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The hardworking staff of Hemmings Auctions is proud to share with you some of the most notable vehicles they have helped to find enthusiastic new homes for over the past week. Forty-eight new vehicle listings launched between Sunday, February 26, and Saturday, March 4. Of those, 26 sold, including eight post-auction Make Offer listings. This equates to a sell-through rate of 54 percent. You can keep abreast of the latest consignments by subscribing to the daily Hemmings Auctions email newsletter.

1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe

1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe

Reserve: $29,000

Selling Price: $48,825

Recent Market Range: $26,800-$39,500

Little over 34,000 miles showed on the odometer of this pastel-colored postwar Chevy, and its seller claimed that figure was accurate. The never-rusted Styleline De Luxe convertible had received a sympathetic refurbishment that included a single repaint in Mist Green and replacement floor and trunk mats. The factory-installed convertible top and upholstery were claimed to remain, and minor glass delamination was noted, as was a small oil leak from the pan below the 216-cu.in. OHV inline-six engine; the column-shifted 3-speed manual was described as “perfect.” Similarly good were recently replaced shocks and bias-ply tires. After four time extensions, the Styleline had a happy new owner.

1980 Triumph TR8

Reserve: $10,000

Selling Price: $27,300

Recent Market Range: $8,200-$13,500

To vintage-TR fans, the firm’s last sports car was controversial in looks; time proved its wedge shape was on-trend. Perhaps the aftermarket body kit fitted to this TR8 was a step too far for some, but not for the excited bidders vying for the customized, 3.5-liter Rover V-8-powered convertible. That engine was hopped up with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, electronic ignition, and dual exhaust, and its attendant 5-speed manual promised smooth shifts. The blue paint, cloth top, and vinyl seat upholstery all looked nice, although the A/C and tachometer didn’t work. Minilite-style alloys mounted older radial tires. The seller engaged with interested parties and the Triumph sold extremely well.

1965 Ford Mustang

Reserve: $44,000

Selling Price: $50,400

Recent Market Range: N/A

The early Mustang will always have a popular following because it was so “right” from the start, having nearly universal appeal. This restored 1965 coupe turned heads with its “show-quality” Guardsman Blue paint over a blue-trimmed white vinyl interior. The automatic-equipped Ford received some new sheetmetal and many correct replacement parts in the course of its rejuvenation. Its engine compartment looked particularly nice, the original 2-barrel, 260-cu.in. V-8 bearing the right stamps and stickers. The undercarriage also looked show-ready and fresh bias-ply tires blended correct looks with ride comfort. For a non-performance version, this well-presented pony car brought a muscular sum.

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

Reserve: $75,000

Selling Price: $120,915

Recent Market Range: $80,000-$115,000

This top-of-the-line 1957 Cadillac convertible was a genuine museum piece, being sold by a New England-based not-for-profit car museum. It was a real head-turner, with no divulged damage to its paintwork, body chrome, or glass, and its two-tone leather upholstery sported an inoffensive patina. The 325-hp, twin-carbureted 365-cu.in. V-8 was thought to be factory-installed, and while there was no record of a rebuild, it was said to operate without issue. Minor surface corrosion was visible on the undercarriage and the age of the bias-ply tires was unknown. A replacement VIN tag was installed. An impressive 42 bids were needed to win this rare Eldorado Biarritz, which blew past its reserve.

1946 Dodge WC Half-Ton 

Reserve: $30,000

Selling Price: $31,500

Recent Market Range: $22,000-$33,000

The exterior facade of Hemmings HQ in Vermont wears a rust-patinated front clip of a Dodge truck just like this one, although this 1946 WC Half-Ton is much shinier thanks to its 3-year-old, two-tone paint with only minor blemishes, not to mention the varnished wood bed floor. The restoration afforded this pickup left it in good condition, with an earlier 1941 Plymouth flathead inline-six and 3-speed manual providing motivation. The steering wheel showed some age and the original gauges were replaced with modern custom units, but the upholstery and floor mat looked new. The undercarriage was very clean, and tires had fewer than 200 miles on them. This truck reached the top of its range.

