375-horsepower 1970 MGB GT hits Jay Leno’s garage
Automotive technology is constantly changing. So are the limits on engine and tire performance. But one thing has remained constant: the desire to put serious power under the hood of a small car. That's why the Shelby Cobra exists, people put LS engines into Mazda Miatas. British automaker MG has V8 engines in some of its factory cars, but as Jay Leno recently discovered, England's Frontline Cars has taken the idea to the next level with a revamp of a 1970 MGB GT. high level. Company founder and owner Tim Fenna explained to Leno that his company widened the front and rear fenders, and thus the front and rear track, to fit wider rubber on the 16-inch replica wheels. The Frontline retains the live rear axle but installs some peripheral improvements, including coilovers and a six-link rear setup. All of this is paired with electric power steering. As Fenna says, "What we wanted to create was a simulated driving experience…
Chevelle Restomod combines old and new school technology with
This one-of-a-kind Chevelle features dozens of 3D printed and CNC machined parts November 6, 2024 11:18 Under the hood of this Chevrolet Chevelle is a 540 cubic-inch V8 engine that puts out 2,800 horsepower. It features dozens of 3D printed and CNC machined parts designed in-house. Fans can follow the entire build process via a newly released YouTube series. The SEMA show always brings out household names in the automotive world. Additionally, some unknown builders are doing their best to make their own way in the industry. Blazin Rodz is one of those guys, and the team there certainly knows how to make an impact. This is Doughboy, a hand-built Chevelle monster with about 2,800 horsepower (2,087 kilowatts) available. Don't think just yet that this is just a big modern engine in an old chassis, though. The car's skeleton comes from renowned chassis designer Art Morrison. Blazin Rodz gave it a unique twist, including extra bracing to handle the power.…
Maserati Biturbo Shamal Restomod fuses 80s Italian style
The Biturbo Shamal Restomod features upgraded styling, interior and chassis, and a modern twin-turbocharged V6 engine under the hood Modena Automobili has launched a new Restomod project called Maserati Biturbo Shamal. The model is based on the Biturbo but adds Shamal-style styling and a modern V6 engine. The company plans to build 33 examples, with prices starting at €585,000 ($638,000) each. Maserati may be facing tough times under the massive Stellantis umbrella, but its name still carries a level of reverence that other brands can only dream of. Modena Automobili is a boutique that reminds us why Maserati’s heritage still matters. Their latest project is a reworked homage to the Biturbo, borrowing heavily from the Shamal's aggressive styling, but with a sharper, modern twist: redesigned bodywork, reinforced underpinnings, and twin-turbochargers that are anything but nostalgic V6. More information: BMW 858 CSL is the V10 Restomod where past and future collide The original V6-powered Maserati Biturbo arrived in 1982, a car…
This Ford Mustang Restomod Is a Carbon Fiber Beauty
Customers will have a choice of three V8 engines, all of which will be paired with a six-speed manual transmission go through Brad Anderson 6 hours ago Trick Rides' "Scorched" Mustang offers a full carbon fiber body and three V8 engine options. The 20 limited-edition units are built on custom chassis from the Roadster Shop. The first "Scorched" repair mode will debut in late Q1 2025. The booming world of tuning shows no signs of slowing down, and a new company based in Yukon, Oklahoma just previewed one of the best 1969 Mustangs we've seen in a while. Dubbed Trick Rides, the new set of gear comes from Jason Engel, founder of Classic Recreations, a company that has built a number of impressive Mustang hot rods over the years. Trick Rides' first model, called Scorched, will be unveiled at the end of the first quarter of 2025. Exclusivity is key as they're limiting global production to 20 units READ: $625,000…
