As one of the most popular cars of all time, the Ford Mustang has also been one of the most popular in terms of modification and customisation. That desire to personalise started with the original ‘pony car’ from 1964 and can still be seen in today’s version, with a healthy aftermarket industry offering all sorts of add-ons and upgrades for those that want to make their Mustang more their own.
The custom Mustang convertible seen here, created by Trevor Parkes and his team at Parkes Body Works in Victoria, has carried a few names since its transformation began. ‘Swings Both Ways’ and ‘Purple Pain’ have been mentioned in jest, but with those scissor doors making this car look like a winged predator, maybe ‘Flying Purple People Eater’ would be more appropriate!
Regardless of the label you want to attach to it, a closer look at this Mustang shows that, with skilled personnel, access to the latest equipment and a lot of determination, Mustang customisation can go a long way beyond fresh wheels and some bolt-on parts.
SECOND GENERATION
Parkes Body Works was established in 1963 by Trevor’s father, Tom, who had been in the auto body repair business since 1951. Trevor joined the business in 1965 and the father-son pairing expanded operations throughout the
