This Ford Mustang looks so convincingly real, but it’s actually a Hyundai

This car looks so much like a real Ford Mustang that it’s completely convincing, however, it’s actually a Hyundai.

The auto used the basis of a Hyundai with added tweaks and custom elements to replicate Ford’s iconic ride.

It was spotted adorned with Mustang badges and a silver paint job.

But what other features did it have?

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The Ford Mustang is an iconic vehicle

The Ford Mustang is, without doubt, a very impressive car.

The auto is instantly recognizable, thanks to its badge and distinctive features, like the lights and grille.

Our very own Alex Hirschi, AKA Supercar Blondie, even got the chance to drive the 1967 Ford Mustang, known as Eleanor, driven by Nicholas Cage in Gone in Sixty Seconds.

Clearly, it’s loved by gearheads far and wide, with many wanting to snap one up. And the muscle car has a very distinctive look, that’s for sure.

However, sometimes looks can be deceiving – as this example proves.

This Ford Mustang actually isn’t a Mustang at all

Although the exterior says otherwise, the Mustang isn’t authentic.

It’s actually a modified Hyundai Tiburon that had been adapted to mimic a fifth-generation Mustang.

The giveaway lies at the back of the car, where the measurements don’t quite add up, with a smaller overhang that you would find on a Ford.

Alongside this, the Hyundai’s body panels have been swapped out, with a custom grille and even lights to match an original Mustang, too.

To top it all off, there are also Mustang badges on the car and even changed wheel arches.

The resemblance really is uncanny, with the Hyundai base reportedly said to be a Tiburon with a 2.7-litre V6 engine.

The Mustang is a pivotal piece of car history

According to Ford itself: “The Mustang’s grand debut came on April 14, 1964, for the press and April 17, 1964, for the general public.

“The official unveiling took place at the largest exhibit at the New York World’s Fair, the Ford Pavilion also known as the Wonder Rotunda.”

So, it’s no wonder that the car is being replicated by gearheads decades later.

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