John D'Agostino

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Leroy Kemmerer's 1956 Mercury of Castro Valley, California. Leroy's Merc, also known as The Jade Idol, was restyled by Gene Winfield of Winfield's Custom Shop. The build was started in 1958, and completed in 1959. The Jade Idol became an instant hit at car shows all over the US, and it was the car that helped Gene gain national recognition as a custom car builder. In 1987 John traded his car the Royal Tahitian for the Jade Idol.
John D'Agostino's 1940 Cadillac Seriec 62 Coupe, of Discovery Bay, California was restyled by Oz Kustoms. The build, named "Sophia", made its debut at the 2013 Grand National Roadster Show.
John D'Agostino's 1968 Buick Riviera. Restyled by Oz Kustoms, D'Agostino's Riviera, named "The Pantheon", made it's first public appearance at the 2015 Grand National Rooadster Show in January of 2015.
John D'Agostino's 1958 Packard Sportster. Named "Rita", the two seater was built as a tribute to Hollywood movie actress Rita Hayworth. It was designed by John D'Agostino and OZ Welch. Body and paint was performed by OZ Kustoms in Oroville, California. The build made its debut at the Rodeo Drive Concours in Beverly Hills on Fathers Day 2016.
John purchased Kevan Sledge's 1940 Mercury Coupe in January of 2024. Restyled by Kevan, the build was started in 2002 and completed in 2014.

John D'Agostino of Discovery Bay, California. John runs and operates D'Agostino Kustoms.


John D'Agostino's Cars

John D'Agostino's 1940 Cadillac Seriec 62 Coupe - Sophia
Kevan Sledge's 1940 Mercury Coupe
John D'Agostino's 1958 Oldsmobile - The Egyptian
Leroy Kemmerer's 1956 Mercury - The Jade Idol
John D'Agostino's 1958 Packard Sportster - Rita
John D'Agostino's 1968 Buick Riviera - The Pantheon




 

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