Selections from Darryl Starbird
Rod and Custom Hall of Fame Museum
Legendary builder and entrepreneur, Darryl Starbird designed and built hundreds of incredible customs. Starbird produced over 400 Rod and Custom shows and is largely credited for bringing Midwest builders national recognition throughout the 1960s and beyond. After founding the National Rod and Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum in the early ‘90s the Museum of American Speed is proud to carry on that legacy by merging with the Starbird Family and their museum.
Li'l Coffin
An iconic American show car, the Li'l Coffin has stood the test of time.
Dave Puhl's Phaze II
An all-steel bodied mid-engine concept Street Rod built with Rod and Custom magazine in 1969.
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Starbird 2000
Starbird's latest bubble top creation to date.
PredictaOne of Darryl Starbird’s most acclaimed custom creations.
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Big TIn the early ‘60s, Monogram began a relationship with Darryl and the first kit to come from that merger was the Big T.
PanteraStarbird's work on the Pantera remains one of the more surprising and lesser‑known entries in his extensive portfolio.
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Cosma RayThe Cosma Ray quickly became a custom‑car icon, appearing widely in media and starring at major shows like Starbird’s 1964 Auto Capades, where early footage captured its growing buzz.
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