Mechanic transforms a Ford Ka into a handcrafted sports car using unusual parts and sells the project for $20,000
Mechanic Caio Strumiello, 53 years old, decided to create his own version of a Ferrari with what he had available. The car was born in his garage, using a 1997 Ford Ka as the base and an improbable selection of parts from various models, including motorcycles.
In a video released by the T-Car shop on YouTube, Strumiello presents the project he dubbed “Brazilian Ferrari.” The Ka’s monocoque chassis and parts from a buggy served as the structure for the model, which gained a new form with a body entirely made of fiberglass. The final look is impressive: even knowing the modest origins, the car has the presence of a supercar.
The most curious aspect, however, lies in the details. The vertical headlights come from a Chevrolet Celta; the side mirrors are from a Suzuki Burgman. The door handles? They are from the old Opala. The side air intake was improvised with part of a Yamaha Fazer 250’s fuel tank. And the round rear lights? They are none other than headlights from a Honda CG adapted for the function.
Inside, the car also underwent a radical change. The dashboard is Ferrari-inspired, there are sport seats, electric windows, and even a button start. Everything was made without following any specific model, solely based on Strumiello’s ideas.
Despite the bold appearance, the mechanics remain original. The engine is the well-known 1.6 Zetec Rocam from Ford, with 95 hp and a five-speed manual transmission. The only modification in this sector was the lowering of the engine bay to better align with the new design.
The total investment was around $16,000, according to the creator. Now, he is willing to sell the car for $20,000, with an important warning: the model is not yet legalized to drive and requires approval as a prototype to get documentation.
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Source and images: Autoesporte Globo / YouTube. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
