The only company in Scotland to build bespoke Mustang cars has completed its first 1965 Mustang Fastback model which the company founders hope will attract financial investment.
Wild Horses specialises in creating bespoke classic Mustangs, from sourcing and restoring a car to its original glory to building a client’s dream car from scratch. Owner Allan Fearnley hand-built the 1965 car, tailored specifically to the private customer’s wishes, at his Wild Horses workshop in Edinburgh.
Allan and his two part-time staff have been working on the stunning silver and black car for a year and while it has the classic Mustang look it has been fitted with modern suspension, brakes, leather interior, and even an iPod port hidden under the radio. Allan has installed a function which allows the car to be started with a button on the key, and the car will also feature a Wild Horses plaque detailing its unique name and serial number.
The car will now be used as an example of what Wild Horses can achieve as Allan seeks financial investment into the company, which was established in spring 2011. And a special name, based on Greek words for old war horses, will be chosen for each Mustang Allan completes.
Allan said:- “Completion of our first fully bespoke custom Mustang Fastback is a real achievement for the business and it has been an exciting project to work on. I plan to use the car as an example of what can be achieved through unique Scottish craftsmanship when seeking financial investment into the company. My dream is to really put us and Scotland on the map as a place which builds exceptionally high quality Mustangs for a worldwide audience.”
A launch event, when Allan will hand over the keys for the car to the new owner Paul McKay, takes place at the Wild Horses workshop later this week.
Paul McKay said:- “Working with Allan has been a great experience and I’ve been impressed by his level of expertise and excellent knowledge of Mustangs. I’m thrilled the car is now complete and I’m really looking forward to collecting the keys from Allan so I can take her for a spin.”
