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Eldon Gibson’s 1940 Oldsmobile

December 30, 2020April 8, 2021 Rik Hoving 0 Comments David E. Zivot, David Zivot, Dean Batchelor, Early Custom, Early Custom Car, Eldon Gibson Oldsmobile

“The Boulevardier” By David E. Zivot This is a most intriguing and nicely turned out custom. I first noticed it

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Westergard classic 36 Ford

July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 Rik Hoving 8 Comments '36 Ford, Hall Tops, Harry Westergard, Jack Odbert, Padded Top, Sacramento, spotlight

CLASSIC WESTERGARD FORD One of the finest Harry Westergard build early style custom cars is Jack Odbert’s 1936 Ford convertible.

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Custom 1933-34 Fords

June 17, 2020March 23, 2021 Tom Nielsen 2 Comments 1933 Ford, 1934 Ford, 33 Ford, 34 Ford, Classic Custom Car, spotlight

FORDS MODEL-40 CUSTOMIZED Today almost all of the modified ’33 and ’34 Fords are done up as street rods or

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Palle Johansen 47 Caddy Introduction

April 1, 2019April 4, 2019 Rik Hoving 9 Comments Early Style Custom, George Barris Cadillac, Johansen Cadillac, Palle Johansen, spotlight

PALLE JOHANSEN 47 CADDY After many years in the works, Palle Johansens 1947 Cadillac Padded Topped Convertible Kustom is finally

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De Rosa Golden Piranha

June 19, 2018October 19, 2018 Rik Hoving 2 Comments Buick, cbflash, Custom Car For Sale, De Rosa, DeRosa, Frank de Rosa, Frank DeRosa, Golden Piranha

GOLDEN PIRANHA De Rosa and Son Customs create an uniquely restyled 1966 Buick Riviera with styling cues from

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Tiago Ranchero Clone

June 4, 2018September 11, 2019 Rik Hoving 5 Comments 57 Ford, Dick Tiaga, George Garcia, Janne Lepola, Joe Bailon, Tiago Ranchero

TIAGO RANCHERO CLONE George Garcia from Bellflower California has been dreaming of recreating the Famous Dick Tiago 1957 Ford Ranchero

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A short drive in the Hirohata Mercury

May 20, 2018June 5, 2018 Rik Hoving 13 Comments 1951 Mercury, Barris, Bob Hirohata, Carson Top Shop, CCC-Shirts, Hirohata, Hirothata Merc, Jim McNiel, Mercury, Rodders Journal ad, Von Dutch

A SPIN IN A CUSTOM CAR ICON Hirohata Mercury owner Jim McNiel, asked me to jump in the

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Background Mystery Custom

September 12, 2017September 20, 2017 Rik Hoving 1 Comment Al Garcia, CCC-Shirts, Harry Westergard, Less Crane, Revs Institute, Rodders Journal ad, William Hewitt

BACKGROUND MYSTERY CUSTOM In the background of 2 early 1950s drag strip photos I spotted this unidentified Mystery

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1952 New York Show Photo

August 30, 2017September 9, 2017 Rik Hoving 4 Comments 1952 New York International Motor Sports Show, CCC-Shirts, Charles Eli, International Motor Sports Show, Larry Ernst, Larry Ernst Chevy, Rodders Journal ad, Thomas Douglas Ford

1952 NEW YORK SHOW Photo A closer look at an birds eye view photo taken at the New

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41 Chevy 3-Window

August 5, 2017September 9, 2017 Rik Hoving 3 Comments 41 Chevy, 42 Chevy, Barris, CCC-Shirts, Dan Post Blue Book of Custom Restyling, Edgar Almquist, Mystery Custom, Published Mystery Customs, Rodders Journal ad, Speed and Mileage Manual

41 CHEVY 3-WINDOW Mystery Custom 1941 Chevy Coupe with chopped turned 3-window top, 1946 Chevy grille and complete

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Custom Car Chronicle: THE BEAUTY OF CUSTOMIZING Custom Car Chronicle is a online magazine and forum, for custom car and hot rod people who are looking for inspiration, historical knowledge, and a place were their passion can be shared. CCC is created by a small, international group of custom car, hot rod, model car, art, design-, photography-, and architecture enthusiasts. Editor in chief is custom car historian- Rik Hoving. For centuries people are inspired to built beautiful cars. CCC focuses on everything that ignites that special inspiration: design, history, technology, perfect proportions, the right feeling, and amazing personal stories. PRIVACY POLICY.