How Much is a Traditional Custom Car Worth?

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.

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. Click here for more info and photos.

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. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

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 - 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. Calls Preferred. Emails must include first, & last name, and phone number, no name & number, NO REPLY. Ad will be deleted when sold, if you see it, you can buy it. Can help arrange shipping to most countries.

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. Click here for more photos.

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.

01.07.2023 - Walt Kaplan's 1940 Mercury Coupe. Built in the late 1980s. Not a trailer queen, but still a stunner. Sold by Barret Jackson in 2008. Been in storage, covered for 14 years. Turn key custom. Located in Mililani, Hawaii, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in January of 2023. It was listed with a US $50,000.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

11.01.2022 - Chopped 1951 Mercury Convertible. Radical flame paint job. Removable padded top. 1956 Dodge split grille. GM LS-1 V8 400HP Fuel Injected, 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission, updated rear differential assembly. Previously owned by Paul Tracy, the former race car driver for CART, Champ Car World Series, Indy-Car Racing Series and color commentator for NBC's Indy-Car coverage. Located in Arlington, Texas, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in November of 2022. It was listed with a US $79,500.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

09.18.2022 - Chopped 1951 Mercury Custom. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in September of 2022. It was listed with a US $39,000.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay auction listing.

09.12.2022 - Chopped 1941 Mercury Convertible. Traditional Custom. Located in Mooresville, North Carolina, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in September of 2022. It was listed with a US $56,995 Classified ad price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

09.11.2022 - Ron Hing's 1956 Chevrolet Convertible. The old custom was advertised for sale on Bring A Trailer in September of 2022. Located in Salem, Oregon, it was listed as an auction that ended on September 11. The car sold for US $40,000.00. Click here to check out the auction listing.

09.04.2022 - 1951 Chevrolet Styleline. Chopped top. Lowered. Fender skirts. Nosed, decked, and shaved for handles. Frenched headlights. Louvered hood. Brandywine paint. Custom interior. 350 V8. Three-speed automatic transmission. Power steering. Power brakes. Built to cruise. A smooth ride. Build completed in 1995. About 1,400 miles since completion. Located in Lutz, Florida, the car was advertised for sale on eBay with a US $49,995.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

09.04.2022 - 1951 Mercury Convertible Custom. 2 1/4 inch Chopped top. Padded top. Molded hood with rounded corners. Custom-made grille. 1956 Buick headlights. Skirts. Wrapped in a Calypso Pearl Green paint. 429 V8. Custom interior. Rod & Custom Magazine feature car. 5584 miles since the restoration was completed. Located in Concord, North Carolina, the car was advertised for sale on eBay with a US $99,995.00 Classified ad price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

08.13.2022 - 1963 Ford Thunderbird Custom. This beautiful ‘63 California Custom T-Bird has had high-quality work performed on the body, paint, and interior. The car has won numerous car shows and has been featured in many magazines. The color combination is elegant! It shows the thought that went into the project in the beginning stages of the build. The finished product speaks for itself! Click here for more photos, and all the details of what has been done to the car. Located in Palmdale, California the car is advertised for sale for $42,500.

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. Click here for more photos, info, and history on the car

08.02.2022 - Bobby Massaron's 1956 Chevrolet Convertible - The Venturian. Historic Custom Car. Designed by Harry Bradley. Restyled by the Alexander Brothers of Detroit. Winner of the Ridler Award at the 1965 Detroit Autorama. A spectacular build with lots of magazine coverage and history. Located in Northville, Michigan, Bobby is looking for a new caretaker of the old custom, and he is asking $150.000 for the car. Please contact Bobby at rmassaron@yahoo.com or phone: 313-608-6100 for more info and details. Click here for more photos and history on the car

07.04.2022 - Rod Powell's 1953 Buick Custom. Originally built around 1982. Chopped 4 inches. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro sub-frame with 2" dropped spindles and disc brakes. 350 Chevy crate motor with 700 R4 Sanderson Headers, stainless exhaust, Air Bags, 1955 Cadillac ElDorado 15" Sabre wheels and much more. The car is in a good and running condition. Same owner for 15+ years. Garage kept. Located in Palm Desert, California the Buick was sold for US $30,000.

