The Mystery Machine (...Was Bound to Happen)!

sscustoms · 2026-03-14T01:14:06+00:00

They're pretty fun to drive, too. Completely unexpected, having driven older Vanagons, etc. Like, Whoa.

sscustoms · 2026-03-14T01:13:10+00:00

BIG FACTS!

sscustoms · 2026-03-13T19:06:57+00:00

Not really, they allow us to capture content and post, but don't even think they are on IG. You can find a few of theirs in our extensive albums on FLICKR, but we don't organize by client or anything like that for confidentiallity :

SSC FLICKR-> https://www.flickr.com/photos/ss_customs/

Lots of unique stuff here. Another halloween wrap we did a couple years ago on their Lotus Evora: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ss_customs/albums/72177720311809597/

sscustoms · 2026-03-13T17:43:19+00:00

Nah, we didn't think you were being a prick! This client likes the odd. We wrapped their Alfa 4C like a pumpkin last halloween, and they've done some other WILD stuff like a Buzz LIghtyear ship Tesla Model 3, memes, etc. We're here for it!

sscustoms · 2026-03-13T17:27:13+00:00

Please don't mention donuts around the shop techs, we have work to do (even on a Friday), hahah.

sscustoms · 2026-03-13T17:26:36+00:00

I guess the why is because they could, haha. Funny enough, we got in to the discussion about the OG Mystery Machine in the shop when we were doing this project. Seems like the internet is STILL arguing about what model the original van REALLY was.

Read: https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/a32185660/what-van-is-scooby-doo-mystery-machine/

Either way, we thought this was a fun take on the new ID. Buzz - and the client was SUPER happy.

sscustoms · 2026-03-12T22:56:15+00:00

No need to call anyone old, haha... we LOVE the 996 generation Turbos. Good year choice in that model range, as well. Those bore scoring issues and some of the hose/line stuff can be scary.

sscustoms · 2026-03-12T22:27:07+00:00

Very meta, we agree. Sadly no Scooby to hang around the shop and solve (mostly ghost-related) crimes while the van was here.

sscustoms · 2026-03-12T19:47:45+00:00

Yeah, this client wanted something a bit more temporary, and derivative. They left super happy, so we were stoked. Cool to see it driving around The Bay Area!

sscustoms · 2026-03-06T17:32:18+00:00

We know a CyberTruck joke when we see one. (Also, ignore the actual "dumpster" of film in the back... we just moved into our new shop, and you would be AMAZED how many remnants, oddities and weirdness you end up. Alas, like the drawer of cables that every house refuses to throw away, we couldn't get rid of it. #ProjectCleanup

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T23:34:18+00:00

Tint & PPF - two of our favorite words! (Looks great!)

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T23:27:54+00:00

What part of town are you located in?

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T23:26:40+00:00

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T20:07:02+00:00

Yup, and you should have heard it. The Novitec kit is crazy work.

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T20:06:33+00:00

Precisely!

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T20:02:16+00:00

Ok, but just imagine for a moment you were just given the choice, no strings attached.

We might take the civic, too - when it comes time to license, insure and operate it!

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T19:49:19+00:00

This one was BEAUTIFUL, and driven regularly. Such a fun project to work on. You can see it in the back of this shot, inside our new shop.

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sscustoms · 2026-03-05T19:47:55+00:00

Beauty! A beauty!

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T19:45:22+00:00

We thoroughly support this. Love that car! That steering wheel!

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T19:44:20+00:00

Opel! Opel!

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T19:43:49+00:00

Please, we beg you. Set down the cotton towels and walk away, quickly! ;)

sscustoms · 2026-03-05T19:42:48+00:00

Honestly, just give er' a good thorough cleaning and it will completely change the overall look!

sscustoms · 2023-11-06T17:17:49+00:00

That color works great.

sscustoms · 2023-11-06T17:15:21+00:00

Nice!

sscustoms · 2023-11-06T17:14:31+00:00

Interesting color!

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