We start with a vehicle with ideal, time earned, natural patina, referred to as Wabi-Sabi. Wabi-Sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centered on the acceptance of transience or impermanence. A concept derived from Buddhist teachings with respect for natural finishes in flux.

1952 Chevy Styleline Coupe Derelict.

Featured on the cover of Hot Rod and in over 20 publications globally, winner of the Pasadena Art Center California Design Award, it quickly became apparent that we needed to continue with this concept, so the ICON Derelict program was introduced!

Do you envision Iconizing a different vehicle that has its grasp on you? We often do special projects for top Automotive brands and individuals ...

2019年4月24日 · Icon 4x4 make a curious hybrid of vintage and modern. The Los Angeles firm has a unique approach to retro-modernism. Its custom-built Derelict and Reformer cars are all about preserving...

2018年9月6日 · Icon built 14 Broncos for customers in 2017, with plans to build 17 by the end of 2018, but this 1966 Bronco roadster is new territory for the outfit. It’s the first that Icon has built in the ‘Derelict’ style that it adopted for a handful of previous car builds.

2022年12月2日 · The Icon 4x4 Derelict Mercedes-Benz 300SEL is an immensely fun and capable restoration project with high attention-to-detail.

This 1953 Chevrolet 3100 is a five-window pickup that was built for the current owner by ICON 4×4 of Chatsworth, California, in 2022 and is designated as the 19th example built of the ICON Derelict TR “Old School 5-Window” series.

2021年1月4日 · The DeSoto Derelict is a ‘51 DeSoto in the front and a ‘52 Chrysler in the back. Inside, it’s basically a brand new but still relatively period-accurate Chrysler, while the heart is that of ...

2019年8月25日 · Icon’s latest Derelict model is based on a 1949 Hudson Coupe that company founder Jonathan Ward stumbled upon one day while casually searching Craigslist.