1940 Ford DeLuxe

1940 Ford DeLuxe

Reserve: $47,000

Selling Price: $51,450

Recent Market Range: $44,100-$62,500

“The style leader in its price class” was how Ford advertised its Deluxe V-8 for 1940, the year this Convertible Club Coupe left the factory. Among its new features were a column shifter for the three-speed manual transmission and sealed-beam headlamps, both present on this restored-to-stock, rust-free example. Its paint was described as “very good,” the fabric top said to be new, and the seats looked nice; some paint chips marred the steering wheel and dashboard. A bit of firewall paint was flaking off under the hood, but the 221-cu.in. flathead V-8 promised to run and drive well, with two drivetrain leaks divulged. This sold in the heart of its market range as a Make Offer listing.

A 1935 Voisin C25 Aerodyne and a 1964 Ferrari 250 LM received honorable Best in Show awards at the 28^th annual Amelia Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, March 5th. The two award winners were chosen amongst a field of 260 historically significant vehicles spread across 32 classes. The featured classes had something for every enthusiast, including numerous Pre- and Post-War Race Car categories, Le Mans Winners, Historic ‘50s Customs, Fiberglass Dreams, 120th Anniversary of Buick, and Supercars Limited Production.

2023 Best in Show: Concours d’Elegance

The 1935 C25 Aerodyne drove away with the 2023 Best in Show Concours d’Elegance trophy. Displayed by Merle and Peter Mullin of Oxnard, California, the Aerodyne was Voisin’s “Car of the Future,” with a focus on aerodynamics. The streamlined Aerodyne cut a profile unlike any other car of its time with its high waistline, skirted rear fenders, low faired-in headlights, and power retractable roof. Only 28 C25s were produced, six of which were Aerodynes. This example is just one of four survivors known to exist.

“We had some serious contenders and I am honored that they chose us to win,” said Best in Show – Concours d’Elegance winner Merle Mullin. “I have the blessing of being married to a passionate collector who has never restored a car with an eye to winning a prize. His intention is always to restore a car to its historical correctness. But winning a prize is always greatly validating.”

2023 Best in Show: Concours de Sport

Displayed by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, this legendary 1964 Ferrari 250 LM earned the 2023 Best in Show Concours de Sport award. In 1965, the one-year-old 3.3-liter V-12 underdog was privately entered into the 24 Hours of Le Mans with future world champion driver Jochen Rindt of Austria behind the wheel for the overall win. The pair completed 347 laps of the 8.365-mile circuit, averaging 120.944 mph over 24 hours. The unexpected win caused a stir amongst the Ford vs. Ferrari factory team entries, and the victory still marks the last time a Ferrari won overall at Le Mans.

In the years after its 1965 victory, this 250 LM competed at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1966 and 1968. It returned to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1968 and 1969, before its final race at the 1970 24 Hours of Daytona, where it finished seventh. After the 1965 victory, the Ferrari went on to race at the 1966 and 1968 24 Hours of Daytona, and then returned to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for 1968 and 1969. It took 7^th place at the 1970 24 Hours of Daytona during its final race, and it headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum soon after.

“This win is very special and was a complete surprise,” said Jason Vansickle, Vice President, Curation and Education, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. “Obviously the car speaks for itself – the last Ferrari to win outright at Le Mans, and it’s just one of the many prestigious cars we have at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.”

Ford produced the Model A in abundance from 1928 through 1931, and in a wide variety of styles to boot. The Model A seemingly has something for everybody. But what if you’re not everybody and want something truly different?

Enter this thoroughly customized 1931 Ford Model A speedster. Truly unique, it sports a handmade aluminum body inspired by the racing greats of Indianapolis and Europe from the era, along with an interior with custom bucket seats for two and an engine-turned dash.

Mechanically, the seller—who built the car—has added a variety of upgrades to the factory 40hp 201-cu.in. flathead four that remains the speedster’s motivation. Those upgrades include a new fuel tank with electric fuel pump, electronic ignition, an electric water pump, an electric fan, and an aluminum radiator.

Though the engine itself and the transmission remain unmodified, the seller promises spirited driving given the significantly lighter overall weight of the purpose-built car. It remains street legal, too, and is sold complete with a Florida title.

The world is awash in Ford Model A hot rods with flathead and newer V-8 engines. Instead of pounding the throttle a quarter-mile at a time, why not imagine yourself tackling your favorite twisty road or even the two-and-a-half miles of the Brickyard in this inspired build?

Head on over to Hemmings Auctions, take a look at this 1931 Ford Model A Speedster, and leave a comment letting us know what you think.

