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Fat Fender Garage unveils 800-horsepower 1956 Ford F-100 restomod at SEMA; 15,000-hour build features supercharged Coyote V8 and Mustang GT350 diffuser

Fat Fender Garage has unveiled its 800-horsepower 1956 Ford F-100 restomod, the GT/FX, at SEMA. This extensive 15,000-hour build features a supercharged Coyote V8 engine, a Mustang GT350 diffuser, and a custom chassis, showcasing a blend of classic styling and modern performance enhancements.

Top Gear Top Gear+2 sources4 November 2026 · 06:38 UTC
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Fat Fender Garage has introduced the GT/FX, a heavily modified 1956 Ford F-100, at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. This restomod combines classic aesthetics with modern performance, featuring a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine boosted by a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger, producing 800 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque.12

The GT/FX is built on a custom ladder frame chassis, with a hand-fabricated all-steel body that has undergone significant modifications, including a flattened roof and hood and widened fenders for an aggressive stance. The original grille remains the only untouched exterior component, while custom running boards and a rear diffuser from a Mustang GT350 enhance its sporty look.4

Power is transmitted through a 10-speed automatic transmission to 20-inch HRE wheels fitted with Toyo Proxes Sport 2 tires. The interior features a custom black leather setup with modern amenities, including bucket seats and a discreetly integrated screen.

The entire project took 15,000 hours of meticulous design, engineering, and fabrication, showcasing the extensive capabilities of Fat Fender Garage. While a price has not been disclosed, the investment in craftsmanship suggests it will be a premium offering.

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“The GT/FX rides on Fat Fender Garage's own FF1 Performance Coilover Chassis, designed to give the vintage truck handling like a modern supercar. The original grille is the only major exterior part left untouched, with a custom steel body and hand-fabricated wide arches reshaping the F-100's proportions.”
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Top GearTop Gear
“Custom truck builder Fat Fender Garage has unveiled its latest build ahead of the SEMA show, and it’d be fair to say the company is living up to its name.”
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Car and Driver
“Fat Fender Garage, a restoration shop based in Arizona, has revealed the GT/FX at SEMA, taking the body of a 1956 F-100 truck and giving it performance chops meant to emulate the capabilities of the Ford GT.”
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Motor1.comMotor1.com
“The Arizona-based custom builder unveiled the GT/FX at SEMA in Las Vegas. It's a heavily modified 1956 Ford F-100 that combines classic pickup styling with the performance and attitude of a modern .”
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