What should Chris apply the Ruffian treatment to next?

@MichaelDEcclessis

4 ай бұрын

Probably the famous American hot rod known as the Porsche 911

@TheMADDMATT64

4 ай бұрын

Take out that goddamn Chevy engine

@cooperpatrick5529

4 ай бұрын

De Tomaso Pantera!

@ensovisuals1787

4 ай бұрын

What was the name of the Company in South Africa that was mentioned?

@realtalk4689

4 ай бұрын

@@ensovisuals1787superformance

There's no way, no freaking way that any automotive journalist and a KZread channel such as this or even a normal car guy would EVER call Porsche an American Hotrod

@RRSmurf

4 ай бұрын

Yeah very stupid thing to say. Completely idiotic tbh. Normally this guy is on point.

@squanto6876

4 ай бұрын

When did he say this? I only head him comparing the ruffian mustang to other american restomod projects like the singer and gunther werks 911’s which seemed like an appropriate comparison given the context

@RadDadisRad

4 ай бұрын

I agree

@mprziv

4 ай бұрын

@@squanto6876 The beginning of the video. Its the first sentence out of his mouth.

@averyscottbrown

4 ай бұрын

😂@@mprziv

What a guy, not only did he build two amazing cars but he let them drive the hell out of that mustang! Mad Respect,

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, that car is pretty bullet proof so I didn't sweat it. Plus Jethro is a really good driver. Fun day of shooting!

@Reveri7

4 ай бұрын

@@chrisashton7133 That is by far the most beautiful Mustang I've ever seen.

@jmg4566

4 ай бұрын

@@Reveri7 the horse looks better on the side of the grill, personally. I guess I'm biased though

@tkostang

4 ай бұрын

It looks like some kind of Badass Forza Horizon Custom

@dsleong8328

4 ай бұрын

not queen garage , car guy approved

The Ruffian fleet has since grown, he has a 67 fastback, an insane tube frame Galaxy and he's got an El Camino in the oven, it's one of the coolest project car fleets I've seen

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Almost ready to get some video features of Galaxie and 67 done!

@finessinglife9257

4 ай бұрын

bro the yellow stripe on the galaxy that goes through the tow hook, the gauge cluster, the seat, basically through the whole car. its so beautiful. much more impressive than just a stripe on the paint. its the little details that matter

@IAmZaneKitsune

3 ай бұрын

Does he have any socials I could follow so I could see what he’s up to? The two cars I’ve seen here are lovely

That gt40 sounds insane! This guy has amazing taste and a whole lot of talent 🤘🔥

No one has ever referred to a Porsche as a great American hot rod. That is one of the dumbest sentences I've ever heard someone say.

@hardhoofdful

4 ай бұрын

I was just checking the comments if I heard that right. NO ONE HAS EVER

@NikosM112

4 ай бұрын

Their humor is garbage. I miss the old hosts from top gear.

@RRSmurf

4 ай бұрын

I genuinely don't know what this guy was trying to get at with that comment... And he's a proper car guy so even more odd to say...

@gouldnj

4 ай бұрын

Canepa, GuntherWerks, Singer, Emory Motorsports, Everrati. Have you been living under a rock?!

@RadDadisRad

4 ай бұрын

As a Porsche owner I’ve NEVER said that. *EVER*

Those cars are minty as hell, damn they are both GORGEOUS. The Mustang is freaking beautiful, but that GT40 is UNREAL. One of the coolest looking cars I've ever seen

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Yeah the 40 is a spaceship! 😆

Perfect! I´ve been a massive fan of Chris´ work and all his Ruffian creations but especially the Mustang since years! This episode made me have tears of joy!

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

That's awesome. Thanks for following along!

Very talented guy with a great eye for automotive styling. I like his creative "fixes" to the difficulties he encountered. A true hot rodder.

That GT40 is proper cyberpunk. Love it!

Wow, Chris is amazing! It's not only one thing that he did so well. Every single detail is engineered and made to perfection.

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot!

@TheCarLovingSwede

4 ай бұрын

​@@chrisashton7133 You deserve all the credit you can get! It's not often you see this level of craftsmanship, even as a super nerdy car guy as I am.

@TheSethnicity

4 ай бұрын

Minus the Chevy stuff.. 😅

Those drifts around the turns were majestic I could watch this mans driving the Mustang all day

Omg, these 2 are on top level in my list of dream cars. Such a clean setup, and excellent projects they are!

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

They were the first two cars on my bucket list!

Jethro, an outrageously cool restomod, Willow Springs, and a morning cuppa = perfection!

@jeffbell7233

4 ай бұрын

Great track for testing!

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Agreed! I've watched it numerous times!

@sutnack7537

2 ай бұрын

@@chrisashton7133 lets put nicer engines in the mustangs from now on

Chris is currently living my dream life, and I am happy for him.

