I can appreciate the time and effort that went into the build. I don't like the outcome (pretty much every part of it). I often question whether people think about how a project is going to turn out before spending all the time and money. Many of these fabricators are actually quite skilled and can crank out really really cool things.
Was your buddy happy with the outcome? That's ultimately what matters if he is not planning on selling it. Hell, it may be better because people aren't pestering you to buy it every time you take it for a ride.