Imagine the deep rumble that must have reverberated throughout Detroit’s Huntington Place (Cobo) Convention Center as hundreds of muscle cars entered the building to set up for the 2023 Autorama car show. Unfortunately, attendees aren’t allowed in the building to witness the ear-tingling ecstasy, but we have the next best thing, lots of glorious photos filled with muscle cars from all the big marques.

1967 Plymouth GTX “Silver Bullet”

Originally a factory-tested car, it eventually became a Woodward street racer in the ‘60s and ‘70s under the ownership of Jimmy Addison Jimmy equipped the muscle car with a stroker 487-ci 426 Hemi engine. TO keep it quiet he designed an exhaust system with four mufflers. He replaced body panels for fiberglass doors, hood and trunk lid to lose weight. The 650-horsepower B-body would dominate the quarter mile in 10.30-seconds at over 135 MPH. It was never beaten and is still well-known among drag racers across the country.

1966 Ford Fairlane

Built by Holbrook Racing in Redford, MI, in 1982, this Ford Fairlane two-door post sedan was raced at the Milan, MI and Norwalk, OH racetracks in the mid-80s. Equipped with a cross-bolted 427 FE Stroker engine, its best pass was a 11.16-second run at 124 MPH. Today, the body is still all-original and unrestored, and the car has 36,000 original miles.

1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS

Known as “the Camaro that unifies the generations,” Owner Zach Straights discovered this car when he searched for and found his birth mother. The SS/RS Camaro had been owned and special ordered by his late grandmother. Zach acquired the car in 2012, and after touring as a “barn / desert find,” he had it restored back to original condition.

1967 Dodge Coronet

This factory super stock Mopar is a low-mileage survivor. Only 55 Dodge/Plymouth WO23 cars were produced for NHRA Super Stock competition, and this is one of 16 equipped with a four-speed transmission. Its 426-ci Hemi V-8 is capable of 425-horsepower. Originally sold at Northfield Dodge in Grand Rapids, the muscle car raced in Western Michigan until it was retired in 1976. The current owner, Steve Atwell, purchased the car in 2020 with just 355 miles on the odometer.

1972 Pontiac Ventura

Owners David and Annette Balkevitch refer to this glowing orange Pontiac Ventura as “The Angry Pumpkin.” Perhaps the most entertaining muscle car display at the Detroit Autorama, the car hosted an entire angry pumpkin family inside. All jokes aside, this built muscle car is a serious street car class winner. Equipped with a stroked Pontiac 494, it blasts from 0-60 in 2.1-seconds.

Owners David and Annette Balkevitch refer to this glowing orange Pontiac Ventura as “The Angry Pumpkin.” Perhaps the most entertaining muscle car display at the Detroit Autorama, the car hosted an entire angry pumpkin family inside. All jokes aside, this built muscle car is a serious street car class winner. Equipped with a stroked Pontiac 494, it blasts from 0-60 in 2.1-seconds.

Owners David and Annette Balkevitch refer to this glowing orange Pontiac Ventura as “The Angry Pumpkin.” Perhaps the most entertaining muscle car display at the Detroit Autorama, the car hosted an entire angry pumpkin family inside. All jokes aside, this built muscle car is a serious street car class winner. Equipped with a stroked Pontiac 494, it blasts from 0-60 in 2.1-seconds.

Owners David and Annette Balkevitch refer to this glowing orange Pontiac Ventura as “The Angry Pumpkin.” Perhaps the most entertaining muscle car display at the Detroit Autorama, the car hosted an entire angry pumpkin family inside. All jokes aside, this built muscle car is a serious street car class winner. Equipped with a stroked Pontiac 494, it blasts from 0-60 in 2.1-seconds.

Gallery: More Muscle Cars of Autorama 2023

The 2008 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage roadster handles and drives exactly how it looks from the exterior: seriously fast and equally luxurious. The 4.3-liter engine is capable of 380 horsepower and 302 lb-ft. of torque, which is quick enough to propel the car from 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds. What the roadster lacks in power when compared to its competition, it makes up for in style, character and exclusivity. Even its seductive low rumble at idle and roar at full throttle is enough to make knees quiver.

