Here’s something a little different. It’s a Datsun 1200 ute, which is already something of a cult classic, only it features the front end of the legendary KPGC-10 Skyline ‘Hakosuka’ GT-R. The project is actually a couple of years old now but it’s the first we’ve seen of it, and […]
Conversions
For Sale: 1995 Mercedes C 200 with turbo Honda S2000 conversion
How’s this for a cool find. It’s an immaculate 1995 Mercedes-Benz C 200, regarded as one of the better-built C-Classes, featuring a Honda S2000 engine conversion. Oh, and it’s got a mega turbo bolted onto it. Yes, we know. It is a bit sacrilegious to remove a German engine and replace […]
1979 Porsche 911 gets Tesla EV conversion, keeps manual (video)
Here’s something a little different, and something that is sure to have 911 purists pissed. It’s an old-school Porsche 911 SC Targa that features an electric powertrain conversion. No more singing flat-six engine, although, the 1979 SC (in Australia anyway) is one of the least desirable models, equipped with a […]
DeLorean with Chev LS V8 conversion: 0-100km/h & engine sound (video)
It might be made by a company with a sketchy past, but there’s no doubt the DeLorean Motor Company DMC-12 is one of the most iconic cars of our time – made more famous by the Back to the Future films. Here, we’re lucky enough to sample a mint example […]
Mazda Miata (MX-5) gets snowmobile engine conversion (video)
When a vehicle is the most popular sports car in history, with several million spread throughout the world, you can bet all kinds of nutty experiments will take place. The Mazda MX-5 (or Miata as it’s known in the USA) has been mutilated for everything from 1UZ V8 swaps, LS3 […]
Porsche 911 gets Honda K-Series engine conversion
A very unique Porsche 911 930-shape has been spotted at a recent car meet in the U.S., featuring a Honda K-Series four-cylinder engine conversion. We featured some wacky abominations in our top 10 cars with ridiculous engine swaps special earlier this year. One of them was a shovel-nose Porsche 911 with […]
Holden VN Commodore with LSA V8 conversion runs 9s (video)
What happens when you combine one of the most powerful motors ever fitted to a Holden Commodore-based production car with one of the most notoriously light bodyshells? The VN Commodore of 1988 might not be renowned for its roadholding or safety, but thanks to being as light as 1311kg in […]
For Sale: Ford XY Falcon with Nissan GT-R AWD conversion
When a modified 1967 Ford Mustang debuted for the 2006 movie, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, it generated equal amounts interest and vitriol from purists. It definitely succeeded at getting attention and promoting the film. The reason was the choice of powerplant; an RB26 Nissan Skyline GT-R motor. […]