Pat Thomas 1967 Mustang, 1967 ford mustang, street machine, muscle car, pro touring, kennys rod shop, KRS

Goodguys 2021 Street Machine of the Year Finalist – Pat Thomas’ 1967 Ford Mustang

Look back at the May Goodguys Gazette cover and you’ll see Pat Thomas’s 1967 Ford Mustang coming together at Kenny’s Rod Shop in Idaho. We were impressed then at the level of detail and creativity we saw in the car, and even more so when we witnessed it running and driving in Columbus.

Pat Thomas 1967 Mustang, 1967 ford mustang, street machine, muscle car, pro touring, kennys rod shop, KRS

The ground-up build incorporated a Detroit Speed front suspension and a custom rear suspension tied together with a one-off frame and integrated roll cage. Dutchman axles fill the 9-inch rearend, Brembo brakes handle stopping, and 18- and 20-inch Billet Specialties wheels are wrapped in Michelin rubber. The massive rear tires are still no match for a Whipple-supercharged 5.0-liter Cobra Jet crate engine, which sends more than 1,000 horsepower through a Tremec T-56 six speed.

Pat Thomas 1967 Mustang, 1967 ford mustang, street machine, muscle car, pro touring, kennys rod shop, KRS
Pat Thomas 1967 Mustang, 1967 ford mustang, street machine, muscle car, pro touring, kennys rod shop, KRS
Pat Thomas 1967 Mustang, 1967 ford mustang, street machine, muscle car, pro touring, kennys rod shop, KRS


The body incorporates a long list of refinements, from the reshaped wheel openings, front fenders, and grille surround, to the custom air dam, reshaped drip rails and rear corners, and flush-fit Fesler glass. Shawn McNally at Regenerated Rides sprayed the custom-mixed PPG green paint. Modern Upholstery Solutions handled the black leather upholstery, while the custom dash was filled with Auto Meter gauges and a Billet Specialties wheel on a Flaming River column.

Pat Thomas 1967 Mustang, 1967 ford mustang, street machine, muscle car, pro touring, kennys rod shop, KRS

Dubbed the “Untamed Stang,” this pony blends wild power with refined craftsmanship in a stylish package that’s just plain bitchin’.

Pat Thomas 1967 Mustang, 1967 ford mustang, street machine, muscle car, pro touring, kennys rod shop, KRS

Editor, Goodguys Gazette

Damon Lee began snapping photos at car shows when he was 10, tagging along with his father to events throughout the Midwest. He has combined his passion for cars and knack for writing and imagery into a 20-year career in the automotive aftermarket, writing for titles like Super Chevy and Rod & Custom and, more recently, working for respected industry leaders Speedway Motors and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.