While Resto-Mods take classic styling and give it some performance enhancements to improve the driving experience, customs make a vehicle ooze style and become a rolling piece of art. As a pioneer of the Resto-Mod movement, Barrett-Jackson has seen some incredibly modified vehicles cross the block as well as some jaw-dropping customs. Here is a look at the Top 20 highest-selling Resto-Mods and customs that have crossed the 2022 Barrett-Jackson auction block so far:
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1958 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE “MAYBELLENE” – SOLD! $808,500
Pictured above, this 1958 Lincoln Continental was built by Kindig-It Design and set on an Art Morrison GT Sport chassis. Power comes from a Ryan Falconer-built 600ci V12 conservatively rated at 1,000hp and topped with twin Magnuson superchargers. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE – SOLD! $715,000
Built on an SRIII chassis and powered by a 525hp GM LS3 V8 crate engine mated to a 4L75E automatic transmission. Custom stretched for added comfort. C7 Z51 performance braking, C7 Z06 front and rear suspension with Winters Quick Change differential. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $715,000
Completed in October 2021 by Jeff Hayes Customs. Powered by a new GM LS3 540hp V8 engine paired to a 4L70E automatic transmission. Features an Art Morrison sport chassis with 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1962 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $715,000
Powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 crate engine paired with a 4R70W automatic transmission. Metallic Gold exterior with a Chestnut Brown leather interior. Fitted with 20-inch custom wheels and a brown convertible top. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1958 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $687,500
Powered by a 2021 376/460hp engine and automatic transmission, both under GM factory warranty. Features Art Morrison C7 independent suspension, extended firewall, air conditioning, power steering and brakes. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE – SOLD! $550,000
Professionally built with a new 525hp LS3 V8 engine mated to a 4L65E transmission. Rides on Schott Split-Window wheels, 18-inch front and 20-inch rear, wrapped with Toyo red line tires. No Reserve.
PALM BEACH 2022 – 1960 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $550,000
Powered by an upgraded GM Performance LT4 6.2L engine backed by a 4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission. Features an Art Morrison GT chassis, Strange front and rear sport suspension and a custom performance polished high-temp coated MagnaFlow tuned exhaust. No Reserve.
LAS VEGAS 2022 – 1958 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM TOPLESS ROADSTER – SOLD! $550,000
Powered by a GM Performance 7.0-liter LS7 V8 engine mated to a SuperMatic 4L75E automatic transmission. The Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection teams up with Hooker shorty ceramic headers, polished stainless-steel exhaust and Borla racing mufflers. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – BUSTER POSEY’S 1967 FORD MUSTANG ELEANOR TRIBUTE EDITION – SOLD! $550,000
Owned by MLB great Buster Posey; built from the ground up with modern technology and Pro-Touring in mind. Powered by a 572ci Jon Kaase Racing Engines Modern Boss Nine V8 engine mated to a built GM 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1948 CHEVROLET CREW CAB COE CUSTOM “DECOLINER” – SOLD! $511,500
Over 10 years and 10,000 hours of time invested into a multiple-award-winning show truck. Full aluminum tandem axle chassis and custom cab. Powered by a 502ci Ram Jet V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1959 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $495,000
Rides on an Art Morrison chassis with custom Schott Wheels. Full leather interior and powered by an LS3 V8 engine backed by a 4L60E automatic transmission. Has Vintage Air, Dakota Digital gauges, power steering and Wilwood brakes. No Reserve.
PALM BEACH 2022 – 1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $467,500
This recently completed high-end build is powered by a 6.2-liter 650hp supercharged LT4 V8 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with tap shifter. Features a fully custom interior by Paul Atkins Interiors and rides on Schott Wheels. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1958 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $462,000
Pro-Touring C1 Corvette powered by a Gen 5 GM Racing 6.2-liter LT1 V8 crate engine with 535hp mated to a 4L75E 4-speed automatic transmission. Super-tube chassis, C7 Z06 suspension. 7-inch stretch for taller drivers with a custom leather interior. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1969 PONTIAC GTO CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $440,000
Professionally built by Patrick’s Classy Cars in 2019. Powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 engine backed by a TREMEC TKO 600 5-speed manual transmission. Features an Art Morrison sport chassis. Stored in a temperature-controlled environment. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1971 CHEVROLET BLAZER K5 CUSTOM SUV – SOLD! $440,000
Roadster Shop RS4 spec chassis with body-off concours restoration. Powered by a Whipple-charged 6.2-liter V8 LS3 engine mated to a Hughes 4L80E automatic transmission and equipped with an advanced adapter to support the NP205 transfer case. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1956 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $412,500
Powered by a 556hp supercharged LSA crate engine mated to a 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission. This no-expense-spared Cadillac received a frame-off restoration and was built by award-winning Joe Peck Customs. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1959 BUICK INVICTA CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $412,500
Featured on the MotorTrend TV show “Bitchin’ Rides,” this custom was built by Kindig-It Design and is known as “Blue Suede Shoes.” Powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter LSA V8 engine backed by a 4L80E automatic transmission. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1966 CHEVROLET NOVA SS CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $401,500
One-of-a-kind custom designed and owned by NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Rusty Wallace. Powered by a 538hp LS3 V8 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Has a Detroit Speed suspension and paint custom-formulated by Chip Foose. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1959 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $385,000
Powered by a GM crate Hot Cam Gen V LT engine with a 4L60 automatic transmission. Features custom leather interior, Art Morrison chassis, custom console, smoothed and extended firewall for 4 additional inches of legroom and custom Curtis Speed wheels. No Reserve.