I literally get goosebumps when overseas people mention South Africa and i see South African products makes me proud to be a South African 🇿🇦

What a talent this guy is, such beautiful and carefully designed cars

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

I normally don't like mustangs....but hot damn - that thing is a masterpiece!!! Its beautiful, and it sounds like it performs equally well. Outstanding!!!

Since I was a kid, my favorite car of all time is The Mustang. I'm building another car now and it's the first time I've ever built a car. This is inspiration for sure. Beautiful

Absolutely stunning. Dream car.

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

This Ruffian persona is right out of my dreams. He made the car I always wanted. The perfect stance, perfect lines, perfect selection of tires/wheels. I am sold!

That GT40 looks so stunning with widebody, LED headlight, and modern Ford motor V8 its was delicious combination i ever seen . Chris so talented he have a good taste art when it comes to designing his Mustang and GT40, what a masterpiece 🔥

That's the nicest Mustang I've ever seen and the GT40 engine bay is a work of art by itself. I'd love to see his take on something smaller like a BMW 2002.

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! That's so cool to hear. We'll be starting a '69 soon. Eager to see if we can top it!

@airshieldcombo12345

4 ай бұрын

@@chrisashton7133 I can't wait to see it. The thing I like the most is that, from the way it looks to the way it drives (per his comments), every aspect feels like it's motivated by the art of it and that gives it a real magic.

@user-rj2wj4tj9w

4 ай бұрын

You haven't seen many youngold fella🥹

I've started following Chris on Instagram right around the time he was finishing up the Ruffian Mustang and I've had a rolling shot of this car as my computer background for the last 3 years. I'm so happy he is getting the recognition he deserves on the masterpieces!

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

That's so cool!!!

This guy is awesome. He's a big reason why I have a career in design. Had no idea he was a petrol head.

Two of the most badass looking cars out there.

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

My two favorites for sure!

Chris is the man! He’s properly got the automotive sickness, for him I don’t think there is a cure…and for that I’m glad 💯🔥 Everyone should be more like Chris 😎😎😎

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

I'm sure I could be clinically diagnosed as a workaholic and addicted to building cars and the satisfaction that brings with it. It's both good and bad I think. 😆

Absolutely gorgeous. Incredible, I can't wait to see what he does next, I'm sure he's not done lol.

@Farty_McFly

4 ай бұрын

He's doing a mid engine el Camino next! Can't wait

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

We continue to refine the mustangs and just finished a '64 Galaxie 500 as well. Hopefully we'll get some more video shoots soon!

@dqkneely9803

4 ай бұрын

@@chrisashton7133 Any hopes for an SN95 mustang any time soon? or a fox body?

Sometimes I think I’m pretty cool until I see ppl like this. Talk about getting after it and living your best life. Inspiring.

The style of these cars, the choices made with the design and engineering of them are so me, i cant think of anything I'd do differently, both cars are amazing to look at, sound great and I'm sure drive great.

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Nice! Sounds like we have a lot in common! Race car

Art on wheels 🔥🔥

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

They are for sure, but the thing that I am most proud of is that they also work really well. Otherwise I couldn't stand to drive em!

I love what he’s done with those cars! Totally amazing and original. Everyone’s trying to be those two things with a mustang. But Chris has done it. Well done. Stunning cars👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Both these cars are amazing. The Mustang is perfection. Happy to hear it drives as well as it looks and sounds.

Nice to see Jethro in the car scene again! And Chris, you are a national treasure! We must protect this man at all cost!

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Hah! Too much! 🙏 Jethro was awesome throughout the shoot. Cool dude!

I had a 70 mustang in high school. This one makes me want it back really bad.

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Such fun cars. ❤️

@mr.prestige9798

2 күн бұрын

I wish I could have an old and restored mustang with a nice small block

TOP gears's production is always top notch. Well done.

Wow! The love & care in building those cars is amazing! I love the headlights on that gt40. Yes, the world needs more people like Chris Ashton. My God, those cars are beautiful 🖤🏁😎

When u watch a video like this and compare it to these new electric cars!!! Holy crap!!! Now those are real toys!!! 💪💯😲 They sound epic!!! 🙌 They are super fast and u can spend the whole day admiring them just parked in the garage!!! 👁👁

Coming from a chevy guy. That is in the top five best looking and performing Mustangs. Epic car.

@SOHCHEAD

3 ай бұрын

Would you still say that if it didn't have a LS in it? (Kidding, sorta)

@BlockaderunnerCSA

3 ай бұрын

In all honesty I would have rather seen it have a Ford motor. I know that it is his car and can do whatever he wants with it, but I just don't like when people put other band engines in other brand cars. He explains why he did it and it makes sense for him. The reason I love his car, I am a huge fan of the trans am racing series and that is his insperation. I would like to build a 67-69 Camaro that looks like the Sunoco Camaro but put the LS7 427 from the 2014-2015 Z28 in it. Would be a awesome mix of old and new. @@SOHCHEAD

If you're going to modify a classic, let it be like this! What a breath of fresh air these builds are. Just the right amount of classic & modern. Incredible work, Chris! I'm a big fan of all your builds so far.

