Customs

Custom Touches: 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman

Beauty, it is said, is in the eye of the beholder. That is undoubtedly true in the automotive world. A vehicle that leaves some feeling cold and unengaged will be the car of another’s desire. That brings us to… more»

Older Shelby Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang GT

A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3… more»

Supercharged C3! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Custom

Adding personal touches to your ‘Vette was a popular trend back in the sixties and seventies, with the efforts often producing results ranging from mild to wild.  This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would fall into the latter category, as it… more»

Fitting Tribute: 1956 Jaguar D-Type Replica

One danger associated with producing a tribute vehicle is that the finished product will often be a pale imitation of the classic upon which it was based. However, some break new ground by offering a level of fit and… more»

Concept Or Custom? 1974 AMC Gremlin Convertible

American Motors rolled out the Gremlin in 1970 as a counterattack to the onslaught of small imports. And the new subcompacts from Chevy and Ford. It was based on the Hornet compact with 12 inches removed from the wheelbase… more»

Last Mile Project: 1960 Cadillac Hearse by Eureka

When your time on Mother Earth comes to an end, taking your last ride in a Cadillac should be the way to go. No doubt many folks traveled their last mile in this 1960 Cadillac which was converted into… more»

Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick

The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»

Edselchero?? 1959 Edsel Villager Pickup Conversion

I did a double take when I saw this one listed on eBay. What do you call this? A Villachero? An Edselchero? The seller says right out of the gate, “If you want to turn heads at your local… more»

PENNDOT Prototype: 1971 Buick Electra Limited

Occasionally, a car will cross our desks at Barn Finds, which leaves us scratching our heads. Such is the case with this 1971 Buick Electra Limited. At a (very) brief first glance, it appears nothing unusual. However, it doesn’t… more»

Chris Farley Tribute! 1976 Dodge B-Series Tradesman Van

The B-Series of Dodge vans were very popular in the 1970s, especially the Tradesman which was the “working man’s” van vs. the Sportsman which was a family and weekend vehicle. This Tradesman from 1976 is extra special because someone… more»

Lot Of 4! 1970 Beetle, 1973 Bradley GT Plus 2 More VW Creations

‎ If you’ve been in the market for a nice Beetle and have room for three other drivers on the same chassis, this may be your lucky day as just about everything regarding this lot of four Volkswagen cars… more»

No Reserve: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Purists typically prefer unmolested classics, but this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette demonstrates that the right car can generate significant interest, even when modified. A previous owner sank a considerable sum into this beauty to extract improved performance, but the time… more»

Grand National V6: 1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe

In 1946, U.S. auto manufacturers were starting to build automobiles again after WW2. Most of the new cars were continuations of what had been produced in 1942, with all-new products not appearing before 1948. So, this 1946 Plymouth Special… more»

V8s Need Not Apply: 1969 Dodge Dart

Next to a ’68-’70 Plymouth Road Runner, I’d have to say that the ’67-’69 Dodge Dart is my favorite subject from the old ChryCo. Best of all, Mopar’s small block 340 CI V8 engine was the perfect motivational force… more»

Arrive In Style! 1996 Excalibur Limousine

The longer I gaze at this 1996 Excalibur Limousine, the more I can appreciate its quirkiness and appeal for those who envy really massive people haulers, but at the end of the day it’s sort of just one of… more»

Fireball Roberts Replica: 1957 Ford Custom

NASCAR was in its development phase back in 1957. That was two years before the Daytona International Speedway even opened. Drivers like “Fireball” Roberts piloted cars like this ’57 Ford Custom on dirt and asphalt tracks all over the… more»

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