A really a-peeling motor: Man spends $25,000 turning car into a fully driveable BANANA... (and he wants to drag race the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobile)British expat spends $25,000 turning car into a driveable BANANA

A British expat has spent $25,000 turning a car into a giant banana which can be driven.

Steve Braithwaite, who is originally from Woodstock, Oxon, but now lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is the owner of the unique motor.

It took the 54-year-old two years and $25,000 to realise his vision.

(Steve Braithwaite with friends hold their hands up in the banana car)

(Steve Braithwaite now lives in Michigan and enjoys driving around in his motor with his friends)

Despite setting a budget of just $10,000, he thinks it has been worth every penny. 

Unsurprisingly, the car is a real head-turner for everyone it drives past and has become a big hit at motor shows and children's birthdays.
Mr Braithwaite said: 'The best thing about the banana car is when kids see it.

'You just see them yank on their mothers arms and shout "banana, banana!" and it's brilliant. 

(Steve Braithwaite is proud of his car which spent two years to make and cost $25,000)

(Smooth way to get around: Steve Braithwaite with his friends enjoying a trip across town)

(Unique: Mr Braithwaite said the best thing about the banana car is when children see it)

(Juicy: Steve Braithwaite filling up the banana car at a station in Michigan)

'It can be a curse having this car if you're in a rush.

'I'll be in a real hurry to get somewhere and need to pull in at a gas station very quickly, but 45 minutes later I'll still be there as everyone asks for photos.'

Ref: A really a-peeling motor: Man spends $25,000 turning car into a fully driveable BANANA... (and he wants to drag race the Oscar Meyer Weiner mobile) (dailymail)

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