Borromeo & de Silva cross Mustang, Mad Max & Milan
Meet the Mad Max Mustang that thinks its swanning it at the Duomo. Milan design studio Borromeo & De Silva’s Mustang STL-1 concept apparently blends a frontier survival tool with the finest in Italian design. Read Mad Max star Mel Gibson in Gucci slippers.
Vengeful Gibson and his chopped and channelled Ford Falcon XB GT Coupé ‘Interceptor’ of course took the lead in that apocalyptic 1979 thriller. It was strong, loud, rough, and tough. And the first thing that comes to mind on catching a glimpse of Borromeo’s STL-1.
Did Borromeo Hack the Roof Off A Rolled ‘stang?
Based on a ’68 Mustang STL-1, it seems that Borromeo & De Silva found a rolled wreck, sliced off the roof and a good few other prime bits. Then they painted only part of it a kind of clockwork orange. In reality though, the STL-1 pony car will basically comprise real steel body panels bolted to a custom tubular steel chassis.
The Italians however forgot to fit the roof. They do however leave original fastback shape tubes exposed like a Baja racer. And add a skimpy removable leather top. They also reshaped the front and rear aprons to up approach angles for off-road work. And fitted bash plates and off-road lights.
The Borromeo ‘Stang Will Get a 450 HP 302 V8
Although it’s still a concept, Borromeo & De Silva plans to build the STL-1 with a 450 HP 5-liter Boss 302 ‘Road Runner’ V8. Period modifications will include CNC-drilled cylinder heads and intake manifold. Add forged high compression pistons, a steel crankshaft, hot camshaft, branch headers and high-performance exhaust.
The Borromeo & De Silva ‘Stang will have contemporary coil-over off-road suspension with a lift kit. And a new rack and pinion steering. Add a limited-slip differential, a big brake system, and authentic ten-spoke wheels with Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires.
Simplistic Cockpit Has a Digital Dash
STL-1’s cockpit reinvents the iconic Mustang twin hood design with a simple digital broadband and toggles. They sit behind the minimalist period-inspired steering wheel. Its two seats have no headrests, the footwells are metallic, And open the door by pulling a red loop.
The STL-1 was inspired by creative director Carlo Borromeo driving a 1968 Mustang Fastback across the USA and then down the legendary Panamericana road to Buenos Aires. Borromeo & Da Silva plans a to produce a limited number of SLT-1s.