This is the most awesome... check out the video of it rumbling after this link: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/04/my-favorite-metro.html 
Looks almost real, but it isn't. Great mock up though, I believe this has a VW bug engine in the back, becuase the shifter is an EMPI
The blue thing on the hood? It's a very early type of bug deflector that works by pushing the wind and bugs to the sides of the car. 
for a full gallery of the Rickybobbysrodshop Frankenstein rat rod: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2010/04/garrett-and-sons-rod-shop-rat-rod-i-dig.html 
