Anyone know what this is?
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Anyone know what this is?
Long story short, a group of people were exploring an abandoned mansion owned by a wealthy family. Things get really interesting when they head into the backyard garage and find a unique looking Vette.
It doesn't help that these guys know nothing about cars, but from some googling, it's taken me to a Zora custom turbo. The rear is throwing me off, while the side exhaust and cowl hood looks to more or less match up with a few photos I've seen, but can't be certain.
My thinking is that this is a custom build or replica (but clearly this person could have afforded a legitimate one); would be very interesting to hear otherwise
33 minute mark.
It doesn't help that these guys know nothing about cars, but from some googling, it's taken me to a Zora custom turbo. The rear is throwing me off, while the side exhaust and cowl hood looks to more or less match up with a few photos I've seen, but can't be certain.
My thinking is that this is a custom build or replica (but clearly this person could have afforded a legitimate one); would be very interesting to hear otherwise
33 minute mark.
Last edited by infra; Jun 21, 2021 at 06:30 AM.
Is my vette stock?? HAHA
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I think the cheesy mural on the hood would have tipped you off....just another 80's custom
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Abandoned Taste.
It's a smash-up of the Ecklers Catalog with a 67 rear window.
No wonder it's abandoned! No taste was used in the destroying of this car.
Mid 70's...I'm guessing 75-77.
No wonder it's abandoned! No taste was used in the destroying of this car.
Mid 70's...I'm guessing 75-77.
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While similar to the vega steering wheel, that is not an actually vega steering wheel like was used in the 76. The factory wheel is entirely covered in rubber, there's no bare metal on it.
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In addition to appearing on Vegas, it also appeared on other GM cars of the era, including Camaros. My 1974 Laguna S-3 was equipped with this wheel.
BTW I agree. What a dumb video by non-car people.