Wacky Honda-Stang Is REALLY Getting People in Their Feelings
The Honda Stang is a 1965 Ford Mustang body wrapped around a 2005 Honda Accord.
A 2005 Honda Accord is a practical, and reliable sedan. But it doesn’t have classic American muscle car vibes like say a 1965 Ford Mustang does. However, if you combine the two, you get a Honda Stang with the best of both worlds. And at the same time, you tick off both the Ford and Honda fan base. According to a report by Hagerty that is exactly what the owner of this car was hoping for. The owner is a man named Kristopher Perry and he bought the car as it is. It has been his daily driver, and he has racked up 8,000 miles on it. He has also racked up some hate from the Ford and Honda fans.
“I know this is an insult to several generations of enthusiasts with a single car, and I bought it because my co-worker hated it. I drove 14 hours to buy it: Ford people hate it, Mustang people hate it, Honda guys hate it. I’ve hit a trifecta here, but I never thought a troll post would take off like this. I mean it’s got a backup camera for god’s sakes,” said Perry. He is stirring the pot once more as he has posted his Honda Stang for sale on Facebook Marketplace with a $15,000 asking price.
Interesting Origin
The 1965 donor Mustang was left to rot in a field. The builder of the Honda-Stang seems to have been the only person interested in saving it. Of course, Mustang fans would probably prefer it to be restored to original condition. But that is not what happened. Instead, a 2005 Honda Accord was found, and it was used as the base for this project. The Mustang body would be wrapped around the Accord mechanicals. Of course, some modifications were required. The front wheel arches had to be pushed back which meant the rear also had to be pushed back. A custom chin spoiler and rocker panels were also required. The car rolls on a set of 17-inch Torque Thrust style wheels from a 2005 Mustang GT. The wheels share the same bolt pattern as the Honda.
Benefits?
So, what are the benefits of a car like this? Well, according to Perry the car averages 30 mile per gallon. The air conditioning blows ice cold air. The heat and cruise control also work. Another nod to the present is the fact that the car has airbags, catalytic converters, and full OBD-II diagnostic functionality. None of that was around in 1965. The Honda Stang rides on coilover shocks and uses a Flowmaster muffler. On the inside, the dash has been upgraded with a large touchscreen. An aftermarket Pioneer amp and a subwoofer from a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS supplies the tunes.
Reactions
According to Perry he gets a steady stream of negative comments about his car. And he is “flipped off twice a week.” But he doesn’t care. He is a diehard Ford fan and owns a 2011 Ford F-350 Power Stroke with 643,000 miles on it. But he doesn’t mind sticking it to his fellow Ford friends with his Honda Stang. He may sell this car, but his days of driving strange car mashups may not be over. He is in contact with the builder of his Honda Stang and apparently a 1965 Mustang Fastback body might be grafted onto Subaru WRX chassis soon.
Photos: Facebook Marketplace/Kristopher Perry
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