The Ultimate Pontiac Transformation

Bill and Angela Barbato had a vision—a 1933 Pontiac Model 601 sedan—but finding one worth building wasn’t easy. Once they got their hands on a solid starting point, Andy and his team went to work, cutting, shaping, and refining every single inch. To drive the point home, they even brought a stock ’33 Pontiac to sit next to Aurabella on display, and let’s just say, the differences are mind-blowing.

Big Power Under the Hood

This beauty isn’t just for show. Underneath that flawless exterior sits a legit Pontiac engine—because of course it does! The 400-cube V8 is decked out with Edelbrock cylinder heads, throttle body fuel injection, custom valve covers, and a full custom exhaust. Oh, and did we mention the 8-71 supercharger? Because yeah, it’s got one, and somehow, it tucks neatly under the hood without ruining the car’s ultra-clean lines. The whole setup is backed by a 4L80E transmission, making sure this thing runs as good as it looks.

Chopped, Smoothed, and Perfected

The body mods on Aurabella are next-level. The top got chopped and tilted forward, the hood and front end were narrowed, and the grille was cleaned up and laid back an inch. Out back, the rear fenders were raised and reshaped, and custom running boards tie everything together. Custom hood vents add another layer of detail, but the real kicker? The undercarriage is just as clean and polished as the exterior.

Then there’s the paint—this thing GLOWS under the lights. The color, mixed up by PAINTHOUSE of Cypress, Texas using the Sherwin-Williams Ultra 7K solvent basecoat system, is a custom blend called “Aurabella Gold” (or, if you prefer, “Brasshole” for a little extra attitude). Either way, it’s a deep, rich bronze with just the right amount of pearl to shimmer like a jewel.