Customs

Back to the Future! 1977 Chevrolet Camaro

Thus 1977 Chevy Camaro was in the same family since new. It was tricked out in the 1980s, but the owner got into trouble, went to jail, and never came back. His parents recently had an estate sale, which… more»

Kustom Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac “Corvette”

Question: When is a Chevy Corvette no longer a Chevrolet? Answer: When it is customized and titled as a Pontiac. That’s the case with this 1959 Corvette which retains its original underpinnings and factory stampings but has a Pontiac… more»

Hellcat-Powered 2016 Dodge Charger Daytona

Craving a reliable modern muscle car with styling inspired by the 1969 Dodge Daytona? This red hot ride features custom Daytona-ish bodywork front and rear, all grafted to a 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. The result can be driven… more»

Incredible! Tactical Assault Concept Vehicle

We see a lot of different vehicles as Barn Finds writers, and to be honest, it’s rare that one leaves me completely speechless. This “Tactical Assault Concept Vehicle” (hereafter T.A.C.V.), however, did! It’s listed for sale here on eBay… more»

Elvis Presley’s Jet! 1962 Lockheed 1329 JetStar

While he was alive (and some would say it continues today), everything that Elvis Presley did was big and loud. Take the Graceland Estate in Memphis, Tennessee, for example. And this 1962 Lockheed JetStar is no exception, with all… more»

Coming or Going? 1974 Dodge Polara

In the 1970s, Chrysler products would be popular with police organizations across the country. It seemed like everywhere you looked, you saw a full-size Dodge or Plymouth set up as a “bubble gum machine” with its flashing lights and… more»

Custom Shorty Van: 1974 Chevrolet G10

There’s no denying that old-school vans are the top bananas of the period-cool vehicle food chain. You can readily identify makes and models that capture an era fairly accurately, but a short-wheelbase custom G10 van is the ultimate manifestation… more»

Ambuvertible: 1959 Buick Commercial Chassis LaSabre

Ambulances, hearses, and other specialized coaches are produced by custom vehicle builders. And those builders rely on mainstream manufacturers like General Motors for chassis and body components. Such was the case with this 1959 Buick ambulance that was built… more»

Shasta Camper Van: 1979 Chevrolet G20

Shasta is one of those semi-household names that I’ve heard about for years. Known for its van conversions, the company still exists today as a manufacturer of camper trailers, the sort you pull behind a heavy-duty pickup truck. At… more»

4X4 Big Block? 1965 Chevrolet El Camino

Believe it or not, this is not the first time that I’ve encountered a 4X4 Chevrolet El Camino. I was stuck in traffic in Ft. Lauderdale years ago and encountered a 1969 model that was done up about the… more»

Kiddie Kar Replica: 1972 Ford Mustang Convertible

Back in the good old days, auto dealers were out to impress whole families, not just the member with the credit report. Pedal car replicas were available as promotional items at least in the 1950s, and Autolite, a one-time… more»

The Big Banana! Wide Body Chevrolet Corvette

The ’70s! That about sums up the visuals on this custom, wide-body Corvette convertible. It’s said to be a 1968 model, but if that’s the case, it has been altered to not only resemble a mid-’70s version, but it… more»

Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»

Parade Car Project: 1959 Cadillac Convertible

In the 1950s and 1960s, Cadillacs were among the most popular cars chosen for conversion into ambulances, hearses, flower cars, and even parade cars. There were several small companies known for that type of work, but we don’t know… more»

Tribute Wannabe: Munsters Drag-U-La

The Drag-u-la was a coffin-shaped dragster created by George Barris for use in The Munsters, a 1960s TV show that spawned a few subsequent movies. Barris built five of these interesting vehicles, but this isn’t one of them. It’s… more»

$65,000 Worth Of Cool: The Highwayman Truck

So apparently, there’s a TV show that I don’t know about. How did this happen? I watch Knight Rider every day that I’m not on the road and this custom (did I even have to say that this is… more»

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