The win swept Darryl into national prominence and made him a definite figure to be reckoned with in future championship shows. Known as Le Perle, it won the Sweepstakes and Top Custom Shop Achievement Awards at the NHRA National Championship Custom Car Show in Detroit. Restyled by Darryl Starbird at Star Kustom Shop, the build was completed in 1959. Click here to check out the Craigslist ad.īob Turgeon's 1957 Ford Thunderbird of Topeka, Kansas. The price was set to US $25,000.00, but according to the ad, the best offer takes it. At the time, it wasn't running, and it needed an interior and finish up. Located in Huntington Beach, California, the old custom was advertised for sale on Craigslist in January of 2023. Stephen received a 'Certificate of Authenticity' from Barris Kustom Industries in March of 2006.
When Stephen bought the car, the original owner mentioned that Martinez had done the interior. Inside, the old custom had been dressed up with pinstriping by Von Dutch on the dash and above the door trim. When he got the car, it featured a nosed hood, a shaved deck, frenched headlights, frenched dual antennas, custom taillights, stainless door trim adapted from a Lincoln, and side scoop molding trim. Stephen bought the car from the original owner. Old custom originally restyled by Barris Kustoms back in the 1950s. 2023 - Stephen Kidani's 1954 Mercury Monterey.
