Ford discontinues licensing agreement with Revology for reproduction Mustangs due to new compliance-focused policy change.
Ford Motor Company has ended its licensing agreement with Revology Cars, a Florida-based builder known for producing high-end reproduction Ford Mustangs with modern upgrades, citing a shift in policy toward vehicles meeting current federal safety standards.
Revology had operated with Ford’s blessing since 2015, using the automaker’s official licensing to produce replica Mustang rolling chassis that closely mimicked 1960s-era models. But beginning January 1, 2025, Ford will no longer license reproduction vehicles that do not comply with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations for new vehicles or that are intended for public road use.
“Revology Cars was licensed by Ford to build new reproduction Mustang rolling chassis from 2015 to 2024,” the company confirmed on its website. “Due to a policy change at Ford, Revology is no longer permitted to build licensed reproduction Mustang rolling chassis.”
Revology founder Tom Scarpello, who previously served as the marketing and sales manager for Ford’s Special Vehicle Team (SVT), acknowledged that the change was not unexpected. “Having the license was kind of nice… but is it really fundamental to differentiate us? I don’t think so,” Scarpello said. “We’re fine. The bottom line for us is yes, we can still drag in donor cars and use them to basically build a restored Mustang from the donor – our process really doesn’t change.”
The decision comes amid broader efforts by Ford to protect its brand and meet federal compliance expectations. The automaker recently filed a lawsuit against Georgia-based Vintage Broncos, accusing the company of misleading branding practices and unauthorized use of the Ford and Bronco trademarks.
While Revology can continue building vehicles using donor cars, the move raises questions about the future of licensed reproduction vehicle builders in the U.S. and abroad. For now, the niche restomod market is left to navigate the changing regulatory landscape—without Ford’s formal backing.