According to the Aston Martin Heritage Trust, only 3,020 4.3-liter roadsters were made in 2008. This car, currently up for auction on Hemmings, is a clean, low-mileage example of the Vantage Roadster. The seller confirms that the engine is original, starts immediately, and purrs like a kitten with no smoke, weeps or leaks. It’s equipped with Aston’s optional six-speed Sportshift transmission, which has an automatic mode if the driver doesn’t feel like paddle shifting through the city.

The luxury sports car’s exterior and interior is described as being in excellent, like-new condition. Everything works as it should, including the power-adjustable heated seats, power windows and locks, navigation, and Bluetooth audio system. It has just 13,132 and reportedly has always been garaged and has never been driven in the rain. Find the full details and over 40 detailed photos at this link.

The 2023 Detroit Autorama show had something for everyone, from muscle cars and sports cars, to race cars and off-the-wall customs. Pickup trucks were prominent in the mix, with an abundance of build types that represented several niches. Plenty of show trucks made an appearance, including mini trucks, dazzling customs, heavy haulers, monster trucks, race trucks, and preservation pickups.

Two top-of-the-line custom trucks, a 1953 Chevrolet 3100 and 1958 Chevrolet Cameo, were nominated in the Great 8 finalists, but did not receive the 2023 Ridler Award. Here are more pickups out of the 2023 Detroit Autorama that you may not have seen.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1941 Ford Truck

Built by Samson Design for owners Brian and Monica Tuell, this Axalta Magic Red pickup rides on its original frame with a Heidt’s front suspension. The 350-ci engine is dressed with custom painted air cleaner and valve covers to match the exterior tones. Inside, the plush, soft leather seats are finished with diamond stitching and stylish Classic Instruments gauges keep the driver informed.

1992 Ford Ranger

This brilliant blue custom Ford Ranger caught our eye from aisles away. Concept and design by Kevin Urbanowicz and Steve Dalton and paint and bodywork by Urbanowicz and Ryan Collier, the truck has a long list of modifications executed by the team. Some of the most noticeable changes include shaving of the Ford grille, firewall, cowl, drip rail, door handles, gas door, taillights, tailgate, locks and emblems.

1992 Ford Ranger

This brilliant blue custom Ford Ranger caught our eye from aisles away. Concept and design by Kevin Urbanowicz and Steve Dalton and paint and bodywork by Urbanowicz and Ryan Collier, the truck has a long list of modifications executed by the team. Some of the most noticeable changes include shaving of the Ford grille, firewall, cowl, drip rail, door handles, gas door, taillights, tailgate, locks and emblems.

1992 Ford Ranger

This brilliant blue custom Ford Ranger caught our eye from aisles away. Concept and design by Kevin Urbanowicz and Steve Dalton and paint and bodywork by Urbanowicz and Ryan Collier, the truck has a long list of modifications executed by the team. Some of the most noticeable changes include shaving of the Ford grille, firewall, cowl, drip rail, door handles, gas door, taillights, tailgate, locks and emblems.

1948 Chevy Hydrogen Truck

Performance industry expert Mike Copeland has always been the type of innovator who strives to push the boundaries of automotive technology. He led the teams that developed the hydrogen-powered ‘48 Chevrolet pickup. Diversified Creations built the truck itself, including adaptations for hydrogen fuel, and Arrington Performance built its supercharged 6.2-liter LS engine to run on hydrogen. The truck is appropriately dubbed “Zero” for zero carbon emissions.

1948 Chevy Hydrogen Truck

Performance industry expert Mike Copeland has always been the type of innovator who strives to push the boundaries of automotive technology. He led the teams that developed the hydrogen-powered ‘48 Chevrolet pickup. Diversified Creations built the truck, including adaptations for hydrogen fuel, and Arrington Performance built its supercharged 6.2-liter LS engine to run on hydrogen. The truck is appropriately dubbed “Zero” for zero carbon emissions.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

Mini Truck Madness

A slew of mini trucks hit the ground for this year’s Autorama, and although they sat lower than other builds on the show floor, they stood out with each having unique custom details. Here, a blue 1995 Chevy S10 sported shaved handles and tailgate, custom graphics and grille, among other mods. A deep green 1993 Mazda B2600 displayed eye-catching roof panel paint, and a brilliant white 1989 Ford Ranger GT boasted a seemingly endless list of modifications.

