Owner Benjamin Clayton at Detroit Hot Rod is taking his customer’s Catfish build to a new level. This car is getting the custom treatment with bodywork that stays true to the original design, yet offers a windshield, hydraulically-hinged hood, trunk space, and an interior that is sure to amaze. With employees who like to restore World War II fighter planes on the side, the interior will become an aluminum treat with solid rivets, polished panels and custom aluminum bomber seats complete with ox blood red leather inserts.
These are just a few of the first pictures from the build, as the first job for Ben and his crew was to map out all of the changes to the car, and in what order they would tackle them. As mentioned in other posts, this car will also have Flyin’ Miata turbo power. Even with all the custom touches, this will be a quick build as the car is scheduled to debut at the Concours de Elegance of American at St. John’s in Detroit on July 27th. Look for more pictures and updates soon.
Check it out:
I was hoping to see this at Concours this past weekend – did he not complete it in time?
Mid-way through the process, they decided that buring the midnight oil just to make the concours was not in the budget. Smart move, although quite a few people are waiting to see this car finished. It will be a beauty.