A highly unusual six-wheeled Ferrari Testarossa, first revealed over a year ago, has become the center of a public feud between Gas Monkey Garage and the original builders, Danton Art Kustoms. The project, initially hailed as a bizarre yet intriguing custom build, now appears to be in jeopardy, with both sides accusing the other of dishonesty and substandard work.
The Origins of the Six-Wheeled Ferrari
The car’s story began with Danton Art Kustoms and Frechy Export LLC, who previously built a six-wheeled Humvee powered by a Dodge Hellcat engine. The success of that vehicle led to a deal with Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage: if the Humvee sold well, GMG would fund a six-wheeled Ferrari Testarossa. The Humvee sold for $750,000 at Barrett-Jackson, seemingly kicking off the next ambitious build.
However, months went by with no updates. Then, a recent Instagram post featuring Rawlings and the Ferrari sparked renewed controversy when Alex Danton of Danton Art Kustoms accused Rawlings of stealing credit for his work. Danton wrote in the comments that Rawlings had only paid him 10% of the total cost despite him doing all the work alone.
The Dispute Escalates
Rawlings counters that the Ferrari build was plagued by poor fabrication, paint issues, and fitment problems. He claims the team had to redo almost every aspect of the vehicle, suggesting the initial work was substandard. Despite this, Rawlings admits the Ferrari is currently only “sort of okay,” and will require a “S@#t ton of work” to reach acceptable standards.
Danton’s response to where the car is now? A blunt “destroy.” The situation highlights the volatile dynamics of custom automotive projects, where creative clashes and financial disputes can derail even the most audacious builds.
A Project on the Brink?
The Ferrari was spotted at Gas Monkey Garage in September, with progress seemingly underway. However, in retrospect, it appears the build was already failing. The project’s current state raises questions about the feasibility of completing such an ambitious undertaking. The car, if it could speak, might prefer to be scrapped rather than endure further modifications.
The drama underscores a simple truth: even extravagant automotive projects can collapse under the weight of creative disputes, unmet expectations, and financial disagreements.