1960 Mack B-61 “Rat Mack”

This beast of a hauler attracted crowds in the basement level of the Detroit Autorama car show. Owned by Shannon Brown and built be Trackside Auto Custom Restoration and C. Miller Customs, the Rat Mack sits on a 1980 GMC Motorhome chassis with Ride Tech suspension. A 12-valve 5.9-liter Cummins Diesel engine provides the torque and horses required to haul precious cargo.

1960 Mack B-61 “Rat Mack”

This beast of a hauler attracted crowds in the basement level of the Detroit Autorama car show. Owned by Shannon Brown and built be Trackside Auto Custom Restoration and C. Miller Customs, the Rat Mack sits on a 1980 GMC Motorhome chassis with Ride Tech suspension. A 12-valve 5.9-liter Cummins Diesel engine provides the torque and horses required to haul precious cargo.

1960 Mack B-61 “Rat Mack”

This beast of a hauler attracted crowds in the basement level of the Detroit Autorama car show. Owned by Shannon Brown and built be Trackside Auto Custom Restoration and C. Miller Customs, the Rat Mack sits on a 1980 GMC Motorhome chassis with Ride Tech suspension. A 12-valve 5.9-liter Cummins Diesel engine provides the torque and horses required to haul precious cargo.

Gallery: More custom trucks from the 2023 Detroit Autorama

Gallery: More custom trucks from the 2023 Detroit Autorama

Gallery: More Pickup Trucks from the 2023 Detroit Autorama

Date: 1967

Location: Grand Bend, Ontario

Source: via London Free Press / Facebook

What do you see here?

Josh Mazerolle doesn’t smoke, never has, never will. Regardless, he said the Marlboro-inspired paint scheme for his 1982 Cadillac Sedan DeVille was just too spot-on to pass up.

“The car’s already shaped like a pack of cigarettes,” he said. “Plus it’s got that cream paint with some patina, it was kind of a gross car.”

Thus with some simple masking, some red paint, and liberal appropriation of the Marlboro font, the Whoop-DeVille was thrust upon the Internet in a blatant effort to, as Mazerolle said, “instigate a emotional response,” “make it look cool without sucking a lot of my life away,” and also provide Mazerolle with a winter ride that he could also drive to Holley’s LS Fest and feature on “Deathwish,” the car build show he stars in on Amazon Prime.

“And it’s gotten a lotta laughs, that’s for sure,” he said.

The Cadillac, to the best of Mazerolle’s knowledge, started out as a Florida car before eventually migrating north to New Hampshire, where Mazerolle lives. Rust wasn’t a problem for it, but the “notoriously bad” 125hp 4.1-liter V-8 with Digital Fuel Injection was, and with a bum engine, the car nearly met its fate at a local salvage yard.

“Apparently it was going across the scales when the junkyard owner’s son said, ‘Nope, it’s mine,’ and stuffed a junkyard 5.3 in it,” Mazerolle said.

The early LS-based engine – most probably a 285hp LM7 out of a GMT800 Chevrolet Silverado – more than doubled the 4100’s power rating without any modifications and fit neatly and easily into the DeVille’s engine bay. The swap was nearly finished, too, when the junkyard owner’s son put the Cadillac up for sale.

“I figured it was an easy thing for me,” Mazerolle said. “It just needed an exhaust and a brake caliper.”

He fully intended to fix it and drive it just the way it was, but as he started in on the caliper, a case of the might-as-wells sprang up. He’d often wondered what a GM B-body car would look like with a Ford Twin I-Beam or Twin Traction Beam axle (what he calls “whoop scissors”) under the front of it, so he figured if he had the front end of the Cadillac apart, he might as well grab one of the Ford setups to see how it’d fit.

“I’m an off-road guy, and those TTBs get a lot of wheel travel without having to spend much money,” he said. “It’s not a really good setup, but it’s cool.”

In the end, he sourced two Twin I-Beam setups from a pair of two-wheel-drive 1995 Ford F-250s just to use both passenger-side axle arms, which he then mounted to a single pivot in the center of the car, giving the setup the exact width that Mazerolle wanted. He kept the Ford disc brakes and eight-lug spindles but rather than try to fit the Ford coil springs, he fabricated mounts for Profender bypass shocks with position-sensitive dampening and custom-fabricated control arms that gave him 20 inches of wheel travel. To ensure zero bump-steer with the suspension setup, he custom-built a steering system with long tie rods that also share a common center pivot.

“In my head, it fit better than it actually did,” he said. “It took building the car to realize I’m an idiot.”

