The Gasolini AR1 is a hand-built, sub-$7,000 sports car crafted by Robert Ely in the UK, using repurposed Honda CBR500 motorcycle parts for its engine, gearbox, and electronics. Positioned as an antithesis to the overpriced hypercar culture showcased at Monterey Car Week, it offers an affordable, efficient, and sustainable vision for driving enthusiasts.
Background
Monterey Car Week 2026 saw record-breaking auctions including a $42.9M Shelby Daytona Coupe, highlighting the growing disconnect between extreme luxury automotive culture and sustainable, accessible driving. The UK's historically permissive rules for shed-built cars allow innovative low-cost projects like this one to reach road legality.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10