Customs

Mad Mud-Runner: 1934 Ford Pickup

We see an eclectic mix of vehicles at Barn Finds, from classic muscle cars to cool customs. This 1934 Ford Pickup fits into the second category and has spent time as a promotional vehicle. Below the skin is a… more»

Only One Left? 1981 Buick Skylark Convertible

American Custom Coachworks Ltd. was a customization shop based in Beverly Hills, California and they made convertibles out of cars that were never meant to be convertibles, such as this ultra-rare 1981 Buick Skylark convertible. This example is listed… more»

Coach Built 1978 Cadillac Seville Grandeur Opera

Looking back to the changing times the automotive world was experiencing during the mid-seventies, it seems General Motors couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate era to introduce the Cadillac Seville when the sedan was added to the lineup as… more»

Luxury Buggy: 1970 Meyers Manx Kick-Out S.S.

The Dune Buggy recipe was surprisingly simple. Take one Volkswagen Beetle, ditch the factory steel, bolt on a funky fiberglass body, and hit the beaches for a spot of motoring fun. Bruce Meyers was the undisputed king of the… more»

Crazy Custom: 1980 Honda Gold Wing Coach

  Some custom builds are so crazy and left-field that they almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1980 Honda Gold Wing. It started life as a comfortable open-road touring motorcycle that could carry two people. However,… more»

Accurate Reproduction? 1974 Dodge Bluesmobile

Some will probably love this Bluesmobile clone while others will completely dismiss it. I find it to be a curiosity item and that’s about it. It’s a 1974 Dodge Monaco that’s done up to resemble the famous car(s) that… more»

Miami Vice Meets Ecklers: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette

In America, our culture has often been driven by media.  In 1984, a television show called “Miami Vice” debuted on NBC.  Over the five-year run of the series the show set trends that still resonate with us.  One of… more»

350-Equipped: 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup

One attraction of the custom scene is that it allows owners to be bold and daring. Some choose the safe path, while others consider more left-field alternatives. This 1961 Ford Econoline Pickup is a perfect example of that thinking…. more»

BF Exclusive: 1937 Ford Convertible Coupe

Modern cars are often referred to as “cookie-cutter” vehicles. Manufacturers typically follow the same generic recipe, producing cars that almost redefine the term bland. Some people want to march to the beat of a different drummer and slip behind… more»

One Of A Kind Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

It is “a one-of-a-kind project car.” That much is clear. The midnight black cruiser started life as a front-wheel-drive 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, an innovative design in anyone’s book. From there, its owner got the customizing bug, chopped the roof,… more»

LS-Powered: Custom 1934 Ford Victoria

The beauty of the custom scene is that it allows owners to let their imagination off the leash. The result can be some wild creations, although cars like this 1934 Ford Victoria owe much to subtlety. This classic hides… more»

Corvette Powered: 1953 Willys Wagon Monster Truck

If your aim in life is to slip behind the wheel of a cool but subtle classic, this 1953 Willys Wagon probably wouldn’t be your first choice. The seller has invested a significant sum to transform it from a… more»

350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Post

Some enthusiasts studiously avoided tackling another person’s unfinished project build. Their reluctance is understandable because nothing sours the ownership experience like rust emerging from beneath inch-thick Bondo on a car they were told was rock-solid. That shouldn’t be an… more»

Rare “Van Up” Conversion: 1979 Dodge B300

We’ve seen a few Dodge van / pickup / hauler conversions over the years here at Barn Finds, but this is by far my favorite one. Although, unless I were hauling a fifth-wheel trailer, which is never going to… more»

LS1 Restomod: 1971 Chevrolet Vega

Chevrolet joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the all-new Vega. A lot of planning went into the development of the automobile, but some glitches in execution prevented it from being one of General Motors’ biggest success stories…. more»

Luxury Load Carrier: 1959 Cadillac Pickup

Most custom builds are designed to stand out in a crowd, and some achieve that goal more effectively than others. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1959 Cadillac. A previous owner performed a conversion, transforming a Series 62… more»