A classic MG that isn't boring - Extreme engine swapped drift project. Hot Wheels winner. Jonny Smith gets the story and test drive of one of a Classic MG like you've never seen - probably the most unique custom MG projects - by young Yorkshireman Mike Wallhead. Mike built the whole car himself from a cheap donor, adding Jaguar/Ford Duratec 3.0 V6, and combining JDM style components with patina and drift culture.
A complete one-off, the budget project car caught the attention of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour competition and ultimately won the UK leg of the event.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:20 Meet Michael
2:55 JDM inspiration
3:37 300bhp Jaguar Ford V6
4:03 3D printed parts
4:30 Bought for £250!
5:10 Side exit exhaust
5:47 Metal fab
8:08 DRIVING
8:35 Old jeans for seats
15:40 VOLUME UP
16:00 Engine bay
18:35 Range Rover, Merc van and Reliant parts
19:50 More DRIVING
23:32 Upcycling and reuse
24:10 Engraved flowers!
25:20 Lowrider inspired
25:45 World Record Fastest wheelie bin!
29:08 Verdict
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