Around back, he matched the front end’s new height with an eight-lug GM 14-bolt rear axle fitted with disc brakes and suspended on 1999 Chevrolet S-10 ZR-2 springs with custom-length shackles. Seventeen-inch Hummer H2 wheels bolted right up to both the Ford front spindles and the 14-bolt rear axle. Falcon Wildpeak M/T tires provided appropriate knobbiness for what Mazerolle calls a “trophy car.”

Other than adding a complete Flowmaster exhaust, the LS engine remained untouched. So did the Cadillac’s stock TH200-4R transmission, and Mazerolle instantly came to regret leaving it so when he discovered it had given up the ghost on the Whoop-DeVille’s test drive to the gas station to fill up for the trip to Kentucky for last year’s LS Fest East. Rather than turn around, Mazerolle limped the car to Gearstar Performance Transmission in Akron, Ohio, where he convinced them to let him swap out the stock transmission for one of Gearstar’s Level 5 TH200-4R performance transmissions in the company’s parking lot. “The LS will get a supercharger, so I wanted to make sure we were prepared for that,” Mazerolle said. “We’re just not there yet.”

Still, he managed to make it to the show, get plenty of social media exposure for the car, and dial in the front suspension on the off-road course. Since then, he’s followed through on his intention of making it his winter driver, though he’s also considering not just adding the aforementioned supercharger but also taking it desert racing out West. “I think it’d be cool on a short course,” he said.

Race cars aren’t the first genre that comes to mind when discussing the Autorama World of Wheels show, but 2023 saw an impressive variety of go-fast vehicles on display in Detroit. Anything from fresh builds to race cars with a heritage were present, and the most popular words from show-goers wandering the Cobo center were “Wow, look at all the race cars here!” Tom Bailey and the Sick Week crew had several of their drag-and-drive vehicles on display, and a few rare historic race cars also made an appearance. Check out five fan favorites followed by an additional gallery of horsepower below.

“Blastro” 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van

The info card on this eye-catching fast van sang “Knock, knock, knockin’ on seven’s door.” Blastro is an all-steel street legal pro-mod motorhome built by Tom Richey. The home build took 14 years and over 14,000 hours to complete. The entire build is custom, but a few standout details include a unique swinging side door, pro-mod rear wing, and a 10” chop in the front and 7.5” in the rear. It’s powered by a blown alcohol 526-ci pro-mod engine capable of 2,200 horsepower.

“Blastro” 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van

The info card on this eye-catching fast van sang “Knock, knock, knockin’ on seven’s door.” Blastro is an all-steel street legal pro-mod motorhome built by Tom Richey. The home build took 14 years and over 14,000 hours to complete. The entire build is custom, but a few standout details include a unique swinging side door, pro-mod rear wing, and a 10” chop in the front and 7.5” in the rear. It’s powered by a blown alcohol 526-ci pro-mod engine capable of 2,200 horsepower.

“Blastro” 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van

The info card on this eye-catching fast van sang “Knock, knock, knockin’ on seven’s door.” Blastro is an all-steel street legal pro-mod motorhome built by Tom Richey. The home build took 14 years and over 14,000 hours to complete. The entire build is custom, but a few standout details include a unique swinging side door, pro-mod rear wing, and a 10” chop in the front and 7.5” in the rear. It’s powered by a blown alcohol 526-ci pro-mod engine capable of 2,200 horsepower.

“Blastro” 1985 Chevrolet Astro Van

The info card on this eye-catching fast van sang “Knock, knock, knockin’ on seven’s door.” Blastro is an all-steel street legal pro-mod motorhome built by Tom Richey. The home build took 14 years and over 14,000 hours to complete. The entire build is custom, but a few standout details include a unique swinging side door, pro-mod rear wing, and a 10” chop in the front and 7.5” in the rear. It’s powered by a blown alcohol 526-ci pro-mod engine capable of 2,200 horsepower.

1965 Dodge Coronet

This lightweight race car uses all factory original engine components, including factory installed headers, a high-lift mechanical cam, 12.5:1 compression pistons, and an aluminum water pump and oil pump. Weight reduction includes the removal of the back seat, rear window regulators, radio and heater elements. Special lightweight body parts include steel bumpers and brackets, fenders, hood and scoop, doors with aluminum hinges, lightweight corning glass, and a weight-saving interior including front seats and door panels.

