At Classic Industries, we love seeing enthusiasts keep the spirit of American muscle alive - and sometimes that passion shows up in threes. Customer Ed Miranda is building a remarkable collection of restomods that represents the heart of the American performance world: Mopar, Chevrolet, and Ford. His trio of classic muscle cars blends vintage styling with modern performance, all tied together by a patriotic theme honoring military service.
A Patriotic Vision
Ed’s project cars share a unifying visual theme that immediately sets them apart. Each vehicle features a military service retirement flag vinyl wrap, creating a bold tribute to those who have served. It’s a unique design choice that turns each car into both a performance machine and a rolling statement of patriotism.
Inside, Ed has chosen to preserve the classic feel while integrating modern functionality. The interiors maintain their original-style appearance, enhanced with Dakota Digital dash systems that provide accurate, modern instrumentation without sacrificing vintage character. It’s the perfect balance between restoration and modernization—true restomod fashion.
Three Icons, Three Powerplants
Rather than sticking to one brand, Ed chose to celebrate the full spectrum of American muscle. Each car carries its own personality and performance upgrade.
Mopar Power
Representing the Mopar side of the garage is a classic 1968 Dodge Charger fitted with a modern 5.7L Gen III HEMI. This swap delivers contemporary reliability and horsepower while keeping the unmistakable Mopar muscle attitude intact.
Chevrolet Performance
Ed’s 1968 Camaro build is powered by the legendary LS1, a favorite among enthusiasts for its lightweight design, strong performance, and huge aftermarket support. It’s a natural choice for a modernized classic Chevy muscle car.
Ford Muscle
Completing the trio is a 1968 Ford Mustang build featuring the 4.6L Modular engine, bringing modern Ford engineering to a classic platform while maintaining that unmistakable Mustang heritage.
Built With Classic Industries
Like many enthusiasts tackling long-term projects, Ed relies on Classic Industries catalogs to help keep the builds moving forward.
“This is why I have the three catalogs so I can continue to make progress towards one day soon having them finished,” Ed explains.
From restoration parts to performance upgrades, having access to the right components for Mopar, Camaro, and Mustang (1964–2004) platforms helps make ambitious projects like this possible.
A Future Worth Watching
Ed’s builds are still evolving, but his vision is already clear: three iconic American muscle cars, each modernized with contemporary power and technology while honoring both their heritage and a patriotic message.
And who knows - once they’re finished, Ed hopes they might one day appear somewhere familiar.
“Maybe one day they'll grace the covers of the MOPAR, Camaro, and Mustang catalogs respectively. United We Stand!”
If you’re working on your own project - whether it’s Mopar, Camaro, Mustang, or all three - Classic Industries has the parts and expertise to help bring your vision to life.
United We Stand.
All Back Together - Ed Drives, Shows, and Goes!
