The 7,500 pounds car took Antti Rahko 10 years to build, initially using two Mercedes Benz station wagons joined together, several parts from a 1962 Chrysler Imperial and various components from other vehicles.
The vehicle’s humble beginnings are hardly visible today, but Rakho says the process of building it was never really complete. He just kept adding parts however and whenever he could. “I had my own car shop, I bought and rented cars.” Eventually, he thought if he succeeded in welding two cars together, he would not need to sell more than one car. That’s how the idea for the Finnijet was born.
The car is so well appreciated that it won a prize at the Art Car Parade competition in Houston, twice. Earlier this year, it was taken to Europe for the first time, to be shown at the Essen Motor Show. Packed in a 12m long container, the organizers paid all the costs of transportation and even took out a million dollar insurance policy on the car.
Although the Finnijet does look a little odd from the outside, it’s something you could get used to rather quickly, because of the tasteful way that it’s been done up. The exterior has about 86 lights, 36 mirrors and two jet engine housings through which the exhaust is routed.
The interior is spacious enough to seat 10, and it also comes equipped with a microwave, television, freezer and a couple of air conditioning units. What’s more, there’s even a functional sauna fitted in the passenger cabin.
To keep the beautiful beast running, three batteries and three alternators have been installed. What’s marvelous about the Finnijet is that despite all its rather luxurious features, it drives pretty economically. On the highway, Rakho says the limo achieves about 25 mpg, and has a total of 8 wheels that make sure the tire and suspension components are not overtaxed. It isn’t too tough to drive around corners, despite the gigantic stature of the limo.
Mr. Rakho originally from Finland has had some pretty good times with his Finnijet. As fierce as it looks, it isn’t merely a show car. He has used it during frequent road trips all the way to Canada, and also to pick up visitors from the airport. But now that he’s aging and his health isn’t what it used to be, we’ve heard he’s been trying to sell his limo. It isn’t going to be a cheap buy, though. Mr Rahko has said that the car will sell for nothing less than $950,000.
Although the car looks really outlandish, Mr Rahko's creativity is incredible. Very much so.
See video showcasing the Finnijet below.
The car is so well appreciated that it won a prize at the Art Car Parade competition in Houston, twice. Earlier this year, it was taken to Europe for the first time, to be shown at the Essen Motor Show. Packed in a 12m long container, the organizers paid all the costs of transportation and even took out a million dollar insurance policy on the car.
Although the Finnijet does look a little odd from the outside, it’s something you could get used to rather quickly, because of the tasteful way that it’s been done up. The exterior has about 86 lights, 36 mirrors and two jet engine housings through which the exhaust is routed.The interior is spacious enough to seat 10, and it also comes equipped with a microwave, television, freezer and a couple of air conditioning units. What’s more, there’s even a functional sauna fitted in the passenger cabin.
To keep the beautiful beast running, three batteries and three alternators have been installed. What’s marvelous about the Finnijet is that despite all its rather luxurious features, it drives pretty economically. On the highway, Rakho says the limo achieves about 25 mpg, and has a total of 8 wheels that make sure the tire and suspension components are not overtaxed. It isn’t too tough to drive around corners, despite the gigantic stature of the limo.
Mr. Rakho originally from Finland has had some pretty good times with his Finnijet. As fierce as it looks, it isn’t merely a show car. He has used it during frequent road trips all the way to Canada, and also to pick up visitors from the airport. But now that he’s aging and his health isn’t what it used to be, we’ve heard he’s been trying to sell his limo. It isn’t going to be a cheap buy, though. Mr Rahko has said that the car will sell for nothing less than $950,000.
Although the car looks really outlandish, Mr Rahko's creativity is incredible. Very much so.
See video showcasing the Finnijet below.
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