Custom Radio Flyer Wagon Sells for $75,000 in Vegas
The 15-foot street-legal vehicle features a V8 engine and a hydraulic lift system.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Car Culture
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A custom 15-foot-long Radio Flyer wagon, built on a shortened 1999 GMC Sonoma chassis, recently sold for $75,000. The street-legal vehicle is registered in Nevada and features a 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet V8 engine.
Why it matters
The sale highlights the niche local market for highly specialized, custom-built vehicles that retain legal status on Nevada roads. The project, which took four years to complete, showcases the fabrication capabilities found in the valley's custom automotive scene.
The custom wagon fetched $75,000 at auction, significantly higher than the typical resale value of a standard 1999 GMC Sonoma. The build measures 15 feet long and 8.5 feet tall, with an odometer reading of just 1,100 miles.
The players
Radio Flyer
The brand whose classic wagon design serves as the aesthetic foundation for the custom vehicle.
GMC Sonoma
The donor vehicle whose chassis and frame provided the mechanical basis for the custom build.
The details
Commissioned in 2022, the vehicle utilizes a shortened GMC Sonoma frame and a hydraulic lift system that raises the entire body to reveal the engine and cockpit. It is powered by a 350-cubic-inch Chevrolet small-block V8 and is fully street-legal under its Nevada title. The build uses a combination of sheet metal and box tubing, with a cabin designed to accommodate drivers despite the wagon configuration.
Timeline
The build was commissioned in 2022.
The vehicle sold for $75,000 on October 27, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This sale follows the pattern of high-end, custom vehicle valuations often observed at the Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance. It underscores the ongoing trend of local hobbyists transforming standard light-truck platforms into unique, functional art.
Street-legal status means this oversized wagon can technically appear on local roads, though its 8.5-foot height will likely clear most standard garage doors. Residents attending local car meets should keep an eye out for this machine, which remains one of the valley's most unconventional licensed vehicles.
The takeaway
Collectors of custom builds should track unique auction results to understand local valuation trends. Keep an eye on regional car events if you want to see this hydraulic-lift wagon in person.
Further reading
Explore more unique builds and automotive events in our Car Culture section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Motor1.
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