Atom” 1960 Dodge (Dart) Phoenix Custom 2-door hardtop.
‘Atom’ is the creation of Justin Hills, one of Australia’s premier custom car builders. Based on a 1960 Dodge (US) Dart, Atom was comprehensively modified throughout, but still retains much of its original factory Dodge sheetmetal.
Winner of H.A. Bagdasarian ‘World’s Most Beautiful Custom’ at 2013 Sacramento Autorama, as well as ‘Best Radical Hardtop’ award at Grand National Roadster Show 2013.
A fully operational, running/driving custom, Atom has also won the ‘Master of Customs 2013’ and ‘Builder’s Choice 2013 at Goodguys 13th Del Mar Nationals.
This world-renowned, Australian-made, award-winning custom now offered for sale.
Exterior finish is Aston Martin vintage silver, with complementary green and silver interior trim, including boot lining. Fully detailed and customised engine bay.
Exterior modifications include
4-inch roof chop, re-profiling and non-stock rear windscreen
De-badged bootlid with 1960 Ford Thunderbird custom insert, trimmed in chrome
Modified 1960 Dodge rear bumper
Shaved door handles
Modified A-pillars
Modified sills
De-badged bonnet and front guards
Custom grille and grille surrounds
Interior modifications include:
Factory split front bench seat (retrimmed in custom fabric and pattern) with factory door handles, window winders, arm rests
Modified factory bench rear seat (retrimmed in custom fabric and pattern)
Custom trimmed door cards
Factory Dodge carpets
Factory Dodge dash, custom painted
Factory Dodge steering wheel, repainted with custom metalflake rim.
Engine is a factory-spec Dodge 318 poly-head V8, with factory 4bbl carb and custom valve covers and air cleaner.
Trans is factory 3-spd Torqueflite with dash-mounted push-button controls.
Airbag suspension front and rear, with custom strut towers, stock upper and low A-arms, deleted torsion bar, and reduced, de-arched leaf springs
Wheels are factory 14-inch Dodge, with 1960 Ford Starliner hubcaps
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an immaculate, award-winning custom with guaranteed appeal and serious investment potential.
