A Ford Pickup Restomod rarely gets more ambitious than this. Fat Fender Garage, the Arizona-based builder, has unveiled the GT/FX at SEMA, and it blends 1950s pickup lines with the attitude of a modern Mustang GT.
Ford Pickup Restomod Gets Radical Bodywork
Beneath the sheet metal sits a 1956 Ford F-100 that has been reworked entirely by hand. The roof and hood are pancaked, the cab is sectioned by two inches, and both fenders are widened for a lower, broader stance. Keeping the original grille is the only major exterior concession to stock.
Custom running boards flow into the rear fenders, while a bespoke front air scoop and chin splitters sharpen the nose. A grafted-in Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 rear diffuser adds a modern aerodynamic edge. The result has a monolithic stance that commands attention from any direction. For further perspective on the lineup, see our previous look at the Brabus Has Turned The G Wagon Into An 888 HP Pickup.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 5.0L Coyote V8 with 3.0L Whipple supercharger |
| 🐎Power Output | 800 HP |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 750 lb-ft (1,017 Nm) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 3.5s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 150 mph (241 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 10-Speed Automatic / RWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | Not announced |
Still, the stance is only half the story. Fat Fender Garage also fitted a double-walled bed, a push-button tailgate, and flush-mounted glass. Carbon-fiber mirrors and custom LED taillights complete the look, finished in BASF paint with a hand-applied racing stripe.
Coyote V8 Delivers Brutal Low-End Shove
Accelerating from the line requires serious restraint. The Coyote V8 is a third-generation 5.0-liter unit, and the 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger lifts output to 800 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque. Power reaches the rear wheels through Ford’s 10R80 ten-speed automatic.
Exhaust work is equally deliberate. A custom three-inch system uses Borla XR-1 Raceline mufflers, JMD resonators, and electric cutouts. Custom valve covers finish the engine bay with a tasteful, purposeful touch.
FF1 Chassis Brings Supercar Composure
On paper, a 1956 pickup should not handle like this. The GT/FX rides on Fat Fender Garage’s flagship FF1 Performance Coilover Chassis, engineered for body control, sharp turn-in, and stability under hard braking. Custom HRE wheels wearing Toyo Proxes Sport 2 tires keep the contact patches honest.
Inside, the cabin is a bespoke black affair with premium leather, custom bucket seats, and a leather-wrapped dash pad. A hidden climate system feeds a single concealed vent, keeping the dashboard immaculately clean. Modern gauges and audio bring the cabin into the present day.
Fat Fender Garage has not announced pricing, and that silence is telling. With more than 15,000 hours invested, this is a bespoke machine, not a catalog special. Even so, the GT/FX sets a new benchmark for purposeful restomod craftsmanship, and Auto News Magazine expects collectors to chase it hard.
Dominic Cross
Luxury & 4x4 Correspondent at Auto News Magazine. Authoritative reviewer of ultra-luxury flagships, bespoke coachbuilding, aftermarket tuning houses, and heavy-duty overland vehicles.
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