Customs

Historic Custom: 1954 Hudson Hornet

Generally, I shy away from customs. Auto designers usually have a great eye and a good feel for what works and what sells – yes, there are some obvious exceptions but I won’t belabor that point with specifics. Nevertheless,… more»

Mystery Machine: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Monza GT

In the Corvette world, the name Ralph Eckler is legendary. For custom enthusiasts, he was considered to be a guru and was able to produce some remarkable vehicles thanks to his fiberglass skills, knowledge, and his eye for detail…. more»

Nice Upgrades: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup

This 1959 Chevrolet Apache is a classic pickup that is loaded with custom touches. Its presentation is first-rate, and it is a classic that is guaranteed to grab plenty of attention wherever it goes. The owner has decided to… more»

Turbo Power! 1977 Buick Skyhawk

General Motors hit a home run with its model-year 1975 second-generation 2+2 H Body styling. Sold by Pontiac, Buick, Oldsmobile, and Chevrolet, nearly 1.6 million found their way onto the roadways between 1975 and 1980. Today you rarely see… more»

Chip Foose Custom! 1929 Ford Highboy Roadster

You’ll have to hurry up on this one if you want a deal. The seller claims this 1929 Ford Highboy custom is headed to Hemmings News next month, at a higher price, if it doesn’t sell here (not sure… more»

Groovy Gamora: 1972 Ford Custom Van

Located in San Francisco, California, this 1972 Ford Van has been customized and was once featured in Hot Rod Magazine. The van is being sold by a van rental company called Bandago and they call the van “Gamora” in… more»

Real Deal Cooper: 1962 Morris Mini Racer

I have always contended that every motoring enthusiast should have at least one chance to slip behind the wheel of a classic Mini. They don’t possess the horsepower of a muscle car, but they are an entertaining and engaging… more»

Australian Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Shed Find!

Some sheds will produce more than a single pleasant surprise, and that seems to be the case with this VW Beetle Cabriolet. It was found hidden away in a shed in West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia. This is… more»

Mid-Engined V6: 1984 Honda Civic

There’s no denying that the 1984 Honda Civic, while well-built, didn’t offer a lot of performance or excitement. One look at this Civic with its low stance, big alloys, and the boxy fender flares, suggests that this is anything… more»

GN Turbo! 1968 Buick Skylark Custom

Across a 100+ year history, Buick injected performance into its image and automobiles. This 1968 Skylark in Lindenhurst, New York merges two Buick Performance epochs:  the ’68 coupe body and chassis hail from the classic muscle car era, and… more»

Suzuki Powered? 1972 Honda Z600 4×4

Japan’s kei-class vehicles had several requirements in order to meet the standards and enjoy the tax advantages, one of which was a maximum height of two meters. This custom 1972 Honda Z600 4×4 may not meet that requirement anymore… more»

Posed Patina? 1966 Buick Riviera GS

The term “rust bucket” applied to an automobile is not exactly a complementary description as it usually denotes an old car that is disintegrating away. As of late though, rust that has developed and spread in an organized or… more»

Ultimate Sleeper: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle

One glance at the dropped ride height and the genuine Fuchs wheels should be enough to tell you that this 1957 Volkswagen Beetle isn’t totally original. However, those features are the tip of the iceberg with this classic. I… more»

1 of 1: 1960 Ford Fairlane “Spaceliner”

If you were to combine George Jetson’s flying car with Adam West’s Batmobile, what would you have? A Ford “Spaceliner” – a vehicle that looks a bit like a spaceship from a 1950’s science-fiction movie. This is a one-off… more»

Weekend Fun! 1962 Volkswagen Glitterbug

Remember the dune buggy craze of the 1960s? If you do, you’re bound to also remember the Meyers Manx. They were complete fiberglass dune buggies based on a shortened VW Beetle frame. The Glitterbug was similar in nature but… more»

Custom Sleeper: 1966 Rambler American 440

The American served as the entry-level car for AMC between 1958 and 1969 and was the second incarnation of the Rambler compact from the Nash-Hudson days. Until the Hurst SC/Rambler was built in limited numbers in the American’s final… more»

Barn Finds