Suggestion : The "Abominations / Kill it with FIRE" Thread

Tzar Chasm

Occasionally whilst browsing online I chance upon a creation so stupendously horrific to be rendered dumbfounded and speechless.

I thought maybe we could start a thread dedicated to these marvels of low budget engineering.


I'll kick off with this gem


https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/price-drop-also-celica-for-sale-1500-ono/14095013

kev1.3s

This keeps popping upon done deal and I keep thinking will they ever weigh it in.
https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/72-custom-ratrod-rod-volksrod-beetle/14919257

Dades

Ha, fun idea for a thread - as long as everyone remembers agreement is optional!

Kit cars - I'd burn them all.
https://www.donedeal.ie/modifiedcars-for-sale/ferrari-kit-car/13971031

ba_barabus

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/03/3700-stand-between-you-and-this-70hp.html?m=1

There is so much wrong here its not even funny

Tzar Chasm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/toyota-mr2-mrs-ferrari-f355-replica/13695565

Heres another one, someone has put a Lot of work into this, but at the end of the day its still an MR2 with a bodykit.

Which is a shame, because despite their homocidal tendencies in wet corners the MR2 was a nice little car

Tzar Chasm

ba_barabus wrote: »

http://www.carscoops.com/2017/03/3700-stand-between-you-and-this-70hp.html?m=1

There is so much wrong here its not even funny

Could have been worse, at least its not a Daysul

fancy pigeon

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

Could have been worse, at least its not a Daysul

Could be worse, could have a 1.4 petrol engine... Here's a picture of one with a diesel swap

jimgoose

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Could be worse, could have a 1.4 petrol engine... Here's a picture of one with a diesel swap ...

What is that engine - a straight-six out of some old truck?

fancy pigeon

jimgoose wrote: »

What is that engine - a straight-six out of some old truck?

Its a Cummins 6BT from an old Daf truck

So happy this was created, would love to see it in real life! :cool:

jimgoose

fancy pigeon wrote: »

Its a Cummins 6BT from an old Daf truck

So happy this was created, would love to see it in real life! :cool:

Some torque in 'er, bah!

CianDon

Although not currently for sale, the best I can think of that fits the bill is the wonderful BMW E46 M3d floating about Cork, complete with it's own thread for complete face-palming http://www.bmw-driver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36587. Imagine taking one of the best engineered performance cars of recent times, and lumping in a 2L Diesel from a 320d because you couldn't afford the tax. Some people are just on a different level. Even on Cartell the car still checks out as an M3 (making it naturally hard to insure) with a daysul engine!! I'm not sure what makes it currently state more galling, the 'limited edition' sticker in gold under the D badge on the boot, or the fact the owner acts like a real deal M-wncker so far as paying the staff to drive his car through the car wash. I feel I am a calm motorist, but I genuinely had thoughts of arson that day!!

Bigus

Dades wrote: »

Ha, fun idea for a thread - as long as everyone remembers agreement is optional!

Kit cars - I'd burn them all.
https://www.donedeal.ie/modifiedcars-for-sale/ferrari-kit-car/13971031

If you were in Italy, the authorities would seize them for you to burn

tom petty

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C838373

Been on and off Ebay for about a year ,failed to reach reserve at Coys and has been sitting on C&C for months too.
I know someone who went to look at it and it's surprisingly solid but I think it's the ugliest aberration of the E24 that is possible.

Dades

That indeed is a foul and ghastly thing.

Such a shame because the unfettered 6 series is such an example of beautiful design.

steinbock123

Can't post a picture for some reason but have a look at this :

<<http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOLSELEY-HORNET-ROADSTER-/132110941720?hash=item1ec26cfe18%3Ag%3ArAwAAOSwdzVXreZl>> .

What were they thinking ??

Duke O Smiley

kev1.3s wrote: »

This keeps popping upon done deal and I keep thinking will they ever weigh it in.
https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/72-custom-ratrod-rod-volksrod-beetle/14919257

The only road legal VolksRod RatRod in Ireland

I'm open to correction on this, but with an exhaust pipe protruding out the back by about a foot, and exposed wheels on all four corners, I don't think that this actually is road legal. I wonder if the owner has happened upon any RSA checkpoints lately, I doubt they'd be giving him any cheery thumbs up.

