It’s also available for purchase at $75,000.
Automobiles of today are complicated machines. It’s exciting to see handmade creations. Although they may not be the most attractive, cars are made with love. The Mercedes Sauber C8 and C9 race cars of the 1980s and 1990s inspired the builder to create the one that is up for sale. This wild machine features a mid-engine ChevyV8 and gullwing door.
Although it is a Mercedes-Benz AMG C8 GTR 2011, the seller describes it as such. Mercedes . You can still see the way that this build recreates classic race cars. The profile of the car is similar to a Corvette, with the front arching above the front wheel and then shopping into an identical rear shape. It’s mid-engined, so it looks like a race car. The engine is covered by a bulbous cover, and a spoiler rests at the rear.
The Chevy 350 V8 is under the hood and it pairs with a 4-speed manual gearbox. Although the ad does not list stats, the engine features an Edelbrock carburetor, a 25-gallon fuel container, a hi flow water pump, a GM HEI distributer, and more. The exhaust note is provided by a pair of Cherry Bomb mufflers that have chrome tiles. Four-wheel disc brakes provide stopping power. They are willing to trade, but the seller wants $75,000 for this build.
Inside, Autometer gauges sit in a carbon-fiber dash. This lightweight material is used to make the shift knob and steering wheel. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles, but it has some nice amenities. The car has heat, cabin ventilation, and a Bluetooth stereo system. According to the seller, the car is legal and photos show it with a licence plate. It comes with functional lights and working wipers. It also has a working horn. Although it’s not the best build, most people don’t bother to build their cars.