Chausson, Labbé, Leotard, Heuliez, Chapron… We remember with nostalgia the time when car body builders knew their golden age. When manufacturing was not standardized as we know it today… Manufacturers provided the base, sometimes the platform and the four wheels, and these design and ingenuity specialists did the rest… Even more beautiful Citroen SM Chapron to the most unusual Six-wheeled Renault 5 Turbo by Christian de Leotartheir creations were unique and unusual. That’s the least we can say! But with large-scale industrial production, these crafts of past years were endangered or even extinct. They are still there, of course, but they are limited only small-scale production of special models. Convertibles, cars for people with limited mobility, driving schools, ambulances, etc. “Satisfaction” body manufacturers have disappeared!?

Some bodybuilders resist

Well, not quite, fortunately! There is, of course, the most famous Mitsuoka. A Japanese coachbuilder that transforms classic models, even silly ones, into the pinnacle of refinement and elegance. AND Nissan Micra transforms into Jaguar : you get Mitsuoka Viewt. You have Toyota RAV4, but you dream of a Cadillac ? Bingo! Meet Mitsuoka Buddy! Transformation a Nissan Teana Rolls-Royce ? Welcome aboard Mitsuoka Galu.

Much closer to us, huh Spanish coachbuilderless known, stood out with no less original creations. Hurtan it’s the company that started it transformation of vehicles in 1992it was based on the Renault 4. Since then it has multiplied successful little modelsstarting with roadsters and coupes inspired by the most beautiful English cars. Each of his creations puts from 5 to 6 months!

The luxurious MX-5

Khurtan turns 30 this year ! And to celebrate it with great fanfare, the company is offering a special version of its flagship model. baptized Grand Albaicinit roadster based on the Mazda MX-5 ! A little Japanese girl sees her face change after a transformation! The lines are refined, sensual, elegant. The interior is decorated leather, foam plastic and imitation walnut wood. Available as a roadster or coupe (like the original MX-5), it’s a choice 132 or 184 horsepower. usually The Grand Albaycin costs over €80,000. But for this special anniversary edition, its prices can exceed 100,000 euros. Nice price for one Mazda MX-5 in an evening dress.