Customs

440-Equipped: 1972 Dodge Charger

Some classics are triumphs of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance their appearance suggests. That criticism can’t be leveled against this 1972 Dodge Charger, courtesy of the upgraded 440ci V8 under the hood. It isn’t perfect, but… more»

Parts Used From the Original: Tribute Monkeemobile

If you were a car-crazy kid like me growing up in the 1960’s, several TV shows featured wild-looking West Coast custom cars that were as much stars to the show as, say, Adam West or Davy Jones. And, I… more»

350 Powered Pro Street Compact: 1979 Pontiac Sunbird

The Pontiac Sunbird isn’t one of those cars that typically still gets a lot of attention, at least not in stock form, unless it happens to be one of those that came from the factory with a 305 V8… more»

Adam-12 Tribute! 1967 Plymouth Belvedere II

When an auto enthusiast decides to transform a car into a tribute to one featured on TV or in the movies, it’s the little details that sometimes separate an average effort from a truly remarkable outcome, and this Adam-12… more»

LQ4 Upgrade: 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

This 1968 Chevrolet C10 Pickup features a look that some readers will find enormously appealing. Beneath the baked exterior beats a heart of gold, with this classic featuring mechanical upgrades designed to unleash exceptional power and performance. The buyer… more»

Go Speed Racer! 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Mach 5 Tribute

The animated Speed Racer manga series debuted in the sixties, but it wasn’t until the seventies that I first remember it airing in my local TV market.  I was young and impressionable, and as this was my introduction to… more»

Man Cave Art: Full-Size 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet built more than 1.5 million automobiles in 1957, which included 168,000 Bel Air Sport Coupes. The seller’s “car” used to be one of them, but only the left side remains. From head to toe, the left profile of… more»

Small-Block Power! 1957 MG MGA

If you’re searching for a classic with performance that can drain the blood from your face, you may need to look no further than this 1957 MGA. It doesn’t merely look stunning; its original engine has been replaced by… more»

One of None: 1968 Dodge Charger Drop-Top

Chrysler totally revamped its B-bodied intermediates in 1968, including the Dodge Charger. After two years of lukewarm sales, the Charger took off in ’68 and sold more than 222,000 examples in the next three years. However, none of them… more»

Basement Lambo Take 2: 1982 Lamborghini Countach Replica

Every so often, a listing comes along that feels less like a car for sale and more like a piece of automotive folklore made real. That’s exactly the case with this hand-built 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S recreation, better known… more»

Tri-Five Shorty: 1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon

In a world where bigger is often considered better, someone took the opposite approach here and gave this 1956 Chevrolet a significant haircut.  Based on the trim and dash, I believe it may have begun life as a 210… more»

Modified Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

In the Corvette kingdom, a 1963 Split Window Coupe is considered royalty, and that’s sort of what you’re getting here.  However, it’s not entirely, so read on to find out if the pros here are enough to persuade you… more»

Abandoned in Texas: Tom Mitchell Collection

Urban explorers tend to trigger one of two reactions: you either love them or can’t stand them. With the line between trespassing and providing insight into parts of America most of us never see being very blurry at times,… more»

Street Machine: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

The Ford Pinto has a somewhat colorful history, and despite a reputation for exploding on impact due to the unfortunate placement of the fuel tank, Ford still managed to sell over 500,000 units in 1974. Still, like all automotive… more»

Wild Custom: 1979 Corvette Turned Mach 5 Tribute

Every now and then, a listing pops up that stops you in your tracks—not because it’s rare in the traditional sense, but because it’s so unmistakably one-of-a-kind. This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, listed here on eBay. transformed into a full-blown… more»

Tri-Power Project: 1958 Chevrolet Impala

As part of a General Motors-wide 50th anniversary celebration, Chevrolet introduced the Impala in 1958. It was part of the Bel Air range but was limited to two-door body styles, featuring some unique rear sheet metal. The seller’s version… more»

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