If you’re like me, the 1983 classic National Lampoon’s Vacation starring Chevy Chase is a must-watch whenever it is on television. With the most popular in the “Vacation” series probably being Christmas Vacation, the first movie is a cult classic… more»
Customs
EXCLUSIVE: 1964 Falcon Sprint Roadster
What do you do with a classic when the roof gets crushed in and the insurance company totals the car? Well, you could just let them scrap the car or you could buy it back, chop the roof off… more»
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Ready To Off-Road: 1956 Pontiac Sedan 4×4
I absolutely love seeing something other than a truck body placed on top of a truck chassis. Though it may look somewhat silly, it always brings a smile to my face, and I’m sure it offers quite an interesting… more»
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Angry Rabbit: 1982 Volkswagen With 401 HP!
With the MK1 Rabbit, Volkswagen adapted to a rapidly changing compact vehicle market – after all, the MK1 was the successor to the original Volkswagen Beetle. The model remains a staple in Volkswagen’s history due to its delightful styling,… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1979 Chevrolet G20 Shorty Van
Over the past few years, I’ve come to really appreciate the custom van movement of the ’70s. Like any customized vehicle, it’s all about making the van yours with endless combinations of modifications. Well, Reader Ken M has decided… more»
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Custom 6-Wheeler: 1959 Chevrolet Apache
Look, I may be wrong, but I’m pretty sure that this 1959 Chevrolet Apache didn’t roll off the production line looking quite like this. It seems that the custom work on this pickup was performed some years ago, but… more»
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Mini Truckin’ Centerfold: 1989 Isuzu Amigo
As part of the formidable years of my automotive upbringing, a phenomenon that involved taking light-duty import trucks and SUVs and dressing them up with wild paint jobs and body kits became a regular fixture of my magazine stand… more»
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The Vista Bird! 1962 Ford Thunderbird Wagon
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, one of the great attractions of the custom car scene is the fact that it allows people to exhibit their own imaginations, and to allow their own visions to crystallize…. more»
Lead Sled: 1955 Olds Holiday 88
Searching through the maze of vehicle-for-sale classified ads these days can sometimes turn up some rather interesting finds. In this case, it is a mild-custom 1955 Oldsmobile Holiday 88 with the 324 V8 and 4-barrel carburetor, and it’s listed… more»
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High Hopes: 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Prices vary wildly for 1937-1940 Ford Coupes. A quick snapshot of current offerings online range from $22,000 to $75,000. But … these prices are for finished examples. The potential buyer for this 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe Business Deluxe 81A,… more»
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Barris “Mannix Roadster”! 1967 Olds Toronado
Mannix is one of those guilty pleasure shows for me. It’s one of those campy shows that some folks think are beneath them. I also openly admit to loving the Andy Griffith show and the Brady Bunch so maybe I’m… more»
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One Of A Kind: 1936 Cord Custom
“One of a kind”, “Unique” and “Cool” are the first words that come to mind when I laid eyes upon this wild, unfinished custom project. It’s listed as a 1939 Cord here on eBay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a… more»
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Triple Deuces And A 4-Speed! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
More is better! As great as a single four-barrel carburetor is, nothing gets you moving quite like a multi-carb setup. This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air raises the bar with its array of three two-barrel carbs or “Three Deuces”. What’s… more»
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Cool Custom: 1951 Willys Woody Station Wagon
If there’s one thing that I’m pretty sure of, it’s the fact that when this 1951 Willys rolled off the production line, its designer would not have expected it to eventually look like this. That’s not a bad thing,… more»
Success Story: Kelmark GT Headed To Texas!
As some of you likely know, I am helping to clear out a large collection of salvage and project vehicles from a private owner. You can read more about the collection here in Part I; here in Part II; and the… more»
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Custom Built 1948 Bentley Roadster
While it might look a bit like one of the big money Bentley Speed cars, this particular car started life as a much humbler car. The Bentley Mark VI was an elegant luxury car with a big inline six… more»
