Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Chevrolet, Ford
Trailer queens: Corvette and Mustang tow vehicles
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Why settle for ordinary? That's the question American Custom Trailers is answering with its line of unique Corvette- and Mustang-bodied motorcycle trailers. For the sake of functionality, and perhaps to avoid a lawsuit, the Mustangs and Corvettes aren't exact replicas, but faithfully emulate the overall shapes of those American icons. Just like with their full-scale counterparts, be prepared to give up a little space inside if you opt for the Corvette. The Vette offers 19 cubic feet of cargo space, while Mustang buyers will get a nice round 20 cubic feet.
The trailers are fully DOT compliant and feature carpeted holds, working tail lights (including the cyclops), torsion suspensions, 12" wheels and tires, 1-7/8" swivel couplers, and 6 PIN electrical connection. Each starts at $3,495, and it looks like there are dealers throughout the Midwest and Northeast. Custom paint jobs and graphics packages are also available, but if the standard looks don't quite do it for you, fully custom trailers are also available starting at $9,995.
[Source: American Custom Trailers via CarScoop]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mr. Oak 12:37PM (8/06/2007)
Now this is just plain retarded.
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felipe 1:14PM (8/06/2007)
yes but retarded products sometimes sell.
retarded, yes.... bummed it wasn't my idea, maybe.
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Graham 2:24PM (8/06/2007)
That's one of the dumbest products I've ever seen. Will it even fit a set of weekend track tires? A 200 lb, $300 utility trailer turned into a $3000 pile of stupid.
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Sue Esponte 2:29PM (8/06/2007)
They don't have to be 'exact' replicas to violate certain legal protections afforded to the owners of the original designs. Let's see what GM and Ford have to say. Maybe they licensed the designs to ATC?
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vectorbug 2:30PM (8/06/2007)
Wow that really took me a minute to grasp.
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ChucktownChuck 2:43PM (8/06/2007)
The Mustangs don't look half bad. The vettes are a little cartoonish. I doubt I would buy one . just look around when you watch motorcycles go by, I'm sure at some point you can pin point someone that would buy one of these in an instant.
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Bill Connell 4:22PM (8/06/2007)
Sorry, here, but I think these are pretty clever! I even blogged about them as "cool" on CorvetteBlog.com.
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James 4:25PM (8/06/2007)
what size are those tires??
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GW 8:15AM (8/07/2007)
That is one of the dumbest things I've seen, and I own a Corvette and a truck with a tow hitch.
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DuoWing 12:03PM (8/08/2007)
It's funny because just a few months ago I saw one of these and I couldn't figure out what the heck it was I just saw. Although I got a kick out of telling people that I saw a Motorcycle towing a Corvette.
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