Look closely – the pictures are not identical! The modified version features a very subtle wide-body kit and has lost the rear butterfly doors. Therefore, my interpretation of the Mazdaspeed RX-8 is a proper two door coupé, retracing the heritage of the RX-7 models that preceded the RX-8. As of now there are no more rotary powered vehicles in production. But hey, who knows? A couple of years from now, Mazda might just develop a new rotary engine…
For many years I wanted to create an Opel Kadett C Coupé that is raceworthy, but doesn’t stray too much from the original design. No big spoilers and wings here, sir. I just lowered the CQP and moved the fenders up a little. This gives the car a more aggressive stance and a lower center of gravity. Bring on the curves and bends – this little RWD gem is going to tackle it with ease! I imagine a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter Mantzel engine under the hood would be fun.
This could have been a vehicle ADAC Straßenwacht drivers and mechanics craved in the 1980’s. The shape of the Opel Kadett D doesn’t really need many modifications, because it already looks quite good. A classic, boxy design with straight lines. Add a set of period-correct ATS 5-star wheels, lower the car, add a front lip and you’re done.
There are so many pictures of the Citroën Ami 6 and Ami 8 that inspire me. It’s basically the same idea every time, but the effect is still stunning. So, here comes another iteration of the theme I call “C’est magique”: the Ami 6 Break towing a period-correct caravan.
The Volkswagen T3 is on the best way to become a classic car icon, like all the previous VW transporters. The base model has been modified into a 4×4 version, called syncro. It still looked a little uninspired, so I decided to change the color to something more eye-catching. The Milka theme came to mind and has been realized. The tarp looks like it has been carried over from a well-used truck, contrasting with the freshly painted sheetmetal.