Coachbuilder
A coachbuilder is a company or craftsman that designs and builds custom car bodies on a maker’s chassis.
What is Coachbuilder?
Coachbuilding was common before monocoque construction. Famous coachbuilt cars are highly collectable. Some firms still build special bodies today. The coachbuilder’s badge and body number help trace a car’s history.
How it works
The coachbuilder fits a hand-made body to a rolling chassis supplied by the maker.
Why it matters for your car
Parts for one-off bodies may not exist; repairs need hand work. Documentation is vital for valuing coachbuilt cars.
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