Hold onto your hats, car enthusiasts, because the story of Gas Monkey Garage’s six-wheeled Ferrari Testarossa is a wild ride of drama, delays, and heated disputes that will leave you shaking your head in disbelief. Imagine taking an iconic Italian supercar and transforming it into a six-wheeled monstrosity—only for the project to implode in a spectacular fashion. But here’s where it gets controversial: is this a bold creative endeavor or a sacrilegious act against automotive purity? Let’s dive in.
Over a year ago, the internet was set ablaze by the unveiling of this bizarre, stretched Ferrari Testarossa. It was a head-scratching, jaw-dropping creation that sparked equal parts fascination and outrage. Fast forward to today, and the silence surrounding this project has finally been broken—but the revelations are anything but smooth. And this is the part most people miss: behind the scenes, a storm of missed deadlines, creative clashes, and accusations of theft and underpayment has been brewing.
The saga began when Danton Art Kustoms and Frechy Export LLC, fresh off their six-wheeled Humvee project, teamed up with Gas Monkey Garage’s Richard Rawlings. Their Humvee, powered by a Dodge Hellcat Hemi V8, had sold for a staggering $750,000 at Barrett-Jackson, paving the way for their next ambitious build: the six-wheeled Ferrari. But what started as a promising partnership quickly turned sour.
Here’s the bombshell: Alex Danton, the mastermind behind the build, took to Instagram to accuse Rawlings of stealing credit and underpaying him. In a scathing comment, Danton claimed, ‘It’s so easy to steal and take credit for other people’s work. Karma is very important.’ He alleged that Rawlings paid him less than 10% of what he was owed and forced him to sign contracts to stay silent. Rawlings, however, counters that the Ferrari required far more work than anticipated, with fabrication, paint, and fitment falling short of expectations. Who’s telling the truth? That’s the million-dollar question.
Despite the drama, Rawlings insists the project is nearing completion—sort of. In its current state, he admits it’s only ‘sort of okay,’ and getting it to his standards will require a ‘S@#t ton of work.’ Meanwhile, Danton’s response to the car’s progress? A single, chilling word: ‘Destroy.’
Looking back, it’s clear this project was doomed from the start. Even when we covered the car’s move to Gas Monkey Garage last September, the signs of trouble were there—we just didn’t see them yet. Now, with Rawlings’ candid admissions and Danton’s explosive accusations, it’s hard not to wonder: Was this six-wheeled Ferrari a visionary masterpiece or a tragic mistake?
Controversial take: Maybe some cars—especially iconic ones—should never be tampered with. But is that stifling creativity, or respecting automotive heritage? Weigh in below—do you think this project was worth the drama, or should it have been scrapped from the start?
