

This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1, aka Patriarch, will debut at the 2022 SEMA Show and is the result of over 5,000 hours of work, according to Ringbrothers. That time was spent completely redesigning the chassis and powertrain and significantly modifying the body.

The Patriarch is powered by Ford's Aluminator 5.2 XS crate engine. This 5.2-liter V-8 engine produced 580 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque, which was sent to the rear wheels via a Tremec T-56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission and a Strange Engineering differential.

The Mustang also features a custom chassis integrated with the factory unibody, incorporating independent suspension components front and rear, with Penske Racing Shox coilovers on both ends. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on 19-inch front and 20-inch rear HRE G-Code Edition wheels provide grip, while Baer six-piston calipers front and rear and 14-inch rotors provide stopping power.

Ring Brothers did not alter the body either, respecting the work of Ford's designers.

"The Mustang Mach 1 has always been an aggressive looking car," Ring Brothers co-owner Jim Ring said in a statement. Mustang Mach 1 has always been an aggressive looking car," Ring Brothers co-owner Jim Ring said in a statement."

These changes include widening the body 2.0 inches in all directions, lowering the rear quarters, and fabricating a new floorpan and transmission tunnel. Carbon fiber components were also added, including a hood, front spoiler, rear diffuser, and side scoops to direct air over the taillights.

The interior features a new blue interior that matches the exterior, state-of-the-art climate controls and gauges, a roll cage, and a Ring Brothers carbon fiber steering wheel.

The Patriarch is one of four new builds that Ring Brothers will unveil at the 2022 SEMA Show, along with the Bree 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, the Stroud 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, and the 1948 Chevy pickup-based Enyo Super Truck.