Pick of the Day: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
key ingredient in any substance A good "restomod recipe" is the engine. All we can say is that this car is the most Delicious Builds I've seen in a while: The Pick of the Day is a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Russellville, Missouri. (Click the link to see the list) Sure, the paint job is eye-catching, but pop the hood, because that's the real eye candy. Power comes from the Corvette's fuel-injected 5.7-liter LS1 V8 engine, mated to a four-speed 4L60E automatic transmission. The good stuff doesn't stop there. The car also gets upgraded performance headers, a dual exhaust system and an aluminum radiator with an electric fan. The '55 Chevrolet took the automotive world by storm with its new styling, and the '56 took it a step further with a new grille, curved side moldings, and revised taillights. "Nothing climbs like a '56 Chevy, without wings," the ad says.…
Theon R Restomod makes 911 GT3 RS look like Lardy
Theon Design has launched Theon R, the most hardcore 911 modification to date. The 964-based coupe is made from F1-grade carbon fiber body panels and weighs less than 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds). Power comes from a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated air-cooled flat-six engine with over 500 horsepower. The 2025 GT3 RS is the lightest Porsche 911 you can buy right now. But Theon Design's new restomod creation, the Theon R, makes the RS look like a candidate for a six-week summer weight-loss camp. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Older cars are almost always lighter than modern cars, which are longer, wider, safer and better equipped. So even taking the 964-generation 911 Theon from the early 1990s as its starting point, it weighs less than a modern GT3 RS. But Porsche Tuning UK has tempered the 964 to such extremes that it's even lighter than…
Exomod’s C68 Carbon Fiber “Rapper’s Delight”
what do you imagine When you hear the word “restomod”? If you're like me, you probably picture a 1960s muscle car with a modern fuel-injected engine, aftermarket wheels wrapped in low-profile tires, and four-wheel disc brakes with slotted and cross-drilled rotors. But what does “retromod” bring to mind? I had never heard of this term until recently. Rick Katzeff, founder of Exomod, showed me exactly what his company's product, "Rapper's Delight," is. Rather than fitting new parts into a classic car, Exomod starts with a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat or Hellcat Redeye, strips away the exterior, and replaces it with a 1968 Charger (C68 Carbon), 1969 Charger (C69 Carbon) style carbon fiber shell. ), or the 1969 Charger Daytona (D69 Daytona). Photo Credit: Dustin Johnson Each of these models typically takes around 1,600 hours to build, but to create Rapper's Delight, inspired by the clear-coated carbon fiber Katzeff had seen on modern Hispano Suiza and Pagani models, Exomod put in…
Classic review: 1976 Toyota Celica Restomod will wow you
It was a sunny Saturday morning and everything felt brighter and clearer. There it was, gleaming outside a coffee shop in my hometown of Kalamata, Greece—a pristine first-generation Toyota Celica hatchback, parked like it owned the place. Heads turned as people walked by, but I didn't want to be another bystander. I have to know more. Fortunately, the owner is a friendly local named Nikos Bakogiorgas who is more than proud of his machine. He graciously handed me the keys and unlocked the story of this beautifully restored classic as I played through it. Oh, what a story. Classic driving: The Mercedes-Benz 280S shows us what it means to be unique With recent rumors that a new Toyota Celica is in development, what better excuse to revisit the original? The first-generation Celica was launched in 1971 as a two-door flatback coupe. In 1973, the Liftback joined the range, its fastback roofline and rear hatch adding some practicality. The car I'm…
Will Tesla power enhance the appeal of the Karma 911 Restomod?
