Mystichrome for All! RTR Revives Rare Shade via Paint to Sample Program

During the 2010s, RTR (Ready To Rock) Vehicles made a name for itself in the aftermarket space by crafting custom Ford Mustangs, trucks, and SUVs with OEM-quality parts and a signature, unmistakable style. While RTR vehicles can be ordered from selected Ford dealers, the company suggests it isn't providing a service but "a bespoke adventure that begins at the RTR Lab in Concord, North Carolina."

Fair enough, as RTR's new Paint To Sample program (PTS) takes a page from the likes of high end automakers like Porsche, and it may elevate the Mustang ownership experience in a similar manner.

To its credit, RTR dug deep into the history of the Mustang to give the PTS program some mystique from Ford's long-silent Special Vehicle Team (SVT). RTR chose Mystichrome: A color-changing paint job for the 2004 Mustang SVT Cobra.

This unique paint job was initially limited to 1010 units back in 2004, but it isn't necessarily exclusive to customers who order an RTR vehicle. Anyone can order the shade via PPG Paint Code 903070. Odds are it won't be cheap, and the process to apply it shall make it rather exclusive. But if this level of flash isn't to a prospective owner's taste, other options are available in RTR's "extended color palette."

By the time you read this, RTR will be ready to apply its custom color options to a new Mustang. The colors are an extra $8995, while Mystichrome is one of two "premium" paint options that retail for $15,995. If you want the full PTS treatment, that's an additional $5000.

Additionally, RTR sends all interested parties a "custom-painted speed shape for approval" before they begin painting their Mustang RTR. The company's efforts prove that America's first and only pony car has been elevated to levels normally reserved for the likes of Porsche. RTR's tight integration with Ford adds extra cachet and credibility, and ensures your RTR Mustang will stand out from the crowd-if that's what you really want.