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»
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Motion Modified? Custom 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
When it came to custom Corvettes in the seventies, you had two options: all show or all go. Usually, it was all show. The independent rear Corvette wasn’t the straight line racer’s first choice. The custom car craze was… more»
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World’s Baddest Camaro? 1993 Callaway C-8
Most of you that are fans of Reeves Callaway probably know him and his company for their high-performance work on Corvettes. However at times they have turned to other vehicles, as witnessed by this extremely re-styled 1993 C-8 Camaro… more»
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Rising From The Dead: 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance
This rather dark and foreboding looking barn holds a secret. Hidden away in there is a vehicle that could only be described as a truly iconic and recognizable classic. It has been sitting for years, and while it is… more»
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Hemi Powered 1933 Willys Coupe Garage Find
Reader Mike C just found one of the coolest hot rods finds that we’ve seen in a while. This 1933 Willys Coupe was stashed away in a garage not too far away from Mike’s home in Pennsylvania. About a… more»
