1966 Ford Mustang converted into a Tesla with working ‘Full Self-Driving’
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- Calimotive Auto Recycling spent $40,000 and two years converting a 1966 Ford Mustang into a Tesla‑powered car with a Model 3 dual‑motor drivetrain.
- Model 3 battery pack was adapted to fit the Mustang, delivering 258 Wh/mi efficiency and 194 mi range at 80 % charge.
- Full Self‑Driving software runs on the retrofitted camera array, enabling Autopilot, Sentry Mode and Summon in a 60‑year‑old vehicle.
- Elon Musk has floated licensing FSD to other makers, yet no automaker has signed a deal.
- Jim Farley said Waymo’s system is superior, shutting down Musk’s licensing hopes.
- Cybertruck yoke and a 15‑inch touchscreen were installed, letting the Mustang receive OTA updates like a real Model 3.
Why it matters: Independent shops like Calimotive gain a $40k pathway to sell Tesla‑powered retrofits, while legacy automakers lose leverage as FSD proves usable on non‑Tesla chassis, nudging the market toward software licensing.
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