These beauties have been imported from the US in original 1961 condition. We were contacted about the vehicles that they had purchased on the last trip to the US, and from there left it in our capable hands to fully import these cars on his behalf.

The owner’s vision for these cars is to bring a vehicle out of the 1960’s into the modern era while retaining and respecting this iconic car. Custom builds on both cars; the plan is custom rebuilds rather than restoration.

Both cars will be a full rotisserie rebuild. Stripped back to bare bones, and completely rebuilt from the ground up. Both cars will be going through an extensive process of body work, starting with stripping back and repairing the last 50 years. Panels will be repaired and aligned with precision from our quality tradesman. All fabrication and modifications are done in house allowing us to work to the owners specifications.

Engine will be upgraded to a 572 tall block Chev. The owner has a very clear specification for the engine from horse power rating to how the engine is dressed.  Bayside Customs has engaged Kelvin Black of CDA Engineering to work in conjunction with us on this project.

In line with the customers spec about bringing the cart into the modern era late model components will be fitted including, big brake upgrade, air bag suspension, air conditioning and custom boot compartments with state of the art sound systems with in built reversing cameras.  

Our in house trimming specialist will work closely with the owner to complete a full custom interior re-trim, including new carpet throughout the entire vehicle, leather seats with reconstructed foams, door panels, headlining. Whilst a great deal of components is to be replaced, anything that we do re-use is fully refurbished to new condition.

Check the gallery for photos which will be updated regularly throughout the build………………….