We try to respect all mods and builds, but some attempts to recreate a Bugatti on the cheap deserve to be mocked.
While scrolling through the Shitty Car Mods channel on Reddit, we came across this delightful Bugatti wannabe, posted by a “pattycakes20”. This monstrosity, which appears to have once been a Ford Probe, proves that imitation is not always the sincerest of flattery, as no matter how you look at it, this faux Veyron is just plain terrible from front to rear. However, someone put a tremendous amount of effort into this build, so there is no question as to where the person who built this unique sports car derived his or her inspiration.
The Introduction
When the OP first shared this Ford Probe-turned-Bugatti Veyron, the picture of the unusual custom sports car was shared with a quote from company founded Ettore Bugatti.
“Nothing is too beautiful, Nothing is too expensive”
We are guessing that this car wasn’t too expensive and as a result, it is not too beautiful. Really, someone might be able to make a Ford Probe that could actually pass as a Veyron, but this is most certainly not it. Really, this car looks more like something that was created by a kid with Legos and it looks to have been parked with another very ugly custom car.
We have included a picture of a stock Probe here for reference.
The Community Responds
Oddly, while this wannabe Bugatti is about as “shitty” as it gets when it comes to this particular Reddit channel, the other Redditors replying to the picture are focusing on the car that we cannot fully see.
“By the looks of the front end of the other car, we may have a repeat offender,” said “confusedtopher.”
“Doesn’t look like they learned much from the first either,” said “FuzzelFox”.
“They got a name for people like you, Hi. That name is called recidivism. Not a pretty name, is it, Hi,” said “ithcy”.
Lots of Customization, None Good
In the long run, the odds are good that this Bugatti knock-off took a ton of work to build. The “widebody” kit over the front wheels extends all of the way around the front of the car, creating a new profile and an area to carry the Bugatti-like grille. Out back, the widebody kit flows up to the roof, creating the rear scoops similar to the engine air intakes on the Veyron and, of course, there is a huge wing out back, although we would guess that it isn’t automated like the Bugatti.
In the long run, with a little body work and fresh paint, this Ford Probe might not be too bad, but in its current state, it is a sad imitation Veyron.
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