Andrei Tutu
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Personal motto:
“It is amazing how many drivers, even on the Formula One level, think that the brakes are for slowing the car down.” - Mario Andretti
Any kind of steering wheel will do, as long as it sits inside something that can go fast but doesn't necessarily require speeding to bring back those childhood memories... or create fresh ones.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. And there's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
Future goals? Working to see the direct connection between man, machine and the road remaining under the spotlights – this is a value that should be preserved!
Oh, and teaching his cat how to ride a bicycle, even if he has to do the pedaling, steering and balancing. No, really, that's okay, so why do you hate your human, kitty?
UPDATE: Did Somebody Put Ferrari Badges on a C8 Corvette? LaCorvette Is Born
12 Jun 2020, 10:59 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / No, really, are we looking at a C8 Chevrolet Corvette adorned with Prancing Horse badges? This image says so, but it might as well be a Photoshop job. Regardless, we should find out if this is a virtual or a real stunt soon, since this is the Chevy...
GMC Vandura "Offroad Obliterator" Looks Like a Lifted A-Team Van
11 Jun 2020, 16:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / While the popular A-Team TV series that aired between 1983 and 1987 was packed with spicy characters, from B.A. and Hannibal to Murdoch and Faceman, many aficionados remember the show thanks to its four-wheeler star, a customized 1983 GMC Vandura. ...
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Eleanor" Looks Like a Wild Pony
11 Jun 2020, 14:39 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Ladies and gentlemen racers, the visual stunt sitting before us is a rendering aiming to portray the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in Eleanor trim. Now, one might argue that none of the headline 'Stangs used in the two Gone in 60 Seconds movi...
2020 Land Rover Defender "Honda Element" Face Swap Looks Like a Match
11 Jun 2020, 13:14 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / It's no secret that the 2020 Land Rover Defender and the Honda Element show totally different faces of the high-riding world. Then again, the design approaches of the two aren't nearly as different as their tech sides, as highlighted by t...
Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody "Coupe" Is the Full-Size Two-Door We Want
11 Jun 2020, 12:18 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / This is undoubtedly an amazing time to be a muscle car fan, with modern-day heroes of the sort being at least as exuberant as the 60s and 70s machines that popularized the genre. Alas, while the outputs are considerably meatier and the handling has...
"Monaco Fireball" Ferrari F40 Lands in Service for Proper Attention
11 Jun 2020, 11:25 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Since social media drops tons and tons of supercar bombs on us each day, few stories stick around in our memory. Well, the tale of the Ferrari F40 that burned down in Monaco last year is certainly one of them. And we are now here to discuss the nex...
Mercedes-AMG G 63 "Long Nose" Looks Like a Land Yacht
10 Jun 2020, 15:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Much to nobody's surprise, Mercedes has hit a sweet spot with the all-new G-Class (the thing has been in production for three years now, but I still can't get over the "new" part, especially since the civilian version of the ori...
1965 Pontiac 2+2 "Big Brother" Is Restomod Royalty
10 Jun 2020, 13:53 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The sheer idea of a Pontiac Catalina 2+2 being taken down the restomod path is enough to have us excited and when the process has the Roadster Shop's name on it, you can be certain this is a build to remember. Before we move on to discuss ...
Mazda RX-7 "WRX STI" Face Swap Looks Like a Match Made in Heaven
10 Jun 2020, 12:40 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Especially since the Mazda RX-7 is a Wankel engine icon and the Subaru WRX STI makes for a rally-bred AWD toy, it seems odd to throw the two into a mix. Nevertheless, the rules of the rendering realm don't work this way, so here we are, discus...
Plymouth Road Runner "Juggernaut" Looks Like a Carbon Vessel
10 Jun 2020, 11:53 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Restomod builds have been trending for quite a while now and, thanks to the rendering revolution that took place in the second half of last decade, we can now enjoy this sort of project in the virtual world. And the first-generation Plymouth Road R...
Harley-Davidson "Panda Glide" Is a Full Custom 30-inch Monster
10 Jun 2020, 10:14 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / For certain people, a 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide is perfect just the way it comes from the factory. However, others prefer to take the machine down the customization route. And, as you've probably guessed by now, we are here to discuss th...
Bugatti EB110 "Pinocchio" Shows Long Nose GT Design
10 Jun 2020, 09:42 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Bugatti EB110 has plenty of Grand Tourer genes in its DNA. Heck, this early 90s model came in two forms and one of the them was dubbed GT (the other was the SS). Then again, none of this will stop digital artists from wishing to push the pre-VW...
Chevrolet Camaro "Wagon" Looks Like Family Fun
10 Jun 2020, 08:44 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The future of the Chevrolet Camaro looks a bit foggy right now (more on this below) so those of us who love this pony/muscle nameplate feel the pressure these days. And what does the Internet do in such cases? Well, for one, it replies with renderi...
Nissan GT-R "Boxy Beast" Looks Like a Downforce Monster
9 Jun 2020, 16:11 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Nissan GT-R, regardless of its generation, is not among those cars the aftermarket has overlooked. In fact, listing all the custom incarnation of the Japanese AWD toy would take forever, even if we are to zoom in on a single incarnation, say, t...
Ford Mustang Mach 1 "Blue Bomb" Is Bagged and Boosted
9 Jun 2020, 15:48 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / With Ford set to bring back the Mach 1 nameplate for the 2021 model year (more on this below), enthusiasts are eager to meet the newcomer. After all, this badge has been missing since the SN-95 generation built between 2003 and 2004. Speaking of wh...
1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 "Coyote Outlaw" Is a Modern Beast Now
9 Jun 2020, 15:02 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Yes, the modernized 1970 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 you're looking at is a fresh build. In fact, the vehicle was showcased at the Detroit Autorama back in February so let's take a bit of time to zoom in on this slab of America, shall we? ...
DeLorean "V8 Vessel" Is an LS Swap with a Porsche 911 Gearbox
9 Jun 2020, 13:16 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Ladies and gentlemen drivers, the mix we have here, which involves DeLorean DMC-12s and LS4 V8s, seems to be a match made in heaven - not only does this make for a contraption that sounds like a proper driving instrument, but it also appears to ful...
Toyota AE86 "Lexus LS400" Face Swap Looks Fitting
9 Jun 2020, 12:26 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Yes, we're dealing with a rendering here and the image sees the RWD icon that is the Toyota AE86 being fitted with the front end of the Lexus LS400. So let's see why anybody would throw the two models into the pixel blender. It's ...
Porsche Cayenne "Tiny Trekker" Looks Cute
9 Jun 2020, 11:31 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / "Porsche already builds the Macan, so what's the deal with this tiny Cayenne?" I hear you asking. To start with, we're dealing with a rendering here. Of course, this sort of detail has the potential raise more questions than it ...
Dodge Challenger "Hellephant 426" Is Not Your Standard Demon
8 Jun 2020, 17:21 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Do you remember the craze started by Dodge releasing the Hellcat V8 back in 2014? (you know, 707 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque)? Back then, it might've been difficult to anticipate the carmaker would release the high-output version of the...