Restored 1969 Boss Mustang Debuts at SEMA
The 612-horsepower Bumstead Boss Mustang is on display at this week's SEMA Show.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Body Building
Local car fans and Las Vegas garage builders get a look at a 1969 Ford Boss Mustang built for bodybuilder Chris Bumstead, unveiled at the SEMA Show. The restoration shop that built it, Classic Recreations, was pulled out of bankruptcy by Velocity Restorations roughly a year earlier.
Why it matters
The car is a showcase for high-horsepower custom builds, a niche that draws enthusiasts and parts suppliers to the valley during trade-show week. The extraction does not describe any local impact beyond the show itself.
The figures are builder-reported specifications: 612 horsepower from the 7.3-liter Megazilla V8, a crate engine priced above $25,000, and a build that took more than 2,500 hours. The extraction offers no independent testing or comparison to other builds.
The players
Classic Recreations
The restoration shop that built the Bumstead Boss Mustang and unveiled it at the SEMA Show.
Velocity Restorations
The company that pulled Classic Recreations out of bankruptcy roughly a year before the unveiling.
The details
Classic Recreations unveiled the overhauled 1969 Ford Boss Mustang at the SEMA Show. The exterior keeps its original design with new paint, updated headlights and new hood and trunk hinges. Under the hood sits Ford's 7.3-liter Megazilla V8 with a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger, paired with a Suncoast 10R80 ten-speed automatic, and the car rides on Forgeline FL500 wheels with BFGoodrich tires.
Timeline
Roughly one year before the SEMA Show, Velocity Restorations pulled Classic Recreations out of bankruptcy.
This week, at the SEMA Show in November 2026, the Bumstead Boss Mustang was unveiled.
Beyond the Strip
The project sets a modern powertrain inside the 1969 Boss Mustang body, keeping the original exterior lines. It is a build-and-restoration showcase rather than a new production model.
If you are a car enthusiast in the valley, the SEMA Show brings these custom builds to town this week and is a place to see the work up close. The extraction does not describe any change to traffic, pricing or access for residents.
The takeaway
The build shows how a classic muscle car can carry a 612-horsepower modern V8 while keeping its original look. Watch for the builder's next showcase announcements if you want to follow similar projects.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Carscoops.
