The intro of the ad perfectly sets up this one:
Do you like flying under the radar?
Hate when people give you thumbs up on the road?
This car is not for you.
This car, though, offers something for those who dream big.
While it looks like a flared, widened, flattened 1978 Austin Mini, underneath lies a modified Fiero chassis. …
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I'm not really sure why it exists, but I'm certainly glad it exists.
I'm guessing they probably had all that stuff lying around the shop, otherwise, how would you even...
In reply to racerfink :
One of life’s great questions....
That wheel fitment is so good and so right. This is nuts in the best way.
You have to hear the idle video in the listing. Yes, I would characterize that cam as "healthy".
Look like a Hot Wheels car brought to life.
Mr_Asa
MegaDork
7/29/24 1:34 p.m.
Keith Tanner said:
That wheel fitment is so good and so right. This is nuts in the best way.
You have to hear the idle video in the listing. Yes, I would characterize that cam as "healthy".
I believe the cool kids call that a Van Halen cam
Geez... why is it i understand this build completely. Right down to the amazing paint job.
In reply to Mr_Asa :
Only if your name is Waldo.
Driven5
PowerDork
7/29/24 2:03 p.m.
I both understand why, and am glad that, this exists much more than the 1k hp Vette.
Huh. I kind of want that. There are better things on which to spend 30 large, sure, but there are definitely worse ideas too.
Automatic kills the vibe for me, but that's a weird hat car for sure!
Well, that and the whole "THIS IS A SHOW CAR NOT A RACECAR. The parachute is non functional." From the ad.
remindsme of the one that Huffaker brought to run offs years ago. I think it was rear wheel drivew too
In reply to Keith Tanner :
Don't wanna be no uptown fool.
stroker
PowerDork
7/31/24 11:14 a.m.
I'd pay money for video of Adrian Newey's reaction to seeing that...
Anytime I see a Fiero turned into something else I always think the same thing.
I'd rather have a Fiero.
All I see is Jay Leno's "Shogun", the Fiesta with SHO powertrain installed in the back. And I like it...a LOT.
accordionfolder said:
Automatic kills the vibe for me, but that's a weird hat car for sure!
Well, that and the whole "THIS IS A SHOW CAR NOT A RACECAR. The parachute is non functional." From the ad.
Yep, those two things. Otherwise, pretty sweet!