Blastolene B-702
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008One of the more interesting cars we saw at the 2007 SEMA Show was the B-702 by Blastolene. Designed by Michael Leeds, the B-702 features a 702 cubic inch GMC V-12 engine and Allison 4 speed transmission to move the 155 in. wheel base, 20 ft. long, 8 ft. wide rolling sculpture. This beautiful example of rolling art also features a hand-formed aluminum body, glass grille and hand-blown glass taillights.
The B-702 is the latest creation from the Blastolene Brothers, Michael Leeds and Randy Grubb. The B-702, designed by Leeds, was inspired by the great French cars of the 1930’s. The size of the car is surprising at 19.5′ long and the 94″ width makes a powerful impact. The dramatic separation between the body and pod-style front fenders is further highlighted by the glass grille bars and wood light headlights. The 702cid V12 was produced from 1960-1965 by GMC for use in 2½ ton medium-duty trucks, producing 650 ft/lbs. of torque at 850 rpm on regular gasoline. A modern Allison 4-speed sends power to a 9″ Ford Currie rear end. 4-wheel power disc brakes and power steering makes the 4,800 lb car drive like a dream.
The Blastolene Brothers are known for their over-sized V12 powered custom cars. Their first project was the “Jay Leno Tank Car” which rocked the automotive world in 2002. This is the first Blastolene creation to be offered to the public. The hand-formed aluminum body rides on a custom frame and the entire chassis is nickel-plated or powder-coated to a show quality. The interior is finished in Maroon leather and the over sized speedometer cluster is a Lincoln Zephyr unit. Rear fenders and body are all one flowing piece. The deep separation between the body and fenders are accented by hand-blown glass taillights. Painted Midnight Blue, this should be considered a rolling piece of sculpture. Debuted at Quail Lodge in Monterey, CA, in August 2007, the B-702 is a new construction being offered for the first time. This uniquely American creation is a true one-of-a-kind coach-built masterpiece. The Blastolene Brothers have created the unique look of this latest creation by combining the American love of high-powered, large displacement engines with a refined, almost European design sensibility. The resulting blend is unique in the automotive world; a passionate design statement with the performance of traditional American Hot Rodding.
Six curvaceous pipes run out each side to create an exciting exhaust system complimenting the fender lines.
The midnight blue paint works beautifully with the maroon interior.
Like it? Word is it’s on the market and can be had for a mere $475,000. You can own the B-702 with some assurance that you will find nothing like it on your block… or anywhere else we’re guessing.
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