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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 Ford Bronco Hides GM Surprise Under the Hood to Go Along With 20-Inchers
1972 Ford Bronco Hides GM Surprise Under the Hood to Go Along With 20-Inchers

18 Apr 2021, 08:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The aftermarket world is a bit more sensitive to branding than OEMs, it seems, as this Bronco doesn't hide its front lettering behind the protective bar

 
Cummins-Swapped 1953 Ford C600 COE Shows Proper Way to Love a Forward Control
Cummins-Swapped 1953 Ford C600 COE Shows Proper Way to Love a Forward Control

18 Apr 2021, 07:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Strap in for a patina-infused stroll down truck memory lane with Ford Era's latest episode of the “What The Truck?” series that features an oldie but godly COE

 
Gorgeous Porsche Taycan “Queen of the Night” Artcar Sells for $200,000
Gorgeous Porsche Taycan “Queen of the Night” Artcar Sells for $200,000

18 Apr 2021, 05:49 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The one-off Taycan created by Richard Phillips and SIGNal Design sold to a Swiss bidder, will remain on display until it moves to its new home

 
2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO With McDonald’s Gold Wrap Is One Cool Promotional Car
2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO With McDonald’s Gold Wrap Is One Cool Promotional Car

17 Apr 2021, 18:39 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you live in Japan, you can take delivery of a 2022 Nissan GT-R NISMO for just 500 yen as long as you're happy with a die-cast model

 
1956 Pontiac "The Chief" Costs $1,000,000, Is Powered by Supercharged LS
1956 Pontiac "The Chief" Costs $1,000,000, Is Powered by Supercharged LS

17 Apr 2021, 17:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The classic exterior hides modern underpinnings and a lot of power. This is nothing like the classic 1950s car your grandpa liked to cruise in

 
Low-Riding 1968 Chevy C10 Has Black Tuxedo, Hides LS Muscle Behind Red Bowtie
Low-Riding 1968 Chevy C10 Has Black Tuxedo, Hides LS Muscle Behind Red Bowtie

17 Apr 2021, 06:35 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The unassuming short-wheelbase Chevy truck has opted for the understated look, but the modifications make it worthy of PC Classic Cars' $39,500 asking price

 
This LS3 Crate Engine-Swapped 996 Porsche 911 Carrera Is Rocking 495 Horsepower
This LS3 Crate Engine-Swapped 996 Porsche 911 Carrera Is Rocking 495 Horsepower

15 Apr 2021, 14:08 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A 996 Porsche 911 Carrera with an LS376/480 crate engine and a six-speed manual transmission is both sacrilege and exciting to hoon

 
Electrogenic Will Electromod Your Obscure Classic, Triumph Stag Included
Electrogenic Will Electromod Your Obscure Classic, Triumph Stag Included

15 Apr 2021, 07:13 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It's entirely refreshing to know that no matter how old or lesser known your car is, there's somebody out there ready and willing to prepare it for an EV life

 
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Restomod Boasts Fuel-Injected 396 Engine With 425 HP
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Restomod Boasts Fuel-Injected 396 Engine With 425 HP

14 Apr 2021, 20:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A one-off build that keeps the original styling cues intact, this fuel-injected Chevelle SS can be yours for $78,900 through RK Motors Charlotte

 
Raw 1972 Chevy Nova With LS3 Has a Touching Family Story, Is Built to Race
Raw 1972 Chevy Nova With LS3 Has a Touching Family Story, Is Built to Race

14 Apr 2021, 17:05 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Nova has been in the owner's family since 1974 and used to belong to his mother and brother, both of whom passed away

 
Insane LS-Swapped 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Goes Off-Road, Saves Toyota Tacoma TRD
Insane LS-Swapped 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Goes Off-Road, Saves Toyota Tacoma TRD

14 Apr 2021, 07:22 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / This build has been customized for 4x4 rescue duties, and it sees its first ever call into action when attempting to save a truck that got caught in the mud

 
Evil-Looking Land Rover Defender 110 SVX Was an Actual James Bond Villain
Evil-Looking Land Rover Defender 110 SVX Was an Actual James Bond Villain

12 Apr 2021, 21:00 UTC · By: Alex Oagana / One of only seven Land Rover Defender SVX models ever made for the Spectre James Bond film, this bad boy is in perfect running order

 
This 650-HP Toyota MR2 K20 Swap Revs to 9,200 RPM, Is Every 90s Kid's Dream
This 650-HP Toyota MR2 K20 Swap Revs to 9,200 RPM, Is Every 90s Kid's Dream

12 Apr 2021, 07:27 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The owner of this MR2 build says he races motorbikes with the car—9,200 RPM and four wheels? That's not fair toward the poor bikes, now is it?

 
Go for a Joyride in the Stunning 1-of-3 Bugatti Rembrandt
Go for a Joyride in the Stunning 1-of-3 Bugatti Rembrandt

11 Apr 2021, 08:26 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Manny Khoshbin loves his custom Bugattis more than anything, second only to how much he loves driving them – and taking us all along for the ride

 
2021 Ford Bronco 6x6 to Cost $399,000, Preview Shows Rugged Monster
2021 Ford Bronco 6x6 to Cost $399,000, Preview Shows Rugged Monster

10 Apr 2021, 18:17 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This thing looks like it could fit in any movie ever, from Mad Max to Jurassic Park and every Resident Evil. It's ready for anything except taking corners

 
Jaw-Dropping 1970 Chevelle SS 454 Has a Nitrous Surprise
Jaw-Dropping 1970 Chevelle SS 454 Has a Nitrous Surprise

10 Apr 2021, 12:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While respectful of the old ways, this true 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS has the mods it needs to be a badass tire-smoking racer

 
The One-Off 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS Phoenix Is Back on the Market
The One-Off 2018 Koenigsegg Agera RS Phoenix Is Back on the Market

10 Apr 2021, 07:46 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Built specifically for known collector Manny Khoshbin, he sold it off after just a few months because the offer was too good to turn down. It’s available again

 
Ford Explorer Interceptor in Hot Pink Will Make One Tough Barbie Very Happy
Ford Explorer Interceptor in Hot Pink Will Make One Tough Barbie Very Happy

9 Apr 2021, 07:26 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / This custom Explorer, probably a former police car, is about to sell at auction at no reserve; it’s the perfect way to stand out in a crowd of boring cars

 
Fiberglass-Bodied 1998 Ford "VicStang" Is Half Police Interceptor, Half Mustang
Fiberglass-Bodied 1998 Ford "VicStang" Is Half Police Interceptor, Half Mustang

8 Apr 2021, 19:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A rather interesting build that needs to be completed by the next owner, the 1998 Ford VicStang comes with not one but two 460 engines

 
This 2001 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Thinks It’s a 1987 BMW 325i Up Front
This 2001 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Thinks It’s a 1987 BMW 325i Up Front

8 Apr 2021, 16:31 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / One of the most original mashups you'll see all week, this single-cabbed pickup truck was made by CTEC Shelby County Career Tech Educational Center students