Customs

Chop Top: 1980 Toyota Stepside Pickup

It’s hard to tell that this 1980 Toyota stepside pickup has a secret or two by looking at this opening photo but it has an interesting story. This stormy stepside can be found here on eBay in Charlotte, North… more»

Cool Custom Cat: 1937 Chevrolet Snow-Cat

I’ll jinx it for sure to say that winter may finally be over here in the upper-Midwest part of the U.S. since some areas just had a few inches of snow again yesterday. This 1937 Chevrolet-based custom Snow-cat doesn’t… more»

Unique Custom! 1948? Fiat 500 B Giardinetta

Even without this car’s custom modifications, its next owner is guaranteed exclusivity. Few Fiat 500-based vehicles travel American roads, and this 500B Giardinetta (Estate Car) sets the Rarity knob to “11.” Buyers must don their propeller hat, embrace the… more»

SEMA Concept! 2003 Ford E-350 4×4 Van

Many of us are big fans of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas but most of us have never been there. If you’re an industry insider you can have a chance to sneak in and… more»

Prestige Pickup: 1981 Cadillac Eldorado “El Camino”

Undertaking a custom conversion that sees a family sedan or coupe transformed into a pickup is not unusual. However, seeing such a conversion performed on a Cadillac is less common. Barn Finder Roger spotted this incredible custom for us,… more»

Aired Out Ambulance: 1940 Packard 180

Purchased from an elderly man several years back the current owner of this Packard Ambulance has invested a tremendous amount of time and money into this one of a kind cruiser. Featuring a modern suspension and drive-train, this Packard… more»

Caribou Conversion: 1973 Cadillac Pickup

This restored and slightly modified (isn’t every Cadillac pickup modified?) 1973 Cadillac Deville Caribou conversion pickup could be a screaming bargain given what some other examples sell for. The seller has this custom listed here on eBay in Woodland… more»

Paris Edition: 1980 Cadillac Eldorado

A car like this 1980 Cadillac Eldorado Paris Edition isn’t for the faint of heart, those who are trying to hide away or fade into the woodwork. This unusual custom can be found here on craigslist in Waxahachie, Texas,… more»

Stretched Jeep: 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limousine by DaBryan Coachbuilders

It’s not every day that you see an oddball vehicle such as this 1987 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Limousine that Barn Finds reader Russell Glantz found here on eBay. However, sometimes you get a reminder of how truly small the… more»

1980 Mercedes-Benz Carat Duchatelet Cullinan!

In the 1980s, there was a wide selection of unique customization options for vehicles, especially large-scale companies that specialized in putting brand new cars under the knife. One such coachbuilder was Belgium’s Carat Duchatelet, who outfitted this 1980 Mercedes-Benz… more»

Hangar Find? The Plane Car!

I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when the conversation that resulted in this hybrid airplane-truck was occurring! Or perhaps the bartender — it might have come after a rather large tab! The PlaneCar… more»

The Definition Of Sleeper: 1957 Chevrolet 210

Take a 1957 Chevrolet 210, clean up the outside a bit, install a custom interior and drop an LS V8 under the hood and you have what could be the ultimate sleeper! Looking at the outside of this Chevy,… more»

One Of A Kind! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Our submitter for this find may have characterized it best when he titled the submission “someone must have hated this car”! Thanks, Ian C. for expressing what you might be thinking right now! This custom 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is… more»

Stuttgart Stretch: 1989 Porsche 911 Limousine

To many people, the 1990s represented the last full decade where automotive manufacturers and aftermarket customizers treated vehicles as something more than A to B appliances, though one could easily argue that the shift towards the mundane began midway… more»

Custom Driver: 1950 Shoebox Ford

Previously worked on with a twist of subtle customizing, this running and driving ’50 Shoebox Ford looks like a fun and possibly affordable classic. Apparently built/restored in honor of someone’s passing, this Ford is a fair enough looker, but… more»

Hemi Swap: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Just about every automotive enthusiast has heard the sentiment of “don’t take on someone else’s unfinished project,” but sometimes, it’s hard to pass up the value presented by someone else throwing in the towel. This seems to be the… more»

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