Tag: Custom
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Pinnacle of Taste and Sophistication: Gucci Range Rover
Here we have an English truck (always a questionable choice to begin with) modified with a vinyl roof, gigantic Gucci logo and really, really ugly wheels. Needless to say, we’re not big fans of this “VIP” treatment, nor of brand whoring.
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Gold Dust V8-Powered Trike
Here we have an old-school trike running a Ford 302 (4.9L) V8 and C4 three-speed automatic trans. The seller provides shockingly little info,but does point out that it has a crushed velvet interior. What else do you really need to know?
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Plymouth + Jeep + Oldsmobile = Awesome Off-Road Wagon!
Here’s a fine piece of ‘Muricana for Memorial Day. What we have here is a Plymouth Valiant wagon with Barracuda bits sitting on top of a Jeep Wagoneer frame and powered by an Olds 455. Aside from the automatics trans, this is basically perfect! As a matter of fact, we’ll accept an AT on an…
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SpitGlass: Custom 1967 Triumph Spitfire V8
What we have here is a period hot rod made from a Triumph Spitfire, a Chevy 327, a Corvair transaxle and a lot of fiberglass (plus bondo?). The end result is, well, unique.
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Trimuter from Total Recall
This isn’t our first Total Recall car, but it’s the first “sporty” two seater. Apparently, this started life as a Trimuter kit car before being modified for the 1990 film.
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AMBEE, the Mighty Mini Monster Truck
Here we have a full-on, custom miniature monster truck! Make no mistake, this truck is small. The seller has been nice enough to include a video of it running and driving and which gives a good idea of scale.
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Dismantling a 1986 Corvette Yields a Unique Hot Rod
Here we have an interesting idea. The owner apparently had T-bucket hot rods before and noted (correctly) that they’re not really long-distance cars. We don’t know how, but he ended up with a 1986 Corvette and proceeded to remove most of the body panels, then construct a Model T-type “trunk” and add an old school…
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May Cause Heart Attacks in Purists: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
Yes, you are looking at an E-Type, or what’s left of one. Apparently, it is owned by a shop owner/car builder whose friend rolled his E-Type 2+2. So, purists can relax a bit, as 2+2 E’s frankly aren’t that good looking AND this one was damaged. The 2+2 roots also explain the long wheelbase.
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California-Made 70s Oddball: The Aerocon Boa
This is one of several fiberglass-bodied, kit-type cars sold without engine or trans and designed to accept Porsche or VW goodies. This one’s special, though, as the fiberglass body sits on an aluminum monocoque. That is only now becoming more common, thanks to Jaguar, Audi and a few others; but it was seriously exotic stuff…
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1977 Pinto Cruisin’ Wagon Meets Bronco 4WD System
WWe love Pinto Cruising Wagons in just about any condition or format. This is probably the most heavily modified we’ve seen, as it’s lifted and features a 1974 Bronco 4WD system and 1975 302 V8. The result is beautifully ridiculous. The seller provides a decent amount of info, but it’s not 100% clear how this was…