DIY Bugatti Chiron built from junkyard trash: $100K project, 7M+ views

As of March 22, 2025, a Canadian YouTuber’s wild project—building a Bugatti Chiron from junkyard scraps—has racked up over 7.2 million views. And the total cost? Just $100,000, a fraction of the real car’s $2.5 million price tag.

Steven Song, a creator known for his hands-on builds, couldn’t stomach the seven-figure sticker on a real Chiron. So he took a different route: he bought a rotting Pontiac G6 from a salvage yard for pocket change and spent roughly $100,000 turning it into a convincing replica. The ironic part? Most of the materials he used—epoxy, fiberglass, sheet metal—came from the same junkyard where he found the Pontiac.

“One man’s trash is another man’s Bugatti,” Song quipped in his video, which quickly went viral.

Song chose the Pontiac G6 for three practical reasons: it’s nearly the same size as the Chiron, has similar proportions, and uses a metal frame that can be welded upon directly. After modifying the chassis, he sculpted the body by hand using epoxy and fiberglass, layering and sanding until the shape matched the hypercar’s iconic curves. The result, while not perfect, is surprisingly close to the real thing.

But there’s a catch: under the hood, the DIY Bugatti still runs on the Pontiac’s original V6 engine. Song didn’t mention any performance upgrades, meaning this Chiron is a show car, not a speed demon. The real car’s quad-turbo W16 produces 1,500 horsepower; this one produces a fraction of that.

The value debate: $100K for a fake Bugatti?

While $100,000 is a lot less than $2.5 million, it’s still a substantial sum. Critics point out that you could buy a real, high-performance sports car for that money—like a lightly used Porsche 911 or a new Corvette. Why spend it on a replica that doesn’t even move fast?

But for Song, the project was never about the destination—it was about the journey and the content. As one commenter noted, “The fact they make a car from trash and he got 2.5 million+ views.” That number has since tripled. The video now sits at 7.2 million views, and the channel is likely earning thousands in ad revenue.

A growing trend: DIY supercars for the camera

Song’s build joins a wave of YouTubers creating homemade supercars purely for viral content. The most famous is Truong Van Dao, who built a fleet of wooden supercars for his son—including a 6×6 Rolls-Royce Phantom, an Audi Skysphere replica, and a Bugatti Centodieci. He also made a DIY Cybertruck. Van Dao’s cars are obviously wood, so no one mistakes them for real. Song’s, on the other hand, aims for a more realistic look, which sometimes backfires because the finish gives it away.

Still, the duped-fake-car genre is thriving. These videos tap into the fantasy of “building a supercar from nothing” and the “one man’s trash” narrative. They also appeal to gearheads who love detailed fabrication content.

What’s next for Steven Song?

Since the Chiron video, Song has hinted at another ambitious build—possibly a Lamborghini Revuelto or a Koenigsegg Jesko—but has not confirmed details. He continues to upload fabrication videos, and his subscriber count has jumped by hundreds of thousands.

For now, his junkyard Bugatti sits in his garage, a testament to what can be done with a welder, some fiberglass, and a lot of patience. Whether it’s “worth” $100,000 is up to the viewer. But as Song himself said, “One man’s trash is another man’s Bugatti.”

Key takeaway: The DIY Bugatti Chiron built from a junkyard Pontiac G6 proves that with enough creativity—and a decent budget—you can create a viral sensation. Just don’t expect it to hit 260 mph.