Dad Builds Life-Size Lamborghini for Son: Ultimate DIY Dream Car

How do fathers feel when they hear from their young children that they want a Lamborghini? It may be tempting to buy an actual vehicle, but for most ordinary people, it would be best to purchase children’s electric trains or mini cars.

However, the story of a father who built a life-size Lamborghini for his young son was told. This alone was quite a topic of conversation, but Lamborghini’s response upon hearing the news again surprised everyone.

According to the Which Car report, Sterling Backus, a father of three who lives in Colorado, US, has built a Lamborghini Aventador SV replica over the past five years. When his son, who had driven the car in a racing game, asked, “Can we make this?” he did it without hesitation.

The project’s name was Interceptor, and the budget was $20,000, similar to Hyundai’s Elantra’s upper specifications. The chassis was made sturdy using steel tubes, and an external plate was placed on top using a 3D printer. The result boasts such a high level of perfection that it cannot be easily distinguished from an actual car just by looking at its appearance. It’s hard to believe that it was made in a garage.

Mr. Backus completed the exterior by printing each panel with a 3D printer he purchased for about $723 and then finishing it with epoxy. A considerable amount of time was invested to achieve its perfection. For example, 52 hours were spent on the front air intake leading to the brakes.

He transformed the Interceptor into a fully operational vehicle, not just one that looks like it could be driven. He installed a V8 engine from a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette vertically, mimicking the setup of an actual Aventador, and connected it to a Porsche transmission. Inside, he made considerable efforts to retain the feel of the original vehicle as much as possible, including preserving the bucket seats.

The production process of the Interceptor was continuously conveyed through his social media, and people who saw it poured in support. Soon after, something miraculous happened. Lamborghini headquarters dispatched a marketing team to them. Lamborghini allowed Mr. Backus and his son to test drive the actual Aventador S and donated genuine parts, such as headlamps and steering wheels, to be installed in the Interceptor.

Afterward, the Interceptor project finally ended at the end of 2023. Although a low budget was invested, the Lamborghini Aventador was completed with the highest level of sincerity. Mr. Backus said he was unsatisfied with this and had recently started a new project. This time, he’ll make the McLaren 600LT. Attention is focused on how excellent the following work will be.