Photo: ebay.com / Atomic Motors Classic Car Sales and Restorations
If you’ve been looking for the perfect car to survive the apocalypse or, at the very least, look like one, you’re in luck. RATical Kiwi is the Mad Max meets punk rock custom rat rod for you.
With Tesla actually making an electric pickup truck starting from the idea that everyone wants a car that’s tough enough to survive the apocalypse, you’d be excused if you’re thinking along these lines, given current developments all over the world. The RATical Kiwi may not have bulletproof glass or a body that’s hard to scratch and dent, but hey, at least it would look right at home in a post-apocalyptic scenario.
All jokes aside, a rare piece of automotive art has come up on the market, and one lucky (and well-off) person can grab it right now on eBay (story via CarScoops). Created by Bellarat Customs in New Zealand and presented at the SEMA 2019 show, the RATical Kiwi is based on a 1927 Essex classic. It is currently listed for sale by Atomic Motors Classic Car Sales and Restorations from Henderson, Nevada, with an asking price of $79,980.
Based on an Essex classic, the RATical Kiwi is a 6-wheel, 3-axle Frankenstein that stands out for the obvious Mad Max, punk rock influences. It’s been transformed beyond recognition and includes custom work throughout, which is apparent in the gallery attached. So no, saying this was a piece of art wasn’t an exaggeration.
This rat rod is powered by big block 454ci Chevy V8 engine with custom radiators and headers, paired with a GM 70R4 transmission and custom driveshaft. The front end is from a Jaguar X300 and there are two Jaguar X300 rear ends in the back, along with what looks like a rack that could easily carry 3 smaller two-wheelers – and at least one motorcycle.
There are “too many body mods to list,” the classified ad notes, mentioning the “DNA Mutant Crystal paint [and] customer airbrushing,” custom chassis and custom-everything on the inside.
They say photos are worth a thousand words, so check out the gallery. If you’re in Nevada, you can get an even better appreciation of the craftsmanship involved in his build by checking it out with your own eyes at the dealer.
All jokes aside, a rare piece of automotive art has come up on the market, and one lucky (and well-off) person can grab it right now on eBay (story via CarScoops). Created by Bellarat Customs in New Zealand and presented at the SEMA 2019 show, the RATical Kiwi is based on a 1927 Essex classic. It is currently listed for sale by Atomic Motors Classic Car Sales and Restorations from Henderson, Nevada, with an asking price of $79,980.
Based on an Essex classic, the RATical Kiwi is a 6-wheel, 3-axle Frankenstein that stands out for the obvious Mad Max, punk rock influences. It’s been transformed beyond recognition and includes custom work throughout, which is apparent in the gallery attached. So no, saying this was a piece of art wasn’t an exaggeration.
This rat rod is powered by big block 454ci Chevy V8 engine with custom radiators and headers, paired with a GM 70R4 transmission and custom driveshaft. The front end is from a Jaguar X300 and there are two Jaguar X300 rear ends in the back, along with what looks like a rack that could easily carry 3 smaller two-wheelers – and at least one motorcycle.
There are “too many body mods to list,” the classified ad notes, mentioning the “DNA Mutant Crystal paint [and] customer airbrushing,” custom chassis and custom-everything on the inside.
They say photos are worth a thousand words, so check out the gallery. If you’re in Nevada, you can get an even better appreciation of the craftsmanship involved in his build by checking it out with your own eyes at the dealer.
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