I’ve always had a soft spot for the Volkswagen Lupo. It was VW’s answer to the growing demand for small, fuel-efficient city cars. And while that demand still exists, modern cars just seem to keep getting bigger. The Lupo even had a GTI version, but its most famous variant is arguably the 3L TDI, the first production car to sip less than 3 liters of diesel per 100 km.
The Lupo I stumbled upon at Heaven on Wheels had been given a serious makeover. The exterior was smoothed to perfection, and thanks to an air suspension setup, it now sits significantly closer to terra firma. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to track down the owner, so I can’t provide all the juicy details. But one thing’s for sure, this isn’t your average city car.
For starters, the original wheels have been swapped out for a set of 15” Ferrari alloys, wrapped in low-profile 165/45 rubber all around. Then there’s the panoramic roof, roll cage, and snap-off steering wheel that makes an appearance in the rear. The back seats have been ditched to make room for the air suspension tank, and where the spare wheel once lived, there’s now a neatly integrated subwoofer.
This build is the perfect blend of function and style. A city car that refuses to blend into the cityscape. And if the owner ever decides to reveal more, you can bet I’ll be first in line to hear all about it.