Legend! He's living the dream and he's really good at it. Lots of respect! I love both cars and he has both, widebodied and with new engines. Amazing!

Two good looking cars, BUT i want to see more of that white 944.

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Friend of mine who tore it apart and gave up on it.

@lwwells

4 ай бұрын

@@chrisashton7133 That’s a good friend.

DAMN! what a humble guy and the cars look awesome 👌

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Simply brilliant ! Both cars are absolutely perfect is every way. Thanks to Chris Ashton for having the eye and the skill to put his minds eye into reality !

I'm a Mustang guy. But that may be the most beautiful, badass, Mustang I've ever seen. Excellent job, and fabulous video seeing it work. Good job gentlemen.

GT40 all day long !

I want that Gt40 badly. Very very badly

2 magnificent builds. Love to see that gt40 at speed on a good road. Lovely work.

Damn that mustang looks sick!

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Lots of curves!

this episode should have been under "American Tuned" With Dahm!

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

We almost did one but then this opportunity came up.

RESPECT. Easily some of the best hot-rods I've seen in decades of lusting after all things wheeled.

These two cars are simply perfect to me, this guy is a genius. Congrats Chris Ashton on these beautiful creations!

I bet he has a dog named Scooby.

It should have a coyote engine. I was really intrigued until they said it had an LS

@ThorOdinson-zc2kq

4 ай бұрын

The reason is reliability, tunable, power potential and cost and space. There’s a reason it didn’t break down after hours of track driving- bc it’s an ls. The coyote would be impossible to fit in the engine bay from a width standpoint. I know bc I have a 71 and the 70 is smaller engine bay wise .

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

I totally understand the desire for the Coyote and I think we are gonna build one soon. However, it doesn't fit into the engine bay and effectively requires a new chassis because you have to remove the show towers to make it fit. Just came down to a budget thing for me.

@ThorOdinson-zc2kq

4 ай бұрын

@@chrisashton7133 awesome work on both by the way ! Works of art. After I retire in 8 years , I hope to work on my cars to this level

@Slay_No_More

4 ай бұрын

Yeah no idea why he badged it as a boss with a chevy block in it, very LGBTQ.

@ThorOdinson-zc2kq

4 ай бұрын

@@Slay_No_More was there a point in the video where it was referenced as not being a boss mustang to begin with prior to modifying? Boss was an option package with multiple motors available several options of the 302 with different transmission choices and the 429, now it just happens to be a 427 ls. Ironically most boss 429s wound up becoming 351 boss motors because they constantly blew up and ran terribly on the street so ford would replace them as 351 Cleveland blocks bc they couldn’t keep replacing customer 429s . Changing the 427 to red letters tells the viewer something is up bc the decals were always color matched. Made sense to me as all boss mustangs still told the displacement

My oh my... what a Beauty! Kudos to Chris for having an idea and going full throttle with little to no knowledge -- inspirational.

I think that is the PERFECT '70s Mustang any carlover ever dream. Nice colour, perfect sound, insane aerokit directly came from a videogame, perfect tires, lovely to drive.. i don't know, i don't know how it's possible that we had to wait until now to see that masterpiece.

I find it interesting that Americans thought that a 7.0L block is considered small

@lorddoosworth8175

4 ай бұрын

Funnily enough LS engines are actually physically small and light compared to many other high performance engines (because of the cam in block / pushrod design, and aluminium block and heads). Just high in displacement. But the real reason they're called small block is just because they had less displacement than the other engine family, the big block. If there was two engine families and one was 20 liters but the other was 30 liters, the 20 liter would be the 'small' one lol.

@darkchild130

4 ай бұрын

A small block is a classification of engine, it doesn't literally mean "small", or have anything to do with displacement. When an American says it has a small block, it means smaller than a big block.

@-thebatman-

3 ай бұрын

Big blocks and small blocks had 2 different designs and heads. Small blocks had smaller bores with shorter cranks and the block was physically smaller and the heads. Big blocks used larger bores and some used longer strokes as well. They had taller decks for lower compression and higher displacements. They aren’t so much just classifications they were 2 different engines based on similar design.

I saw that gt40 on ig awhile ago and immediately fell in love with it. Had no idea a single dude built it, freaking amazing

I met Chris at SEMA and I have to say, what an inspirational and humble guy. Took the time to explain to me what he did on his latest project with detail…

Who thinks of a porsche when refering to "American Hotrods"!?

@howardtowler6146

Ай бұрын

No. not ever

Fuwamoco reference

@dewa1808

4 ай бұрын

B A U B A U ! ! !

