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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
1972 Datsun 240Z Is a 227 MPH Speed Demon, Hated by Purists
1972 Datsun 240Z Is a 227 MPH Speed Demon, Hated by Purists

18 Aug 2021, 18:24 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Going all the way in this 2JZ-powered Datsun 240Z may provide a scarier experience than most people can cope with. So just stick to the salt flats!

 
1984 Supercharged V8 Pontiac Fiero Is the Ultimate Fiero, Comes with Matching Go-Kart
1984 Supercharged V8 Pontiac Fiero Is the Ultimate Fiero, Comes with Matching Go-Kart

18 Aug 2021, 10:26 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A custom build made to resemble an Indy 500 Pace Car with a matching go-kart is now selling on Bring a Trailer, earning rave reviews within the community

 
This 775 Horsepower Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport Comes Straight From the Factory
This 775 Horsepower Shelby F-150 Super Snake Sport Comes Straight From the Factory

18 Aug 2021, 01:52 UTC · By: Todd Halterman / The 2021 Shelby F-150 Super Snake is powered by a 5.0-liter, supercharged V8 that puts out a gut-shaking 775 horsepower straight off the showroom floor

 
Sky-Blue 2015 Jeep Wrangler Hides a Cool LSX Secret Under the Trophy Truck-Style Body
Sky-Blue 2015 Jeep Wrangler Hides a Cool LSX Secret Under the Trophy Truck-Style Body

17 Aug 2021, 15:28 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Looks squeaky-clean thanks to the mesmerizing paintjob and the white details for many of the tough parts, but one can be sure it's up for getting dirty fast

 
2021 Ford Bronco Riptide Has the Perfect List of Accessories for a Sunny Life
2021 Ford Bronco Riptide Has the Perfect List of Accessories for a Sunny Life

17 Aug 2021, 15:01 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The Blue Oval packs a custom marketing project under the banner of a “sun-soaked coastal life” alongside the 2021 Bronco and we're mindlessly falling for it

 
Redarc Brings Australian Off-Grid Overlanding to North America via Cool Tacoma Rig
Redarc Brings Australian Off-Grid Overlanding to North America via Cool Tacoma Rig

17 Aug 2021, 11:41 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / A robust electrical system thanks to Redarc is what really sets this custom 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road apart from the truck-camper pack

 
25-Foot-Long Dodge Viper Limo Looks Ridiculous, Seats 12, and It Can Be Yours
25-Foot-Long Dodge Viper Limo Looks Ridiculous, Seats 12, and It Can Be Yours

16 Aug 2021, 21:46 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / While I'm not entirely sure that this is indeed the only Viper limo conversion in the world, it is a strange vehicle choice for such a purpose

 
Low-Riding Dodge Ram Convertible Pickup Truck Is a Weirdly Alluring Obscenity
Low-Riding Dodge Ram Convertible Pickup Truck Is a Weirdly Alluring Obscenity

16 Aug 2021, 14:34 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / This 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 truck still features its factory-standard 4.7-liter Magnum V8 engine, mated to a five-speed manual transmission

 
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Restomod Packs Over 600 HP From a 543 Built Motor
1969 Plymouth Road Runner Restomod Packs Over 600 HP From a 543 Built Motor

16 Aug 2021, 14:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Instead of a brand-new Dodge Super Stock, this one-off Plymouth Road Runner is certain to increase its value with the passing of time

 
Volcanic Orange Chevrolet 3100 Belongs to 1950s America, Can Be Had Today
Volcanic Orange Chevrolet 3100 Belongs to 1950s America, Can Be Had Today

16 Aug 2021, 13:26 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck has been restored no more than 2,000 miles ago, looks like it was transported here from the past

 
1,000-HP Jeep Wrangler With Hellephant V8 Swap Is No Mall Crawler
1,000-HP Jeep Wrangler With Hellephant V8 Swap Is No Mall Crawler

16 Aug 2021, 11:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Arguably the wildest JLU we've seen all year, this Hellephant-swapped leviathan is the perfect example of tasteful excess

 
The Gunther Werks 993 Speedster Remastered Isn't Your Typical Air-Cooled Porsche 911
The Gunther Werks 993 Speedster Remastered Isn't Your Typical Air-Cooled Porsche 911

15 Aug 2021, 18:55 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Probably the nicest 993 you'll see this month, the Gunther Werks 993 Speedster Remastered packs a 4.0-liter boxer that makes 435 free-breathing ponies

 
All-Yellow Durango Hellcat Is Probably the Most Obvious Lambo Aventador Hauler
All-Yellow Durango Hellcat Is Probably the Most Obvious Lambo Aventador Hauler

14 Aug 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / What screams more bling than a Lamborghini Aventador? Perhaps a yellow Aventador Roadster towed by a matching-color Durango SRT riding on 26-inch Forgiatos?

 
This V8-Swapped 2021 Toyota Hilux Makes Burbly AMG Noises
This V8-Swapped 2021 Toyota Hilux Makes Burbly AMG Noises

13 Aug 2021, 14:24 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Clearly not your average workhorse, the Hilux Xtra Cab in the following video combines a free-breathing AMG V8 with a Toyota automatic box

 
1978 Dodge Dually Looks Like a Snail in the Grass, It’s Actually a Hellcat
1978 Dodge Dually Looks Like a Snail in the Grass, It’s Actually a Hellcat

13 Aug 2021, 12:49 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / 1978 Dodge D-300 Hellcat Hauler is the full name of this insane custom buld, truck packs a 700+ hp engine and air ride suspension

 
This 502-Swapped 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Is the Epitome of Pro-Touring Builds
This 502-Swapped 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Is the Epitome of Pro-Touring Builds

12 Aug 2021, 14:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Pretty much the perfect blend of classic and modern, this Bel Air flexes tasteful looks and more than 500 horsepower from a Ram Jet 502 crate engine

 
Spectre Type 10 Is a Classic Mini Restomod With a Powerful Honda Heart
Spectre Type 10 Is a Classic Mini Restomod With a Powerful Honda Heart

12 Aug 2021, 13:15 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Specter Vehicle Design has debuted a radical Restomod conversion of the classic MINI. A mid-engine from Honda powers this little beast.

 
1966 GMC Van With 33-Inch Tires and Gullwing Doors Is the Ultimate Beach Buggy
1966 GMC Van With 33-Inch Tires and Gullwing Doors Is the Ultimate Beach Buggy

11 Aug 2021, 20:24 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Arguably the most exotic G20 build I've seen so far, this blue hauler is proof that old compact vans can also make for cool custom projects

 
500-HP Toyota 2JZ-Swapped Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Is One Hoonigan Supply Truck
500-HP Toyota 2JZ-Swapped Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Is One Hoonigan Supply Truck

11 Aug 2021, 12:39 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Roughly one month after the build was finished, “Lord Frightening” comes out to play with the proper lighting setup and to make sure everyone gets the tribute

 
1963 Chevrolet Impala Lowrider Is a Hopping Hot Rod, Rides on Three Wheels Too
1963 Chevrolet Impala Lowrider Is a Hopping Hot Rod, Rides on Three Wheels Too

11 Aug 2021, 09:44 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Needless to say, dropping an LS1-powered hot rod on 13-inch wheels seems like a ridiculous idea, but the Impala is impressively stable