Current Build in Progress
1963 Car Craft Cover Car
Resurrection Project
From magazine cover to forgotten field car… and back again.
In April of 1963, this custom car appeared on the cover of Car Craft Magazine with the headline:
“Debut of a Champion – Winner from the Empire State.”
At the height of the custom car era, it represented some of the wildest styling and craftsmanship of its time. Then, somewhere along the way, it disappeared.
For decades the car sat forgotten in a field, exposed to the elements and slowly fading into history. Rust covered the body. Parts disappeared. Time took its toll.
Most people would have seen a lost cause.
We saw an opportunity to save a piece of hot rod history.
Project Status
Current Build in Progress
Current Stage
Active Restoration
Latest Update
Bodywork and documentation underway
Vehicle
Verified April 1963 Car Craft cover car
The Discovery
Exactly As Found
Exactly as discovered after decades sitting untouched in a field.
Magazine History
Debut of a Champion
- Featured cover car
- “Debut of a Champion”
- Winner from the Empire State
- Verified surviving vehicle
“From center stage to forgotten field car — and now back into the shop.”
Build Timeline
Resurrection Progress
Phase 1 — Recovery ✅ Complete
Vehicle acquisition, transport from field, initial documentation, and preservation assessment.
Phase 2 — Historical Research 🔄 In Progress
Verify vehicle history, gather photos and documentation, and research original background.
Phase 3 — Body Restoration 🔄 In Progress
Body teardown, preserve original custom modifications, repair structural damage, metal and body work.
Phase 4 — Chassis / Drivetrain ⏳ Pending
Suspension rebuild, brake system, drivetrain planning, and mechanical systems.
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This historic custom is being brought back one step at a time. Follow Klassy Kar Sales for updates as the build progresses.
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