Zonda inspired mid-engine V12 kit car

By NickT
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2 minute(s) of a 26 minute read

10-15-2018

This was an interview I did for the media back in 2014, the car has moved on a long way since then, and I have had a shave! I was scripted by the reporter and given a steer as to what I needed to say. Please subscribe! Published on 22 Jan 2015 A car enthusiast has built spent five years building his own version of a £1 million supercar using scraps parts bought off eBay. Nick Truman was hoping to make a coffee table out of an old Jaguar V12 engine he bought for £89. But when he realised the engine was too big he decided to create a replica of the 200mph Pagani Zonda supercar. Over the next few years Nick, 53, spent thousands of man hours creating his own take on what is regarded as one of the great modern motors.


10-28-2016

A quick video of the engine running in the twin turbo Audi Megasquirt V8. Sounds soooo nice :)


3-23-2017

First run of 2017. Filled with fuel and given a clean. My little Zonda inspired car runs so well. I have made a mold to replace the front, and have some new aluminum coolant pipes to fit.. Just need the weather to warm up a bit.



Comments

Any updates?

Posted by CCmyVW on 4/3/21 @ 12:22:27 PM

Very cool build, glad you went the V12 route!

Posted by MPower on 10/1/20 @ 7:59:49 PM