Customs

Nova Camino? 358-Powered 1966 Chevrolet Nova

Beginning life as a 1967 Chevrolet Nova station wagon, this one was transformed into something entirely different, coined a Nova Camino by Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster when he spotted it and sent us the tip.  In addition to… more»

1 of 1: 1970 Chrysler Hurst/300 Drop-Top

The Chrysler Letter Series cars were part of the corporate ensemble from 1955 to 1965. The luxury/muscle car made a one-year return in 1970, thanks to an arrangement with Hurst Performance. Only 500 of the Hurst/300 2-door hardtops were… more»

Clark Griswold Tribute: 1969 Ford Country Sedan

In the 1960s, Ford offered three series of full-size station wagons. Entry level was the Ranch Wagon, mid-tier was the Country Sedan, and top shelf was the Country Squire. The seller purchased this 1969 Country Sedan and added a… more»

455/4-Speed: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

The muscle car bubble had undeniably burst by 1976, with the sector falling victim to government regulations and climbing insurance costs. Finding a car that offered respectable performance was becoming challenging, but the seller has transformed this ’76 Oldsmobile… more»

BF Auction: 1957 Ford F100 Short Bed

This 1957 Ford F100 Short Bed is a solid and tidy classic that has received some very desirable mechanical upgrades. These changes should unleash significant performance gains, while also providing a safer and more civilized driving experience than was… more»

Alligator Trim: 1964 Buick Riviera

The 1964 Buick Riviera is renowned for its subtle and elegant appearance, both inside and out. However, our feature car is anything but subtle, and its custom paint shade is only the tip of the iceberg. The seller has… more»

Unfinished Potential: 2000 Ariel Atom Replica Project

Now live on eBay is something that’ll catch the eye of any hands-on enthusiast, a 2000 Ariel Atom replica project that’s part kit car, part engineering adventure, and all about potential. The seller describes it as an unfinished build… more»

Mini Cobra: 1970 MG Midget V8

One criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is that their small engines typically produce relatively modest performance. However, the seller has taken matters into their own hands with this 1970 MG Midget, adding a V8 that transforms it… more»

Wizard Kit: 1970 Volkswagen Beetle Speedster

Listed on craigslist, this one-of-a-kind 1970 Volkswagen Speedster Convertible is unlike anything you’ll see on the road today. The seller describes it as a “Super Custom & RARE ‘Wizard’”, referring to the British-built Wizard body kit that transformed this… more»

Project Potential: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve

Listed here on eBay, this 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve is the kind of project that still holds plenty of promise for the right enthusiast. According to the seller, it retains its original 4-speed Type 352… more»

Time Machine! 1981 DeLorean DMC-12

In the automotive world, creating a clone can be as simple as replacing the stock emblems with a set of SS badges on the outside of a Nova, as I was guilty of in the eighties.  However, some are… more»

Monster Hearse: Lifted 1996 Cadillac 4×4

Up for grabs out of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, is a custom-built 4×4 hearse that’s equal parts wild and wonderful. Listed here on Facebook Marketplace, this creation started life as a 1995 Cadillac hearse but now rides on the rugged… more»

Wild Custom! 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Wagon

After a flourishing first generation, Chevrolet introduced a redesigned Camaro for 1970, which featured the same basic body style for the next dozen years.  Plenty of owners took the liberty to add custom touches to their F-Bodies during this… more»

Dusty Time Capsule: 1982 Bradley GT Project

Kit cars have always been a fascinating corner of the automotive hobby, and the Bradley GT is one of the better-known names from the era when “build-it-yourself” sports cars had their moment in the sun. This 1982 example, spotted… more»

Custom Convertible: 1976 Cadillac Eldorado

Cadillac resurrected the Eldorado nameplate in 1967 and applied it to a new front-wheel-drive luxury car (GM’s second design of that type, the other being the 1966 Olds Toronado). The 1976 edition would be the last Eldorado to be… more»

350/4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette

The current owner of this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette performed a ground-up refurbishment that has left this classic looking as pretty as a picture. I don’t classify it as a restoration due to changes that were made during the build…. more»

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