Have you ever looked at a prototype or a manufacturer’s styling exercise and dreamt that it would become a production model? That is how I feel about this one-off Ford Mustang Ute. It has remained a well-kept secret for… more»
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Custom Built Ride-On Electric Trolley!
December 25th will be here before you know it, so if you want to score big points with your older child and become the coolest dad on the block, scoring this one-of-a-kind electric trolley should get you there fast. … more»
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Amazing Custom: 1949 Buick
The danger with project builds is that costs can rapidly spiral out of control. When that happens, a builder will either cut corners or plow on, regardless of the financial penalties. This 1949 Buick Custom graphically demonstrates this, costing… more»
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425 V8 Powered: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
Although it is considered a muscle car, the 1986 Oldsmobile 442 didn’t have the power and torque its predecessors were known for. Of course, it emerged at a time when manufacturers battled to regain ground lost to emissions regulations,… more»
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Trade For Septic Tank! 1960 Chevrolet Bel Air
By 1960, the Bel Air had been replaced by the Impala as Chevrolet’s top-of-the-line car. It was the middle trim selection between the Impala and the Biscayne. This 1960 Bel Air is a 4-door sedan which sports a lot… more»
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Come Grab It! Free Citroën H Van Parklet
Repurposing and finding new functions for existing items has become a cultural phenomenon, and even objects as large as automobiles are turning into things they were never intended to be. One interesting example is this Citroën H Van, which… more»
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V8 Upgrade: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint
Slipping a larger, more powerful engine under a classic’s hood won’t generate many news headlines. The practice dates back decades and is the approach one of this 1967 Pontiac Firebird Sprint’s previous owners took. Interestingly, they didn’t select a… more»
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Mid-Mounted Subaru: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair
If you’ve long craved owning a custom classic but seek something genuinely unique, this 1965 Chevrolet Corvair is worth a look. The seller has ditched many of its mechanical components, mid-mounting a Subaru flat-six that should improve weight distribution,… more»
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Just Add Big-Block: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Some project builds are more straightforward than others. Although it may not seem that way at first glance, returning this wild 1957 Chevrolet Corvette to active service requires little more than bolting in a fresh motor and transmission. The… more»
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Crazy V8 Custom: 1996 Geo Metro
Have you ever looked at a custom build and thought it was so crazy you weren’t sure how to assess it? That is how I feel about this 1996 Geo Metro. It looks quite unassuming until you notice the… more»
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Rebuilt 327: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
When Chevrolet released the Tri-Five range in 1955, the big news for many wasn’t the more modern styling. It brought the company’s new 265ci small-block V8 to the party, vastly improving overall performance. It also allowed straightforward engine upgrades… more»
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Custom Built Hearse: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet’s primary compact, the Chevy II/Nova, got a big boost in sales with a redesign in 1968. The styling and engineering proved quite successful, and interest remained high throughout the third generation (through 1974 with one light refresh). There… more»
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Government-Issue: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
Regular Barn Finds readers might recognize this 1958 Pontiac Bonneville ambulance. It could be that we saw it nearly five years ago as a project that had been sitting idle for 20 years at that time. Work has since… more»
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Custom Rolling Ad: 1972 Volkswagen Beetle
This vehicle was once a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle. Now it’s “Florida Sunshine In A Can,” a custom build that was intended for a promotional venture. As a “can car,” we’re told this was a professional build that attracts attention… more»
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Pint-Size Restomod: 1958 Morris Minor 1000
I’ve described this 1958 Morris Minor 1000 as a restomod. On the surface, it looks great, with the alloy wheels adding a touch of class. However, they are the most visible sign that this car is anything but average…. more»
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2003 Infiniti M45 Mitsuoka Custom
The Mitsuoka body kit on this 2003 Infiniti M45 transforms the car’s styling in a unique way that’s bound to draw attention. The second generation Infiniti M has almost faded into history, having only come to America in model… more»