The combined electric powertrain conversion costs up to $500,000, not including the donor vehicle go through Brad Anderson 16 hours ago This 964-generation 911 is powered by a 63 kWh Tesla battery and a 450-horsepower electric motor. Other upgrades were made to the suspension and braking systems. The cabin is a perfect blend of old and new with many modern touches. In recent years, we've seen a boom in the Porsche 911 tuning scene thanks to the efforts of companies like Singer, Gunther Werks, Tuthill, etc. Another brand dedicated to tuning some fantastic 911s is Kalmar Automotive, which has come up with another special edition, but this time with a slightly different twist. While the appeal of a modern classic 911 lies primarily in its roaring, high-revving engine, Kalmar's new 7-97 E-Volt is all-electric. Some may shudder at the thought of a vintage 911 powered by electricity, but we suspect there's a big appetite for such a car, and Kalmar…
Renault R17 Electric Restomod combines retro design with modern style
The retro-futuristic coupe replaces the original 17-model's 1.6-liter engine with a 270-horsepower electric motor to drive the rear wheels. go through Brad Anderson September 4, 2024 21:16 Renault has created an all-electric remake of its classic Type 17 coupe from the 1970s. The coupe features a carbon fiber chassis, a new powertrain and a custom body. Designed by Ora Ito, the R17 will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in October. If small workshops and garages can restore and modify classic cars with great results, Renault has set out to prove that large OEMs can do the same and has created an all-electric retro-tuned version of the 1970s Renault 17 coupe. To bring the 17's design into the modern world, Renault worked hand in hand with French designer Ora Ito. While the car's proportions are similar to the original coupe, all of the bodywork has been changed. It's a perfect blend of old and new, and while…
Kingsley can modify your Defender Restomod for just $184,000
Unlike many companies, Kingsley has retained the mechanical structure of the iconic Defender, keeping it largely true to its roots. The standard model is equipped with an upgraded version of the original Land Rover engine. Custom commissions start at £140,000 (approximately $184,000), excluding the cost of the donor vehicle. Buying a restored and modified classic car usually costs a fortune, but the growing popularity of restorations is keeping many classic cars on the road longer than they would otherwise sit in a garage or be scrapped. That's great news for enthusiasts like us, and UK-based company Kingsley Re-Engineered is doing its part to keep the original Land Rover Defender alive. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); The company has been restoring vintage Land Rovers for two decades and has launched a new independent series of restored Defenders at Salon Prive, available in both D90 and…
Daily Pick: 1931 Ford Pickup Truck Restomod
Despite the rich rewards Restoring a car, I can attest firsthand, is expensive, time-consuming, and very stressful. The alternative is to skip right to the fun part: paying a little more up front and getting something that's already ready to show (and maybe even win awards)! Today's pick is a 1931 Ford half-ton street pickup truck for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Moraga, California. (Click on the link to view the listing.) What we have here is a vintage-styled car that mounts an original Henry Ford steel truck body on a Roy Brizio powder-coated frame. Key engineering elements include a Heidts independent front suspension, a 1932 grille, and an aluminum three-piece hood. Under the hood is a 1970 351ci Cleveland V8 that was bored 0.020 inches larger than the original and balanced. I admire the builder of this truck for retaining all of the Ford components, as we often see small-block Chevy engines used in models like…
Gunther Werks GWR Porsche 911 Restomod has 500 hpN/A
All 40 examples will be equipped with a manual transmission, sending power to the rear wheels. go through Brad Anderson 15 hours ago All body panels of this stunning 911 are made from carbon fiber. This helps keep the total weight to just 2,400 pounds or 1,080 kilograms. Restomod production is capped at 40 units. This is GWR, the latest Porsche 911 from the experts at Gunther Werks. The car was unveiled at the recent Monterey Car Week in California, but amidst the sea of supercars and hypercars, it flew under the radar. Until now. This stunning take on the classic 911 features a lightweight body made entirely of carbon fiber, weighing just 2,400 pounds, or 1,080 kilograms. Gunther Werks completely reshaped the exterior design of the 993 without sacrificing luxury. Read: Gunther Werks' custom Porsche 993 Speedster will definitely make you jealous To this end, the company designed a new front face for the sports car, equipped with a…
Icon’s latest restomod model is a 1975 New School Bronco
