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Frankenstein's Monster takes the shape of a Ford Festiva

Mitchell Tulk
Contributor
22 Nov 2019
1 min read

LS swapped MX-5s are becoming more common every day, to the point no one would blink an eye when one blows pass them on the highway.

However, Andrew Coulombe from Thousanddollarcarguy has put a unique spin on a V8 MX-5 by adding the body of a Festiva on top of it.

Using a 1990 Miata, which he picked up for $US400 ($AUD590) and transformed into a “kart”, Andrew ditched the original four-cylinder engine and upgraded to a 5.3-litre turbo LSX.

Fits like a glove. (image credit: Andrew Coulombe)
Fits like a glove. (image credit: Andrew Coulombe)

After completely gutting the hatchback, very little work was needed in order for the shell to sit flush with the chassis, as the MX-5 and Festiva share a similar wheelbase.

It only took a couple of months to complete and it shows with some dodgy elements that include wooden body mounts and a battery, which is “connected to the exhaust”.

Now Andrew’s aim is for the car to feature in Hoonigan's Burnout Challenge... after he makes it "safe".

Mitchell Tulk
Contributor
Following a passion shared by his father and grandfather, Mitchell’s love of cars really kicked off with his Godfather’s purchase of a new Mazda RX-8. Exposure to that car changed his world forever, leading to an RX-7 obsession. To feed his automotive addiction, Mitchell decided to become a motoring journalist and made his mark at several high-profile motoring publications before landing at CarsGuide. While he is a rotary loyalist, Mitchell also has a massive love for Aussie muscle cars, and dreams of one day getting behind the wheel of a Charger R/T E49 (if anyone will let him). His other passions include Queensland, and spending Saturdays with the boys.
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