Canada man uses trash from a junkyard to build a working $2.5M Bugatti Chiron and the total cost of the project is wild
Published on Sep 01, 2026 at 8:25 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 01, 2026 at 8:25 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This Canadian YouTuber built a DIY Bugatti Chiron from scratch.
The car cost a small fortune to build, but obviously a lot less than what a real Bugatti would set you back.
The DIY supercar looked surprisingly pretty good, but he did encounter his fair share of issues along the way.
And the price tag was actually one of them.
Building a DIY Chiron was not easy
Canadian YouTuber Steven Song couldn’t afford to spend millions on a Bugatti Chiron, which is why he decided to build one from scratch.
To kick the project off, he bought a decrepit Pontiac G6 from a junkyard and then spent around $100,000 rebuilding it and turning it into a DIY Bugatti.
The irony is that most of what he needed was scavenged from the very same junkyard where he found the Pontiac.
“One man’s trash is another man’s Bugatti,” he said.
There are three main reasons why he chose the Pontiac.
It is practically the same size as the Bugatti, it has similar proportions, and has a metal frame that he can weld directly onto.
After modifying the chassis, he began using various materials – mostly epoxy and fiberglass – to create the bodywork.
Interestingly, Steven didn’t mention any engine mods at all, so we can safely assume this DIY Bugatti is still using the original V6 found in the Pontiac.
The main ‘problem’ with this DIY Bugatti Chiron
When it comes to DIY supercars, Truong Van Dao is probably the most famous creator on YouTube.
He built an entire fleet of wooden supercars for his son, including a 6×6 Rolls-Royce Phantom, a replica of the Audi Skysphere concept, and a Bugatti Centodieci.
He even built a DIY Cybertruck.
But this leads to a bit of a Catch-22.
While Van Dao builds cars out of wood – which means that by definition no one would think they’re real – some YouTubers spend small fortunes to build supercars designed to look real.
But they rarely do.
With that in mind, $100,000 isn’t exactly the amount of money you find burning a hole in the pocket of your third favorite jacket.
It’s still a lot of cash, and you can still buy so many ‘real’ (and great) cars for that amount of money.
But, as one of the commenters pointed out, this works just fine for the views.
“The fact they make a car from trash and he got 2.5million + views,” one user noted.
And it gets better: at the time of writing, the video has amassed over 7.2 million views.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
