1 of 1 Saleen.....Windstar?!

Filed away in ideas that never quite made it to production lies this one off, Saleen Windstar minivan. Outrageous customized minivans have been around since the hippie days, and we've seen lots of modified ones, including a V8 powered Aerostar. But we recently came across this gem on eBay, a prototype produced for Tim "Tool Time" Allen.

This isn't just a Windstar with a Saleen sticker and some ground effects. This is a real, live Saleen with custom-made carbon fiber mirrors, valve covers and steering wheel. The double-nostril hood is custom-made as is the gauge cluster and the fender flares over the Z-rated 18-inch Rikens. Underhood is a Saleen supercharger atop the Ford V6. The eBay auction says more than $100,000 was spent on the monster minivan's production.

Tim Allen originally teamed up with Saleen to try and produce this version of the Windstar, but when Ford ceased production of the van all plans were cancelled.

Luckily the van wasn't, and lately has been used as a promotional tool for Port-A-Board, a company that makes collapsible skateboards. It was founded by Brett Gregory, who is a producer of Tim Allen's upcoming movie. And since the Saleen Windstar is still in the family, the winning bidder can choose to have a photo session with their new vehicle and Tim Allen himself. After six bids, the auction is up to $3,650 without hitting the reserve. You can place your bid here.