art deco-inspired restomod car drives around in handcrafted vintage bodywork

"Iconic Auto Sports presents the SP40 Restomod Speedster, an art deco-inspired car that drives around in its vintage bodywork entirely crafted by hand. A reinterpretation of the 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster, the company uses the original car as the starting point and rebuilds it with modern materials, engineering, and chassis. The results keep the look and layout of the historic model while making it functional for present roads and requirements."

"The art deco-inspired restomod car takes on the early-decades design and moves it into the present. The body is no longer made from hand-rolled aluminum. Instead, the design team makes the full exterior from carbon fiber while maintaining the profile of the original car and giving the upgraded vehicle a low weight and robust structure. The company forms each part by hand, using molds and layers of carbon material."

"Continuing the handcrafted ethos, the interior of the art deco-inspired restomod car is built to order. Each client chooses materials and layouts, with options including leather, walnut trim, aluminum parts, and carbon fiber elements. The controls use analog gauges, harking back to the car designs in the past, as well as the switches and dials that follow the shape and logic of vintage vehicles."

Iconic Auto Sports' SP40 Restomod Speedster reinterprets the 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster by rebuilding the original around modern engineering and materials while preserving the classic profile and layout. The full exterior is handcrafted from molded carbon fiber to reduce weight and increase strength, maintaining the long, low silhouette. Interiors are bespoke with client-selected leather, walnut, aluminum, and carbon elements, analog gauges, and concealed modern features like climate control and wireless charging. A Pedro Campo tubular spaceframe underpins the car, paired with a Ford Coyote V8 producing over 480 hp, independent double-wishbone suspension, adjustable coilovers, and forged aluminum wheels.

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