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Here's why we hate replicars: They are poorly built, drive poorly, and embody a kind of desperation that, well, just isn't very appealing. Today, in honor of all the wannabe players out there, we offer the 13 most horrific, most desperate attempts at Lamborghini replication. From a fake Sesto Elemento made in India to a wooden Jalpa, we touch em' all.
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Say it Ain't Sesto!
With just 20 real Sestos being produced, you might imagine that there will be a few bozos who will try to replicate the seven-figure supercar. This example, made in India, was built around a perfectly reasonable Lamborghini Gallardo. Why the owner chose to ruin a sweet (and very real!) Italian sports car is beyond us.
Not Even Close
It's funny how most people who attempt to build replicars don't seem to take the time to consult pictures of the actual car. This yellow "Diablo" doesn't even come close to the real thing. The lines are way off and the original body (Fiero, possibly?) seems nearly intact.
Woeful Wood
You know things have gotten bad when you resort to making your replicar out of wood. This car, which appears to be paying homage to the iconic Lamborghini Jalpa, clearly needs a little more TLC before being taken out on the open road.
Resentful Reventon
The saddest part of these replicas is that some, like this one, look like people really put his or her heart and soul into it. And $14,000 in this case. That's a lot of time and money just for something that's always going to be recognized for what it really is: a fake. This guy was built on top of a Nissan Bluebird in one month.
Doubtful Diablo
The Chinese seem to have a thing for making really, really bad replicars - and being proud of them. This purple Lambo, clearly a badly done fake, was recently shown at an auto show in China, complete with bikini-clad models and velvet ropes. Weird.
Lord Have Murci
This yellow abomination doesn't even resemble the Lamborghini Murcielago it's modeled after. Sure, it's got lambo doors and a cheap set of chrome rims, but other than that, this thing is pure crap. We wouldn't pay anything over 10 bucks for this hunk of junk.
Metal Monster
Created for about $10,000 in China using scraps from a second-hand Nissan and a Volkswagen Santana, this model can actually still get up to 160 mph. But the real question remains: Will the doors, side panels, hood, and seat all stay intact while trying to get up to that speed?
Sinful Sunfire
Not only did someone blow a wad of cash on this terrible excuse for a car, but it also somehow made its way to the junkyard for scrapping. From what we can tell, this Pontiac Sunfire was attempting to mimic a Lamborghini Murcielago. Unfortunately, the builder was either blind or just didn't give a shit.
The Ugly Stepchild
As Lamborghini Countach replicas go, this is one of the worst we've seen. The body was clearly built by a total amateur and the chassis is in obvious need of an alignment. Making matters worse is the fact that this exact car has been spotted near our headquarters in NYC. Stay away, evil Countach Replicar!
Matte Nightmare
We were not shocked to learn that this fake Gallardo was built on top of one of the lamest cars ever built, a 1996 Dodge Status. The car was recently put up sale for $7,000 and the seller describes it as an "old classic" that "looks amazing." Umm, we beg to differ. Scrap this hunk of junk!
Pathetic in Purple
Pics of this purple nightmare hit the web a few months back - and we have to say, it's one of the worst replicas, of any car, we've ever seen. According to several sources, the car, which was built in China, is supposed to be a replica of a Lamborghini Aventador. Personally, we can't look past the hideous body work and horribly outlandish color.
Wasteful Welding
This model was built completely out of steel and looks like it's about to go into an enormous battle that might or might not include tanks, rocket launchers, and spike strips. All of this from a 1995 Nissan Cefiro.
The $3,000 Lambo
The rich may be living like royalty in China, but the lower classes are still struggling to make ends meet. Case in point, one auto mechanic wanted a Lamborghini so badly he fabricated an entire car out of used pipe and tube. According to reports, the car cost the man about $3,000 to build and took over a year to complete. While we applaud him for his effort, we wish he would have consulted pictures of the actual car before diving in.