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.
The drill was simple: Buy the nicest roadster you could find; strip off everything not needed to go fast, like the fenders, headlights, hood, and top; find some cheap used tires to replace your bald ones; and take that hot rod racing. See more »
Since 1950, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance has been the ultimate car show. Steeped in tradition, it is an exclusive and elegant celebration of the history of the automobile. Read more about hot rods at this classic invitation-only event. See more »
La Jolla was built by a teenage Harry Bradley one of the most respected custom car stylists in history. Every panel on the car received some sort of customization when this car was originally modified. Learn about his first great custom design. See more »
The Limelighter a Bill Cushenbery custom creation cost $10,000 to built in 1964. The car got its name from the unique citrus-green paint job. The Limelighter also features the original Nash instrument pods. Learn more about this custom car and see photos. See more »
The Marquis is an example of a custom car with mostly fabricated parts. The interior is trimmed in gold and white, and another prominent feature is a full-length center console. Learn about this 1962 custom car created by Bill Cushenbery. See more »
The Matranga Mercury was one of the first custom car masterpieces created by Barris Kustoms. Unfortunately, the original Matranga was demolished in a wreck during a race on a wet road. Learn about this influential 1940 Mercury custom car. See more »
Nadean made her debut at the Detroit Autorama, arriving at the peak of the forward-thinking high-tech billet-aluminum phase of custom history. It's a clean-sheet redesign that makes a very modern design statement. Check out Nadean the hot rod. See more »
The Ohanesian 1940 Mercury combine good design sense and quality craftsmanship. The car features a removable top that features seams that give the top the look of one solid piece. Learn about this winning custom car restyled by Dick Bertolucci. See more »
The Paso Robles Custom Car Show is considered the best in the world. Historic customs mix with ground-scraping lowriders vintage hot rods follow Âmodern machines and billet beauties share with grungy rat rods. Read about the Paso Robles car show. See more »
The Pisano/Ogden Buick was a 1941 convertible originally built by drag racers Tony and Joe Pisano. Modifications include a five-inch-chopped windshield and the removal of the door-handles and tail lights. Learn about this beautifully restored custom car. See more »
