Custom Cars: Coupes, Sedans, Pickups

Before beginning any custom car project, many choices must be made: body style, paint, upholstery, wheels and tires, engines, interior accessories, and more. By the end of the project, many thousands of dollars and hours will have been spent—and hopefully wisely. Before beginning your own custom car or hiring a builder, it pays to develop a vision for your car, how you want it to stand out, and what you want it to express.

In Custom Cars, noted author and motojournalist Alan Mayes explores each element of a custom car build in detail with hundreds of award-winning customs as examples. From postwar classics to more modern cruisers to complete custom builds, Mayes explains the various types of materials and styles available with hundreds of color photos to illustrate the challenges and benefits of each.

Spend a little time designing your dream car with Alan Mayes’s Custom Cars and you’re sure to create a real head-turner.

Alan Mayes is the managing editor of Ol’ Skool Rodz and Car Kulture DeLuxe, as well as the author of Old School Hot Rods, Old School Customs, and Old School Choppers. He lives in Tennessee.