The 1966 Mercury F100 is now up for adoption. $99,500 +tax. SOLD over asking. Introducing the “Rustored” 1966 Mercury F100, a marvel of automotive restoration that beautifully melds classic aesthetics with modern advancements. This unique truck, set on a sturdy 2016 Ford F150 frame, is powered by a robust 5.0-litre Coyote engine, offering a perfect … Read more

Don sought out a relatively unoxidized Southern ragtop on which to base his project. His research put him in contact with a man who had been, as Don puts it, “instructed by his wife to sell off his acquired collection of rust-free California Fords in various stages of decay”. Don gained title to a ’67 … Read more

This time Don Gasiunas decided to tackle his favorite vintage of Mustang-the ’70 Mach 1. The first job would be finding one. Now, it’s generally agreed that a person will ultimately save much money and even more time by starting with the least oxidized steed possible.  So it may seem odd that Don managed to … Read more

BLISTER IN THE SUN With this project Don Gasiunas wanted to go the roots of hot rodding with something scuffed and tough looking while at the same time, still meet his “Must have” mandate of precision engineering as a means to a fun driving experience. How about a Rat Rod exterior with a high tech … Read more

Vaulted by the extravagant designs of Duesenberg, Bugatti, Auburn, Cord, and many others that came and went, when public demand for automobiles increased in the 1940s and post-WWII, many of these designs laid the groundwork for the new cars that would make their way into the garages and driveways of North America. General Motors and … Read more

After building some outstanding resto-mod muscle cars, Don Gasiunas has headed off into new territory these past six years. Don likes to call his new iterations Pro-Tour Rat Rods, which sound like a contradiction in terms but perfectly describes his latest build, this 1963 Chevy pick up dubbed Grand Slammed. After cutting his teeth on … Read more

1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup “So are you going to paint it?” Don Gasiunas has a simple response while standing in front of his 1949 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup “No. Anyone can buy or build a shiny car, I wanted something unique that would stand out of the crowd”. Don’s fascination with design and building sprouted in … Read more

Don’s first car build started with the remake of Gone in 60 Seconds and the infamous “Eleanor” Shelby GT500. “I just saw all the attention that car was getting,” Gasiunas says. “After I saw the movie in 2000, I decided to jump on the bandwagon and build one,” he smiles.  Not the typical build for the … Read more