Gary Howard

Steve Wertheimer's 1957 Cadillac Coupe De Ville was restyled by Gary.

Gary Howard, Custom Car Builder. This video offers a brief glimpse into the life of Gary Howard - an artist, a friend, and an inspiration to all who knew him. Christian Moore and Nancy Higgins have shot many hours of footage over the years with Gary and wanted to share this excerpt in honor of his memory. He is sorely missed.

Gary Calvin Howard (August 4, 1942 - May 7, 2019) was a talented and well-known Texas customizer that ran and operated Customs by Gary Howard.

The custom car journey starts

Gary was born in Modale, Iowa, and he was raised on a farm near Council Bluffs. During his high school years, Gary and his brother Dale started working together at Mel's Body Shop in Glenwood. He went on to open up his own body shop in Glenwood. That was when Gary's custom car journey started.

Gary Howard Customs

In 1985 Gary left Iowa and settled down in Weir, Texas. This is where Gary Howard Customs was born. Gary was also one of the founding members of the Kontinentals Car Club.

Cars Restyled by Gary Howard

Jimmie Vaughan's 1951 Chevrolet
Steve Wertheimer's 1957 Cadillac Coupe De Ville