Lamborghini Gallardo Replica Is A Smart Car With Serious Attitude

For many, owning a Lamborghini is a dream. But the truth is only a select few can own a real Raging Bull - especially at the prices they sell for. That hasn't stopped crafty gearheads from making their own Lambos, even if they're based on rather unusual cars - like the Smart ForTwo.

Spotted for sale on eBay, this "Smartborghini" has been styled to mimic the facelifted Gallardo (LP 560-4). It's a rather comical-looking contraption, with the supercar's sleek lines having to comply with the upright stance of the Smart. Vale Automotive, a custom workshop in Northern Ireland, built the vehicle. Used for just a few promotional events, the car was then stored for nearly a decade.

As the Smartborghini was built on a brand-new ForTwo, the vehicle has just 52 miles on the odometer. Some details, such as the faux head- and taillight design, are pretty amusing.

The custom Lamborghini kit includes a front bumper with prominent air vents, side skirts, and fake side vents. At the rear, you'll find a diffuser and four exhaust pipes, along with the cheeky "Smartborghini" badging. The little supercar wannabe is undoubtedly striking and finished in white with orange pinstripes and black trim. A set of 19-inch Lamborghini three-piece replica wheels are tucked into the arches.

Inside, no expense was spared-the leather/Alcantara-trimmed interior features diamond-stitched upholstery, replete with embroidered Lamborghini logos on the headrests. The entire dashboard has been covered in plush fabric, while new air vents and controls have been added to provide a more luxurious feel.

You wouldn't want to drive the Smartborghini in the rain, though, as it has no roof. Described as a "permanent roadster," it's very close to Smart's Crossblade, a rare iteration of the city car with no roof, windshield, or doors.