The wheels are the first hint that this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Sunliner Convertible might be more than a pretty face. Thankfully, they don’t flatter to deceive, because this beauty’s mechanical specifications are pretty special. The original motor has… more»
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2 for 1 Projects: Pair of Batmobile Replicas
If you’re reading this review, you are no doubt a fan of Batman. And the fascination could have started with the early comic books, the 1966-68 TV show, or the series of big-screen movies that began in the 1980s…. more»
350-Equipped: 1956 Chevrolet 210 Post
There are few things sadder than when an enthusiast is forced to part with a beloved classic due to deteriorating health. That is the story behind this 1956 Chevrolet 210 Post. It is a wonderful and solid custom featuring… more»
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Rare Factory-AC Find: 1974 Bradley GT2 Mk II Kit Car
This 1974 Bradley GT2 Mk II is a rare example of one of the more refined kit cars of the 1970s, now listed here on eBay. Built on a Volkswagen Beetle chassis and powered by a transplanted 1600cc VW… more»
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Prewar Style on a Budget: 1936 Mercedes 500K “Marlene” Replica
This 1936 Mercedes 500K “Marlene” replica offers prewar roadster styling without the seven-figure price tag, and it’s now listed for sale in Phoenix, Arizona, here on eBay. Built in 1988 by Classic Roadsters Ltd. of Fargo, North Dakota, this… more»
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BF Auction: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle
You’ve probably heard of or seen a Porsche-powered VW Beetle. You might have even come across a Subaru-powered Porsche. But how about a Subaru-powered Super Beetle? As great as the air-cooled Volkswagen and Porsche engines are, a more modern… more»
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$11M Discount Update! 980-Year-Old Redwood Log House $500,000
UPDATE – This 980-Year-Old Redwood Log House is listed for sale again, almost three years after it was featured on Barn Finds back on November 4, 2022. It’s now listed here on Hemmings in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, with an $11,000,000… more»
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Barn Find Build: P-51 Belly Tank Racer Project with Model A Bones
If you’re hunting for a true hot rod project with roots in early land speed racing, this rare and unfinished belly tank racer unearthed in Central Oregon could be the perfect starting point. Offered on Facebook Marketplace, this project… more»
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No Illusion! Narrowed 1993 Fiat Panda Custom
Lack of parking got you down? Single? This small wonder might fit right up your alley. In fact the radically narrowed 1993 Fiat Panda fits the tightest of European alleys. Italian custom builder Andrea Marazzi took a year to… more»
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Mild Custom Touches: 1962 Plymouth Belvedere
Chrysler Corp. made a strategic boo-boo in 1962 when it came to their full-sized Dodges and Plymouths. Operating on the supposed assumption that Chevrolet was downsizing the Impala, et al, cars like the Plymouth Belvedere now rode on a… more»
Incredible Build: 1951 Ford Custom
Once or twice a month, I play bar trivia with my trivia pals, but I have never seen one category that would be a guaranteed hit (with me): identifying the non-stock parts on a custom car. Automotive customization is… more»
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Custom Graphics and Interior: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
Subtlety is an admirable trait, but it is not one that this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino possesses. From its custom graphics to the buttoned interior trim and matching bed cover, it makes a bold visual statement that is impossible… more»
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Vintage Vision: 1930s-Style Indy Car by Jim Mann
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a pre-war Indy car—but without the seven-figure price tag or the stress of 90-year-old mechanicals—this custom-built tribute might be the perfect machine. Painstakingly hand-fabricated by respected race car builder Jim Mann of Elkhart,… more»
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Superfly Special: 1980 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe
Cadillac took a sharp turn into bold styling and front-wheel-drive architecture with the Seville, and if that wasn’t enough, custom coachbuilders like Crendor took things even further. This 1980 Cadillac Seville Opera Coupe, a rare two-door conversion based on… more»
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TASCA Muscle: 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback
Built before Ford took over Shelby production, this 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback is more than just a collector car—it’s a piece of American performance history. Finished in Brittany Blue with white stripes, this early-production GT500 was sold new by… more»
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Bustle Back Hot Rod: 1983 Cadillac Seville
The Cadillac Seville is one elegant-looking car on the outside, especially the second-generation models with that bold but chic rear-end styling. Years ago, I remember seeing a few of these running around with an aftermarket fake spare wheel added… more»
