Badly modified cars thread Mk3
Discussion
Old_Skool_Fool said:
irocfan said:
"Pink Lady" built by the Swedish guy who did paint and body at Boyd Coddingtons.
Very famous car from 80's in the VDub scene in the states.
Not sure if links to facebook are allowed (apologies if not), but this car was a major trophy hauler and recognised as one of the best custom VWs ever made.
https://www.facebook.com/justkampers/posts/the-pin...
yeah, but it is f
kin horrible and should be killed with fireTo be fair, I think it's pretty hideous too - But then again, I generally can't stand VW beetles. Might be technically and structurally well done, but to some, it's pretty damned ugly
ETA - I've just looked at the Facebook links - Nope, it's still hideous
Suspect it's of it's time, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that...
ETA - I've just looked at the Facebook links - Nope, it's still hideous
Suspect it's of it's time, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that...
Edited by james_TW on Wednesday 15th July 12:10
james_TW said:
To be fair, I think it's pretty hideous too - But then again, I generally can't stand VW beetles. Might be technically and structurally well done, but to some, it's pretty damned ugly
ETA - I've just looked at the Facebook links - Nope, it's still hideous
Suspect it's of it's time, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that...
My thoughts too. Sure, it’s a bit of custom history and very much of its time, as you say. However, even back then I remember thinking it was bloody awful. ETA - I've just looked at the Facebook links - Nope, it's still hideous
Suspect it's of it's time, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that...
Edited by james_TW on Wednesday 15th July 12:10
Alot of styles and trends can seem just plain wrong when looking at them, whether it's the max power cars, 60's gassers, bosozoku etc etc.
Trends and styles change over time, doesn't always mean all cars from different cultures and styles are badly modified.
Pink Lady is a niche of a niche, lowrider VW bug; but the chassis was detailed and clean enough to eat your dinner off and the bodywork modifications were all metal, not filler or fibreglass.
I don't particularly like it, never have, but understand it's from a bygone era and I respect the effort and workmanship that went into it.
Mammasaid said:
No...It IS faster than the 2020 Ferrari, or did you miss the race last Sunday ?Anyhoo I have just seen this ad on Fleabay, and although it does not fit this category, I thought that it would be of interest as it is just like the cars that I used to draw when I was 3 years old !
The eBay item number is:- 184366053467
AB1canotbee said:
Anyhoo I have just seen this ad on Fleabay, and although it does not fit this category, I thought that it would be of interest as it is just like the cars that I used to draw when I was 3 years old !
The eBay item number is:- 184366053467
£20k The eBay item number is:- 184366053467
So then I thought that the number-plate was included in the sale. Errrrmmmmm - nope! WOW! 
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