A restomod is a car that represents something different to each person—some people go all-out and perform extreme body modifications, while others simply add fuel injection and air-conditioning. Since modifications come in many extremes, we thought we would show you guys three modified classic Chevys that were made to draw attention at any show, but not always draw praise.

1957 Chevrolet Delivery Sedan

This redesigned ’57 Chevy that was recently put up for sale at the Mecum auction in Indianapolis, is an example of a heavily-modified car. The front end was streamlined, the hood ornaments were removed, and the suspension has been altered so it has a classic hot rod stance. Those of course, are not the first things you will notice about this custom. The original headlights were removed and replaced with headlights from a modern Mini-Cooper, creating a unique look. Unfortunately, unique isn’t always better, and the bug-eyed look leaves something to be desired. The rebuild was clearly done in a professional fashion, with no expense spared. Between the real wood interior furnishing, Dakota Digital dashes, and a 454 big-block V8 with a Turbo 40o automatic transmission and a 4.11:1 gear ratio, it really is a well put together car. We only wonder why they changed the headlights the way they did. DO you think the headlights are a nice feature, or should they have been left original?

1956 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

The recessed headlights, missing bumpers, and inverted hood humps are the first three things you’ll notice about this car, but that is not even close to all of the custom features on this car that sold for $115,775 at the Russo and Steele Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2008. With too many modifications to make note of them all, the car still retains the look of an early-model Corvette, and that subtlety is what makes this car so cool.

Even with the frameless windshield and lack of side trim, it’s still recognizable from every angle as a classic Corvette, but the aftermarket wheels and streamlined features show that it is clearly something different. While the custom looks are apparent, the C5 LS1 engine, 4L60E automatic transmission, nitrous oxide, and shortened torque tube set it apart on the track. If you could take one modification and return it to stock, what would it be?

1969 Camaro Z28

This original Z28 Camaro was converted into a race car in the early 70s by Art Morrison. Used only during special occasions, it was left in a garage for most of its life, until it was purchased in the late ’80s and then restored in 1990. It now features a small-block 302 cubic-inch V8 with a supercharger delivering 15 pounds of boost, a super T10 manual transmission, and a 5.13:1 gear ratio. When filled with racing fuel, it isn’t hard for this engine to deliver around 600 horsepower. Part of what makes this restomod unique is that even though a lot of effort was put into mechanical customization, the build was specifically designed so a future owner could put it back to stock. To us, this epitomizes an classic hot rod, and we wouldn’t change anything, would you?

Let us know what you think about these three rstomods. Are they done the way you would have built them, or would you do things differently? Fire away in the comment section.