Man wanted a BMW 7-Series so decided to build one from a 15-year-old sedan
- An Indian shop ‘seamlessly transformed’ a 2010 BMW flagship sedan
- They turned it into a convincing 2024 BMW 7-Series G7
- However, there were inconsistencies when you got closer
Published on Apr 05, 2025 at 6:53 AM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Apr 07, 2025 at 5:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A custom body shop in Ahmedabad, India, ‘seamlessly transformed’ a 15-year-old BMW flagship sedan from 2010 into a 2024 BMW 7-Series G70 model.
The carbuilders cut the body of the sedan, integrated replica components, and inserted replica G70 parts for the headlights, taillights, bumpers, and panels.
When completed, the front end featured the G70’s signature split headlights and oversized kidney grille.
It was convincing at first glance, but if you looked a little closer, several inconsistencies were revealed.
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The BMW 7-Series upgrade
You know what it’s like when your dream car is out of reach. You’ve got a choice – do you live without it… or just build it yourself?
Well, the answer was easy for one BMW owner.
The incredible upgrade was done by Autokrafte, a custom body shop in Ahmedabad, India.
“The transformation is a perfect blend of innovation and craftsmanship, breathing new life into a classic icon,” said its creators.
The car upgrade included the installation of a new front bumper, headlights, and front grille.
The DIY rear featured slim LED taillights, sporty M Package-inspired black bumper inserts, and side skirts.
The BMW received a two-tone Oxide Grey Metallic/Santorini Black paint job and diamond-cut alloy wheels.
Not a carbon copy
Handmade facelifts like this are gaining popularity in Asian markets as an affordable way to modernize older vehicles.
While the exterior aesthetics had a complete 180, the interior, chassis, and powertrain appear to be unchanged, keeping the original components.
While it’s convincing from afar, visual mismatches upon closer inspection include the use of F01 parts for the cabin, doors, mirrors, and handles.
That resulted in telltale slight panel gaps.
Perhaps predictable, the online response to the upgrade was mixed.
“Fit and overall finishing is excellent, but structural integrity left the chat,” one comment read.
“The car looked best in its stock conditions, after the facelift which you guys gave panel gaps are uneven and all the parts seems delocalized from their place, however the paint job deserves an applause,” a second agreed.
Others were simply interested in how much the modernization project cost – as the autoshop gave no figure.
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With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
