Custom creations generally start out as something else, like one of the stock Buick Grand Nationals kits that were produced.
The plastic Monogram versions are usually a good choice, plenty of different types & versions made and easily available.
Then these model car kits are modded to whatever specs the designer is creating them into.
Special paint jobs almost always accompany custom designs.
Check out these that were hand made.
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