Backyard Conversions
Customizer
Specialist that was based in Illinois and made small runs of convertible 1/18 models, mostly US muscle cars and mostly based original Ertl American Muscle and Highway 61 models and other customs. Closed mid 2016, sold to John Fox of YCID in mid 2017. Relaunched as the new Backyard Conversions (continuation really) with stand alone website in January of 2019.
During his time owning BYC, Clarke Story created almost 12,000 convertibles for diecast retailers all over the US. From as little a 6 to as many as 250 he was the go to company for convertible conversions.
Subject ID: 57832
MoreSpecialist that was based in Illinois and made small runs of convertible 1/18 models, mostly US muscle cars and mostly based original Ertl American Muscle and Highway 61 models and other customs. Closed mid 2016, sold to John Fox of YCID in mid 2017. Relaunched as the new Backyard Conversions (continuation really) with stand alone website in January of 2019.
During his time owning BYC, Clarke Story created almost 12,000 convertibles for diecast retailers all over the US. From as little a 6 to as many as 250 he was the go to company for convertible conversions.
Early on (late 90's) while doing Ertl American Muscle Cudas, Challengers and other models he would add a sticker stating they were made by BYC. Later on and when he started converting mostly Highway 61 models he added a Certificate of Authenticity. These were originally signed by him but later on by his wife. Towards the end his wife would sign his name instead of hers. There are also hundreds if not thousands of convertible conversions done by BYC with no authentication at all.
Subject ID: 57832
Subject ID: 57832
