Customs

Future Ghostbusters Tribute? 1959 Cadillac-Superior Hearse

With roots dating back to the early part of the 20th Century, Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the ambulance/hearse conversion business. That includes this 1959 hearse which was based on a Cadillac commercial chassis. Hearses turn… more»

Right-Hand-Drive! 1967 Dodge Charger

Who remembers “The Dodge Rebellion” commercials from the 1960s? That’s when Chrysler stepped up its game to attract more youthful buyers to its products and Dodge led the way as the “performance division” of the company. The new-for-1966 Charger… more»

Dumb and Dumber Tribute! 1997 Ford E-150 Van

Are you a fan of the 1994 Jim Carrey movie, Dumb and Dumber? If you are, you might also be a fan of the “Mutt Cutt” van used in the film. With its outrageous appearance, it’s the kind of… more»

Barn Find Fifties Custom: 1940 Ford Convertible

The Grand National Roadster Show is this weekend in Pomona, California.  This amazing exhibition of around 500 hot rods and custom vehicles has been wowing fans of beautiful automobiles since 1950 in the heart of West Coast hot rod… more»

Dean Martin’s Custom Ride! 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Wagon

My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… more»

Retro Touches: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1970 Pontiac Trans Am brought memories flooding back from the moment I saw the seller’s supplied photos. It is a rock-solid classic, but the modifications it features hark back to the late 1970s or 1980s. Those craving originality… more»

Restomod Project: 1952 Pontiac Hearse by Barnette

Guy Barnette & Co. out of Memphis, Tennessee built ambulances and hearses from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s. Chevrolet and Pontiac sedan deliveries were typically what their conversions were based upon. This 1952 Pontiac is one of those… more»

Crusty But Unique: 1978 Ford F-250 Super Duper Cab

If you read Barn Finds long enough, you are going to see every type of vehicle under the sun.  That includes the custom ones you never knew existed.  Take for example this 1978 Ford F-250 Super Cab for sale… more»

Patina Pickup: 1964 Chevrolet C10

One of the longest-running U.S. pickup truck platforms was the C/K Series for Chevrolet and GMC, lasting from 1960 to 2002. The first generation was built until 1966, including this C-10 2WD short-bed which has been turned into a… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

UPDATE – The seller made some adjustments and the clutch noise went away so they have relisted the Beetle with a lower reserve! Being forced to part with a classic project due to circumstances beyond your control is a… more»

Engine Updates: 1967 Volkswagen Beetle

I have long considered the Volkswagen Beetle to be the automotive equivalent of the Lego block. Both emerged from their respective factories in enormous numbers and are extraordinarily versatile. Like the children’s toy, the long production life and evolutionary… more»

Camper Conversion: 1964 GMC TDH-3501

As best as we can tell, this coach has a commuter look to it and began life as something other than a camper but became one later. It looks to be in good condition and ready for some road… more»

Stretch Limo Conversion: 1964 Pontiac Catalina

Several well-known coachbuilders have been creating ambulances, hearses, and limousines for the last hundred or so years. One of them is Armbruster- Stageway, which originated in 1887. Usually, they begin with a luxury sedan or station wagon and go… more»

1 Of 2: 1963 Ford Thunderbird Italien Fastback Concept

If you’ve been in the market for a rare or unusual Ford Thunderbird to take on as a project, this one will satisfy both objectives as it’s only the second and final example ever produced.  What we’re seeing here… more»

454-Equipped: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Hiding in this garage is a car many might consider a genuine sleeper. It is a 1968 Chevrolet Impala Convertible, and although it wears “396” badges, the reality is something considerably more potent. It has no apparent needs and… more»

No Reserve 350: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

The C1 Corvette didn’t make an overwhelmingly positive first impression, with buyers generally underwhelmed by the mechanical configuration. Many thought a genuine American sports car deserved a V8 under the hood, viewing the six-cylinder/Powerglide drivetrain combination as disappointing. Chevrolet… more»

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