Hold onto your seats, 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’ll leave you questioning the limits of automotive customization. Imagine taking an iconic Italian supercar and transforming it into a six-wheeled monstrosity—only to watch the project implode in a cloud of accusations and unfinished work. But here’s where it gets controversial: is this a bold artistic statement 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, the journey has been marred by missed deadlines, creative clashes, and a growing sense that maybe some ideas should stay on the drawing board.
The saga began in early 2024 when Danton Art Kustoms and Frechy Export LLC teamed up to create a six-wheeled AM General Humvee powered by a Dodge Hellcat Hemi V8. On paper, it was a masterpiece. Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage purchased the vehicle, which later sold at Barrett-Jackson for a staggering $750,000. This success was supposed to kickstart a partnership, with Gas Monkey funding Danton’s next ambitious project: the six-wheeled Ferrari Testarossa. But here’s where things took a turn for the worse.
After months of radio silence, an Instagram post featuring Rawlings and the Ferrari resurfaced, only to ignite a firestorm of controversy. Alex Danton, the mastermind behind the build, took to the comments to accuse Rawlings of underpaying him, stealing credit, and using legal contracts to silence him. Bold claim or bitter truth? Danton’s words were scathing: ‘It’s so easy to steal and take credit for other people’s work. Karma is very important.’ Rawlings, however, paints a different picture, insisting the car required extensive rework due to subpar fabrication, paint, and fitment. So, who’s telling the truth? That’s for you to decide.
Despite the drama, Rawlings claims the project is closer to completion than ever, though he admits it’s still far from perfect. But here’s the kicker: after all this time and effort, the car remains unfinished, with Rawlings describing the remaining work as a ‘S@#t ton.’ Danton, meanwhile, seems to have washed his hands of the project, cryptically responding to its current state with the word ‘destroy.’
Looking back, it’s clear this build was doomed from the start. Even when we covered its move to Gas Monkey Garage last September, the signs of trouble were there—we just didn’t see them yet. Now, with Rawlings’ candid revelations, it’s hard not to wonder if this six-wheeled Ferrari is less of a triumph and more of a tragedy.
Controversial question for you: Is this project a testament to human creativity pushing boundaries, or a disrespectful alteration of automotive history? Let us know in the comments—we’re eager to hear your take on this polarizing build.
