West Coast Customs painstakingly brings iconic Grand Theft Auto VI cars to life in real world and the details are staggering
Published on Nov 10, 2026 at 8:01 AM (UTC-5)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Nov 10, 2026 at 8:04 AM (UTC-5)
Edited by
Mason Jones
West Coast Customs has taken six iconic vehicles from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI and transformed them into full-size, real-world machines.
The Los Angeles-based customization shop worked alongside Rockstar Games to recreate some of the most recognizable cars from the highly anticipated video game.
Each build features an incredible amount of detail, from bespoke paintwork and custom interiors to carefully recreated engines and bodywork.
The finished vehicles were even photographed cruising around Miami, complete with license plates from the game’s fictional state of Leonida.
Grotti Cheetah
The wild car project includes six vehicles that players will be able to encounter in Grand Theft Auto VI, each with its own distinct personality and styling.
First up is the Grotti Cheetah, a 1990s-inspired mid-engined supercar powered by a 4.9-liter naturally aspirated V8.
West Coast Customs lowered the car onto track-focused tires and gave it a distinctive ‘Vice City fade‘ paint job, while the interior received custom-stitched Italian leather.
Albany Buccaneer
Then there’s the Albany Buccaneer, a fully restored 1960s lowrider with a 7.5-liter V8.
Its candy apple green paint features metallic flakes, bespoke airbrushing and pinstriping, while the exterior is finished with mahogany and gold detailing.
It also has air-ride suspension, gold multi-spoke wheels, a cream-colored convertible roof and zebra-print interior accents.
Progen Emerus
The Progen Emerus is arguably the wildest of the six builds, with a track-focused design featuring aerodynamic bodywork, fighter jet-inspired vents and a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8.
Finished in bright candy orange, it also gets an enormous rear wing, custom suspension and racing tires.
Invetero Coquette
Another recognizable vehicle is the Invetero Coquette, which features a mid-mounted 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8.
Its custom appearance includes a striking ‘Yeti Camo’ paint scheme combining flamingo pink and vibrant purple, alongside custom wheels, lowered suspension and a completely bespoke leather interior.
Albany Manana
The Albany Manana takes a very different approach, drawing on the American custom car scene with its 1970s styling and enormous 7.7-liter V8.
Its bodywork has been stripped down and rebuilt with bold, straight panels, while the exterior features large-flake Vice City blue paint, gold bumpers and oversized gold-and-chrome wheels.
The interior continues the theme with matching blue leather and gold accents.
Pegassi Tempesta
Finally, there’s the Pegassi Tempesta, which has been transformed into a police car for the fictional Vice Beach Police Department.
The mid-engined machine features a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter V10, lowered suspension and custom wheels. Its cockpit is also designed to resemble a fighter jet, with bespoke leather, an assortment of buttons and police equipment.
West Coast Customs has worked with Rockstar Games before
This isn’t the first time West Coast Customs has turned a fictional Grand Theft Auto vehicle into a real-world machine.
Back in 2013, the company built a real-life version of the Bravado Banshee from Grand Theft Auto V, using a Dodge Viper as its foundation.
For the latest project, the six vehicles combine traditional metal fabrication with modern composite construction, while CNC machining was used to produce custom wheels and structural components.
The finished cars were photographed and filmed around Miami, sporting Leonida license plates and frames featuring GTA VI, West Coast Customs and Rockstar branding.
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, and these real-world creations offer a glimpse of the incredible automotive detail players can expect when they finally get behind the wheel.
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Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
