🔥 “Cupid’s Chariot” – Flamingo Dream Custom Convertible | 460ci V8, Air Ride, Frenched Packard Taillights, Dakota Digital Gauges
An all-steel tribute to mid-century style and lead sled culture, this custom-built convertible—nicknamed “Cupid’s Chariot”—is everything you’d want in a show-stopping boulevard cruiser. From the shaved, louvered hood to the Packard-inspired frenched taillights, this ride is dripping in one-off details that separate it from the crowd.

Finished in a shimmering PPG Raspberry (aka “Flamingo”) and topped with a Mercedes-Benz Natural canvas roof, this Batmobile-meets-boulevardier is powered by a 460ci Ford V8, backed by a C6 automatic, and fitted with Vintage Air, Dakota Digital gauges, and plush custom broadcloth and leather interior.

🧲 Exterior Highlights
All steel body with expertly blended modifications

Custom tube grille with visored headlamps & shaved hood

Full louvered hood for aggressive airflow and classic flair

Buick-style portholes, Packard frenched taillights, & ’54 Chevy-style bump-outs

Chopped top wrapped in high-end Mercedes-Benz beige canvas

Custom trim delete with stylized chrome swoops and lake pipes

Continental rear bumper with airbrushed “Cupid’s Chariot” mural

Chrome wire wheels with flame knockoffs wrapped in wide whitewalls

Shaved door handles, dummy spotlights, & teardrop mirrors

Imperfections: minor cracking near wheel opening and typical custom body gaps—but nothing distracting

🧵 Interior Details
Fully custom interior with raspberry tuck and roll canvas inserts

Beige leather bolsters and panels add contrast and elegance

Matching rear buckets with built-in console layout

Blood red plush carpeting throughout the cabin and trunk

Custom V-shaped center console in leather flows to:

Full beige leather dash

Dakota Digital gauges in rectangular motif

Tilt column with wood-rimmed rally steering wheel

Integrated AM/FM/CD stereo & Vintage Air climate control

Power windows and premium switchgear

Finished trunk with upholstery to match—this car doesn’t skip corners

🔧 Drivetrain & Mechanical
460ci V8 from a ’78 Mercury

Edelbrock 750cfm 4-barrel carburetor

New performance intake manifold

C6 3-speed automatic transmission

3.73 rear axle delivers strong off-the-line torque

Rack & pinion steering for modern drive feel

Adjustable rear air shocks for stance and comfort

Independent front suspension & rear leaf springs

🛠 Undercarriage & Lighting
Too low for a full lift, but very clean underside

Loaded with neon accent lighting—glows inside and underneath

Dual exhaust setup delivers a smooth but noticeable tone

Frame and structural elements appear solid and well-executed

🚗 Driveability
Turn the key and this custom coupe roars to life with a deep idle and commanding presence. The 460 V8 is smooth and torquey, and the rack-and-pinion steering makes for surprisingly pleasant cruising. The car is more than just a trailer queen—it drives with confidence and keeps you comfortable with its Vintage Air and modern comforts.