The Ford Custom was primarily a no-frills economy car during most of its lifespan, appealing to budget-minded customers and also popular in the fleet field. A slightly better-trimmed version called the Custom 500 could be had in ’64, and… more»
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Apr 1, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1987 Buick Skyhawk
Buick used the Skyhawk nameplate on two occasions in the 1970s and 1980s. First, as a rear-wheel-drive subcompact based on the Chevy Monza, and the second as a front-wheel-drive variant of Chevrolet’s Cavalier. It was part of GM’s shift… more»
Mar 10, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
27 Liter Merlin V12! John Dodd’s ‘The Beast’
British absurdity reaches far beyond Monty Python’s Flying Circus, and blesses the world to no end. Witness the wickedly wonderful creation known as John Dodd’s The Beast. Conceived in the late 1960s, it ranges far beyond a customized version… more»
Feb 17, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Parked Since 1999: 1969 Dodge Dart Custom
Hiding under this cover is an American classic that has hibernated for nearly a quarter century. It is a 1969 Dodge Dart Custom, and its condition is impressive. The dry climate and storage mean it is a solid vehicle… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Swinging Updates: 1969 Dodge Dart Custom
For most of its life, the Dodge Dart was a compact car and companion to the Plymouth Valiant. The fourth generation (1967-76) turned in the highest production numbers, which included this ’69 Dart Custom (or GT). The car is… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
It’s a Jute! 1998 Jaguar XJ8 Pickup
Combine a silky British saloon with the practicality of a pickup truck bed, and you’ve got yourself a Jute, a Jaguar Utility vehicle! Someone clever crafted exactly that, and this one-off creation in Morgantown, Pennsylvania can be yours with… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»
Nov 12, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
440 Compact Muscle! 1969 Dodge Dart Custom
I’ve been a fan of E-Bodies and B-Bodies since I was old enough to dream out loud, but it took me quite a bit longer to realize that the Dodge Dart just got better and better in terms of… more»
Oct 26, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
1963 Buick Riviera by Gene Winfield
Robert Eugene (Gene) Winfield is a legendary American car customizer whose work has graced the large and small screens in Blade Runner, RoboCop, Bewitched, and Star Trek. However, his unique road cars cemented his reputation in automotive folklore. One… more»
Sep 6, 2022 • For Sale • 56 Comments
Three-On-The Tree! 1968 Ford Custom
Here’s an interesting find. It’s advertised as a Galaxie but it’s really a 1968 Ford Custom two-door sedan. It’s interesting because Galaxies and XLs comprise the bulk of full-size Ford finds. Customs? Not so much so. Beyond that, it’s… more»
Aug 19, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
V8 Custom! 1953 MG Hot Rod
Re-powering cars with bigger engines dates to the early days of motoring, and this V8-powered 1953 MG certainly carries on that hot rod tradition. Appearing almost completely stock, the diminutive British sports car packs a stroked Chevy small block… more»
Jul 1, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Dean Weller Special: 1948 Crosley Micro Car
Dean Weller’s retirement avocation was running Grandpa’s Garage in De Soto, Kansas. Weller was a car customizer extraordinaire. His primary interest was Model A’s, but over the years he tackled an Edsel, a Lincoln, and a DeSoto, among others…. more»
Jun 18, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Rambler: 1953 Nash Rambler Custom Project
The Rambler name was first used for a vehicle by the Thomas B. Jeffery Company in about 1900. “Rambler” is actually derived from a bicycle of the same name. The Jeffrey company was purchased by Charles Nash in 1916… more»
Jun 15, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
8-Passenger Sedan: 1951 DeSoto Custom
In 1951, DeSoto offered two “stretch” versions of their sedans that added 14 inches of wheelbase to the middle. There was the 9-passenger Suburban with a third bench seat, plus the 8-passenger sedan with jump seats for two in… more»
Jun 3, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Drop-Top Project: 1949 Ford Custom V8
The 1949 Fords were the company’s first all-new post-war cars as the transition continued from wartime to consumer vehicle production. As part of the movement away from the bulky styling that dominated pre-war automobiles, the 1949 Fords won awards… more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Custom 2-Door! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
Called a “mild custom” by its creator, this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle in Minden, Nebraska left the factory (as all Chevy wagons did that year) with four doors, but now it has two! Other custom modifications include skirted rear wheel… more»
