We’re always amazed by what people manage to build at home in their garages and on their driveways. We’ve seen all kinds of creations over the years, and just when we think we’ve seen it all, something new comes along that leaves us blown away.
These two cars are the latest in the line of jaw-droppers – owners Sam Harrington and Sean O’Connell have built these heavilymodified Focus STs, each putting out over 500bhp, and each fitted with all-wheel drive running gear to make the most of it.
But while they share the same technical upgrades, one is a show-ready road car and the other is a stripped-back track weapon.
Sam is the owner of the white ST, and his is the car most likely to be found on track. His Focus is stripped for weight reduction and features a more potent engine build and larger turbo than Sean’s car, but he has had longer to develop it, as he bought the car as bare shell nearly four years ago.
Sam explains, “I found it online for £500 but it had no interior, engine or wheels. Originally I was just planning
