Ruf Automobiles transformed the 997 Porsche 911 into the rare, composite-bodied, GT3-powered RGT. And the 2007 example listed on Bring a Trailer has even more modifications courtesy of Sharkwerks.
These are 6 of the best cars to customize, modify, and make your own. Cars and SUVs like the Civic and Wrangler are a blank canvas for customization and modifications.
Japanese company Zero Engineering makes minimalist custom motorcycles that feel and look like classic choppers and bobbers, but with modern hand-built quality and Harley-Davidson V-twins.
Belgium's Workhorse Speed Shop just finished its recent Indian FTR custom commissions. One, the FTR AMA, pays homage to 1980s AMA racing motorcycles and rally cars. The other, the Black Swan, swatches the streetfighter in a carbon-fiber, '90s sportbike-style body kit.
The late Arlen Ness earned the title 'king of custom motorcycles' for his wild, iconic creations. And now, four of these bikes, including some of his personal machines, are headed to auction in Las Vegas courtesy of Mecum.
Two more teams are taking a crack at customizing the BMW R 18 cruiser, this time from Italy. One, LowRide magazine, went with an M division-inspired take, while Garage 221 went further retro with its Aurora build.
The final entry in the 2022 Indian Chief Custom Build-Off program, Carey Hart built 'Black Beauty' to actor Jon Bernthal's specs. And that meant a subtle look paired with more than a touch of extra performance. But while Black Beauty is Bernthal's bike, you can add many of its parts to your Chief.
Roland Sands Designs has made another custom Indian Chief. But it's not based on the 2022 one; instead, it's built on the bones of a vintage Chief. Only beneath its patina-d design is a V-twin straight from a modern Chieftain.
Earlier this year, Indian gave Brat Style founder Go Takamine a 2022 Super Chief Limited to customize. He's finished turning it into a brass-, chrome-, and blacked-out hardtail bobber-style build for 'Mad Max: Fury Road' star Nicholas Hoult.
The founder of Zero Style, Shinya Kimura now has his own California shop for making custom motorcycles. And his latest project is 'The Wal,' a 2021 BMW R 18 with hand-shaped bodywork designed for high-speed long-distance rides.