In this case we are talking about Lee Carter (ScrapLifeLee), a great car enthusiast in general, with a particular projection to difficult but ambitious projects. His story begins with the purchase of a 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 at a very low price, which had been stolen. What the buyer did not expect was that the thieves had disassembled all the most important parts of the car, leaving little more than the carcass. But it is precisely in these moments that artists draw inspiration, when other people would never have considered it.
Lee sees an opportunity in a wrecked car
Even though the car was in a really terrible condition, Lee of ScrapLifeLee still managed to see a valuable opportunity to try to create something special. With great desire and passion, he began to rebuild the precious car piece by piece.
One of the details that most attracted attention was certainly Lee’s choice of color for the Demon. In fact, instead of the classic blue that characterizes these cars, the artist wanted to indulge his mind, opting for a Panther Pink color. Definitely an unusual color for the car in question, especially for being from the 1970s. A shade that gave the car a truly unprecedented and definitely unmistakable look.
Lee’s decision, as many may have thought, was not dictated solely by personal taste. In fact, the Panther Pink hue represents an era when these cars were an expression of power and individuality. So Lee’s choice of the color stems more from a deep respect for what is the history of muscle cars. For this very reason, his Demon 170 pays homage to this very legacy.
Lee’s story as inspiration
The project put into practice by Lee is certainly an excellent representation of the passion that brings many car enthusiasts together. Obviously, however, the intent of this occasion is not only to be in possession of a powerful and fast car, but also to be able to create a car that is entirely personal. After all, it takes great determination to decide to buy a stolen and in poor condition car and turn it into a unique and extraordinary car. A true example for all those who love cars, and who have the desire to do something similar to this one day.
Important to know that one must also be predisposed to want to invest quite large sums of money, as the total cost of parts and labor that have been spent up to the time of writing is a whopping $46,850. And also know that with this amount you can buy a brand new Muscle Car. All of this therefore makes it clear how high Lee’s passion is and his commitment to make old junk new.
ScrapLifeLee project therefore, remains destined to be in the future a strong point of reference for all those who love the world of cars, to take example of how the strong passion and creativity of a single individual, can give life to real works of art, in this case, on wheels.