02/08/2023
We're back! We've been on an extended instagram pause while we focus on filling orders and gathering free sample requests. But we've been drawn back to Instagram due to the events of the past weekend.
And what might that be, you ask?
Welp. That reason would be that big ass green thing featured in this Motor Trend article (more photos to follow). Owned by George and Angela Eliacosta, the stunning "X-60 1960 Buick Invicta Custom" won the prestigious Al Slonaker Memorial Award at the , the holy grail of car shows for hot rods, customs and, yes... Roadsters. BTW, congratulations to founder Jack Chisenhall for winning the title of America's Most Beautiful Roadster with his '32 Ford Roadster called "The Champ Deuce". Wow!
As for the X-60, it was built by Andy Leach and his team at . That gorgeous interior was crafted by our friends at with custom dyed leather from our friends at with a color they specifically made for this car called "Relicate Pearlized Cal Green". Nailed it! If you ever need that "just right" color for your interior, Josh is your guy.
The material used in the *massive* trunk was provided by yours truly, and was available for 1964 Pontiac Catalinas. The material for the speaker covers, headliner and four {count 'em! FOUR!) sunvisors was available for 1964 Ramblers was also provided by Deadstock Auto Trim, and the seat insert material was provided by . It's truly an honor to have had the opportunity to contribute in even the smallest way to what I'm confident will be one of 2023's "it" cars.
As with anything of this caliber, this build took a community of suppliers and talented artisans and tradespeople to bring a plan from concept to reality. Congratulations to the crew at , the Eliacostas and all those who played a part in making this happen. A partial list of these folks is below.
Advanced Plating
Keystone Automotive Operations
George and Angela Eliacostas' stunning X60 Invicta Custom was built by the crew at Cal Auto Creations.
