Fire-Breathing Pro Street 1968 Mustang Is Ready For Battle

This 1968 Mustang coupe has come a long way since it was dropped off as a surprise birthday present. Lori Fedirko’s prized pony car has been transformed into a beast worthy of its namesake: Drogon. The Mother of Dragons fan is always ready to unleash it when the need arises.

A Passion For Racing

While many people develop their love for automobiles through family or friendly influences, this wasn’t necessarily the case for Lori Fedirko from Germansville, Pennsylvania. Her father, an electrician by trade, didn’t have a particular interest in racing or showcasing cars as a hobby. Instead, he enjoyed bringing projects to life. What they did share was an innate curiosity about understanding how things work. It’s no surprise that Fedirko naturally gravitated towards men who were mechanically inclined. Before long, she found herself immersed in the world of auto mechanics — digging in, cleaning parts, packing bearings, and more.
During the day, Fedirko worked in the finance world, but took a slight detour into mechanical engineering before eventually returning to finance. In her spare time, her focus was entirely on cars, and Fedirko began by piloting a 1977 Camaro Z28.

I was there at least once a month, if not multiple times,” Fedirko says of her trips to Old Bridge Township’s Raceway Park, more commonly known as Englishtown in New Jersey. “I’ve been down the track in my Z28 on street night and loved it. The first time I raced, I went all the way to second place. That night, I learned about deep staging — I accidentally went deep and then red-lit. The guy who won came over to me and asked if I wanted to know what I did wrong because I would have beaten him had I not red-lit. I’ve always appreciated leaning or reaching back to help the person behind you.”

The Car Collecting Begins

Fedirko expanded her collection to include a wide variety of vehicles, but muscle cars always held a special place in her life. In addition to a Plymouth Duster, her garage welcomed several other Camaros over the years. Fate intervened on New Jersey’s infamous Garden State Parkway, where Fedirko met her future husband, Keith, through their mutual admiration for each other’s cars. It was Keith who played a pivotal role in turning Fedirko’s dream of owning a Mustang into reality. Despite being a lifelong Mustang enthusiast, Keith, knowing his wife well, wisely avoided choosing a “secretary’s car,” as the Ford ads often…