1940 Willys Gasser

A fan favorite race car list wouldn’t be complete without a Willys gasser. This one, owned by Bill Kellogg of Warren, MI, has all the vintage vibes and is equipped with a 392 Chrysler Hemi and topped with a big blower. A Ford 9-inch rear axle teamed with drag shocks and ladder bars gives it its menacing stance and the traction required to propel it down the dragstrip.

1940 Willys Gasser

A fan favorite race car list wouldn’t be complete without a Willys gasser. This one, owned by Bill Kellogg of Warren, MI, has all the vintage vibes and is equipped with a 392 Chrysler Hemi and topped with a big blower. A Ford 9-inch rear axle teamed with drag shocks and ladder bars gives it its menacing stance and the traction required to propel it down the dragstrip.

1940s Belly Tank Lakester Race Car

Otherwise called belly tanks, drop tanks, tankers, or streamliners, the belly tank lakesters are associated with the heydays of dry lakes racing. Built from a mix of discarded WWII aircraft parts, namely drop tanks or portable fuel cells, these quick little racers are an important part of early hot-rodding history. Back in the day, they could reach over 100-hp, but the tankers still raced today can reach upwards of 360-mph.

1940s Belly Tank Lakester Race Car

Otherwise called belly tanks, drop tanks, tankers, or streamliners, the belly tank lakesters are associated with the heydays of dry lakes racing. Built from a mix of discarded WWII aircraft parts, namely drop tanks or portable fuel cells, these quick little racers are an important part of early hot-rodding history. Back in the day, they could reach over 100-hp, but the tankers still raced today can reach upwards of 360-mph.

1940s Belly Tank Lakester Race Car

Otherwise called belly tanks, drop tanks, tankers, or streamliners, the belly tank lakesters are associated with the heydays of dry lakes racing. Built from a mix of discarded WWII aircraft parts, namely drop tanks or portable fuel cells, these quick little racers are an important part of early hot-rodding history. Back in the day, they could reach over 100-hp, but the tankers still raced today can reach upwards of 360-mph.

2019 C7 Corvette “Miss Sexy”

This 632-ci three stage nitrous Chevy roadster holds a best elapsed time of 6.67-seconds at 212 MPH. The entire body is made of fiberglass and the chassis is custom built by Bob’s Profab Chassis Shop. Custom carbon fiber interior keeps the weight off. It features front Strange strut suspension, and a custom rear sheet metal 9-inch Ford axle transfers power to the tires. Mandell also brought his fiberglass 1955 Chevrolet “Creamsicle” to the show, which can be seen in the gallery below.

2019 C7 Corvette “Miss Sexy”

This 632-ci three stage nitrous Chevy roadster holds a best elapsed time of 6.67-seconds at 212 MPH. The entire body is made of fiberglass and the chassis is custom built by Bob’s Profab Chassis Shop. Custom carbon fiber interior keeps the weight off. It features front Strange strut suspension, and a custom rear sheet metal 9-inch Ford axle transfers power to the tires. Mandell also brought his fiberglass 1955 Chevrolet “Creamsicle” to the show, which can be seen in the gallery below.

2019 C7 Corvette “Miss Sexy”

This 632-ci three stage nitrous Chevy roadster holds a best elapsed time of 6.67-seconds at 212 MPH. The entire body is made of fiberglass and the chassis is custom built by Bob’s Profab Chassis Shop. Custom carbon fiber interior keeps the weight off. It features front Strange strut suspension, and a custom rear sheet metal 9-inch Ford axle transfers power to the tires. Mandell also brought his fiberglass 1955 Chevrolet “Creamsicle” to the show, which can be seen in the gallery below.

More horsepower from the 2023 Detroit Autorama:

The 2023 Detroit Autorama spotlighted over 800 unique vehicles last weekend. Everything from off-the-wall custom cars and trucks to the more traditional hot rods, muscle cars and race cars were on display. Here we focus in on some of the most creative creations, crazy builds and head-scratching oddities that adorned the showroom floors. You may even recognize a handful of iconic custom cars on this page from hot rodding history, pop culture, movies or TV shows.

Starbird’s Futurista

Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.

Starbird’s Futurista

Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.

Starbird’s Futurista

Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.

Starbird’s Futurista

Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.

Starbird’s Futurista

Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.

