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1945 San Francisco Customs

November 14, 2018December 11, 2018 Rik Hoving 2 Comments Bruce Heather, Early Custom, Early Custom Car History, Harry Costa, Kenneth VK, Nor-Cal, Nor-Cal Custom, San Francisco

1945 SAN FRANCISCO CUSTOMS Northern California had a very active Custom Car Scene back in the 1940s. Bruce

Custom History Early Custom Cars

Marvin Lee 42 Chevy

October 28, 2018November 21, 2018 Rik Hoving 5 Comments Bohman and Schwartz Coachworks, cbflash, Early Custom, Early Custom Car History, Marvin Lee, Marvin Lee Chevy, Pasadena, WWII Custom

MARVIN LEE 42 CHEVY Marvin Lee of Pasadena California Restyled his 1942 Chevy Fleetline AeroSedan when the car

Custom History Early Custom Cars

Light Color Early Customs

October 16, 2018January 2, 2019 Rik Hoving 3 Comments Early Custom, Early Custom Car, Jimmy Summers, Light Color, Light Paint

LIGHT COLOR EARLY CUSTOMS Most of the time we think of dark painted cars when we think Early

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Lou Allen 1947 Buick

September 17, 2018October 12, 2018 Rik Hoving 1 Comment 1947 Buick, Art Chrisman, Barris, George Sinamark, Jeff Neppl, kustoms illustrated, Lou Allen, Lou Allen Buick

LOU ALLEN 1947 BUICK Art Chrisman created many cars in his long career. But not many people recognize

Custom History Featured Custom Cars

Bob Dofflow 1949 Ford

September 16, 2018October 31, 2018 Rik Hoving 3 Comments 1949 Ford Custom, Bears Custom Body Shop, Bill Gaylord, Bob Dofflow, Don Roberts, Don Roberts Custom Shop, Magazine Cover Custom, Shoebox Custom

BOB DOFFLOW 1949 FORD Don Roberts from Bears Custom Shop outdid himself on the magazine cover car, many

Custom History Gaylords

1947-48 Buick Gaylord Tops

September 9, 2018October 4, 2018 Rik Hoving 0 Comments Barris Kustom, Bill Gaylord, Carson Top Shop, Gaylord Tops, George Barris, Kenneth VK, Padded Top

1947-48 BUICK GAYLORD TOPS Bill Gaylord created a couple of stunning looking super long chopped padded tops for

Custom History Early Custom Cars

Link Paola Custom Car Pioneer

September 4, 2018October 1, 2018 Rik Hoving 2 Comments Bill Faris, Carson Top Shop, cbflash, Custom Pioneer, Dean Batchelor, Glendale California, Link Paola, Link's Custom Shop, Montrose California, Spence Murray

LINK PAOLA Custom Car Pioneer Link Paola Custom Car Pioneer from Glendale California created some beautiful Custom Cars

Barris Kustom Shop Custom History The Tom Nielsen Collection

The Japan – How to build a Custom

August 30, 2018December 11, 2018 Tom Nielsen 2 Comments 1952 Mercury, Barris Kustom, Car Craft Magazine, George Barris, Nobby Miyakawa, The Japan, Tom Jeffries, Tom Nielsen

HOW TO BUILD A CUSTOM The Japan The Barris built 1952 Mercury hardtop known as The JAPAN was

Custom History Early Custom Cars Lost & Found

37 Cord Mystery Custom

August 24, 2018September 17, 2018 Rik Hoving 0 Comments coachbuilt, Custom Cord, Mystery Custom, Rodders Journal ad

37 CORD MYSTERY CUSTOM This Custom 1937 Cord was bought by the previous owner in 1956 and he

Ayala Custom Shop Barris Kustom Shop Custom History

Jack Stewart Ford White Primer

August 22, 2018September 4, 2018 Rik Hoving 8 Comments Al Ayala, Bob Drake, Bob Hirohata, George Barris, Gil Ayala, Gils Auto Butcher, Jack Stewart 1941 Ford, Jack Stewart Ford, Jack Stewart Ford Book, Jim Skonzakes, Kenneth VK, Palle Johansen

JACK STEWART FORD WHITE PRIMER In 1950 George Barris painted the Jack Stewart Ford in white primer after

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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.