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Matusek to Debut McEwen’s “Mongoose II”

matusek-mongoose640Here’s the latest–and coolest–tie in to the upcoming Snake & Mongoo$e movie, as Steve Matusek’s twin-turbocharged 2010 Mustang will sport Mongoose II graphics on the NHRA Pro Mod circuit.

Matusek, founder and owner of Aeromotive Fuel Systems, received special dispensation from the original Mongoo$e, Tom McEwen, to use his famous Hot Wheels persona. No word yet on whether there’s a “Snake” in the works, too.

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(Photos courtesy Aeromotive; Click to enlarge)

This story was originally published on March 5, 2013. Drag Illustrated

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