Icon Cars Turning New Ford Ranger Into Old-School F-100 Clone

Based on the renderings below, Icon Cars will retain the Ranger's doors, greenhouse, and roof. A skilled auto body mechanic could easily add retro touches to the doors to make them appear more period correct. The same can't be said of the steeply-raked windscreen, which is entirely at odds with the vertical unit on the F-100.

Of course, the original F-100 was never available as a crew cab, so this Ranger-based project may end up looking a bit awkward. We'll reserve judgment for when we see the finished product.

标准的wheels will make way for larger, sporty-looking items. We assume the front and rear tracks will be widened, as the Ranger looks slightly pinched in its current configuration. This will presumably improve handling while providing a more aggressive stance.

We can also see the compact old-school side mirrors replete with a chrome backing and dainty stem. This can't be very practical (or safe, for that matter), but hopefully, Icon Cars will find a way for them to work. Lastly, sporty white racing stripes will flow over the bodywork, adding that special touch to a rather unusual build.

There's no word on any engine or interior upgrades, but seeing this tribute powered by something like a Coyote 5.0-liter V8 would be great. A feeble diesel four-cylinder won't suit the character of the build.

It's delightful to see another country other than America appreciating icons such as the F-100, and we applaud Icon Cars for having the courage to do something this interesting. Somehow, it reminds us of what Japan-based Mitsuoka does,transforming humdrum hatchbacks into Jaguar lookalikesand Miatasinto Corvette C2 copies.