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Supercharged 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS LT4 Build
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Supercharged 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS LT4 Build

February 18, 2020 Roadkill Customs
via Hand Built Cars ~ Supercharged 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS LT4 Build by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois… [More…]
1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 Roadster Shop Build
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1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 Roadster Shop Build

January 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs
This 1965 Pontiac 2+2 rides on a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis with a fully independent suspension, tubular control arms, and Baer six-piston brakes. [More…]
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SEMA 2019 Sneak Peeks and Leaks

October 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
As SEMA 2019 approaches and the builds start to reach completion, it’s inevitable that they’ll be shown off before the show. Here are some that we’re looking forward to seeing up close. [More…]
1964 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Build
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1964 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Build

September 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
via Hand Built Cars ~ Build photo compilation: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Twin Turbo Project by The Roadster Shop. [More…]
1960 Chevrolet Biscayne 6.2L LS9 RestoMod Build
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1960 Chevrolet Biscayne LS9 RestoMod Build

September 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This stellar 1960 Chevrolet Biscayne gets a Roadster Shop chassis with independent rear suspension and 6.2 Liter LS9 V8 engine. [More…]
1969 Ford Mustang
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Widebody Mach 1 Project ~ 1969 Ford Mustang Restoration

August 21, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This 681HP 1969 Mustang with a supercharged GT500 Trinity V8 was built for a fortunate customer by the guys at Roadster Shop. [More…]
1965 Chevy Malibu
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Survivor Series ~ Jochem’s 1965 Chevrolet Malibu

August 20, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The Roadster Shop built Jochem’s 1965 Chevy Malibu ‘Survivor Series’ (original body and paint) with a 580hp LT1/T-56 combo paired with Roadster Shop Full FAST TRACK IRS chassis, RS-OE2 wheels, and Baer Brakes. [More…]
1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS
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The Insane Build of the Rampage 1970 Camaro SS

July 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The 1970 Camaro SS that would be Rampage rolled into the Roadster Shop looking ratty—but intact—and remarkably straight. [More…]
1932 Ford Coupe
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1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Build

June 4, 2019 Roadkill Customs
via RestoMod ~ 1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod built by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois. [More…]
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck
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1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck Restoration Project

May 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck restoration project by the Roadster Shop of Mundelein, Illinois. [More…]
1956 Ford F100 Pickup RestoMod Build
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Roadster Shop 1956 Ford F100 Pickup RestoMod

February 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
From RestoMod ~ 1956 Ford F100 Pickup RestoMod Project built by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, IL. [More…]
850 HP “Sleeper-Touring” 1963 Ford Fairlane
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850 HP “Sleeper-Touring” 1963 Ford Fairlane

December 3, 2018 Roadkill Customs
1963 Ford Fairlane — a true “Sleeper” — Only the subtlest of exterior touches and period-correct paint hide the true performance. [More…]
1967 Ford F100 Cobra Build Project
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1967 Ford F100 Cobra by the Roadster Shop

October 30, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This gorgeous pro-touring truck features an original patina, is powered by an Edelbrock-carbureted 289ci Cobra V8 mated to a T5 transmission. [More…]

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