A radical mid-engine Mustang prototype meant to challenge European sports cars. It featured a 289 Hi-Po V8 mounted behind the driver and a lightweight fiberglass body. Though it never reached production, it remains a "holy grail" for Ford historians. The "Kar-Kraft" Experience
This is Kar-Kraft’s most famous street-legal achievement. Ford needed to homologate its massive 429 cubic inch V8 for NASCAR, but the engine was too wide for the standard Mustang body. KarKraft
The shop was abruptly closed in late 1970 as Ford shifted its priorities away from racing, but its impact on muscle car culture persists. Today, Boss 429s are among the most valuable Fords in existence, often selling for $300,000 to $600,000+ at auction. Current Continuation A radical mid-engine Mustang prototype meant to challenge
Kar-Kraft acted as the "skunkworks" for Ford Performance. They were responsible for projects that were too specialized or low-volume for Ford’s main assembly lines. Their primary mission was to turn Ford’s "Total Performance" marketing into reality on the track and the street. The "Kar-Kraft" Experience This is Kar-Kraft’s most famous
Kar-Kraft was subcontracted to hand-modify the front ends, relocating the shock towers and reinforcing the structure to fit the "semi-hemi" engine.
Below is a review of Kar-Kraft’s legacy, engineering impact, and most notable projects.