Cementing herself as one of the most dedicated car enthusiasts in the social media space, YouTuber Emelia Hartford continues to show the world why she belongs in the conversation as one of YouTube's best builders.
From her critically acclaimed Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to the monster twin-turbo Buick, Emelia knows how to take some of the greatest American muscle cars and transform them in a way that make enthusiasts and non-car folk alike take notice.
As all car tuners know, sometimes it doesn't always go well for you or the car — just ask Emelia's blown big-block Ford Mustang we covered earlier this year. Fortunately for her, she managed to transform the once-2,000 horsepower Mustang from blown to badass in the span of six months.
Today, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Ford Mustang as she puts the final touches on it and takes it for its first spin around the block.
Back From The Dead: Emelia Hartford's Big Block Ford Mustang
While some expected this video to be the unveiling of her custom Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Emelia decided to surprise and delight after going months without any solid details on the rebuild of the big block engine after the crank bearings decided to grenade themselves into oblivion.
But soon enough we find out that after six long months, the Mustang lives and breathes again, but still needs to have its wheels mounted before any burnouts can ensue.
Like any true muscle car enthusiast, Emelia decides to mount quite possibly the widest street-legal Hoosier tires onto some 17-inch white wheels that stream "drag strip connoisseur."
Ready To Terrorize Drag Strips: Emelia Hartford's 9.8-liter Ford Mustang
After running around town in a race against the sunset, Emelia eventually ends up getting the wheels mounted just in time for the golden hour of filming for this unveiling.
Forgoing the regular gray paint of the original version, Emelia springs for a Shelby-inspired wrap, complete with white racing stripes. While she admits it's far from finished (so that means no burnouts or drag runs just yet), she plans to get this to her local track after beefing up the axles, suspension, and upgrading to a better race seat in order to handle this massive 2000 horsepower pony.
As she departs for yet another plane, Emelia does reveal that the next time we see her she'll definitely be ready to present her Chevrolet Corvette Z06 to the world.