Would you believe someone bidded €3600 for that at the Merlin auction last month...and he refused!! I think the price on it then was ten grand..

red sean

steinbock123 wrote: »

Can't post a picture for some reason but have a look at this :

<<http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOLSELEY-HORNET-ROADSTER-/132110941720?hash=item1ec26cfe18%3Ag%3ArAwAAOSwdzVXreZl>> .

What were they thinking ??

That's cruel.

oknepop

No need to worry about looking after paintwork at least..

https://www.donedeal.ie/commercials-for-sale/landrover-defender/14468081

Tzar Chasm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-200-t/15093923

That is some seriously awful vinyl work, wonder what its hiding

Rippy

http://ebay.to/2olwqpZ

£35000 he wants for this 'replica '

hamburg

oknepop wrote: »

No need to worry about looking after paintwork at least..

https://www.donedeal.ie/commercials-for-sale/landrover-defender/14468081

Jesus, that guy must have cornered the market on checker plate. I would imagine if I was totally rat ar$ed, staggering past that that yoke and bumped into it accidentally ,I would spend years in hospital getting skin grafts.

Tzar Chasm

Rippy wrote: »

http://ebay.to/2olwqpZ

£35000 he wants for this 'replica '

What is it?

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PaulK_CCI

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PaulK_CCI

it's a modified silver spirit or silver spur

ohnonotgmail

PaulK_CCI wrote: »

it's a modified silver spirit or silver spur

based on a bentley according to the ebay ad.

galwaytt

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

Looks well imho - depends on how it was done: all filler + GRP or sheetmetal.

Would look well on a ZV plate and €56 p.a......

Tzar Chasm

I dont know, if it had started out in life as an Austin A35 I would be impressed, but they took a functional or repairable Bently and wrecked it

MotherTeresa

£35K Sterling would buy a clean Bentley Turbo R or Brooklands, and cover the VRT.
I can't see any RR or Bentley buyers ever buying a replica, and certainly not a 35K one.
But one never knows, this is Ireland; and I have seen a fool and his money easily parted.
Maybe the Celtic Tiger part 2 has started after all.

MotherTeresa

Shame about that W123 as the TE are great cars. I don't know why he went for the 2 tone look, as if it was in either colour it would have looked OK. But that wood/vinyl really ruins it, not to mention the chrome arches.
I always say this, if it didn't come out of the factory with it; then remove it.
I think the worse case of a chromed up Mercedes I have seen is a local one. A '95 C180 that has been covered in every way with plastic stuck chrome trims. You name it, wheel arches, door edges, door handles, even parts I didn't know they made in chrome plastic. The finishing touch was the massive SEC grill star, and chrome tow hitch cover.
I pity some people's ideas of good taste in Ireland.
The irony is had it left it a standard C180, it would be worth more and look better.

Tzar Chasm

I have to admit,I'm tempted to get a grille star for my w203, some bastard robbed the main one

MotherTeresa

I think they look great on SEC's and SL's.
But on nothing else. Even the C class. I know there are meant to look more sport than the Avantgarde/Elegance; but I just think a big plastic badge doesn't look as classy as a smaller bonnet one.
Each to their own though, I know taste is subjective etc.
Personally I think the OEM spec look from the factory is always best. They usually have the styling right when it comes to badges.
There is nothing worse than seeing an M-Power or AMG badge on a base model though. Its like adding an E320 badge to an E200 etc.
Better to debadge that 316i rather than add a 325i etc.
But often it's a case of monkey do what monkey see, like the UK yellow rear plates.

hi5

Where would you start with this one?!


https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/jago-hotrod-ratrod/15401120

ohnonotgmail

hi5 wrote: »

Where would you start with this one?!


https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/jago-hotrod-ratrod/15401120

a gallon of petrol and a lighter?

