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Friday, June 10, 2011

The Titan




Thanks to the Nissan Titan, I can't find much info on this neoclassic "beaut". Looks like it might be made out of a FoMoCo product - possibly a mid to late 70's Lincoln Mark or a Thunderbird.

*EDIT - it's made out of a Ford Thunderbird, and was designed by George Barris.

Fauxdi S4




Can't afford a new S4? Just spend bundles of money making an old Holden Commodore look like one. So what if the greenhouse doesn't look the same at all...

Delusions of Grandeur




The last generation Toyota Tercel did share a lot in common with period Bimmers. This innovative person decided to take that a step further...

Audi A3: Flaming Tremors Worm Edition

Wow - this has it all. Ugly chrome dubs, pearlescent paint, and an airbrushed flaming checkered flag. Unfortunately the front end resembles one of the worms from Tremors choking on an intercooler.

Crown Schtick


I've brought you these awkward contraptions before
, but I've just discovered this newer version made in 1992, as well as the name of the company who makes them - Bayliff Packard. A coachbuilding company formed by Budd Baylifee, he started making mock Packards in the 70's in the vein of the Stutz revival.

Where in the 70's and 80's he relied on Cadillacs and Buick Rivieras, it seems he now makes do with Crown Victorias, likely because they're the remaining full size RWD car for sale in North America, not including the Lincoln Town Car, in recent years.

Ford Failane

How to destroy a Ford classic: graft on the nose of one of the most unloved Fords of the last 20 years.