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aussiesmg
aussiesmg SuperDork
11/14/10 8:48 p.m.

This is beyond comprehension, I just can't look away, it's hideous

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Costum-made-car-scratch-/290498324367?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43a30ca78f

Mikey52_1
Mikey52_1 HalfDork
11/14/10 8:56 p.m.

??? The drive axles look like they're not hooked up?

'Sup widdat, hey?

ansonivan
ansonivan HalfDork
11/14/10 8:59 p.m.

So awesome, so heavy, so little torque.

Teh E36 M3
Teh E36 M3 HalfDork
11/14/10 9:06 p.m.

Shocking that there are 19 bids.

wearymicrobe
wearymicrobe Reader
11/14/10 9:12 p.m.

Looks like they hacked up a Laser 917 or a GT to make that monstrosity.

Big ego
Big ego SuperDork
11/14/10 9:16 p.m.

ummm..

Streetwiseguy
Streetwiseguy HalfDork
11/14/10 9:28 p.m.

If you start adding up the parts, it actually cost a lot of money to get to that stage. "I have a dream!"

Spinout007
Spinout007 Dork
11/14/10 9:34 p.m.

READ DEEPER! 2 Rotary put together, then look at the pictures.... It looks like he may have successfully put together a 4 rotor engine.

Other than that.... Homemade batmobile gone bad?

aussiesmg
aussiesmg SuperDork
11/14/10 9:39 p.m.

No it is 2 rotary engines linked by a short driveshaft, I have seen it done on pulling tractors

grafmiata
grafmiata Dork
11/14/10 9:47 p.m.
Spinout007 wrote: READ DEEPER! 2 Rotary put together, then look at the pictures.... It looks like he may have successfully put together a 4 rotor engine.

That was my first thought... However, it appears that no other part of the car was successfully put together, so I have serious doubts about the 4-rotor being operational.

I have a feeling that the seller would say "Yep, it's got a 26b that I put together, and it's almost ready to go... Only thing it needs is an eccentric shaft."

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Spinout007
Spinout007 Dork
11/14/10 10:08 p.m.

Lol sent him a message asking about that!

jimbob_racing
jimbob_racing HalfDork
11/14/10 10:42 p.m.

Why?

friedgreencorrado
friedgreencorrado SuperDork
11/14/10 11:21 p.m.

In related news, Roger Corman reports that David Carradine's death has pretty much ended any hopes of completing "Death Race 2020" (the sequel to his cult classic "Death Race 2000"). "No Frankenstein, no film.", he's reported to have said. He also mentioned that the car Carradine's character was to drive in the film had almost been completed, but did not know what happened to it after production on the new film was cancelled.

peter
peter New Reader
11/14/10 11:26 p.m.

Instead of "lighter is better", this builder seems to have gone with "more is better". More engines. More wheels. More gauges. More linkages in the brake system (!). More bracing.

I am highly impressed at this guy's ability to overbuild.

petegossett
petegossett SuperDork
11/15/10 4:52 a.m.

I'd been watching this one for a while, didn't seem like a bad deal when it was still a grand.

dsycks
dsycks New Reader
11/15/10 4:58 a.m.

I DARE someone to grab that POS and 2011 it!

bravenrace
bravenrace Dork
11/15/10 6:03 a.m.

I kinda like it....At least you can't blame the guy for following convention.

bravenrace
bravenrace Dork
11/15/10 6:14 a.m.

924guy
924guy Dork
11/15/10 6:41 a.m.

i think those jag rear ends alone weight more than my honda.... Im not one to knock any ones vision, but i do think this one was chemically induced...

Luke
Luke SuperDork
11/15/10 6:44 a.m.

Limo's here y'all...have a good time at the prom, with your sister.

The first one is kinda cool in a Death Race-y way.

1988RedT2
1988RedT2 HalfDork
11/15/10 7:55 a.m.

"I have not tried to start or drive this car" = this thing will start and drive when pigs fly.

The_Jed
The_Jed Reader
11/15/10 8:02 a.m.

He has drive and determination, he just needs direction... a different direction.

The tube "frame" shots made me think I was looking at something by Escher.

That Camaro... thing... looks like an old sway-back mule.

pinchvalve
pinchvalve SuperDork
11/15/10 8:57 a.m.

"Hello driveline specialties? Yes, I need a custom driveshaft, 2" long. How am I going to bolt it in? Uh...."

ArthurDent
ArthurDent Reader
11/15/10 9:24 a.m.

Not sure how it was ever supposed to work (look at those rear axles - not possible to connect to the engine). Unless this is front wheel drive I can't see a way to get power to either the rear axles when the flanges face each other. Perhaps it was envisioned as a show only car. Would be nice to see how the dual rotary engines are set up but the air filter cover is blocking the view. Quite a bit of money in parts on this one I suspect. Those Dellorto carbs plus intakes would bring some money, as would the Jaguar rear ends and 4x MSD ignitions so I suspect this one will end up being parted out. Shame as its an unworkable monster for sure but the workmanship seems very well done.

spritedriver28
spritedriver28 New Reader
11/15/10 9:48 a.m.

It's like seeing a plane crash...you know you don't want to see it, but you just can't look away!

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