Though Ford’s large Expedition and Excursion SUV models were factory-produced competitors to Chevrolet’s Suburban, both of those had a custom converted predecessor: the Centurion Classic. This 1993 Ford Bronco Centurion C150 Classic is available here on eBay, and it’s… more»
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Wild Custom 1964 Corvette With A 409 And A 4-Speed!
I don’t know if it’s just me, but this custom Corvette looks like a mashup of a Saab Sonett and a Lamborghini Miura. It’s absolutely absurd and I hate to admit it, but I kind of love it! If… more»
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Stretched Swede: 2001 Volvo S80 Limousine
During the late 1990s, Volvo decided that it wanted to focus more on commercial vehicles (such as trucks and construction equipment), so Ford Motor Corporation took ownership of the Swedish automaker. This lasted for about a decade, and while… more»
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Hot Wheels Inspiration: Amphicar 770 Custom
The owner of this customized Amphicar 770 claims that it is a vehicle that may have served as the inspiration for a Hot Wheels diecast model that appeared on toy shop shelves a few years ago. Whether this is… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Custom
Reader Mark G built this Malibu into one heck of a machine! The body and paint are beautiful, the interior has been redone, and under the hood is a beast of a 427 V8. We will go over what… more»
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Unfinished: 1959 Pontiac Catalina “Custom” Pickup Project
I always admire people who take on a custom project, because they can see something special and distinctive in their mind’s eye. They often want people to recognize their creation as something distinctive and different. At the same time,… more»
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One of a kind 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake
When an owner sets out on the journey to customize a classic car, their level of bravery can be judged against two separate criteria. The first is the make and model of the car that they have chosen to… more»
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Can you identify this Ford Flathead Special?
This is a car that certainly represents something different, and I’d love to know the full story behind it. The owner believes that the car is based on a 1939 Ford chassis, although he hasn’t been able to locate… more»
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Oval Window Sleeper: 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
The owner of this 1957 VW Beetle Oval Window refers to it as an older restoration, but I would probably call it a refurbishment. Certainly, what occupies the engine bay today is enough to grab your attention when you… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1952 Kaiser Manhattan Sleeper!
From the outside, this 4-door Kaiser Manhattan looks like any other ’50s family hauler, but under that hood is a bit of a surprise! I’d say that Reader James R’s Kaiser here is one heck of a sleeper, but… more»
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One-Of-A-Kind: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Wagon!
Update 7/23/19 – This Vette Wagon project has been relisted here on eBay with a $5k price drop! Thanks go to Susan M for the tip. From 4/22/19 – In 1973, Corvettes were starting to all look the same…. more»
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Classy Custom: 1937 Plymouth P4
I’m going to stick my neck out a bit here, and say that I don’t think that an original 1937 Plymouth P4 either looked or performed like this one does today. This rather nice street rod looks like it… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
