“One of a Kind” Custom 1984 Chevrolet Chevette
Everybody focus front and turn to page 1984 in the Book of Why? Seemingly an answer to a question nobody asked, this 1984 Chevrolet Chevette finds itself narrowed, shortened, and otherwise modified to accommodate a driver only. The insane custom creation “runs good,” and can be yours for $3500. Check out more details and pictures on Facebook Marketplace. Thanks to reader Chuck F. for spotting this crazy single-seater.
I’ve never made one of these (!!!) but I suspect the center seating position is mandated by the steering column angling inboard of the relocated front wheels. The gas and brake pedal relation, far apart and in different planes, might pass inspection, but the layout invites safety concerns. Left foot braking (practiced by many racing drivers) appears precluded by straddling the drivetrain tunnel. That said, Love is blind! Anyone who adores this outrageous chopped Chevy recognizes that compromise often accompanies innovation.
This should be the 65 HP OHC 1.6L (98 cid) inline four cylinder, mounted longitudinally and powering the rear wheels. After the car’s weight-saving modifications, performance should easily best the stock 17.4 second 0-60 sprint reported by Automobile-Catalog. Enthusiasts who might typically lament the pairing of a three-speed automatic transmission with an OHC I4 should consider the engineering challenges of fitting a clutch and manually shifting with the left hand between your legs.
That’s no funky camera trick, folks; this car is this narrow! Making the glass fit and seal in the modified openings must have been fun. On the up side, parallel parking should be a breeze. Considering its limited capacity to transport humans, the Chevette’s diminished trunk space seems wholly adequate. After jettisoning so much metal and glass, the Chevette’s stock brakes should readily handle the oversized tires.
Did I already say “Wow?” If functional, the massive hood scoop evacuates heat from the blistering 1.6. As every high school driver knows, contrasting color mirrors designate the “Sport” version. From this angle I picture the shortened Chevy at the local driving range, pulling a golf ball-slurping trailer. Note the steering wheel’s slant, another small price to pay for piloting a ride this unique. What will the neighbors say when you park this crazy mini-Chevette in your driveway?
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Comments
Obviously some seriously skilled craftmanship involved in this creation, but one has to wonder what (if any) combo of beer/meth/crack influenced the execution of this project, LOL!! I suspect that this would be a hoot to drive for those who could fit into it! GLWTS!! :-)
Clown car, seriously why? But it is one of a kind.
I was going to say something about Shriners’ parades, but why insult Shriners?
Some things just don’t need to be done, ever, and this is one of them.
I can’t be hash on this. I think it’s meant to be funny and entertaining as well as stir up peoples emotions. I give it a A+. God love America!
alphasud, God love America, don’t you mean God ‘help’ America after it’s citizens do that to a car ?
Was thinking that this could make a good golf cart, until I realized I don’t like golf, either.
This looks more on the line of a Chevrolet Cavalier – not that it matters.
One could call this mash up a Chevalie`(r)
I’d say it was a Spectrum, at least its’ body was. Mechanicals could only be Chevette because both the Spectrum and Cavalier had MacPherson struts and a transverse engine, and there’s not enough hood width left for any of that.
Ditto, on it being a 1985-89 Chevy Spectrum, you can tell the C pillar in relation to the trunkline. Not a Chevette or a Cavalier. Fit and lineup looks more Japanese.
100% a Chevy Spectrum or Isuzu I-Mark sedan.
“One of a kind” – thank goodness for that!
A claimed 189,354 miles on the Facebook ad. It’s certainly beaten the odds! And I love that radiator hose fuel line between the gas cap and tank. Hey, it works!
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Clowns not included.
All I can say is Facebook pictures the dog looking in wondering.. why?.. why?.. why?… I feel the same way!! 🙄
Good write up with one exception, this is not a chevette. This clearly began life as a chevy spectrum which was a rebadged Isuzu sedan. Also, someone has mad skills and waaay too much time/beer on their hands
Now, small enough to be a Chevy Speculum!
Another WHY car. The decimal point is misplaced. It should say
$35.00.
It sold for $3500.00
If you have the means, time & money … why not!!!
Do stuff to please others, you’ll never satisfy all …
Do it for yourself and you have a captive audience!
My only change would have been to avoid the offset steering wheel =]
Regardless what anyone thinks, this will grab attention!
Oh, and at our local car show last weekend, a little Isetta stole the show!
Can’t please everyone, so you got to please yourself. Ricky Nelson, Garden Party
Where is Ralph Nader when we need him?
Makes a Smart car look roomy.
O’ the creations from the pandemic….
If only the front and back rims matched it might be perfect.
You certainly have to give them points for taking a drug induced idea and somehow executing it with excellence
Rear end looks like a Chevy Spectrum. I think it’s cool as hell that it exists, but I will always think “…why?”
Hold my beer … watch this!
3Deuces,,,,,,,,,, those 5 words have instilled fear into the minds of my closest friends and a majority of my wives (4). About this Chevy, is Ringling Brothers still in business ? I assume the person or persons involved in its creation know what they started with but I don’t see too much Chevette except for the engine.
You wouldn’t even need the no fat chicks sign for this one.
Puttin’ the zany in Zanesville.
The guy who built that one must have been inspired by the short bus he rode as a kid.
This is one of those things you buy to give to your newly licensed teen driver or at least make them think its their first car the look on their face would be worth it
Great entry for the Concours de Lemons.
The aspect ratio needs adjustment
Even if you are looking in disgust, you are still looking.
I think it’s awesome. What hot rod is all about.