Unique Whips
Unique Whips was a television show that aired on Speed Channel from 2005–2008 and then on Spike TV in 2010. It is similar in concept to other automotive shows such as West Coast Customs and Modern HotrodZ. The show follows the work of Unique Autosports based on Long Island, New York as they customize celebrity automobiles. The customization generally consists of car stereo, wheels, custom paint and interior work. Celebrities whose cars have been featured on the show include: Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Pam Anderson, Patti LaBelle, 50 Cent, LeBron James, Michael Vick, Carmelo Anthony, Marcus Camby, Fat Joe, and Tom Wolfe. Will Castro who owns Unique Autosports moved the company to Miami, Florida for the fourth season in 2010. The show was produced by Facio Productions which is owned by Will Castro.
[edit] New Season
A new series called Unique Autosports: Miami premiered on Spike TV March 21, 2010, produced by Will Castro's own production company, Facio Productions Limited in association with Spike TV Originals The announcement was made on his YouTube Channel, Castro Blog #1: It's All About Unique [1] Their location on Grundy Ave in Holbrook is closed and the building is available for rent. Their other location on Veterans Memorial Highway that was listed on their website is also available for rent, Castro initially claimed they were still open in New York at another location. In March 2009, they opened their new store in Miami, Unique Autosports South, As of the 20th of April 2011 Unique Autosports has closed their Miami location and rumor has it that they are opening a new store in New Jersey but nothing has been said by Will Castro himself.
[edit] Celebrity rides
- Mark Ecko – 2007 Nissan Pathfinder, 2007 Nissan Armada
- LeBron James - 2003 Hummer H2, Ferrari F430
- Orlando Brown - 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, 2007 Ford F-650
- 50 Cent - 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster, 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2008 Pontiac G8
- Lloyd Banks - 1972 Chevrolet Impala, 2006 Bentley Continental, Bulletproof SUV, 2003 Hummer H2
- Jeff Gordon - Chevrolet Monte Carlo Stock Car
- Jadakiss - 2004 Range Rover, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, 2005 Cadillac XLR, GMC Yukon Denali
- Fat Joe - 2005 Bentley Continental
- Dewayne Robertson - Dodge Charger SRT8, Land Rover Range Rover, Cadillac Escalade, Hummer H2
- Al Harrington - 2007 Cadillac Escalade, Bentley Continental GT
- P. Diddy - 2 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Busta Rhymes - Rolls Royce Phantom, Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition, Lamborghini Diablo
- Tony Stewart - Lamborghini Murcielago, 1984 Cadillac Hearse
- Carmelo Anthony - Lincoln Continental
- Timbaland - Porsche Cayenne
- Tony Yayo - 2003 Hummer H2, Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
- Young Buck - 2003 BMW 760li
- The Game - 2003 Cadillac Escalade
- Jerricho Cotchery - Bentley Continental Flying Spur
- Gary Sheffield - Cadillac Escalade
- Marcus Camby - Hummer H2, Corvette
- Marcus Banks - Land Rover Range Rover, BMW 745i
- Byron Leftwich - 1967 Lincoln Continental Convertible
- Jason Giambi - Cadillac Escalade
- Mike "The Situation" Sorentino - 2 Bentley Continental GT's
- Ruben Sierra - Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition truck
- DJ Envy - Dodge Magnum
- Patti LaBelle - Mercedes Benz CLS 55
- Barry Gardner - Mercedes Benz CLS 55
- Vida Guerra - BMW 5-Series
- Jennifer Capriati - 2005 Range Rover
- Robinson Cano - Cadillac Escalade
- Andruw Jones - Aston-Martin, Buick 225
- Livan Hernandez - Ferrari F430
- Bernard Hopkins - Bentley Continental GT Convertible
- Brad Miller - 2005 Ford Excursion
- Kevin Harvick - 2005 Chevy Blazer