04.19.2022 - Chopped 1949 Mercury. Built by Donn Lowe in the 1980s. Frenched headlights and taillights. Rounded hood corners. 1955 Buick sidetrim. DeSoto grille, and much more. All work finished in lead. 389 Pontiac engine. 350 GM transmission. Located in Lodi, California, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in April of 2022. It was listed as auction with a US $2,000.00 starting bid. The auction ended April 19, 2022. It received 4 bids and sold for US $22,500.00 Click here to check out the eBay auction.

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.

04.08.2022 - Chopped 1951 Chevrolet Custom. Known as the "Famous 51." Built in the 1970s. Restored in 2017. 350 cid Chevy smallblock engine and 700R4 automatic transmission. Front power disc brakes. Ridetech air ride suspension. Focal Bluetooth audio system. New 15" Rocket Wheels. New set of Coker whitewalls. Driven approx 400 miles since the restoration. Located in Miami, Floida the car was advertised for sale on eBay in Apil of 2022. It was listed with a US $72,000.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay auction listing.

04.03.2022 - The Menges Twins' 1937 Ford. Built by The Menges Twins. Chopped and converted into a 3-window coupe. 1937 Lincoln Zephyr dash. Newly built 287 Pontiac engine. Ford T5 transmission. Located in Petaluma, Caliofrnia, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in April of 2022. Listed as an auction,it did also have a US $50,000.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

03.29.2022 - Clyde Wooten's 1958 Pontiac Chieftain. Period correct late 1950s custom with many small balanced details. Custom bodywork by Paul Gilbert. Nosed and decked. Shaved door handles. 1960 Oldsmobile grille. Custom paint by Mike Parsons, designed by Eric Black, pinstriped by Paul Comeau. Custom upholstery by Guy's Interior Restorations. Build completed in 2014. Appeared nearly twenty times in various magazines, including a Rodder's Journal featured story. Won Best of Show at all shows it attended in 2014 and 2015. Has mostly been in storage since 2015. Mechanically, the car is clean, functional, and essentially stock. Has recently gone through a mechanical freshen-up. Turn-key and ready to drive show car. Located in Portland, Oregon, Clyde is asking US $69,000.00 for the car. Click here for more info and photos. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Clyde at (503)380-8450.

03.23.2022 - Mike Young's 1948 Buick Special Sedanette. Mild custom. Modern Art Morrison frame by Limeworks. Chevrolet ZZ4 383 stroker engine, Custom Matterson radiator and a GM 700R4 automatic transmission. Full custom upholstery by legendary Southern California upholsterer Joe Perez. A professional built car that drives and handles very well. Located in Austin, Texas, Mike is asking US $89,000.00 for the car. Please get in touch with Mike at myoungx@me.com for more info - Click here for more info and photos.

03.20.2022 - Donald Hendrix's 1940 LaSalle Series 50 Convertible Coupe Custom. Customized when new by its first owner in Pasadena, California. Body sectioned 6 inches and channeled. Running boards removed. 1951 Cadillac 331 CID V-8 engine with a three-speed manual transmission with overdrive. Restored in 2004. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in March of 2022. It was listed with a US $98,800.00 Buy It Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

03.20.2022 - John Kolean's 1951 Ford Victoria. Custom Rodder cover car. Top chopped 3 1/2 inches. Body sectioned 4 inches. Subframed with 1974 Chevrolet Nova front clip. 350ci V8. Turbo 350 Automatic transmission. 12k miles since built. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in March of 2022. It was listed with a US $59,900.99 classified ad price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

03.20.2022 - Mild 1953 Ford Custom Coupe. Lowered. Mint green paint with scallops. Powered by a 305ci V8. Located in La Vergne, Tennessee, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in March of 2022. It was listed with a US $42,995.00 classified ad 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.