Icon restomods usually The original look of the classic car is retained, but the California company's latest creation incorporates some modern styling elements. The Icon New School Edition 1975 Ford Bronco features a color scheme never seen before from the factory. The satin green vinyl wrap contrasts with the black powder-coated trim and angular bumpers, which Icon hopes will set this Bronco apart from the more common period and retro-inspired color schemes. Icon New School 1975 Ford Bronco The exterior is sleek and matches the mechanical upgrades Icon makes to each of its modified cars. This Bronco rides on a custom chassis with a coil-spring suspension, Brembo brakes, and BF Goodrich K02 all-terrain tires on 18-inch aluminum wheels. Power comes from a 5.0-liter V-8 engine from a modern Ford Mustang GT, tuned for 440 horsepower and 44 pound-feet of torque. The engine is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission and a four-wheel drive system with a 2-speed transfer case. Power…
1989 Toyota Land Cruiser Restomod combines FJ62 and FZJ80
Toyota Land Cruiser North Carolina Specialists TLC 4×4 have released a new conversion vehicle that combines different generations of Land Cruisers into one capable off-road vehicle. The 1989 FJ142 Land Cruiser retained the styling of the 1980s Land Cruiser, using the body of the FJ62 model sold at the time. However, the body was based on the frame of the late 1990s FZJ80 Land Cruiser, with additional modern upgrades. TLC 4×4 FJ142 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser Further exterior changes include LED headlights, a new front bumper, a rear bumper with tire carrier, front fenders and rear quarter vents, a Warn winch and automatic side steps. The FJ142 rides on 33-inch Kenda Klever R/T tires. This is also a true hot rod, with modern powertrain and chassis components. The GM LS3 V-8 crate engine is expelled through a new stainless steel exhaust system, and the suspension has been upgraded with Fox shocks and new springs and stabilizer bars. TLC 4×4 FJ142…
1957 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod with LS3 engine
this Daily Selection It's a 1957 Chevrolet Corvette hot rod with an LS3 engine for sale on ClassicCars.com. There is one thing about vintage cars that can't be replicated: history. It's true that they don't make them the way they used to. You might be able to find a 1963 Studebaker Avanti with low mileage and one owner, but new ones will never roll off the production line. However, there are many things about vintage cars that can be replicated. improveThat's why cars like this LS3-powered 1957 Chevrolet Corvette replica exist. If you look at a 10-year-old car, you'll notice that it has changed a lot since it was built. Engine output has increased, and many convenience, safety, and driver-assistance features have not only become more sophisticated, but many of them have become standard. Now think about how much progress has been made since 1957. Nearly every part of a car has changed since then, from the type of paint…
375-horsepower MGB restomod coming to Monterey Car Week
Dubbed the V8 LE60, this classic coupe looks sleek but drives like a modern sports car. Dubbed the V8 LE60, the MGB-based sports car weighed just 2,473 pounds (1,121 kilograms) and produced 375 horsepower. Frontline Cars also made modifications to the chassis to ensure it could handle the power. Classic cars have a way of moving the soul. The sound and feel they create inside the cabin are all one-of-a-kind. Of course, they often lack the precision, luxury, and performance that modern car enthusiasts love. That's where the MGB replicas from Frontline Cars come in. This isn't some fly-by-night brand hoping to cash in after showing off a rendering or two. No, Frontline Cars has been around for three decades. In that time, it's proven itself to be a true tuning specialist capable of creating truly gorgeous creations. Now, its first V8 MGB, the V8 LE60, is set to make its U.S. debut at Monterey Car Week. More: MG Cyber…
Thornley Kelham’s European RS is a $750,000 911 Restomod
UK-based Thornley Kelham has revealed a retro-cooled 911, the second of four distinct retro-tuned models. Priced at around $750,000, the 911 will be limited to just 25 units and can be had with one of three engines, the wildest being a 3.8 that revs to 10,000 rpm. A modified Porsche 356 and Jaguar XK will continue the series later this year, as will TK's 2021 Lancia Aurelia Outlaw. I know, I know, it's another 911. But you've read this far, so you obviously think Thornley Kelham's retro Porsche deserves further inspection, and we agree. Maybe, like us, you remember the gorgeous Desperado-style Lancia Aurelia CSL these guys pulled off back in 2021, or maybe it's because the RSR-style front end (with shades of the 993 GT2) makes TK's European RS look a little different than some other modified 911s. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } });…
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