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Maryland man found an abandoned plane behind local hangar and turned it into a race car

  • A man from Maryland bought an old airplane to turn into a race car
  • The fuselage had stood at a local airfield for over 40 years
  • Building a race car from a plane was one of the police officer’s dreams

Published on Mar 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall

Last updated on Mar 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

An American from Maryland who found an abandoned airplane saw its potential and decided to turn it into a race car.

The car belongs to Jeff Block, @speedycop on Instagram, who’s a police officer and a keen automotive enthusiast.

He had always wanted to build a race car out of a plane. The fuselage of this old aircraft had sat in an airfield in Southern Maryland for over 40 years.

So, he made some inquiries, bought the fuselage and he was finally able to fulfill his dreams. Now, it’s become one of his prized possessions at home.

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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.