2025

In 2025, Paulus Maximus of Melbourne, Australia, paid homage to Earl Bruce’s infamous flamed Gullwing by recreating the radical paint scheme on his 2017 Mercedes Benz] AMG GTS. Hand-drawn, scanned, and cut in his garage over 400 meticulous hours, the tribute channels the same spirit of rebellion that made Bruce’s car one of the most talked-about customs of the 1950s.

Andy Saunders' Dodge Daroo I Tribute of Poole, Dorset, UK. Inspired by Dodge’s 1967 factory show car built by Bill Brownlie and George Barris, Andy Saunders' Daroo I Tribute pays homage to one of the most radical Scat Pack-era creations. Based on a 1969 Dodge Dart and reworked to match the original’s 1967 profile, the tribute features a 10-inch shorter rear, 17-inch longer front, V-nose, wraparound windshield, and signature side pipes. Built using only two reference photos and period-correct details, including Parnelli Jones mags and Firestone Goldline Tires, the car was completed in June 2025 after 1,200 hours of work. Saunders debuted the car at the Beaulieu Custom and American Show, honoring the bold design legacy of the original Daroo I.

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Custom Cars Built or Completed in 2025

Andy Saunders' Dodge Daroo I Tribute