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11.09.2024 -
Bill and Bob Glazier's 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible - The Candy Wagon. Old custom originally restyled by
Barris Kustoms for the Glazier brothers from
North Bend,
Washington. John and Bill purchased the car in
1956 and brought it to
Barris Kustoms in
1958, where
George Barris and
Dean Jeffries collaborated on the design. Emerging from the
Lynwood shop in
Candy Apple Red with custom
scallops and
pinstriping, the car featured numerous standout modifications. These included extended fenders with
stacked quad headlights, a
continental kit with a molded gravel shield, and extended rear fenders housing four
1956 Packard taillights. Additional touches like a narrowed
1954 Chevrolet grille bar, shaved hood with 96
louvers, and a lowered stance completed the custom look. In June of
2024, the car resurfaced for sale on
Hemmings, listed by the sons of one of the original owners.
Chip Foose later helped the brother promote and restore it, aiming to preserve and honor its
Barris Kustom legacy. The Oldsmobile was relisted in November
2024 with an asking price of $500,000.
Click here to check out the Hemmings ad.
10.28.
2023 -
1956 Studebaker Hawk Bat Kustom - A one-of-a-kind custom creation, inspired by the
Alfa Romeo BAT concept cars from the
1950s.A V-8 engine powers it and has been meticulously crafted to stand out. The car's exterior boasts a distinctive design, making it a true collector's item. With a mileage of 72,250, this Studebaker has been well-maintained and is in great condition. Located in
Clermont,
Florida, the car was advertised for sale on
eBay in October of
2023. It was listed with a Buy It Now price of
US $17,900.00.
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09.25.2023 - Historic
1946 Buick Super Convertible Custom - a classic
California mild custom. Always garage-kept, treasured, and lightly used (only about 1000 miles on it!). Sold new in the
San Francisco Bay area. It was restyled by a visionary body shop owner named Ken, and it's rumored (though unverified) to have clinched the title for Best Mild Custom at the
1955 Oakland Roadster Show. The asking price is
$39,500.00 US Dollars. Payment exclusively via International Wire Transfer. No Trades. For inquiries or more stories about this gem, reach out directly to Dale at 1-262-534-6090 weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST-USA or email at
dales@execpc.com. The car is located near
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
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09.21.2023 -
1951 Mercury Leadsled - Modern Meets Classic. Equipped with an LS1 fuel-injected engine and an automatic transmission. The car has been
chopped,
channeled, and features
drenched lights. The
air bag suspension ensures a smooth ride, while the digital gauges, power trunk, and door poppers add a touch of modern convenience. It proudly sits on an Olds Delta 88 chassis, complemented by
white wall tires and Cadillac hubcaps. Built by a
Florida rod shop the car has been stored for the last 14 years. With only 875 miles since its build, it's in pristine condition. Owned and cherished for the last 14 years, not by a dealer. Located in
St. John's,
Newfoundland And Labrador,
Canada, the car was advertised for sale on
eBay in September of
2023. It was listed with a starting bid of US $10,000.00 and a Buy It Now price of
US $60,000.00.
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09.21.2023 -
1951 Ford Victoria Customized Coupe: A
George Barris-inspired customization, this Ford Victoria showcases extensive bodywork. The body has been
sectioned 3 to 4 inches, equipped with
dual headlights, a Corvette grill/bumper,
dummy spotlights, and nearly every panel has seen some form of customization. While the major bodywork stands out, the paint shows its age with some bubbling and could benefit from some attention. However, it still presents well from a distance. Located in
Calhoun,
Georgia, the car was advertised for sale on
eBay in September of
2023. It was listed with a
US $11,300.00 Buy it Now price.
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09.18.2023 -
1949 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Custom, Convertible. Professionally built. Finishes in Crystal Red metallic paint with a custom white interior and top. Powered by a rebuilt and upgraded 261ci inline 6cyl engine with a Fenton split exhaust manifold, Clifford performance intake, dual electric fans and an update 12 volt wiring system. Updated 5 speed manual transmission, updated Mustang II style front suspension with tubular a-arms, steering stabilizer, front disc brakes with slotted and crossed drilled rotors and an electric UniSteer Performance power assisted rank & pinion power steering system. Located in
Rochester,
Minnesota, the car was advertised for sale on
eBay in September of
2023. It was listed with a US $54,900.00 Buy it Now price.
Click here to check out the ad.
06.21.2023 - SOLD:
Lynn Peterson's 1956 Lincoln Premier - Full Boogie Kustom. Chopped, Decked, Nosed, Shaved. Power Windows, Power seats, Power Steering, and Brakes. New 302 Just drained & changed the break in oil~ Less than a thousand miles on engine, & tranny. New C-4 Auto Tranny. New Carpet. New WWW. New Glass Windshield done right by Bair’s Glass in Kansas. Front end was completely rebuilt with all new parts, no junkyard parts. New Air shocks on rear. The chop is the best seen on a 56 Lincoln Premiere, according to all that has seen it. Stainless skirts customized by
Gene Winfield. Air conditioned . Exhaust headers have been ceramic coated. All Stainless & Chrome is impeccable. Tail light lenses are NOS. Has a hidden kill switch. Electric deck lid. Has the original Fox craft continental kit which was a factory option, and was installed at the factory when ordered new. This Kustom goes down the road super smooth. Fly in, and drive it home. Only reason for selling too many Kustoms, out of places to park inside. First
$50,000.00 Or Best Offer takes~It's a Steal for what you get. Photos don't do this Kustom any justice what so ever.
