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A nearly century-old Essex car becomes an insane hot rod, goes on sale

This six-wheeled Ratical Kiwi is a 1927 Essex at heart, and the owner wants at least U.S. $79,980 for it.

New Zealand-based tuner Bellarat Customs carried out the transformation. The Ratical Kiwi got to keep the original’s front clip, doors and round headlights, but the list ends here. The body was lengthened, widened and repainted, and a platform was added at the rear which you can use to transport a motorbike or a few bicycles.

Powering the build is a 7.4-liter Chevrolet V8 sending its momentum to the wheels through a stick-shift transmission.

The interior boasts a brown leather trim and houses a new dash panel along with a modern audio system.