DiDia 150: The Masterpiece That Was Once the World's Most Expensive Custom

DiDia 150: The Masterpiece That Was Once the World's Most Expensive Custom

The DiDia 150, designed by fashion designer Andy Di Dia, is a unique coachbuilt masterpiece completed in 1960. Known as 'The Bobby Darin Dream Car,' it was built with an aluminum-alloy tube chassis and featured aerospace-inspired bodywork, retractable headlights, and a panoramic rear window. Powered initially by a 510 hp Cadillac V8, it was later updated with a 427 Ford V8. It boasted advanced features for its time, including electrically opening doors and a sophisticated climate control system. The car is preserved at the National Museum of Transportation.

Built by:
Clarkaiser Custom Shop
Location:
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Vehicle:
1960 GMC 150
Engine:
-
Cost:
-
Power:
510 hp
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
-
Exterior:
huge tail finsjet engine-like fog lampsfloating front bumperdriver's side-hinged trunk lidretractable headlightspanoramic rear plexiglass windowmetallic red paint with diamond dust
Interior:
-
Chassis:
aluminum-alloy tube chassis
Powertrain:
Cadillac V8 365-ci engine427 Ford V8 engine
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