Starbird’s Futurista

Built on a 1963 Volkswagen chassis, this three-wheeled, stick-steering bubbletop was inspired by Darryl Starbird’s concept design. The original version debuted at the 1963 Oakland Roaster Show but was sadly destroyed after it fell off the transporter. This recreation was led by owner and builder Everett Reynolds Oronogo, MO, with the assistance of Cliff Starbird who hand built the body.

“Poriero” the 1999 Porsche Boxster

Another Starbird mention, this modern bubbletop car is owned and designed by Cliff Starbird of Derby, KS. Cliff is also a monster truck driver known for piloting vehicles such as Frankenstein, the Monster Vette, and Wild Stang. The bubble top was formed by Frankie Enloe of Oklahoma City.

“Poriero” the 1999 Porsche Boxster

Another Starbird mention, this modern bubbletop car is owned and designed by Cliff Starbird of Derby, KS. Cliff is also a monster truck driver known for piloting vehicles such as Frankenstein, the Monster Vette, and Wild Stang. The bubble top was formed by Frankie Enloe of Oklahoma City.

“Poriero” the 1999 Porsche Boxster

Another Starbird mention, this modern bubbletop car is owned and designed by Cliff Starbird of Derby, KS. Cliff is also a monster truck driver known for piloting vehicles such as Frankenstein, the Monster Vette, and Wild Stang. The bubble top was formed by Frankie Enloe of Oklahoma City.

“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood

Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.

“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood

Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.

“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood

Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.

“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood

Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.

“Strictly Kandy” 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood

Several low riders were on display at the show, but Michael Martinez’s car stood out due to the multi-colored custom paint and intricate glass etching throughout the build. The hydraulics are controlled by three pumps powered by eight batteries. The exterior details carry through to the custom interior.

The Monster Coach

Dan Dennis from Shelby Township, MI, created the Monster Coach with simple hand tools. The build is based on a 1922 Ford truck and inspired by The Munsters TV series. The black base paint is “Greasy Black” from the Ed Roth collection, painted by Dennis Kemle. Dr. Rue completed the pinstriping.

The Monster Coach

Dan Dennis from Shelby Township, MI, created the Monster Coach with simple hand tools. The build is based on a 1922 Ford truck and inspired by The Munsters TV series. The black base paint is “Greasy Black” from the Ed Roth collection, painted by Dennis Kemle. Dr. Rue completed the pinstriping.

The Monster Coach

Dan Dennis from Shelby Township, MI, created the Monster Coach with simple hand tools. The build is based on a 1922 Ford truck and inspired by The Munsters TV series. The black base paint is “Greasy Black” from the Ed Roth collection, painted by Dennis Kemle. Dr. Rue completed the pinstriping.

The Monster Coach

Dan Dennis from Shelby Township, MI, created the Monster Coach with simple hand tools. The build is based on a 1922 Ford truck and inspired by The Munsters TV series. The black base paint is “Greasy Black” from the Ed Roth collection, painted by Dennis Kemle. Dr. Rue completed the pinstriping.

Neil Sidders’ Outlaw

The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.

Neil Sidders’ Outlaw

The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.

Neil Sidders’ Outlaw

The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.

Neil Sidders’ Outlaw

The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.

Neil Sidders’ Outlaw

The Rat Rink Reunion displayed several Ed Roth creations upstairs on the main show room floor. To coincide with that display, this Outlaw-inspired creation appeared in the basement of Autorama. The Outlaw was Ed Roth’s first fiberglass show rod. Despite Roth making a four-piece mold to easily make and sell the bodies to the public, only two extra bodies were made. Neil Sidder took on the challenge of restoring one of the bodies, originally found battered and stored in a shed. This build isn’t meant to be an exact replica of Ed Roth’s original outlaw, but it certainly encompasses the spirit of Roth’s car.

“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln

​The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.

“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln

The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.

“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln

The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.

“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln

​The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.

“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln

The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.

“The Big Bat” 1957 Lincoln

The legendary Bill Hines was slinging lead, chopping tops and building custom cars for over 60 years. The Big Bat is one of his original creations, now owned by Bob “Sh-Boom” Fryz. All paint and body modifications were completed by the famous Leadslinger himself, and it was an honor to be in the presence of such an iconic vehicle straight out of custom car history.

Swipe through the below gallery for more 2023 Autorama favorites

Swipe through this gallery for more 2023 Detroit Autorama favorites