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Couple turns Fiat Multipla into camper, drives 70,000 km across South America

08.07.2026 05:04 1 min 2 sources
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Slovak photographers Ivan and Jana Bustor converted a 1999 Fiat Multipla into a motorhome and drove about 70,000 km through South America, despite severe suspension and transmission damage.

Slovak photographers Ivan and Jana Bustor transformed a 1999 Fiat Multipla – often called the ugliest car – into a full-fledged camper van and drove it about 70,000 km across South America. The car, which had 255,000 km on the odometer, was fitted with a raised suspension, kitchen, fridge, solar panel and a pop-up roof designed and installed by the couple themselves.

In Brazil, the vehicle visited 23 states, but on rough roads in Peru and Bolivia the suspension and gearbox suffered serious damage. Repairs were carried out using welding and imported spare parts.

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Couple turns world's ugliest car into a motorhome and drives 70,000 km across South America

21.03.2026 Terra POR Original source

Couple transforms world's ugliest car into motorhome and drives 70,000 km across South America

19.03.2026 Estadão POR Original source

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