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Well, not only does the car exist, but it belongs to a man from Córdoba and can be seen circulating in the town of Deán Funes, according to what Oscar Soria, a resident of that city, told us.
Its owner is called Francisco Alberto Rodríguez, better known as "Cuerito". His son Diego told us that his father is a mechanic and also has a small music band. For this reason, he used his knowledge to adapt the old Fiat 1500 with an engine from a Fiat 125 and add a box to carry the instruments.(Translated text)
For starters, a clarification: do not try this at home. It is forbidden to manufacture homemade cars in Argentina. The previous government promised to regulate the Artisan Car Law, but did not. And the new government allowed it to progress a bit, but it seems that it was also forgotten (read more).
Having clarified the illegality of this case, let's go with the beautiful story of the ugliest car in Argentina. The photos that are published here were sent by Gaspar Ringuelet, Autoblog paparazzo.
It is located in Dean Funes, province of Córdoba, and is owned by a retired couple who lives in a rural area. They made it with pieces of other cars. On its back it says "Fiat 125", but it only has the engine of that model. It also has components from a Fiat 1500. And suspensions from utility vehicles.
The bodywork is a handmade work. Design may not be its forte, but it appears to be a very roomy vehicle. Its owner is a member of a music band and uses the vehicle to transport instruments.
The nose, thrown well forward, could accommodate a much larger engine. From a boat, maybe.
At the back it has a side-opening gate, with the spare wheel hanging outwards. Many will say that it was inspired by the Ford EcoSport, but it surpasses it in one key detail: a ladder to access the roof, where there is a drawer to store more objects.
It has details in the latest fashion: central exhaust outlet and little glass surface, with a very high waist.
It's ugly, yes: but in a hypnotic way. Almost charming.
