Jantrix Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 This includes customizers, hot rodders, and even just automotive/motorcycle designers, past and present. Please post up some fine examples of their work. NOTE: if this turns into a bash-the-builder-fest (yes even Jesse James) I'll delete the post. I'll start off with Sam Barris, brother of George, 1924–1967. He started Barris Kustoms with his brother and is responsible for some of the most amazing and subtle custom cars ever made. The Hirohata Merc, arguably one of the most influential customs of all time. This beautiful '50 Buick. The Blue Danube '52 Buick. And Sams personal '49 Merc. Post up your favorites works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Whoever built this. Jag engined T Bucket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 This is one really fine Custom Car, built by Kartsa Saarela here in Finland: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 That IS sweet, Niko! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 For builders working now, Foose has to be among the best of the best. His 2005 Ridler-winning "Impression" is NOT a '36 Ford; every part is specially designed and hand made for this car. The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and design are as good as it gets, anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Marcello Gandini designed the Lambo Miura, Countach and Diablo, and many notable others. Hard to beat this stuff. Edited October 1, 2014 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 The Ayala brothers were working around the same time as Barris, and built much of this '29 Ford roadster for Eddie Dye. This is my absolute all-time favorite "traditional" hot-rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Bo Zolland is a designer working now, and seems to be able to make just about anything look great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Phil Clark.......Mustang 1 concept design and Pony emblem..... http://www.ponysite.de/phil_clark.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Love that boat ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) Wow. I expected more participation on this one from this group. We got plenty of Leowy, Starbird, Roth fans here. Maybe its because of the "no bashing" rule? Great stuff Ace. I agree with all the stuff you posted. Edited October 2, 2014 by Jantrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Moal Coachbuilders is my contribution to this list. Feast your eyes on the Aerocoupe. Edited October 4, 2014 by blunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) For current customizers, I like Singer: and Icon: Edited October 4, 2014 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I'd like to add a few more if I may, with Delahayes from coachbuilders Figoni & Falaschi Saoutchik and yes, Boyd Coddington Current designer Ian Callum, responsible for Aston Martins and this gorgeous Jag (he's also a hot rodder BTW, owns a '32 3-window) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonW Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) 'Bentley Boy', Woolf Barnato. sketched out this Speed Six, the coachwork is by Gurney Nutting. The single back seat faced sideways due to the fastback design. I used to see this car, and met it's then owner. at our local Bentley Drivers club pub meeting, when I used to go with my Dad back in the seventies. I alwys used to say it was my favourite car, still love it/ Edited October 15, 2014 by DonW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Starbird. That's all that needs to be said. Starbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Too many to list, so here's their site. http://www.hotrodchassisandcycle.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldawg142 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) ............. Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I have to agree with dieseldawg142 (Dan Smith). The work on that truck is about as good as it gets. Anybody who wants to know how stuff that's done right looks...well, you need to read through the link he's posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Gordon Buehrig. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Foose, Rad Rides by Troy, Brabus, Hennessy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Gordon Buehrig. image.jpg image.jpg Scott I think I kind of misunderstood the point of this thread at first, when I posted the above. Buehrig was the designer of the Cord 810/812. But not the builder. Builders? I guess the Alexander brothers or Starbird. Scott Edited October 15, 2014 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Starbird. That's all that needs to be said. Starbird. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 For me, it was the guys I grew up reading in Rod & Custom and Rod Action in the '60s and '70s - mainly Tex Smith, Bud Bryan, and Spence Murray, following the progress of their many project cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Larry Jeffers www.jeffersprocars.com/services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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