1967 Ford Mustang Eleanor Replicated Out of a Chevrolet Optra / Daewoo Lacetti

The clone-happy tuners of India's BigDaddyCustoms, which we came to know from their efforts to replicate the Range Rover Evoque SUV with a Tata-based model, have struck again.

Their next automotive victim is the 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 'Eleanor' from the 2000 Hollywood blockbuster 'Gone in 60 Seconds' starring Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie.

The Indian custom shop chose the domestic market Chevrolet Optra, also known as the Chevrolet and Daewoo Lacetti, as a base for the creation of the half-sized Eleanor Mustang with the overconfident sticker at the back that reads 'Muscle Always Wins'.

BigDaddyCustoms doesn't mention any other details about the replica.

If the Indian clone of the Eleanor piqued your interest, you may want to check some of the replicas of the 1967 Shelby GT500 movie car that we have posted over the years including the Smart ForTwo-, Toyota Supra- and Toyota MR2 - based models.

Story References: BigDaddyCustoms via Indianautosblog

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Canadian Chevrolet Aveo wants to be a Jaguar Vanden Plas when it Grows Up

We understand that in the minds of most drivers, some car brands and models are more respected and have a higher cache than others, but trying to pose as something you are clearly not usually doesn't end well.

Like this first generation Chevrolet Aveo, itself a rebadged Daewoo Kalos, which was snagged on camera by Carscoop reader 'MiniMania' in Canada.

Our reader tells us: "A Chevrolet Aveo disguised into a Jaguar…. Love its attention to detail… Look at the decoration on its door."

We can’t see what's going inside, but on the outside, the car sports a miniature version of Jaguar's chrome grille and leaping-cat hood ornament, the XF's side blades and several badges on the tail gate including a Vanden Plas moniker (once a brand of its own, but in later years used as a designation for higher-end models).

Thanks to 'MiniMania' for sending in the photos!

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Mercedes GL-Faced Ford Excursion will Make Limo Drivers "Twice as Much" as Regular Model

As many premium and wannabe-premium carmakers found out over the years, the BMW roundel and Mercedes-Benz star are highly regarded by consumers, even if their products aren't always the best.

A limousine maker is a firm believer of the power that lies behind the Mercedes-Benz logo, despite the fact that the car has nothing to do with the Stuttgart-based company's models.

Case in point, a Ford Excursion stretch limo dressed on the outside like a Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, and we quote the seller:

"With this conversion you will make twice as much per hour than with your regular Excursion. Everybody knows the Excursion runs for ever best SUV Limo never breaks down, it just looks old style. This conversion gives you the opportunity to be on to of your competition!"

If these words touched your heart, you can buy the Mercedes-Benz-faced Ford Excursion for $29,500 on eBay.

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China's Shanxi Victory Likes Itself Some Cadillac, Perhaps too Much…

Cadillac's "Art and Science" design language, which was first seen on a production model on the original CTS sedan before it spread to the entire range, has been a success bringing the Detroit company's styling to the 21st century.

In fact, it's so successful that an unknown state-run company from China named Shanxi Victory has decided to borrow the crispy and edgy design forms and apply them to its vehicle lineup.

There's a 0.00001 percent chance we're wrong, but we're willing to take the risk and say that Shanxi Victory did not ask General Motors' permission to use Cadillac's fascia...

And mind you, it's not only the Cadillac Escalade lookalike pickup truck found by the folks from CarNewsChina on Sohu, as we dug a bit further and discovered two more minivans that like what the wreath and crest brand has done to its 21st century models.

Scroll down for more images and then head over to the comments to voice your thoughts.

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Indian Tuner Transforms Tata Safari Into the Moon Rover Evoque Replica

Custom shops from India rarely make headlines, but when they do, they definitely do it in style (or so to speak…).

After last year's Toyota Corolla-based Ferrari F430 supercar clone from ExecutiveModcarTrends, we are now blessed with a Tata Safari that has been converted into a Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.

Coincidentally (or not), Tata Motors is the owner of Land Rover having acquired the British automaker along with Jaguar from the Ford Group in 2008.

The builder of this replica, which is named Moon Rover Evoque [sic], is a New Delhi-based company called BigDaddyCustoms.

The transformation entails a thorough exterior makeover with several new components such as the Evoque-like fascia complete with LED daytime running lamps, a new rear-end with quad tailpipes and custom pain(t) job that mimics the Range Rover's styling theme, while the interior is dressed in red leather.

Story References: BigDaddyCustoms via Indiasautosblog

Hat tip to Kaustubh S.!

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Audi-Faced, BMW-Tailed Subaru Impreza WRX is the Definition of Overkill

We understand that some Subaru owners love their cars for what they are and hate them for what they look like and will try anything to improve their styling, but the British owner of 1993 Impreza WRX may have taken things a bit too far.

The modified Japanese sports car's front end is borrowed from a mid-to-late 2000s Audi A4 (B7) while the rear was made out of bits and pieces from the previous generation, Bangle-styled BMW 5-Series (codenamed E60).

The blistered wheel arches, side skirts, black alloy wheels and the shaved doors are bonus parts.

The mix-and-match of German car components is certainly not to everyone's taste, but we are going to agree with the crew from GTSpirit that everything seems to have been crafted on prudently from a styling point of view.

The Japanese-German WRX is said to be powered by Subaru's 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four with 240-ponnies.

The car is listed for auction on eBay UK with the highest bid the last time we checked being £4,000 or about US$6,200 / €5,100.

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It Came from eBay Hell: Oldsmobile Poses as a 1990s Bentley Continental R

The Continental R coupe built from 1991 to 2003 in just a little over 1,200 units is one of the last old school Bentleys before the Volkswagen Group took over shop and began churning out a contemporary lineup of models like the Continental series.

And as with any other rare and moderately expensive vehicle these days, the Continental R has its own fan club of…doppelgangers.

The one you see pictured here is based on a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe, which we admit, is a rather unusual choice for a donor car, whichever way you see it.

The styling transformation is rather extensive covering both the exterior and interior of the car, with the tuner keeping the stock Oldsmobile's 3.1-liter V6 engine linked to an automatic transmission.

The Continental R coupe clone is currently listed for sale on eBay with 16 people having placed a bid at the time we posted this article, with the highest one reaching $6,360.

If you scroll down, you will find a full gallery of images and a video of a one 'Erl' driving the car.

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