All articles tagged with #custom build
A Californian company, Caddyshack Golf Cars, has created a Camaro-inspired golf cart featuring a full exterior makeover resembling a sixth-generation Camaro, with luxurious interior details, sold for $6,565, showcasing a niche market for personalized, car-themed golf carts among enthusiasts.
TransAm Worldwide has unveiled the 70/SS, a custom muscle car based on a sixth-generation Camaro, inspired by the 1970 Chevelle SS, boasting up to 1,500 horsepower with a twin-turbo 7.4-liter V-8, making it more powerful than a Bugatti Chiron, with only 20 units planned and a starting price of $195,000.
A modder has created what may be the smallest Nintendo Wii yet, roughly the size of a deck of cards, using a custom-built housing and original Wii motherboard cut down to the bare basics. Specialized PCBs handle power, data, video output, and memory, while additional custom PCBs were designed for power, micro SD card, HDMI connector, controller ports, and buttons. The build, nicknamed Short Stack, is just 7.4% the volume of an original Wii, and the modder believes it's possible to go even smaller in the future.
The Tinker Toy, a custom motorcycle with a 4.2-liter 48-cylinder engine made from 16 Kawasaki motorcycles, is set to be auctioned at Bonhams’ “The Spring Stafford Sale – The International Classic MotorCycle Show” in the UK. Built by Kawasaki fan Simon Whitelock, the motorcycle is expected to sell for $51,000 to $76,000. Whitelock has a history of creating unique motorcycles, including a "triple-triple" 9-cylinder Kawasaki and a "triple-seven" 7-cylinder motorcycle. The Tinker Toy, which took around five years to build, is not built for speed but to win a Guinness World Record. Weighing 1,300 pounds, the motorcycle features custom fabrication work and a spare engine to start the massive 48-cylinder beast.
A YouTube tech channel called Not From Concentrate (NFC) has showcased a custom-built PlayStation 5 Tiny, which is the smallest PlayStation console ever made. Using a 3D printer and technical expertise, NFC constructed the PS5 Tiny with many original parts, although some components were replaced. The console features a slim and sleek design, a built-in charging dock for controllers, and unique custom features like cooling control systems.
A custom-built Mazda MX-5 RF, registered as a 1978 Lancia Scorpion, was showcased at SEMA. Built by McHugh's Automotive Group, the car incorporates Lancia DNA and various parts from other vehicles. It features Lancia badges, a modified rear from the Lotus Elise, Porsche Macan lights, and design cues from Pontiac GTO and Corvette generations. The build took 3,100 hours and utilized parts from eight cars. The interior includes Lancia branding, an analog clock, and a custom steering wheel. While some Miata purists may find the Lancia theme excessive, the modified Mazda showcases impressive craftsmanship.
Mikey Brown, the builder behind the Paper to Pavement custom build channel on YouTube, fulfilled his childhood dream by creating a Harley-Davidson Shovelhead-powered custom BMW Isetta flip-up funny car called "The Big Dill." He also built a custom BMW Isetta hauler named "The Pickle Jar" to transport the Big Dill. Brown documented the entire build process on Instagram and YouTube, with the goal of showcasing his creation at the 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour. If selected, the Big Dill will be immortalized as a die-cast vehicle sold worldwide.
A DIY Ford Bronco built from a 2004 F-150 is listed for sale at $20,000. Crafted by Dan Hickey, the custom off-roader involved stripping the bed, doors, electrical system, interior, and safety devices, as well as cutting two and a half feet from the frame. A custom-fabricated body lift was added, along with a roll hoop for rigidity. The back half of the Bronco was closed in with a Leer truck bed topper, and the roof is not removable. The vehicle is powered by a remanufactured 5.4-liter V8 and features stock suspension, Raptor wheels, and BF Goodrich all-terrain tires. Hickey hopes to build another one in the future.
Steve from Australia built an impressive engine-swapped classic Mini by fitting a Subaru WRX engine behind the front seats. With the help of an engineer, he cut the floor out behind the seats and built a custom box frame to support the engine, while keeping the Mini's original body and wheelbase intact. The WRX engine, producing 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, is almost entirely stock, making it a powerful and lightweight combination. Steve's attention to detail is evident in the seamless integration of a sunroof from a wrecked BMW-era Mini. This homemade WRX-powered classic Mini is a standout example of a well-built and unique car.
American Gasser Hot Rod Shop has transformed a Chrysler PT Cruiser into a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) beast by swapping its front-wheel-drive setup for a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine. The retired couple who owned the PT Cruiser approached the shop with the idea, resulting in a clean build that retains most of the factory interior while receiving exterior alterations to accommodate the new drivetrain. The build involved replacing the front subframe and suspension with Mustang II parts, installing a Ford 9-inch solid rear axle, and ensuring all factory interior switchgear and features remained functional. The finished car was showcased at the 2023 Detroit Autorama.
A unique Mauck MSV 1120S RV from the 1990s is up for auction on Bring a Trailer. This futuristic RV features butterfly doors, a 7.4-liter V8 engine, and a distinctive design. While it is in need of repairs and restoration, it has the potential to be transformed into a special project RV with a cyberpunk aesthetic. With a current bid of $1,950, it could be a bargain for the right buyer.
California-based tuner shop Evasive Motorsport has built the ultimate Honda S2000, dubbed the S2000 R, by fitting it with a K20C1 engine from a Civic Type R. The engine had to be custom fitted to the car, with everything from the bell housing to the starter reworked to make it work. The car has been extensively rebuilt, with every panel and surface intricately redone and most impressively, done in-house. The S2000 R features extensive use of carbon fiber and custom-made aero pieces.
A 1977 Mercedes SLC has been given a unique twist with a 2JZ-GTE engine from a Toyota Supra, producing around 400 hp. The engine is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission from a Toyota Aristo and a standalone MoTeC ECU. The car also features custom-made wheels and suspension, as well as Ferrari brakes from an F40 and F430. The build took two years to complete and is in excellent condition, with only a few non-original components.