No, we couldn’t avoid publishing it. As absurd as this creation might be, it’s impossible not to feel something when seeing it. You might say this creation is so kitsch that it actually comes full circle and becomes a work of extreme interest.

This car certainly won’t win any elegance contest, but whoever created it deserves applause for the perseverance and determination they showed in completing such an absurd project, which would undoubtedly thrill any child—and let’s admit it, quite a few adults as well. One thing’s for sure: if this vehicle leaves you indifferent, you should check your pulse, because you’re probably dead and haven’t realized it yet.

The source of inspiration is clearly a dragon (perhaps inspired by a highly successful TV series aired a few years ago), built from hundreds of stainless steel pieces, likely meant to mimic dragon scales. Unfortunately, there are no photos of the interior, though it probably remains standard. The base model is a GAZ 21 Volga, a robust Soviet-era car produced from 1956 to 1970, which—let’s be honest—isn’t particularly interesting, especially compared to the remarkable bodywork done here. Find it for sale at €100,000 (today $108,000) here in Mettmann, Germany.