Photo: American Legends Hot Rods/Mecum Auctions (edited by autoevolution) These days, some restomod shops can crank out a custom build in as little as under a year under ideal circumstances.

As new car designs continue to look more futuristic and dystopian, many gearheads are choosing to stick to classic cars whose curves and other alluring design details show more character.

The new Chevrolet Vintage program will restore classic models from the 1960s-1990s. Some of the most memorable cars in the program include the Opala, Chevette, and 3100. GM is already working on ...