Wonderfully Weird - In the ever-evolving world of automotive enthusiasm, passion often takes the wheel over practicality. From high-dollar restorations to wild custom builds, the car community has never been short on surprises. But while the spotlight often shines on sleek supercars and vintage icons, every once in a while, a creation emerges that stops the internet in its tracks—not because of its beauty or performance, but because it’s just too bizarre to ignore.
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| The 2006 Hammond Custom Roadster began as a damaged Chrysler 300M, but instead of being scrapped, it was reborn with a fiberglass body on a custom chassis. (Picture from: BringATRailer) |
That’s exactly the case with the custom 2006 Hammond Roadster, a vehicle that recently surfaced on Bring a Trailer and immediately raised eyebrows across the automotive world. It’s not the sort of car that wins beauty contests or breaks track records. No, this roadster is something else entirely—a spectacle of creativity, eccentricity, and unapologetic boldness. And for those who’ve grown tired of cookie-cutter designs and showroom polish, it's oddly refreshing.
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| The 2006 Hammond Custom Roadster is something else entirely—a spectacle of creativity, eccentricity, and unapologetic boldness. (Picture from: BringATRailer) |
This one-of-a-kind machine began life in the most unconventional way: as a damaged Chrysler 300M. Rather than heading to the scrapyard, the donor car was transformed into something entirely different, with the builder crafting a custom fiberglass body atop a unique chassis. Its proportions are wild, its lines unconventional, and its presence unforgettable. Mounted mid-ship is Chrysler’s 3.5-liter V6 engine, originally with only 543 miles on it before the project started. That engine now feeds its power to the rear wheels via a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive—yes, including the Chrysler Autostick system for those looking to wring out just a bit more control.
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| The 2006 Hammond Custom Roadster's cabin is tight, fitted with fixed-back bucket seats and red leather accents that stretch across the seats and doors. (Picture from: frMotor1) |
While performance isn’t this car’s headline act, there’s still some engineering thought baked into its DNA. It rolls on coilover suspension, and thanks to parts carried over from the 300M, features traction control and ABS. Massive side intakes feed the engine with air, and a NACA duct on the hood adds a dash of sporty flair. The convertible top design appears inspired by classic speedster styling, even if the overall result is more Frankenstein than Ferrari.
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| The 2006 Hammond Custom Roadster features massive side intakes that feed the engine and a convertible top that attaches to a speedster-style rear clamshell. (Picture from: BringATRailer) |
Step inside, and the oddball charm continues. The cabin is tight, fitted with fixed-back bucket seats and red leather accents that stretch across the seats and doors. Gray carpeting throughout the floor, console, and dashboard clashes somewhat with the bright tones but echoes the early-2000s Chrysler aesthetic. A bulbous wood-rimmed steering wheel—another carryover from its donor—sits front and center, completing the retro-meets-homemade vibe. There’s even a set of Corbeau racing harnesses, suggesting someone, somewhere, thought about taking this creation a little more seriously.
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| The 2006 Hammond Custom Roadster is powered by a mid-mounted Chrysler 3.5-liter V6 that drives the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic with overdrive. (Picture from: frMotor1) |
Despite—or maybe because of—its offbeat nature, the Hammond Roadster isn’t a stranger to the auction block. It previously sold on Bring a Trailer for a surprising $17,750, and now it’s back again, drawing attention with a current bid of $5,000 and several days left on the clock. For some, it’s a punchline. For others, it’s a piece of rolling art. But love it or hate it, you can’t deny that it’s hard to look away. | 3fjLxPG9AnU |
In a landscape dominated by predictability and polish, the Hammond Roadster stands out simply by daring to be different. It might not be everyone's dream car—but it might just be someone’s perfect expression of unfiltered automotive creativity. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BRINGATRAILER | HOTCARS | FR.MOTOR1 ]Note: This blog can be accessed via your smart phone
