This is "La Brute" - 1960 Renault Dauphine custom outlaw by Justin Cashmore
powered by a mid mount Volkswagen MK4 Golf GTI VR6 2.8 lt. engine, 24-valve, 6-speed, 200 bhp @ 6,200 rpm, 195 Lb-Ft @3,200 rpm
Somehow I find this more interesting that just any old American car that has been hot-rodded.