Customs

1985 Buick Grand National With 1,190hp!

Buick broke new ground in the 1980s when it released its Grand National range. It turned its back on the concept of powering a muscle car with a V8, adopting a turbocharged V6 offering impressive performance. These cars are… more»

Huge Price Cut! 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Custom

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that’s how would-be purchasers will see this custom creation, which once was a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible with VIN # 40867S103144. The owner bought it when it was nearly new… more»

454-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe

Looks are sometimes deceptive, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Deluxe. At first glance, it looks like a mild-mannered survivor wearing its original paint. However, the wider wheels offer a subtle hint that there… more»

1 of 5: 1967 Ford Thunderbird “Apollo”

From its conception in 1955, the Ford Thunderbird was a personal luxury car that had a long run in dealer showrooms. It shed its 2-seat configuration in 1958 and would carry at least four passengers in the future (until… more»

1 of 86 Foxbody Customs: 1991 Mitsuoka Dore

Have you ever heard of the Mitsuoka Dore? Well, neither did I before now. Turns out it’s something of a kit car based on the Ford Foxbody Mustang but built in Japan rather than California or Florida. It has… more»

Badass Sleeper: 1968 Plymouth Valiant

Broadly speaking, there are two types of surprises that life can spring on us; Unwanted and pleasant. This 1968 Plymouth Valiant undoubtedly falls into the second category, because its unassuming exterior hides what is a genuine sleeper. Its original… more»

Muscle Limo! 1996 Dodge Viper RT-10

The Viper was Dodge’s mega performance/sports car built off and on between 1992 and 2017. It was a crazy-fast hot rod, capable of doing 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds, and had a top end between 160… more»

Seventies Show Car: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Look carefully at the picture above and remind yourself that Corvettes, even C2s, were once simply used cars.  While everyone knew they were special and worth preserving, these sports cars went through the same cycle of depreciation that every… more»

One-Of-A-Kind 2018 Baron Margo Custom Show Car

Whether it’s rocket ship lamps, robots, or even one-of-a-kind automobiles, Los Angeles artist Baron Margo has been fabricating unique steampunk-style metal creations for years, with this far-out-wheeled oddity being one of them.  If you’ve been searching for something truly… more»

Restomod or Monster? 1956 Dodge Coronet Shorty

Some classics exude an air of elegance that is almost timeless. Others are far less subtle and are guaranteed to draw crowds and comments wherever they go. This 1956 Dodge Coronet fits neatly into the second category, and it… more»

1 Of 7 Prototype Corl Ice Fishing Rigs

Whenever I wake up and spot a Barn Finds tip that’s worded something like, “Does anyone know what this thing is?”, I quickly get intrigued and jump into a mystery-solving mode even before my morning coffee pot has gotten… more»

1 Of 12 Left? 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Custom Cloud

It’s easy to lose sight of the fact that imitation is often thought of as a form of flattery, and throughout automotive history, the Rolls Royce has had no shortage of admirers who wanted to emulate the brand’s appearance… more»

Richard Petty Tribute: 1960 Plymouth Fury

When this Plymouth Fury was built in 1960, Richard Petty’s NASCAR career was just getting off the ground. He won his first three races that year – on the way to 200 by 1984 (and seven championships). This two-tone… more»

302-Powered Kit: 1957 Ford Thunderbird

The 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird was a more successful 2-seat automobile than the 1953-55 Chevrolet Corvette. But they had different target markets and the Ford handily outsold the Chevy. At first glance, you’d think this beauty is a real 1957… more»

1957 VW Ghia La Carrera Panamericana Tribute Magazine Car!

The creativity of “car people” can be interesting on the low end and absolutely captivating on the high. Of course, where this scale stops completely depends on the viewer, but so many interesting cars come from this side of… more»

Vintage Racer Recreation: 1959 Ferrari Testarossa

One of the more expensive Ferraris to attempt to buy is the original Testarossa, one of the models most synonymous with the company’s history in vintage racing. It’s also one of the most heavily copied models in the company’s… more»

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