As a car guy, I can spot a Porsche 911, a Lamborghini or a ’69 Camaro from a mile away. What gives me pause at a car show is when there is a shape or form that I do not recognize. This was the case at Highline Autos Cars and Coffee in Phoenix, where I saw a very unique vehicle that drew me in for a closer look.

The car rides on a 1937 Jaguar chassis, however the front clip of the car (fenders, headlights, and grille) are from a Bugatti. It has big ponton fenders that evoke the streamline style of the 1930s, with covers over the rear wheels. The V-shaped frameless windshield is pure hot rod, with no roll bar to disrupt the body lines.

Entry is through a pair of windowless, low-cut doors with rear hinges. The rear of the car tapers to a boattail shape, similar to a Duesenberg or Auburn of the day.

Under the hood is a 2.6L V6 engine sourced from a 1973 Mercury Capri, coupled to an automatic transmission. A set of Stewart Warner gauges mounted in the dashboard provides vital information to the driver.

The interior is a caramel shade of leather with diamond quilted pattern on the seats and door cards. A large, wooden rimmed steering wheel looks the part of a vintage racer. The gauges and center console are accented with engine turned aluminum panels, reminiscient of the early days of aviation.

I don’t have a lot of details about the car, but it sure looked cool and drew a good amount of attention from folks at the car show.