It was mainly done as a way to promote their business, Attitude Autos in England.
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The “Toytown Coupe” is a modified Daewoo Matiz and it took a total of 16 weeks to make, reaches up to 70 mph and has clocked 5000 miles while in service. “So we thought we might as well sell it and if anyone’s interested in buying it, that will bring back a few money for us”. But, as well as losing the smiley face on the front, it now takes petrol, requires a tax disc and goes at 70mph.
Little Tikes toy cars have been a staple of children’s playrooms for over 30 years.
“Everybody recognized it. It’s part of our life. I’ve seen people with tattoos all up their arms walking along the road just cheering at us”. You may have heard about it back then: after being featured on the BBC, video of the vehicle went viral online. Perhaps the news coverage that the vehicle has been receiving lately may help. “We have managed to raise a substantial amount of money for children’s charities with the insane Coupe, so it’s potential in the right hands could be quite phenomenal”, it writes.
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The result hasn’t put a damper on their future plans, as the brothers plan to build an Addams Family-inspired camper van next.