@d3fault1420

4 ай бұрын

bau bau!!

What a great interview, Jethro really got the best out of Chris... and the cars are sublime.

I don't really even know if the builder of these two cars actually appreciates what he has accomplished. It is truly staggering. Some say that perfection can't ever truly be reached but has this man won the lottery?

"...it has an ls" closes video

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

You're no fun.

@frankenstein01

3 ай бұрын

@@chrisashton7133 watched the galaxie video, very nice

Hell no LS in a mustang sacrilegious!!

@Slay_No_More

4 ай бұрын

Yeah lost me when I heard that.

@shadowryth7308

4 ай бұрын

I drive a c6 z06 and I think that it’s wrong. That motor isn’t for that car

@-thebatman-

3 ай бұрын

They’re cheap easy to work on and maintain and reliable for the power they can produce. What’s the problem.

@Slay_No_More

3 ай бұрын

@@-thebatman- it's LGBTQ

@-thebatman-

3 ай бұрын

@@Slay_No_More True car enthusiasts don’t care about that shit. Power is power fun is fun. I couldn’t care less if it had a vtech in it. It’s a badass has car. It’s his car his passion. U don’t like it build ur own and put a coyote in it.

Love the Ruffian Mustang, Chris is a Awesome builder!

That GT40 is absolutely incredible. Like - spectacular.

I would prefer this over a Koenigsegg or Bugatti any day.

@robertrishel3685

4 ай бұрын

I agree 100% I’d take this, an alfaholics GTA or a simple tuthill built SC era car over ANY modern “supercar”!

Why would a Porsche be called a great American hot rod??? Bro didn't nobody ever say that 😂😂!!!

@RRSmurf

4 ай бұрын

Never have those words been uttered, ever.

Mannn that gt40 is thee most beautiful looking and sounding car ive ever seen!! Everything about this car is immaculately amazing❤❤❤

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I check for more footage on these two cars prolly every month. THANK YOU TOP GEAR

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

That's awesome!

Chris also has the awesome Superformance GT40! Love his builds

That is when art meets true ingenuity both those cars are absolutely amazing bravo to this man

Two of the most badass looking cars out there.. What a talent this guy is, such beautiful and carefully designed cars.

Chris set his mind on creating the perfect Mustang...one that could go fast AND corner! Great Vid!

Great vid. Jethro is a legend, been watching him for many years

wow both of those cars are so well done but still have a classic feel to them . beautiful

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

I always try to retain the original personality, just amplified!

I’ve seen this GT40 on a different video a while back. I think this dude is awesome and created what envisioned. They are both amazing vehicles!

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love them both but the mustang will always be the first!

@kevin-haggerty-khmp

4 ай бұрын

@@chrisashton7133 absolutely!! Great vehicles for sure and yes the Mustang is bad ass for sure!!

Jethro, this is real car content! Keep it coming..

Extremely impressive piece of work. I admire how these people use their creativity toghether with engineering skills to come out with a master piece like this

Real petrolhead’s episode. This is what I needed. It touched my heart! Loved the episode, thank you guys!

That Mustang is an elegant beast. Well done!

This guy that built these cars is a legend. Such a machinist. Has such a great eye for what looks good. Inspirational. This top gear guy. Loves touching stuff. Fingerprints all over everything.

You love too see when a man has a vision and puts it into reality. That 'Stang is a thing of beauty. The GT40 headers are amazing as well. The plastic Lego thing was very cool to conceptualize.

That dude is incredible! Such a good taste, crazy delightful builds

these are SOSO beautiful- Good work!!

Good grief! I haven't seen customs so achingly cool in a long time! Just, almost speechless. Beautiful execution- love love that green on the mustang and the headlights and front splitter on the gt40 especially!

wow, love both of them, happy to have either of the cars in my garage LOL.

I've never had so much love For such a Perfect build, build for Me!!! Masters' best hands & skills with a taste of King!!! To appreciate By - Ruffy - Germany, Berlin.

These are one of the best looking restomods I´ve seen.

Amazing cars. Thank you for the video. God bless

Chris is super Creative, your work is amazing💯

Nice to see you, Jethro!

Omg I'm in love with that GT40

This is an amazing car. His passion shows throughout the build quality and attention to detail

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Appreciated!

That Mustang looks great but that GT40 is 🔥🔥🔥😍

Cool builds, nice work bub!

BOTH of these cars need to be honoured in the next FAST & FURIOUS movie. They are both beautiful and would also fit perfectly into the MAD MAX world too! 11/10 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Dudes a Genius. I love that GT-40! Absolutely gorgeous car. Both are art though.

Amazing work. I've never wanted a Mustang or GT40 until i saw this video.

@chrisashton7133

4 ай бұрын

Oh dang. That's a nice compliment. Thanks!