The classic street hot rod is a masterpiece. Parameters are relatively tight but a street rod typifies the car modding culture and many modern styling options go back to these classic custom cars.
Category Archives: exterior
Nissan Skyline GT motorsport badge
The Nissan Skyline is an instant classic. It has an almost stealth look but comes packing the performance of a supercar. Having the right badge then is everything. Continue reading Nissan Skyline GT motorsport badge
Awesome Fiat Punto split opening bonnet
Who says that bonnets have to be hinged at the front or back. This enterprising Fiat Punto owner has taken an angle grinder to his bonnet to produce a really cool split opening bonnet. Continue reading Awesome Fiat Punto split opening bonnet
Renault 5 bodykit with custom paint.
The Renault was a startling little car in its day, the GT turbo was particularly rapid. Although they were once a frequent site on our roads a few years back they are now very few and far between. Continue reading Renault 5 bodykit with custom paint.
Batmobile car styling
When it comes to way out car styling then this batmobile has to rate pretty high up. You will note the dull silk paint finish and sheer scale of the car. Continue reading Batmobile car styling
High quality BMW carbon fibre bonnet
This BMW has a top quality carbon fibre bonnet. Notice the clear carbon fibre weave which does not fade or swerve. There is a deep gel coat as well helping to preserve the sheen and finish. Carbon fibre comes in a number of different grades. Continue reading High quality BMW carbon fibre bonnet
Custom classics with a modern twist
For the next few days we’ll be looking at the real custom car scene and examining some interesting conversions on classic cars. We love the colour scheme on this custom car, a clever cut away on the engine Continue reading Custom classics with a modern twist
Honda Civic with car bra
Here is the front of the black and white Civic. We know a lot of our readers are not big fans of the car bra but they are gaining popularity. Continue reading Honda Civic with car bra
Bugatti Veyron rear styling
One of the most outlandish cars to come from the VAG workshops has to be the Bugatti Veyron. A positive giant in terms of power and road presence. The centrally mounted rear exhaust, quad rear lights and a very handy rear spoiler which retracts that also doubles up as an air brake. Continue reading Bugatti Veyron rear styling
Mk2 Golf VR6
If you get fed with your car you can always disguise it and make it look like another car. This MK2 Golf, fitted with a VR6 engine, has been transformed into a BMW! Continue reading Mk2 Golf VR6
Chopped beetle cabriolet
We have seen a lot of cool modified beetles. None quite like this one though. It has a chopped, classic street look but the roof is a cabriolet. Continue reading Chopped beetle cabriolet
Carbon Fibre Koenigsegg CCX
We bring you another example of carbon fibre excellence. The Koenigsegg CCX where all body panels, including the pop out roof have been crafted from carbon fibre. Continue reading Carbon Fibre Koenigsegg CCX
Classic old skool styled truck
Ok so we have another non car appearing but this Truck does look fantastic. They don’t really come more old skool than this. As we are unfamiliar with the original truck we can’t make out what is original and what has been added. Continue reading Classic old skool styled truck
Tidy Peugeot chrome bonnet vent.
Bonnet vents are a vital addition to many modern cars. They keep under bonnet temperatures down, allow intercoolers to work or allow fresh clean air into the engine intake. Continue reading Tidy Peugeot chrome bonnet vent.
Ford Cougar styling
This Cougar boasts a supreme Panther paint job. We posted this up last week and have located some more pictures of this stunning car. Continue reading Ford Cougar styling
Hummer H3 with lambo doors
Who doubted that you can put lambo doors on anything? This Humer H3 stretched limousine featured last week and this photo gives more detail of the chrome detailing on the front. The chrome H3 grill is a mirror finish and the hood vent panel is also finished to the same levels of sheen. Continue reading Hummer H3 with lambo doors
Arial Atom the ultimate drivers car
The Arial Atom has to rate as one of the most exciting cars ever produced in recent times. The back to basics approach gives tremendous weight advantages and because this is a drivers car there is little in the way of comfort. Continue reading Arial Atom the ultimate drivers car
Corrado Lights,bodykit and debadged grill
This Volkwagen Corrado takes debadging to another level. Rather than make the car anonymous the owner has used a chrome mesh to make the car stand out. The Corrado is not frequently made into a show car, partly due to its rarity, and is dismissed quickly as a golf with a boot or a Jetta! Continue reading Corrado Lights,bodykit and debadged grill
Fully bodykitted Peugeot 405
Hot from France we bring you exclusive pics of this fully kitted peugeot 405. It has taken some design ques from the Subaru impreza and would look better with a bonnet scoop. Continue reading Fully bodykitted Peugeot 405
Smoothed euro look MK2 Golf
This VW Jetta (or perhaps a VW golf with Jetta grill) has had a smooth euro look applied to it. All the sharp lines, particularly on the front bumper and grill have been replaced with a smooth finish. Continue reading Smoothed euro look MK2 Golf