THE RISE OF THE RESTO-MODS: Trendsetters on the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale block

February 11, 2019
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

Can you spot the modern elements cleverly incorporated into the interior of this classic 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air? This Resto-Mod sold for $363,000 at the 2019 Scottsdale Auction.

We’ve seen the signs for a number of years, but the 2019 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction showed us that not only have Resto-Mods arrived, they’re here to stay! Defined as domestic and imported cars that retain their classic look, but have been restored (resto) and modified (mod) with modern-day bodywork, technology, engine, drivetrain and interiors, Resto-Mods have seen a meteoric rise in interest among buyers in recent years. There were more than 150 of these custom vehicles on the Scottsdale docket this year – a nearly 90 percent increase from just two years ago. Here’s a look at a dozen examples that caught our eye on the auction block:

Lot #1317.1 – 1937 CHEVROLET MASTER DELUXE CUSTOM COUPE “CAVALLO ROSSA” – SOLD FOR $154,000

Lot #1367 – 1967 FORD MUSTANG KINDIG-IT DESIGN CUSTOM FASTBACK – SOLD FOR $275,000

Lot #1335 – 1931 FORD CUSTOM ROADSTER “BLUE BAYOU” – SOLD FOR $148,500

Lot #1354 – 1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE “TRANSITIONS” – SOLD FOR $269,500

Lot #1305 – 1955 CHEVROLET 210 CUSTOM SEDAN “X-BOX” – SOLD FOR $255,200

Lot #1014.1 – 1966 FORD BRONCO CUSTOM SUV – SOLD FOR $148,500

Lot #1030.1 – 1950 MERCURY CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD FOR $143,000

Lot #1295.1 – 1965 OLDSMOBILE 442 CUSTOM COUPE “THE GETTER” – SOLD FOR $187,000

Lot #1334 – 1934 CADILLAC CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD FOR $181,500

Lot #1366 – 1966 CHEVROLET NOVA II SS CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD FOR $286,000

Lot #1316.1 – 1966 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM FASTBACK “TOXIC 66″ – SOLD FOR $165,000

Lot #1332 – 1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM ROADSTER – SOLD FOR $280,500