1953 Oldsmobile

Bill and Bob Glazier's 1953 Oldsmobile Convertible from North Bend, Washington, restyled by Barris Kustoms in 1958. Originally yellow, it was transformed into a Candy Apple Red custom with quad headlights, Packard taillights, a continental kit, and Dean Jeffries applied scallops and pinstriping. Stored away in the early 1970s, it resurfaced in 2024, catching the attention of Chip Foose, who cleaned up and woke up the iconic piece of custom history.

Bill Gaylord's 1953 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe

Bob Mendoza's 1953 Oldsmobile

Bruno and Reino Maki's 1953 Oldsmobile convertible of Fitchburg, Massachusetts was built sometime between 1953 and 1955. Bruno and Reino's father was a Finish immigrant.

Dee Wescott's 1953 Oldsmobile

Ed Levinsky's 1953 Oldsmobile

Jerry Soares' 1953 Oldsmobile 98

Joe McGann's 1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

Joe Gruppie's 1953 Oldsmobile

Ken Norrena's 1953 Oldsmobile

Memo Ortega's 1953 Oldsmobile 98

Tobias Andersson's 1953 Oldsmobile

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1953 Oldsmobile Customs

Bill Gaylord's 1953 Oldsmobile
Bill and Bob Glazier's 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible - The Candy Wagon
Bob Mendoza's 1953 Oldsmobile
Bruno and Reino Maki's 1953 Oldsmobile Convertible
Dee Wescott's 1953 Oldsmobile
Ed Levinsky's 1953 Oldsmobile
Jerry Soares' 1953 Oldsmobile 98
Joe Gruppie's 1953 Oldsmobile
Joe McGann's 1953 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
Ken Norrena's 1953 Oldsmobile
Memo Ortega's 1953 Oldsmobile 98
Tobias Andersson's 1953 Oldsmobile

Cars Using 1953 Oldsmobile Parts

Grille Bar
James J. Pacera's 1949 Ford Tudor
Leroy French's 1949 Plymouth
Sam Barris' 1950 Buick Sedanette
Mando's 1950 Chevrolet
Jay Greer's 1951 Ford Victoria - The Tahitian
Joe Siegfried's 1953 Ford Four-Door

Upper Grille Bar
Tony Sestito's 1947 Cadillac Convertible

Rear Bumper
Jim Musick's 1950 Chevrolet Bel Air
Jerry Sahagon's 1951 Chevrolet
Lyle Lake's 1952 Buick Riviera - The Blue Danube

Dashboard
Chuck Traaen's 1949 Mercury

Taillights
Tom Piantkoski's 1948 Mercury Convertible
Al Glickman's 1951 Mercury Convertible
Johnnie Luna's 1951 Oldsmobile Holiday 88 Coupe

Rear Fenders
Herb Gary's 1949 Plymouth - The Aztec
Al Glickman's 1951 Mercury Convertible
Johnnie Luna's 1951 Oldsmobile Holiday 88 Coupe

Taillight Lenses
Ron Thronson's 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline
Fred Markley's 1956 Chevrolet
Rod Robinson's 1959 Chevrolet

Sidetrim
Chuck DeWitt's 1950 Ford
The El Capitola

Hubcaps:
The Hansen Cobra

Windshield
Chuck Traaen's 1949 Mercury

Engine:
Jack Pieknik's 1934 Ford Victoria

Transmission:
Bill Smith's 1934 Ford Roadster Custom
Jack Pieknik's 1934 Ford Victoria

Rear End:
Jack Pieknik's 1934 Ford Victoria
Milt Mallory's Atlas Swallow