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Is this the world’s first BMW van?

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04 December 2009

 

We can understand the thinking behind transforming the humble Honda Odyssey into a BMW.

Because the Honda Odyssey is a totally forgettable car – unlike this custom creation.

Click below to view images of the Honda/BMW van

No word on who the phantom modifier is, but kudos to whoever it is for creating quite possibly the world’s most unique Beemer, and the first BMW van.

Using the front from the current generation BMW 3 Series coupe, including lights, kidney grille and bumper, the modifier has seamlessly blended the Honda’s rather boring nose to the ubiquitous Bavarian with astonishing effect.

The rear gets even more special treatment, thanks to what looks like an M3 bumper and quad exhaust pipes, coupled with BMW 7 Series-esque rear lights.

The wheels look like aftermarket specials, with blog Jonsibal suggesting they’re 20-inch WORK Gnosis GS1s.

As for suspension, no idea – but it’s loooooow.

So low, the wheels sit on a negative camber (when they stick out sideways) and the whole van sits not more than an inch off the road.

No idea how this thing rides over sleeping policemen, but isn’t it the coolest minivan on the planet?

You know you want one…

Senior Web Journalist Vijay Pattni.

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