nouveau mod
n.— «The nouveau rod is an even newer phenomenon. A custom-built creation with a modern chassis, assorted new technologies and an equally awesome engine, the nouveau rod features a handcrafted body that looks like some French coachbuilders suddenly warped themselves 80 years into the future.» —“Can you say ‘resto mods’?” by Larry Edsall AutoWeek Jan. 10, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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