11.26.2021 Chopped 1950 Mercury Custom. Chopped. Bagged. Fresh built Flathead engine. Three on the tree. Dropped soindles. 4-link. C-notch. 10 bolt rear. Power disc brakes. New interior. No rust. Running car. Located in West Covina, California, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in November of 2021. It was listed with a US $36,500 Buy It Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

11.14.2021 - Ray Hudnut's 1951 Ford Custom Coupe. 3 1/2" Chopped top. 1954 Buick grille. Radiused wheel wells. Black with red flames and a tan leather interior. Power steering and disc brakes. Powered by a 390-cu.in. V8 engine and 3-speed Cruise-O-Matic transmission. Located in Portland, Oregon, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in November of 2021. It was listed with a US $15,000 Classified Ad Price. Click here to check out the eBay Classified Ad.

08.14.2021 - 1951 Mercury Monterey. Chopped top. Shaved. Frenched headlights. Dual spotlights. Smallblock Chevy V8. TH400. Power brakes. Disc brakes front. Power steering. Air conditioning. Classic look. Modern comfort. Located in Lutz, Florida, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in August of 2021. It was listed with a US $62,995.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

08.14.2021 - 1957 Chevrolet Pickup Truck. 1960s GM front clip with power disc brakes. 350 V8 engine and 700R4 transmission. Airride front and back. Fadeaway paint job. Located in Covina, California the truck was advertised for sale on eBay in August of 2021. It was listed with a US $35,000.00 Buy It Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

08.05.2021 - 1936 Ford 3-Window Coupe. Traditional look. Chopped top. All polished 302 Ford Racing engine. Disc brakes, air condition, and other modern parts. Located in Brighton, Colorado, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in August of 2021. It was listed with a US $70,000.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

06.23.2021 - Chopped 1957 Cadillac Series 62. Metal fabrication and custom work by Frank DeRosa and son. 4" chop. 1957 Studebaker fins. Airbags, Motor rebuilt 3 years ago. 700R automatic transmission. A driver. Located in San Jose, California the car was advertised for sale on eBay in June of 2021. It was listed with a US $75,000.00 Buy It Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

06.23.2021 - Chopped 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline. Built for the George Barris, Kustoms of America raffle giveaway in 1995. 350 V8. Automatic transmission. PS. PB. Been part of museum collection since 1996. Turn key custom. Located in Salem, Ohio, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in June of 2021. It was listed with a US $48,500.00 Buy it Now price. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

05.15.2021 In May of 2021 Bill Cushenbery's El Matador was offered for sale at the Mecum Indy 2021 auction at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. It was part of the Saturday Collector Car Lots. It received a $60,000 Bid and did not sell. Click here to check out the auction listing. Photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions.

03.31.2021 - Chopped 1951 Mercury Custom. Built in the early 2000s. Driveable and mainly used for car shows. Drivetrain could use some attention. Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in March of 2021. It received 65 bids. The car sold, and the winning bid was US $25,700. Click here to check out the eBay auction listing.

02.02.2021 - Richard Zocchi's 1968 Dodge Polara Custom. Well-known custom. Chopped top. Beautiful paint and interior. Located in Lutz, Florida, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in February of 2021. It was listed with a US $65,995 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.

01.07.2021 - Henrik Forss' 1966 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 of Sacramento, California. Restyled in 2018 the car was dressed up with air bags, a custom upholstery and a panel and flame paint job by Kyle Martin of Martin Kolor & Style. A smooth cruiser and a great running car, the Olds was advertised for sale on eBay in January of 2021. A day before the auction ended it had received 35 bids. The highest bid was US $14,700. Click here to check out the eBay auction listing.

09.26.2020 - Michael Feinstein's 1964 Buick Riviera. Mild "Bellflower" custom. Cosmetically in excellent overall condition for its age. Resplendent in candy lime green and silver metalflake, with silver leaf scallops, white tuck-n-roll interior, narrow whitewalls on deep dish Astro Supreme wheels, this Riviera is set to transport you back in time to your favorite car show, club event or cruise night. Located in Pasadena, California, the car was advertised for sale on eBay in September of 2020. Listed with a US $23,999 Buy It Now price the car sold for US $22,499. Click here to check out the eBay ad.

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