Part rebellion, part fashion, there's no end to the custom car originality. View photos of the 1950s Revival Leadsled, the complexly engineered Frankenstude and the Limelighter, among others.
The 1950s Revival Leadsled custom car was built when mainstream America seemed to rediscover the smooth curves of the '50s. This chop-top proves that the appeal of a well-designed custom car is timeless. Read more about the Revival Leadsled. See more »
Cole Foster found the 1954 Chevy hardtop in a junkyard, then worked on it off and on for six years. The Chevy illustrates Foster's philosophy--fresh purposeful and designed to look as good in 30 years as it does now. Read more on the custom '54.
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The Ford Custom Car Caravan was Ford Motor Company's answer to the custom car craze in the 1960s. It set the stage for Ford to show off new concept vehicles that might not have otherwise been seen. Learn more about the Caravan in this article.
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The Grasshopper was the calling card of the Alexander Brothers of Detroit in the 1960s. The custom work on this truck was subtle but yet it left a lasting impression with its green paint job. Learn more and see photos of this custom 1931 Model A pickup.
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The Parisienne formerly a 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is one of many Barris Kustom creations. Some of the modifications include lengthened fenders, modified side trim, and the removal of the Cadillac fins. Learn more about the Parisienne and other custom cars.
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The Wally Welch Mercury was one of the first 1949-51 Mercs ever to receive a top chop. The car was bought in the 1950's but later restored in 1985. Find out more about the Wally Welch Merc and other custom cars.
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The Timmis-Ford V8 Roadster is a unique reproduction built at the rate of only about one per year. Buyers are able to purchase this 1934 Ford V-8 Deluxe Roadster replica for about $60,000. Learn more about this rare replicar.
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The great burst of hot rod movies, and the appearance of TV hot rods, came nearly a decade after the original growth of the California movement spurred by young World War II vets. Hot rod movies came into production beginning in the mid 1950s as a reflection of the preoccupations of a younger generation of hot rod enthusiasts.
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Custom cars made for TV were unique creations. Cars such as the Batmobile were usually built from pre-existing concept vehicles like the Lincoln Futura. Learn more about the Batmobile the Green Hornet's Black Beauty and the Monkeemobile.
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The Westergard Mercury was created by the grandfather of customizing Harry Westergard. Unfortunately, because he customized cars before the age of hot rod magazines he received little attention. See the cutting-edge modifications made to this custom car.
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Early lowriders cruised the streets of California in the 1930s in customized cars to impress the girls. Find out why these 10 bajito y suavecito cars made our list.
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