Vipervette is the latest project to kill two performance nameplates in one go

The 1986 Vipervette is exactly what you think it is: part Dodge Viper, part Corvette, all painful. Riding on a 1986 Corvette chassis, the Vipervette is said to have inherited its body (and not much else, apparently) from a 2000 Dodge Viper. Because of this hodge-podge mix of machinery, we have a car with some very awkward proportions.

The car is motivated by the '86 Vette's power train - a 5.7-liter V8 and a 4-speed stick - so don't expect to be going anywhere in too much of a hurry. Inside is more of the 1980's, with the Corvette interior color-coded to line up with the Viper exterior (meaning it's the mighty played-out red and black).

At least it's based on a relatively modern car, so it's got common amenities like power steering, power windows, the Viper's removable top, and a CD player. There's no telling about the quality of the project's fit and finish, but if you're interested in finding out for yourself, this little monster can be yours for the low, low price of $12,250.

For that money, I'd pass and get a cherry 1980's Corvette (and still have money for a vacation, to boot).

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How not to Customize: '95 Ford Thunderbird Meets '50s Ford Kit Parts

Like everything in life, there's a right away and a wrong way to customize. The right way could be fitting a modern motor and transmission to a classic car body. That way you get the economy and reliability you want in a daily driver with the looks of a classic.

The wrong way is bolting an Easy Rods '50s Ford lookalike kit to a 1995 Ford Thunderbird. It's the sort of kit you buy when you have a) money for spending and b) no taste.

We found this fire engine red example up for sale by a dealer located in Charlotte, North Carolina. You still get everything that made the tenth generation Thunderbird...uh..."great", including its 205 hp 4.6-liter V8 with 265 lb ft (359 Nm) of torque. You also get a 4spd automatic transmission and independent suspension, air conditioning, cruise control and power everything.

How much, you ask? It's a "steal" at just.... US$19,995.

There's even a video, accompanied by Angels & Airwaves' 2006 hit, "The War". We can think of some other songs we might have used, such as Daphne & Celeste's "Ugly" and Melanie Safka's "What Have They Done To My Song, Ma?"

Let us know what you think in the comments.

By Tristan Hankins

Link: Streetsideclassics

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Batman Replica

Can you believe a brought-back-from-the-dead 1978 Corvette can be turn into a replica Batman car? All the kits are handmade using high density foam, fiberglass and a variety of classified materials. This project car was created in 1981. Take a look at the pictures after the jump.

Buell XB 12 Dunlop Race Replica

Buell XB 12 Dunlop Race Sport Motorcycle Replica by R-R Customize

Technical Specifications Buell XB 12-S Dunlop Race Replica by. RRC
Model: Buell XB 12-S model year 2004
Engine: Stock
Air cleaner: K & N
Exhaust / Mufflers: Stock header polished Sebring Twister muffler with RRC DB eater
Injection: Stock with Sinus power module
Clutch: Müller Power Clutch Kitt
Rear Wheel: Original rear wheel broadened to 6, 25“x 17“
Pulley: Original modified to RRC optic
Tires: Dunlop Sportmax Race Replica
Front: 120 / 70 ZR 17
Rear: 190 / 50 ZR 17
Tail Section / Seats: RRC rearsection modification manufactured from cast aluminium include LED taillight Stock seat
Frontfender: RRC Carbon
Cockpit: Stock
Handlebar: Aluminium Handlebar (780mm)
Flashers: Front: Kellermann Micro LED flashers
Rear: Kellermann Micro flashers
Mirror: RRC Underhand Mirror
Fork-system: Tripple trees black powder coated – fork tubes Titan / Nitrite coated – all other fork parts black anodised – Wilbers progressive springs
Footpegs: RRC aluminium set back footpeg system including eccentric variable peg position.
Brakes: Braking Wave discs – brake fluid reservoir rear at new position all brake lines stainless steel
Spoiler: Stock
Shocks: Wilbers rear shock
Steering Damper: Showa steering damper with RRC bracket
Windscreen: Stock, position mount 10mm lower
Pulleycover: RRC aluminium Pulleycover
Extras: Scoop oil cooler – Belt guard – Mud guard – Engine Scoop right – bracket head lamp modified
Paint and Airbrush: Experience Colours Colours: Perlmut white with red and yellow Candy colours. Camelion Pearls, Cian blue to violet Pin Stripes