Customs

Salt Flat Classic: 1917 Ford Bonneville Racer

For someone who grew up in Australia, there are three motorsport venues in the US that are immediately identifiable as the icons of the sport. Those are Indianapolis, Daytona, and the Bonneville Salt Flats. This old classic, which the… more»

Pocket Rocket: 1971 Austin Mini

Sometimes you’ll look at a car and just know that driving it will cause you to issue forth with an involuntary scream. Whether it is a scream of pleasure or one of terror, really depends on the car in… more»

California Hot Rod? 1932 Ford 5-Window

This cool old hot rod is looking for a new owner and would make a great project for someone. It is said to be a real Henry Ford 1932 5-window coupe. It can be found here on eBay with… more»

Only $275,000! 1950 Buick Roadmaster by ICON

In 2012 the iconic 1949 Buick Roadmaster used in the 1988 movie “Rain Man,” driven by Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, sold for $170,500. Add $105,000 to that price and you can own this 1950 Buick Roadmaster in Sarasota,… more»

Harley Powered: Custom Bonneville Racer

It isn’t clear when this hand-built special was constructed to run at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats, but the fact is that while it eventually did find its way there at some point, it never managed to turn a… more»

Solid Body: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Hearse

It is a sad irony that while Pontiac as a manufacturer is long dead and buried, the company that converted this Bonneville into a hearse/ambulance is still very much alive and kicking. The vehicle is largely complete, and many… more»

Prank Frank? 1977 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

I talk a lot about showing up at a gas station, grocery store, or car show with a Pacer, Pinto, or Yugo and seeing the crowd gather around it. Try showing up in a 1977 Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and… more»

Stretched Imagination: 1953 Porsche 356 Limousine

Over the years people have made some “interesting” choices when they have embarked upon the idea of building a stretched limousine, but I’d be willing to bet that not many people have considered a classic Porsche 356 as the… more»

Stalled Street Rod: 1935 Buick Series 40 Touring Sedan

Hiding in the back of this overgrown shed is a bit of a secret. It is a project that stalled more than 27-years-ago, and the owner has now decided to move it on to someone who can complete the… more»

Real Steel: 1931 Ford Model A Roadster

This awesome 1931 Ford Model A roadster is a great looking project and will be a blast for the new owner. It already features a chopped windshield along with a chopped top with shortened bows and original back glass…. more»

Custom 1940 Graham Shark Nose Pickup

Some restomods are poorly pieced together, and often not very well thought out. Well this custom Graham pickup is a very nice execution and the “Shark Nose” front end is quite appealing even in the military green paint. Built… more»

Learjet Link: 1968 SAMCO Cord Warrior

The replica business has always been an interesting part of the classic car world as various individuals attempt to morph one car into another. One of the more successful that I have seen was a company that would transform… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1978 Ford Mustang SEMA Award Winner!

What Makes It Special? This car is a multi-time SEMA show display vehicle and was in the top 10 of the inaugural “SEMA Battle of the Builders”. Plus it was in the top 5 for Gran Turismo, and participated… more»

Beach Cruiser: 1960 EMPI Sportster

Sometimes it is a case of from the smallest of seeds a mighty tree will grow. That was the case with EMPI, or European Motor Products, Incorporated (later, Engineered Motor Parts, Incorporated). The company’s history is quite complex, but… more»

Untouched Since the ‘70s: Custom 1976 Ford Van

While survivor-quality vehicles are interesting in their own way, I think that vehicle customization is arguably just as cool, if not cooler. This 1976 Ford E-Series Van that is here on eBay is an excellent example of the subculture… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Custom 1950 Chevrolet Woody Wagon

UPDATE 7/7/2020 – We just heard from the seller and this Woody Wagon has sold and is already with its new owner! This seller has decided it’s time to part ways with his awesome custom Woody Wagon. This Chevy… more»

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