25 year old builds replica Bugatti

Forcefed3 · 07-16-2011, 01:17 AM

Pretty close. Minus the engine...

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technolo...211223675.html

Mike Duff, an ambitious 25-year-old from Florida who decided to build his very own Bugatti with his bare hands.
Starting with a complete 2002 Mercury Cougar coupe, Duff set to work transforming the vehicle's entire exterior into that of a world-class supercar. He used fiberglass and composite material to create the Veyron's iconic lines, and laid it all over a tubular steel frame. After a professional paint job and plenty of buffing, the car was ready for the showroom, but Duff wasn't done yet. He then took to the Cougar's interior, covering everything from the seats to the dashboard in genuine leather. When we spoke with him, he said the project took him a full 9 months from start to finish.

CollinsE90 · 07-16-2011, 01:24 AM

its been for sale for a while

I would buy the sunken one from the river before that one

Tondtar · 07-16-2011, 01:28 AM

I stopped reading at "2002 Mercury Cougar coupe" ....Nice work but I wouldn't start off the engine in front of bitches ...May cause major giggles and Lulz

Forcefed3 · 07-16-2011, 01:31 AM

I wouldnt drive it. But I bet 99% of girls would believe it was a Bugatti.

Litos · 07-16-2011, 01:33 AM

what a shitbox........

$89k !?!?

is that kid fucking high !?!?

Forcefed3 · 07-16-2011, 01:35 AM

He could have at least swapped in a decent engine.

len56 · 07-16-2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Forcefed3

I wouldnt drive it. But I bet 99% of girls would believe it was a Bugatti.

how many regular girls actually know what a bugatti is? lol

Seduceme · 07-16-2011, 03:45 AM

This is such a disgrace. It's gotta sound like absolute ass. And imagine when a Camry leaves this thing behind.

SchlauCow · 07-16-2011, 09:41 AM

i think the seller did the right thing and set the price where most people on this board couldn't afford. why? because race car.

AngelinIsRich08 · 07-16-2011, 10:02 AM

Good for him but I'd have at least put in a different engine. I'd be embarrassed to have people think I'm driving a Bugatti then start up the engine.

jpsum · 07-16-2011, 10:04 AM

I always wonder the reason behind a project like this.

iBoost · 07-16-2011, 10:11 AM

Bad ass wheels.. I wonder if he'll part them?

Feyd · 07-16-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

Bad ass wheels.. I wonder if he'll part them?

I know right....? How about spend an extra few g's and buy some nice wheels? At the very least, get some fucking spacers and at least feel the wheel wells.

Freakazoid · 07-16-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

I always wonder the reason behind a project like this.

this. it's one thing to do it and keep it for yourself and 'pose'. It's another to try to do it...for a profit?

Posers don't buy 89k cougars...

khaye1 · 07-16-2011, 12:13 PM

Props to the body work but $89k I would buy used ferrari, gtr, gt2, 911 and some other pussy magnet...shit I can build a replica Shelby cobra for less than $20k.

solefald · 07-16-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

I would buy the sunken one from the river before that one

shit, i would buy that bicycle Porsche made out of sticks and duct tape first.

BillLee · 07-16-2011, 02:18 PM

at least there's no Bugatti badge on it.

carve · 07-16-2011, 03:36 PM

Oh man...A FWD Cougar. Wow.

Check out the clean body lines around the hood and grille. Nice...

I'm sure who ever buys this will be the coolest guy in the trailer park.

Express · 07-16-2011, 04:35 PM

are those depo lights?

pmeloche · 07-16-2011, 07:17 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=559435

SpongexBoob · 07-16-2011, 08:18 PM

Damn Ricer. Instantly know he has a bootleg when he starts the engine or drive off and it sounds like ass.

ChrisMT79 · 07-16-2011, 08:44 PM

For that cost, he should have made a completely custom designed vehicle with a decent engine and saved himself the insults for making a fake.

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Forcefed3 Banned 127 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	25 year old builds replica Bugatti Pretty close. Minus the engine... http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technolo...211223675.html Mike Duff, an ambitious 25-year-old from Florida who decided to build his very own Bugatti with his bare hands. Starting with a complete 2002 Mercury Cougar coupe, Duff set to work transforming the vehicle's entire exterior into that of a world-class supercar. He used fiberglass and composite material to create the Veyron's iconic lines, and laid it all over a tubular steel frame. After a professional paint job and plenty of buffing, the car was ready for the showroom, but Duff wasn't done yet. He then took to the Cougar's interior, covering everything from the seats to the dashboard in genuine leather. When we spoke with him, he said the project took him a full 9 months from start to finish.
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CollinsE90 Where my bitches 743 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: Cadillac coupe deville Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: street corner checking profits iTrader: (0)	its been for sale for a while I would buy the sunken one from the river before that one __________________
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Forcefed3 Banned 127 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	I wouldnt drive it. But I bet 99% of girls would believe it was a Bugatti.
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AngelinIsRich08 Banned 61 Rep 708 Posts Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Good for him but I'd have at least put in a different engine. I'd be embarrassed to have people think I'm driving a Bugatti then start up the engine.
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carve Major 177 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Oh man...A FWD Cougar. Wow. Check out the clean body lines around the hood and grille. Nice... I'm sure who ever buys this will be the coolest guy in the trailer park.
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