As far as custom cars go, this has got to be one of the most interesting ones we've seen. It's a 1994 second-gen Toyota MR2 with 121,613 miles that's had its exterior body panels replaced with entirely new pieces to look like a sad (angry?) prototype race car. And it's for sale.

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The looks pretty much say it all. The car was built using steel panels rather than more common fiberglass, meaning it's harder to damage and easier to repair (but much heavier). The front clip is split into three distinct sections, forming what looks to be some time of LMP-style nose. The headlights are generic-looking square items mounted on either corner of the bumper. There's also a grille cut into the center piece, but considering the engine is in the middle and not the front, we're not sure why it exists.

The rear is just as interesting, with a high decklid and a squared-off bumper. There are slots on either corner for cooling, though it's unclear if they're functional. There are also three exhaust tips—two stock-looking MR2-spec tips, and a third, aftermarket tip mounted higher up under the license plate in the middle. It's not mentioned in the ad if this third tip is functional. The taillights are huge—paired together they cover the entire width of the car. They're off a new Ford Transit Connect van, rotated 90 degrees. Strangely, the inside is totally stock. The powerplant, a 2.0-liter inline four, is also unmodified (though the engine bay can definitely use a detail). According to the ad, the car is in perfect running, driving condition.

The car is currently for sale in the United Kingdom with a Buy It Now price of £5000 (around $6400). That's a good chunk of change for an old MR2, much less one that's been modified to look like this. But if you really want to stand out, this car is a good way to do it.

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Hat tip to Mark Brown for pointing out where the tail lights came from!

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