I'm not really sure why it exists, but I'm certainly glad it exists.
Photography Courtesy Ray Jones IV
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. The front end is a tube chassis.
Power comes from a 377-cubic-inch V8 fitted “with a healthy cam.” The transmission is a three-speed automatic.
The graphics recall Herbie, perhaps our favorite VW Beetle.
The big question, though: Did someone here build this?
Find this 1978 Austin Mini for sale out of Burleson, Texas, with an asking price of $30,000.
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....
Wow.
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.
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.
I don't FEEL tardy.
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