The Dick and Karen Jackson Photo Collection

A photo of Dick with his first car, a 1938 Chevrolet Sedan, taken circa 1951. Under Sam Barris's guidance, the car underwent a series of modifications. The first thing Sam told Dick was that he had to put some primer spots on it to make it look like it belonged at the shop. Next, he gave Peep a complete set of Cadillac Sombreros, telling him that he needed those. They found a way to screw them on before Sam told Peep they had to lower the car. Sam gave Peep blocks for the back, and they figured out how to lower the knee action in front. Finally, he came in with a new set of original teardrop skirts to ensure the Chevrolet truly got the Barris Kustoms touch. Photo courtesy of Karen Jackson.

A photo of Dick Jackson with Mox Miller's 1958 Chevrolet Impala taken in his garage in October of 2010. Purchased new by Miller, the car was transformed into a semi-custom showstopper with a breathtaking panel paint job by Dick, accentuated by outline striping from Dennis Ricklefs. Since its completion in 1962, the Impala has never been started or driven in its current configuration. It was meticulously hand-pushed in and out of car shows to maintain its pristine condition—an incredible testament to the era’s custom car culture and craftsmanship. Dick had the car in for some repair before it was shown at the 2011 Grand National Roadster Show. Photo courtesy of Karen Jackson.

A photo of Dick Jackson's 1940 Ford Pick Up. Photo courtesy of Karen Jackson.

Dick working on his Dick Jackson's 1949 Ford custom. Photo courtesy of Karen Jackson.