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In the late 1930s, as roadster- and coupe-driving hot rodders started families, they suddenly needed reliable cars that could transport more than two people. Thus, custom cars were born—passenger automobiles turned into one-of-a-kind art pieces reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of their owners and builders. Today, the mild-to-wild styles and techniques that grew out of the custom car movement might seem like they’ve been around forever. Fortunately, a number of top-notch builders are keeping these classic elements alive.
This book profiles the work of some of the men who keep making
custom car history, and features dozens of chopped, sectioned,
shaved, decked, flamed, frenched, nosed, lowered, scalloped,
striped, and slammed Caddies, Mercs, Buicks, shoebox Fords,
Chevys, and Oldsmobiles that exemplify traditional custom car
design. Author Alan Mayes includes profiles of top builders
from across the country—John D’Agostino, Bill Hines,
Richard Zocchi, Darryl Starbird, Bo Huff, and Rick Murray,
among others—each illustrated with color photography
profiling the builder’ work. In addition, Mayes features
archival images detailing earlier work of these history-making
custom builders of today.
List of Builders
The Pioneers
Gene Winfield Modesto, CA
Bill Hines Long Beach, CA
Alexander Brothers Detroit, MI
Joe Bailon Auburn, CA
Darryl Starbird Tulsa, OK
The Lifers
Tom Culbertson Indianapolis, IN
Bo Huff Dragerton, UT
Mark Wojcik Howell, NJ
Dave Kinnaman Alexandria, IN
Murphy & the Striper Palm Beach, FL
Dave Pareso Colorado Springs, CO
Gary "Chopit" Fioto New Smyrna Beach, FL
The Pacesetters
Gary Brown Indianapolis, IN
Brad Masterson Paramount, CA
Voodoo Larry Grobe Schaumberg, IL
Rick Murray Moab, UT
Kustom Car Kulture 101Reviewed by D. A. Sebasstian, 2009-10-20
Both kustom car layman and novice will love this read. The three Parts of Old School Customs (The Pioneers, The Lifers and The Pacesetters) help break the thirteen car builders presented here, into distinct significance within the world of automotive customizers. Author Alan Mayes digs deep into each builders history, accomplishments and personality. My favorite chapters were on Bo Huff, Voodoo Larry and Darryl Starbird. Gorgeous photography compliments Mayes informative, direct and fluid writing style. A must have for anyone even vaguely interested in the subject.
A fine survey for any transportation collectionReviewed by Midwest Book Review, 2009-09-18
Some of the major players in custom car history and culture appear in a survey of dozens of chopped, sectioned, flamed and striped cars of all styles representing typical custom car design options. Archival images and contemporary images alike blend in a fine historical survey focusing on the customer car originators and builders themselves, making for a fine survey for any transportation collection.
Wonderful look at customizers, old and new!Reviewed by Mark D. Wojcik, 2009-09-08
Alan Mayes, who also writes and edit Old School Rodz, and Car
Kulture Deluxe, has written an excellent book that briefly tells
the history and achievements of a group of customizers. He breaks
up the book into the men who pioneered customizing, the lesser
known men who have been holding the torch (literally) building
customs over the years, and the young and upcoming stars of the
craft.
The book contains a nice variety of pictures from the past, to the
present, to illustrate the works of these masters of metalwork.
Mostly in color, the photography is very well presented, and there
is a lot of it. Very enjoyable and enlightening!
I may be predjudiced, though...as I am in one of the chapters of
the book!
Mark D. Wojcik
