Copper Plated

Gene "Clean Gene" Sadoian's 1934 Ford Four-Door Sedan of Fresno, California. The car went trough several iterations in the 1950s. In 1953, after attending the 1953 Oakland Roadster Show, Gene installed a 1950 Oldsmobile V-8 in the car. He also painted it fire engine red and had Tommy the Greek dress it up with pinstriping. Other modifications included a fully chromed and louvered hood, nerf bar bumpers, and copper-plated Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels.

Alexander Hernesten's 1957 Buick Century of Stockholm, Sweden. Inspired by Jack James' legendary Watson-flamed Buick, Alexander's Buick is a faithful 95% tribute to one of custom history’s most iconic flame paint jobs. Acquired in 2015, the build spans ten years and two countries, with Alexander—based in London—returning to Sweden to work on the car. In 2025, Micke Eksrud laid down the signature red, orange, and yellow flame job, complete with mismatched wheel well colors and copper-plated trim. Blending Swedish craftsmanship with American show car tradition, the Buick is a transatlantic homage to Larry Watson's House of Style. Just as the Jack James Buick, Alexander's Buick was also dressed up with copper plated details, such as the grille.

Cars Featuring Copper Plated Details

Alexander Hernesten's 1957 Buick Century