All articles tagged with #custom car
Travis Pastrana unveils the 'Brataroo 9500 Turbo,' a highly modified, carbon-bodied Subaru Brat with 670 horsepower, active aero, and a 9,500 rpm engine, set to debut in the upcoming Gymkhana 13 video filmed in Australia, promising extreme stunts and innovative design.
The Gunther Werks F-26 is a highly customized, reimagined version of the Porsche 911 that combines unique design elements with impressive performance specs, including a 1,000 horsepower engine, making it a standout in automotive design and engineering.
Gunther Werks unveils the F-26, a limited-edition, ultra-high-performance Porsche 911 with 1,000 horsepower, inspired by the 935 Flachbau and 930 Slantnose models, featuring a carbon-fiber widebody, modern luxuries, and only 26 units will be made.
John Ficarra has acquired Rocky Aoki's Porsche 959 limo, originally built for the Car and Driver One Lap of America, and is planning to restore it. The car, a stretched 911 Targa with a 959-aping body kit and custom white leather interior, was built for the 1991 event and ran in a Kirin Beer livery. Ficarra aims to bring the car back to its former glory with turbocharged power, reinforced chassis, and the original livery and interior. This unique piece of Porsche history deserves to be preserved and driven, and Ficarra is determined to make it happen.
A 2018 Cadillac ATS-V Sedan, once leased by President Joe Biden, is up for auction with unique features such as tinted windows and a rare Kona Brown interior. The car's documentation reveals Biden's involvement in customizing the vehicle, including the replacement of the original wheels with 18-inch CT4-V Blackwing wheels. Despite its presidential connection, the car has garnered significant interest in the auction, with a high bid of nearly $30,000. This auction coincides with the White House's push for new emissions standards and increased electric vehicle sales.
Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in The White Lotus and Euphoria, has designed a one-of-a-kind Mustang GT with an all-women team for Ford's 60th anniversary. The custom car features her signature, a heart-shaped emblem, and an LED starlight ceiling. Sweeney, who comes from a family of mechanics, shares her passion for cars on TikTok and has partnered with Ford for a workwear collection. She is hosting a contest on Ford's Instagram and TikTok, where the winner will receive a custom Mustang and go on a joy ride with Sweeney.
A custom 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 with unique bodywork and interior modifications is listed for sale at $26,400, making it one of the cheapest first-gen Vipers on the market. The car has low mileage and has won awards in the past, but the ad mentions that it needs some TLC without specifying the required work. Despite its unique features, the Viper has been on Craigslist for over two weeks, prompting potential buyers to consider whether the asking price is justified.
A custom Toyota Celica has been brought back to life using parts from four different BMWs, including a 2001 323i from which it inherited the M50 engine. The project also involved borrowing the rear end from a 2011 BMW 3 Series and the steering column from a Renault Clio. The second-generation Celica now serves as a drift car with a BMW-sourced gearbox, featuring a carbon-Kevlar body, vented hood, rear wing, fender flares, and a custom heated windscreen. The project showcases the effort and creativity involved in rescuing a neglected car by repurposing parts from other vehicles.
A Lancia enthusiast commissioned McHugh's Automotive Group to transform a '78 Lancia Scorpion into a modern-day Lancia sports car. Due to the poor condition of the original car, the final product is heavily based on a Mazda Miata MX-5, featuring bespoke body panels and a Mazda/FCA subframe. Despite its modern styling, the vehicle is registered as a 1978 Scorpion and retains the original VIN. It is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and features custom exhaust, upgraded brakes, and a six-speed manual transmission. The design takes inspiration from the Lancia 037 and incorporates elements from various other cars. The interior also received Lancia-themed modifications.
Custom FN Customs owner showcased a customized Cadillac CTVS race car with a message to stop illegal fentanyl use at a car show in Auburn, Placer County. The car is wrapped with pictures of colored pills and the message, "One pill can kill." The front passenger seat is purple and reserved for the memory of a person lost to fentanyl poisoning. The trio of former addicts plans to take the car across the country to spread their message.
A 2021 Vaydor G35, similar to the one used in the movie Suicide Squad as the Joker's ride, is up for sale on eBay for $110,000. The car has less than 10,000 miles on it and is built on an Infiniti G35 chassis with a $20,000 body kit. It features a stock JDM G35 drivetrain, air-ride suspension, Lamborghini-style doors, under glow lighting, and a powered front license plate. The interior has some mixed details, but the exterior styling is still striking.