Summary

John D'Agostino of Celebrity Kustoms co-designed this second-generation 'Kustom' Auburn. Was the third second-generation Auburn made in 1967 and then customized, so the Auburn Speedster was born again.

Details

This is John D'Agostino's Crystal Award-winning 'Kustom' 1967 Auburn Speedster known as 'The Phantom.' John D'Agostino of Celebrity Kustoms co-designed this second-generation boattail Auburn, which was the third of the second-generation Auburns made in 1967, so the Auburn Speedster was born again. It was custom-built by D'Agostino and Anders Jacobsson and features an all-leather European interior with Mercedes carpet. It is a chopped top with a removable soft-top using Mercedes canvas. Finished in PPG custom paint, it is powered by a rebuilt Chevrolet 327ci V8 engine with factory GM Tri-Power carburetors. It uses air-ride suspension and sits on custom wheels and custom fender skirts with custom chrome trim. It has been shown and won awards at the European Car Show, at the Oslo Motor Show in Norway and in Bilsport, Sweden. It was also shown at the Grand National Roadster Show. It was a feature car at the Concours on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA, and has won the Crystal Award of Excellence for outstanding design and workmanship. This Auburn was the feature 'Kustom' at the 2023 Hollywood Christmas Parade that cruised along Hollywood Boulevard (Walk of Fame) with a well-known celebrity.