PALM BEACH 2022 – 1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM TOPLESS ROADSTER “ELEGANCE” – SOLD! $385,000
Multiple award winner. Powered by a 505hp LS7 engine mated to a 4L65E automatic transmission. Finished in a one-off color called Champagne Mist. No Reserve.
Here are some more amazing vehicles that did not make the Top 20:
LAS VEGAS 2022 – 1941 CADILLAC SERIES 62 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $385,000
Powered by a new GM 6.2-liter V8 LT4 supercharged crate engine producing 640hp backed by an 8L90-E 8-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with a Drive Junky accessory belt drive system and a custom aluminum radiator. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1972 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV – SOLD! $297,000
This first-generation 1972 Bronco started as a rust-free Bronco before a meticulous and documented nut-and-bolt frame-off restoration. Powered by a new 408ci stroked 351 Windsor V8 engine mated to a C6 automatic transmission. No Reserve.
PALM BEACH 2022 – 1967 CHEVROLET NOVA CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $297,000
Fully custom Art Morrison chassis. Powered by a Chevrolet Performance LSX 454/620hp V8 engine mated to a TREMEC 6-speed manual transmission. Features a polished aluminum driveshaft, Strange 9-inch 3rd member, chrome coilovers and polished Wilwood disc brakes. No Reserve.
PALM BEACH 2022 – 1955 CHEVROLET NOMAD CUSTOM WAGON – SOLD! $275,000
Custom 5-year professional build. Powered by a 376/480hp 6.2-liter LS3 crate engine paired with a 4L70-E 4-speed automatic transmission. Roadster Shop REVO Stage III chassis with coilover suspension. No Reserve.
LAS VEGAS 2022 – 1966 CHEVROLET C10 CUSTOM PICKUP – SOLD! $275,000
Powered by a supercharged 600hp 6.2-liter GM Performance LSA crate engine backed by a 4L85E GM Performance automatic transmission with an aluminum driveshaft and a Nodular Ford 9-inch rear end. Powder-coated Roadster Shop REVO III chassis and suspension. No Reserve.
LAS VEGAS 2022 – 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $275,000
This Pro-Touring custom is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter GM LT4 V8 crate engine with ported and polished heads backed by a GM 8-speed automatic transmission with an upgraded torque converter. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1967 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK – SOLD! $275,000
Featuring a Whipple-supercharged Coyote engine paired with a 6-speed transmission. The build took 5 years to establish this look. Many custom features. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1927 FORD MODEL T CUSTOM ROADSTER – SOLD! $258,500
Nicknamed “The Grocery Getter,” built from the ground up by Kindig-It Design and featured on MotorTrend TV’s “Bitchin’ Rides.” Powered by an LS3 V8 engine and 4L65E automatic transmission. No Reserve.
LAS VEGAS 2022 – 1968 DODGE CHARGER CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $220,000
Powered by a fuel-injected 472ci 8-cylinder HEMI crate engine and contains nitrous and Victor Pro components. The 727 automatic transmission features a SKII 4-speed 2,500 stall converter and overdrive connected to a Dana 60 posi-traction rear end. No Reserve.
PALM BEACH 2022 – 1966 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV – SOLD! $205,700
2021 restoration. Powered by a 302ci V8 engine equipped with Holley Sniper electric fuel injector. TREMEC 5-speed manual transmission. Equipped with power brakes and power steering. No Reserve.
SCOTTSDALE 2022 – 1965 VOLKSWAGEN 21-WINDOW CUSTOM MICROBUS – SOLD! $198,000
Professionally restored by Kindig-It Design and featured on Velocity Channel’s TV show “Bitchin’ Rides.” Fresh and beautiful body and paint. Powered by a 1,915cc 4-cylinder engine mated to a 4-speed manual transmission and resto-custom interior. No Reserve.
PALM BEACH 2022 – 1955 FORD SUNLINER CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $165,000
Finished in Deep Impact Blue exterior over black leather with suede interior. Powered by a 5.4-liter supercharged Shelby GT500 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Features a custom chassis, air ride, Wilwood brakes and custom wheels. No Reserve.