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Custom Cars

Whether modified for improved performance or simply as a styling statement, custom cars have a history almost as old as the automobile itself and they are here to stay
This 1932 Ford Roadster Hi-Boy Street Rod Is Flaming Hot
This 1932 Ford Roadster Hi-Boy Street Rod Is Flaming Hot

21 Jul 2020, 19:16 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you're in the market for a Deuce with an attitude, look no further than this GM small-block V8 custom build with a Ford 9.0-inch rear end and open diff

 
This 1941 Plymouth De Luxe Rocks a Big-Block Chevy V8 Engine, Chopped Carson Top
This 1941 Plymouth De Luxe Rocks a Big-Block Chevy V8 Engine, Chopped Carson Top

21 Jul 2020, 17:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Even though it's seen better days, this Plymouth De Luxe restomod packs a serious punch and the sort of head-turning looks you'd expect from an open-top cruiser

 
1956 Chevy Handyman Wagon Restomodded With Lavender Paint Job, Big-Block Power
1956 Chevy Handyman Wagon Restomodded With Lavender Paint Job, Big-Block Power

21 Jul 2020, 14:34 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / As far as restomodded wagons go, this 1956 Handyman with a 7.7-liter V8 and 400 horsepower certainly looks the part for $30k

 
1,400 HP Ford Mustang Mach-E Is a Seven-Motor Speed Machine, Debuts at NASCAR
1,400 HP Ford Mustang Mach-E Is a Seven-Motor Speed Machine, Debuts at NASCAR

21 Jul 2020, 13:24 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Ford wanted to see what was the craziest version possible of its Mustang Mach-E electric crossover, so it enlisted help from Ford Performance and RTR

 
Skoda Slavia Is a One-Off Prototype, Present for the Company’s 125th Anniversary
Skoda Slavia Is a One-Off Prototype, Present for the Company’s 125th Anniversary

21 Jul 2020, 11:49 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / While most people only draw caricatures of their teachers during school, 31 students from Mlada Boleslav drew this unique Skoda convertible

 
This 532ci Chevy Nova Can Run Quarter Miles in 8.8 Seconds at 153 MPH
This 532ci Chevy Nova Can Run Quarter Miles in 8.8 Seconds at 153 MPH

21 Jul 2020, 09:53 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Chevy Nova dragster packs a 532ci that allows it to run the quarter mile in 8.8 seconds at speeds that can reach 153 mph

 
This Custom 1959 Rambler Isn’t Your Typical Drag Racer
This Custom 1959 Rambler Isn’t Your Typical Drag Racer

21 Jul 2020, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / One-of-a-kind Rambler that has been converted into a drag racer is now being sold online, and the list of upgrades includes a big-block Chevy engine

 
Blue "Sonic the Hedgehog" Camaro SS Is a Collection of Aftermarket Parts
Blue "Sonic the Hedgehog" Camaro SS Is a Collection of Aftermarket Parts

20 Jul 2020, 20:23 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Sometimes, customizing your car can have a very different effect than the one you're looking for, and you might not even be aware of it

 
This 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury Drag Racer Packs 772 HP
This 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury Drag Racer Packs 772 HP

20 Jul 2020, 19:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you want Hellcat levels of suck-squeeze-bang-blow in an old Mopar body shell, look no further than this highly modified Plymouth Sport Fury coupe

 
This 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Sports Line-X Paint Job, V8 Engine With Aluminum Heads
This 1986 Jeep CJ-7 Sports Line-X Paint Job, V8 Engine With Aluminum Heads

20 Jul 2020, 16:43 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A rather tasteful reinterpretation of the CJ-7, this retro-modern Civilian Jeep has been driven only 961 miles since it was completed

 
Ford Mustang GT "Blue Bomb" Is a Nasty Twin-Turbo 5.2 Stroker
Ford Mustang GT "Blue Bomb" Is a Nasty Twin-Turbo 5.2 Stroker

20 Jul 2020, 15:47 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / This is the type of Ford Mustang GT that can easily give those driving a Shelby GT500 a hard time, so let's zoom in on the build

 
Tiny Cute 1951 Henry J Hides a Monster 468ci and a “Barcalounger” Inside
Tiny Cute 1951 Henry J Hides a Monster 468ci and a “Barcalounger” Inside

20 Jul 2020, 14:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1951 Henry J is one of those adorable little cars that can turn out to be real monsters if properly handled by good custom shops

 
This 1970 Chevy Camaro RS Hides LS1 Engine Under Slick Cowl Induction Hood
This 1970 Chevy Camaro RS Hides LS1 Engine Under Slick Cowl Induction Hood

20 Jul 2020, 14:22 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you want the looks of the 1970 Camaro over the original and the performance of the sixth-gen SS, this restomod is right up your alley

 
1950 Ford F1 Hay Hauler Is a Cutie with Some Surprises Up Its Sleeve
1950 Ford F1 Hay Hauler Is a Cutie with Some Surprises Up Its Sleeve

20 Jul 2020, 11:47 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1950 Ford F1 called Hay Hauler is a custom half-ton pickup powered by 302ci (5.0-liter) and fitted with a Chevy S-10 bed.

 
This 1971 Cuda Is American Muscle with Custom Everything, 600 Horsepower
This 1971 Cuda Is American Muscle with Custom Everything, 600 Horsepower

20 Jul 2020, 09:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Massive upgrades on this Cuda turn it into a show car like no other, and the owner is now trying to sell it on eBay for a price that not everyone can afford

 
This 1992 Volkswagen Golf Is a Custom Build with an Unnecessary Touch of Porsche
This 1992 Volkswagen Golf Is a Custom Build with an Unnecessary Touch of Porsche

20 Jul 2020, 08:30 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Custom Volkswagen Golf Mk2 features a badass mix of a 1997 VR6 engine, Mk5 GTI font seats, custom leather upholstery and… Porsche door handles

 
1970 Corvette "Crusher" Restomod Has Supercharged 408 and Lambo Paint
1970 Corvette "Crusher" Restomod Has Supercharged 408 and Lambo Paint

19 Jul 2020, 19:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Honestly, this reminds us of a Porsche 944 build we once saw with similar grilles and black wheels. There's also an Italian connection in the paint department

 
1966 Corvette Sting Ray? No, It's the Mazda MX-5 Modified by Mitsuoka
1966 Corvette Sting Ray? No, It's the Mazda MX-5 Modified by Mitsuoka

19 Jul 2020, 17:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / What do you call an MX-5 that got turned into a Corvette? We'd go with Corviatta, but you're welcome to come up with your own name

 
Here’s How You Build a Fake Rat Rod Van From a London Cab in Just 7 Days
Here’s How You Build a Fake Rat Rod Van From a London Cab in Just 7 Days

19 Jul 2020, 05:29 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Welder and car customizer Paul Bacon has been letting his imagination run wild for years, but the fake rat rod van is his most practical project to date

 
1930 Ford "Durty 30" Hot Rod Packs 600 HP LS2 and Gold Wheels
1930 Ford "Durty 30" Hot Rod Packs 600 HP LS2 and Gold Wheels

18 Jul 2020, 20:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / One of the builders says it best by describing the one-of-a-kind creation as something that looks a little bit like a Hot Wheels car, and that's pretty accurate