Customs

Daytona Speedway: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance

The roots of the Superior Coach Company date back to 1909. They’re well known for converting luxury vehicles into limousines, hearses, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles. This includes numerous Pontiac Bonneville’s of which at least one was in service… more»

Custom 2-Door! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon

Called a “mild custom” by its creator, this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle in Minden, Nebraska left the factory (as all Chevy wagons did that year) with four doors, but now it has two! Other custom modifications include skirted rear wheel… more»

V8/5-Speed: 1950 Crosley Hotshot

The concept of slotting a V8 engine under the hood of a small roadster is hardly new, with the AC Shelby Cobra and the Sunbeam Tiger being two notable examples. However, when you apply the principle to one of… more»

350 V8 Six-Pack: 1957 Chevrolet “El Camino”

If you wanted a so-called “gentleman’s pickup” (car-based) in 1957, you’d have to shop at your Ford dealer as the new Ranchero was the only game in town. Chevrolet didn’t follow suit until 1959 when they redesigned their cars… more»

Neoclassic Ford! 1983 Zimmer Golden Spirit

A neoclassic automobile is a modern car made in the image of the classic rides of the 1920s and 1930s, but not intended to be a full replica. The Zimmer Golden Spirt is one of these vehicles. It was… more»

1 of 1: 1977 AMC AM Van Concept

This has to be one of the rarest and coolest non-usable vehicles that I have ever seen and maybe one with the most potential value. We saw a Chrysler Turbine car here a year ago that was a usable… more»

Nissan Under the Skin! 1980 Spartan

It would be easy to pass off the Spartan as a kit car but that would not be true. It was a handmade luxury touring automobile with Nissan engineering and sheet metal instead of fiberglass. Only 80 are said… more»

El Camino Conversion! 1975 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into the subcompact car market in the early 1970s. While it was innovative in many ways, the car got a bad rap for its troublesome engine and premature rusting. Sedans, hatchbacks, and even… more»

Mini Chris-Craft: 1995 Jet-Zet Speedboat

Sometimes all it takes is the right skills and a vivid imagination to create something unique. Such is the case with this 1995 Jet-Zet speedboat. This timber beauty features a Kawasaki engine that offers excellent performance. Its petite dimensions… more»

Bookmobile Project! 1975 Hendrickson FC305

Founded in 1913, Hendrickson International today focuses on producing suspensions for the heavy-duty truck market. But prior to 1985, they were in the truck manufacturing business, which is where we believe the roots of this 1975 FC305 lie. Developed… more»

1-Of-4? 1957 Chevrolet El Morocco Brougham

In 1957, Cadillac’s fabulous Eldorado Brougham cost over $13,000, more than $133,000 in 2022 dollars. Thanks to entrepreneur Reuben Allender, you could buy a car like this 1957 Chevrolet El Morocco Brougham, shamelessly modified to emulate the high-rolling Caddy,… more»

Custom Combo! 1965 Ford Comechero Pickup

When it comes to custom vehicles, it’s hard to say what’s more important, the vision or the skill set of the person making it, although both of course are vital.  We’ve featured a few custom trucks here on Barn… more»

Midget Muscle: 1971 Plymouth Duster Shorty

Update 4/29/22 – After nearly six months, this mini muscle car has been relisted here on eBay. Do you think it will find a buyer this time around? From 11/9/21 – This Dart may not be a barn find… more»

One Off Kit Car? 1969 Triumph

We’re told this is a one-of-a-kind sports car, something that would usually be thought of as a kit. But it may have been custom-built by its original owner. The car is part Triumph, part Volkswagen, and the rest from… more»

Custom Patina Paint! 1955 Chevrolet 210

Car shoppers kept Chevrolet dealers busy in 1955-57 as nearly five million cars were sold those three years. These would become known as the “Tri-Five Chevies” and are still popular with collectors today. This 1955 edition is a 210… more»

Spotless Custom: 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod

UPDATE 4/26/2022 – Now that it’s springtime, Alphasud, the seller of this sweet hot rod has decided to lower his asking price so that it can find a new owner that will enjoy it now that the weather is… more»

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