Tzar Chasm

Whatever about messers cockin about in their sheds to ruin perfectly functional vehicles,

This was done in a deliberate act at the Factory

Testacalda

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

This was done in a deliberate act at the Factory

Must have been a good market for them so. Those micra based ones are not the worst looking things really, not that I have any interets in having one myslef. I assume they are made by an independant company, not nissan

Dades

Testacalda wrote: »

I assume they are made by an independant company, not nissan

The Stramen of the Micra world, I'm guessing!

kev1.3s

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsuoka_Viewt

Max Headroom

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

Occasionally whilst browsing online I chance upon a creation so stupendously horrific to be rendered dumbfounded and speechless.

I thought maybe we could start a thread dedicated to these marvels of low budget engineering.


I'll kick off with this gem


https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/price-drop-also-celica-for-sale-1500-ono/14095013

Let me guess....you dont have a classic car...you probably drive a modern BMW or Merc....you are the future of classic cars....god help us all...:rolleyes:

Tzar Chasm

Ohh get her, have I hit a nerve, is that your ****box?

Yep I drive a modern ish merc, and the only classic vehicle i have at the moment is a 1981 Massey Ferguson Tractor, unless you count a 94 corolla or heavens forbid my 89 e30, but shur thats nearly a modern BMW too

I was unaware of the requirement to verify my credentials before posting in this forum.

What do You drive?

Max Headroom

Tzar Chasm wrote: »

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What do You drive?

You mad clearly..........:p

I wouldnt slag off other peoples builds just for trolling kicks and i'm suprised that some of the regular posters got involved..some i actually know...sad....too many sheep in this country....;)

jca

Max Headroom wrote: »

You mad clearly..........:p

I wouldnt slag off other peoples builds just for trolling kicks and i'm suprised that some of the regular posters got involved..some i actually know...sad....too many sheep in this country....;)

Baaa, how many sheep can you fit in her lad?

Seweryn

One of my "favourites" .

Some eedjit went into trouble of removing chopping off the roof and replacing it with a piece of soft material:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vw-beetle/15294234

Why would you bother with strengthening the chassis? Sure, it will be grand...

red sean

Seweryn wrote: »

One of my "favourites" .

Some eedjit went into trouble of removing the roof and replacing in with a piece of soft material:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vw-beetle/15294234

Why would you bother with strengthening the chassis? Sure, it will be grand...

How could that thing get through an NCT?

Seweryn

red sean wrote: »

How could that thing get through an NCT?

It is pre-1980 registered, so no NCT required (unfortunately in this case).

red sean

Seweryn wrote: »

It is pre-1980 registered, so no NCT required (unfortunately in this case).

But surely that thing is an example why a NCT on everything regardless of age is necessary?
What's the story with insurance on such a modification?

Tzar Chasm

Its still on UK plates, so it will at least have to make some kind of appearance at an NCT centre to be registered.

I'd like to hope some form of inspection took place, but then I remembered where we live

kev1.3s

I don't think you'd get much complaints from true enthusiasts, anybody who cares about there car shouldn't mind maintaining it to a roadworthy standard.

jca

kev1.3s wrote: »

I don't think you'd get much complaints from true enthusiasts, anybody who cares about there car shouldn't mind maintaining it to a roadworthy standard.

A true enthusiast wouldn't chop the roof in the first place. That heap of junk is the exact reason there should be an Nct for all cars regardless of age.

Seweryn

kev1.3s wrote: »

I don't think you'd get much complaints from true enthusiasts, anybody who cares about there car shouldn't mind maintaining it to a roadworthy standard.

An Enthusiast would go mad after seeing something like this (as I did).
If someone gave me that car I would simply do PIW to it.

Kenny Logins

Seweryn wrote: »

One of my "favourites" .

Some eedjit went into trouble of removing chopping off the roof and replacing it with a piece of soft material:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vw-beetle/15294234

Why would you bother with strengthening the chassis? Sure, it will be grand...

If that's a Paris Beetle kit, it does come with chassis strengthening.

I can't see how it could work without it TBH.

red sean

Kenny Logins wrote: »

If that's a Paris Beetle kit, it does come with chassis strengthening.

I can't see how it could work without it TBH.

It doesn't look like a Paris beetle roof to me, but I may be wrong.