Car modification is one of the automotive culture’s most colorful and important segments. It all began before World War II with the American Hot Rods of the early 30s and enjoyed a golden era in the 50s and 60s. The late 80s and early 90s saw the birth of the JDM performance cars, which gave rise to popular tuners. The culture is still alive, practiced equally in professional custom shops and humble amateur home garages.
The easiest route to a custom build is buying a donor car and hiring a professional tuner to personalize it to your liking. But some