Customs

Custom Convertible: 1976 Chevrolet LUV

Custom projects are a gamble, both in terms of being able to finish what you start and hoping that someone else will appreciate your hard work. The real gray area emerges when the project doesn’t get finished and you’re… more»

Long Haul Go Kart: Tombilt Mini Cabover

File this under “cool as hell but what do I do with it?” This being a Tombilt mini-cabover, a two-vehicle project built by a fellow named Tom Dell for his kids. This appears to be one of the two… more»

Shiny Red Ambulance: 1955 Pontiac Chieftain

With few if any details, this 1955 Pontiac ambulance, once in service to the fire department in Palm Springs, California, will be auctioned off at McCormick’s 78th Classic Car Auction in the same city over the weekend of February… more»

No Reserve: Fiat-Powered 1962 MG Midget Mk 1

The most common criticism of classic British sports cars is that some people wish they featured more powerful engines. I don’t necessarily subscribe to that theory because the modest power output of vehicles like the 1962 MG Midget meant… more»

Former Show Car? 1973 Dodge Challenger

The original Dodge Challenger came late to the “pony car” wars of the late 1960s. In fact, the Challenger didn’t arrive until the 1970 model year and only lasted five years. This rusty 1973 Challenger looks like it was… more»

Honda Valkyrie Tryke: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Here’s what has to be a one-of-a-kind. A 1998 Honda Valkyrie motorcycle converted into a 3-wheel tryke that looks like a 1969 Chevy Camaro (from the front). We’d love to know how and why this was done, but –… more»

Custom El Chariot: 1991 Buick Roadmaster

The Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996 was the last of Buick’s really big full-size vehicles. Available as a 4-door sedan or station wagon, they were more than 18 feet in length riding on a rear-wheel-drive platform. This 1991 edition… more»

Split Window Tribute: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

We’ve seen numerous modified Chevrolet Corvettes over the years here at Barn Finds, with the end results ranging from mild to wild.  This 2006 Chevrolet Corvette started life as a Z06, making over 500 horsepower right from the factory. … more»

Restored 8-Pack! 1972 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

The Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size car from 1965 to 1974. They were redesigned in 1971, and hardtops were treated to styling different from the sedans and wagons. This 1972 Satellite Sebring left the factory with a basic 318… more»

BF Exclusive: 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 “Boonie Bug”

Popular Mechanics has long been a source of excellent DIY projects, and the magazine typically offers comprehensive instructions and material lists for those with a sense of adventure. This 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 “Boonie Bug” is one example of… more»

11k Original Miles: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

I have a question for you to ponder. If an owner lists a modified classic with an extraordinarily low odometer reading, at what point during the modification process does the odometer reading become irrelevant? That is the question posed… more»

Big-Block Upgrade: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

While some enthusiasts crave originality when searching for a classic to park in their garage, others find the prospect of a genuine sleeper irresistible. That term perfectly describes this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. There is no questioning its presentation,… more»

Suba’fly! Custom 1973 Subaru GL Convertible

What do you get when you cross the elements of a Subaru GL Coupe and, ohhhhhh, let’s say a Continental Mark III? You get one offbeat Suba’fly! This crazy custom 1973 Subaru GL Convertible is listed here on Facebook… more»

Low and Slow: 1938 Chrysler Royal Coupe

Chrysler’s naming methodology of the late 1930s tipped a hat to the monarchy, with the six-cylinder Royal and the eight-cylinder Imperial holding court in the showrooms of America. Because of this aura of nobility, or perhaps because of a… more»

BF Auction: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Restomod Project

A project build allows its owner to create a genuinely unique vehicle that is personalized to their taste. While some enthusiasts focus on authenticity, others push the boundaries to create something special and jaw-dropping. That is the opportunity awaiting… more»

Stunning LS3 Restomod: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad

The Nomad was introduced by Chevrolet in 1955 as a “sport wagon”. In its three years in production, less than 23,000 copies were sold, making it one of the least popular Chevies of the Tri-Five Era (when built). But… more»

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