Cars laden with non-stock parts are not uncommon. To improve their looks or performance, these cars may have parts and components sourced from aftermarket suppliers. YouTuber, ThatDudeinBlue, recently got behind an eccentric 1993 Ford Festiva. This 1990s Festiva is essentially a Frankenstein’s monster, with parts and components sourced not just from Ford, but also from other carmakers.
Frankenstein’s Monster Of The Auto World
Derived from Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s novel "Frankenstein," Frankenstein’s monster is an artificial man that mad scientist Victor Frankenstein created by stitching parts of dead bodies together.
This 1993 Ford Festiva somehow closely resembles Frankenstein’s monster. It started out as a typical compact car that was also known in other parts of the world as the Kia Pride. While branded as a Ford, the Festiva is actually a 1980s creation of partly owned Mazda. The Japanese carmaker also branded the car as the Mazda 121 while Kia produced the Festiva as the Pride under license.
Parts From Various Cars From Around The World
ThatDudeinBlue — a.k.a. David Patterson — decided to feature the 1993 Festiva on his YouTube channel after seeing it on his email. At first sight, the Festiva wasn’t really captivating, even though it has more muscular fenders and features red Marlboro wraps. But what made it interesting is the fact that it employs parts from at least six major carmakers around the world. Not only that, it runs well, although not as refined or as fast as other heavily modified cars would.
Serving as the heart of this 1993 Festiva is a 1.3-liter engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission with a Greddy shift knob. According to David, the 1993 Festiva features front knuckles and brakes from a 2004 Kia Rio, a rear beam from a Ford Aspire (swapped with bigger drums), a roll cage from a Mk2 Volkswagen Golf, a short shifter from Honda and a front valence from a 1990s Chevrolet S10.
The 1993 Festiva completed its Frankenstein’s monster transformation with custom-built front lip and coilovers as well as clear corner markers from Australia.
A Confusing Yet Interesting Automotive Creation
While Frankenstein’s monster was physically better than most men, the red 1993 Festiva seemed to be a confusing creation. It is fairly easy to drive, but a divot on the road could easily disturb its operation. While it’s not fast enough when driven on the road, this Festiva lovingly belongs to Steven Massey, the proud owner of two Toyota Supras.
Source: ThatDudeinBlue on YouTube