05.25.2023 - SOLD:
Bill Holzhause's 1951 Mercury - The Dragon Lady. Radical custom, originally built by
Bob Nitti of
Jersey City,
New Jersey in the early
1980s. Modifications include a
chopped top, extended quarter panels,
canted quad 1957 Lincoln headlights,
bubbleskirts, a custom interior, and a custom
scallop paint job. Very well-preserved award winner. A time capsule from
1983. Later GM front end and a highly chromed & detailed corvette motor and matching turbo 400 transmission. Located in
Paris,
Kentucky, the car is advertised for sale for
$65,000.00.
01.28.2023 -
1963 Ford Thunderbird Custom. Painted in a
Larry Watson-inspired green and mint panel and
scallop paint job. Runs and drives great. Factory 390 V8 engine and a 3-speed automatic transmission. Pertronix ignition. Power steering and brakes. Disc brake conversion. Beige interior, new carpets with sound deadening and heat shield. New classic Auto Heat A/C system. New retro radio sound system with Bluetooth. IAAA appraised. Located in
Fort Myers,
Florida, the car was advertised for sale for
$29,900.00 USD. It sold in February of
2023.
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01.25.2023 - Historic
1959 Chevrolet Corvette Custom. Believed to have been built about
1966. Original builder is unknown. Built on a
1959 Chevrolet Corvette chassis, which retains its original rear-end and suspension components. All steel body and solid throughout. 389 Pontiac Tri-Power engine with 3-speed stick-shift transmission. Runs & drives beautifully. Titled as a Pontiac, this lovely machine is a unique and significant example of the Kustom car era. A jewel from the past that gets lots of attention. Clean Florida title is in my name. Located in
Orlando,
Florida, the car was advertised for sale for
US $29,500.00 obo.
01.19.2023 -
Stephen Kidani's 1954 Mercury Monterey. Old custom originally restyled by
Barris Kustoms back in the
1950s. Stephen bought the car from the original owner. When he got the car, it featured a
nosed hood, a shaved deck,
frenched headlights,
frenched dual antennas, custom taillights, stainless door trim adapted from a Lincoln, and side scoop molding trim. Inside, the old custom had been dressed up with
pinstriping by
Von Dutch on the dash and above the door trim. When Stephen bought the car, the original owner mentioned that Martinez had done the interior. Stephen received a "Certificate of Authenticity" from
Barris Kustom Industries in March of
2006. Located in
Huntington Beach,
California, the old custom was advertised for sale on
Craigslist in January of
2023. At the time, it wasn't running, and it needed an interior and finish up. The price was set to
US $25,000.00, but according to the ad, the best offer takes it. No trades. Cash. Pick up only.
Click here to check out the Craigslist ad.
08.08.2022 -
1940 Mercury Convertible Sedan. Historic build. Offered for sale for the first time in 61 years. Runs (sweet) and "yard drives." The seller has no history prior to it being put in storage in
San Jose,
California in
1961. Rumored to have some connection to the actor
Errol Flynn, but nothing to confirm this. These are very rare cars, to begin with (less than 1000 produced), but what makes this car somewhat special is the
HALL (
Oakland,
California)
padded lift off top. Easy project to make a kool driver as is, or use your imagination. The seller has the title in hand, and he is happy to help with transport and shipping if required. Located in
Bakersfield,
Caliofrnia, the car is advertised for sale for
$25,000.00 USD. Please contact
Squeak Bell via the email
bellautoparts@gmail.com if you are serious.
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04.18.2022 - Mild
1939 Plymouth Business Coupe. Lowered. Fenderskirts. Straight Six with
Edmunds intake and Chevy 5-speed transmission. Split exhaust. Located in
Sacramento,
California, the car was advertised for sale on
eBay in April of
2022. It was listed as an auction. The auction received 76 bids. The highest bid was US $15,600.00, and the reserve was not met. Later on, the car was relisted with a
US $23,500.00 Buy it Now price.
Click here to check out the eBay ad.
02.04.2022 -
1951 Ford Victoria Custom. Fender skirts. Shaved door handles. Frenched headlights. Power brakes. Modern air conditioning. Custom interior and headliner. 302 V8 engine. Located in
Orlando,
Florida, the car was advertised for sale on
eBay in February of
2022. It was listed with a
US $23,495.00 Buy It Now price.
Click here to check out the eBay ad.
01.07.2021 -
Chopped 1967 Buick Riviera Custom. All work done in lead by
David Crook. Shaved handles, hood, and trunk.
Air ride front and back. Four-wheel disc brakes, brand new motor, transmission and suspension. New interior. Bodywork by
Frank DeRosa. Located in
Pittsburg,
California, the car was advertised for sale on
eBay in January of
2021. It was listed with a US $65,000 Buy it Now price, but it received 31 bids, and sold for
US $45,000.00 January 29,
2021.
Click here to check out the eBay auction listing.
10.08.2020 - Mild
1951 Mercury Coupe Custom. Restored. Shaved for handles.
Frenched headlights.
Candy red paint over a gold base. Dual dummy spotlights. Rebuilt and chromed Flathead Ford V8 with triple
Stromberg 97 carbs. Runs and drives fantastic. Located in
Montello,
Wisconsin, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in October of
2020. It was listed with a
US $28,000 Buy It Now price. The car did not sell. When the auction ended it had received two bids. The highest bid was
US $15,200.
Click here to check out the auction listing.
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