Famous Mustang Restomodder Saved From Bankruptcy By Rival Builder

  • Classic Recreations was rescued by Velocity Restorations after bankruptcy.
  • The revived firm will keep producing Shelby-licensed GT500 and Cobra.
  • Velocity’s Pensacola facility will now assemble all future CR builds.

Months after suddenly declaring bankruptcy, Classic Recreations, the American outfit known for crafting high-end Ford Mustang restomods, has found a lifeline. The company, long associated with officially licensed Shelby builds and carbon-bodied muscle cars, is back in action under new ownership.

Its savior comes in the form of Velocity Restorations, a Florida-based restomod builder that has not only acquired Classic Recreations but also locked down a critical licensing deal with Shelby to keep the brand’s hallmark projects alive.

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