If our recent experience at Barn Finds is an accurate guide, traditional Hot Rods are enjoying a resurgence in the classic world. This is understandable, because they can be quite affordable when compared to pony or muscle cars, and… more»
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Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Holy Grail Barn Find- ’32 Hot Rod Roadster Survivor Built in 1949
One of the great joys of writing for Barn Finds is interacting with all the readers out there who take time out of their lives to read these posts and do a little bench racing while writing about this… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Olds Powered Hot Rod Bargain: 1940 Ford Coupe
Over 80 years since the last one rolled off the assembly line, the 1940 Ford is still highly regarded by collectors. Of the many body styles, the coupe version has become an American icon. Bathed in the legend of… more»
Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Old School Cool: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
The original Hot Rods were born out of a need to utilize bodies and mechanical components that were readily available and either cheap or free. People typically built them without much cash, and innovative thinking was common. They are… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Rod In Waiting? 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe
The seller of this Millville, New Jersey domiciled 1937 Chevrolet Master Coupe opens the listing with, “Guys and Gals here is your next project. You decide if you’d like to build this awesome rod.” So that bit of information… more»
Sep 7, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Little Deuce Coupe- ’32 3-Window Hot Rod!
When you look up the term “Hot Rod” in the dictionary, this may be the car you see: a cherry 1932 3-window coupe. This particular example is done in a full-fendered style with lots of hot rod goodies. Located… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
OG Hot Rod! 1934 Ford Model 40
The opposite of a barn find, this 1934 Ford Model 40 in Sacramento, California has been driven most of its life, according to the seller. How it avoided a ZZ Top Eliminator-type makeover in the ’80s or ’90s might… more»
Aug 11, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Old School Hot Rod: 1951 Hudson Pacemaker Club Coupe
It’s hard to believe that Pixar’s Cars franchise is almost 20 years old; the toys are still on the shelves and the Hudson brand is still more than a simple footnote in automotive history. Contrary to what people may… more»
Aug 6, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One Quick Truck! 1956 Ford F-100
This 1956 Ford F-100 is said to be the last hot rod that the 81-year-old seller is going to build. While it’s not quite finished, many good parts and components have been used. As the seller says, “If you… more»
Aug 5, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Parked In ’61! 1932 Ford Period Hot Rod
Just when you start wondering if a Camry parked in 2002 is a barn find, something like this comes along! Reportedly built for a car magazine in 1953, this 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe was parked during the first year… more»
Jul 31, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Former Quarter-Miler: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac’s Grand Prix never caught my attention until the big 1969 redesign. And it held it through the ’72 model year only to be lost afterward – and for good. That being the case, I sing the praises of… more»
Jul 10, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1932 Ford Coupe Project Has Been Sitting Since 1957
It would seem that this long-dormant 1932 Ford two-door sedan, bought from an estate and last titled way back in 1957, is destined to be a hot rod project. The car is in rough but not terminal condition. There’s… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 46 Comments
One Fast Pony! 1971 Ford Pinto Pro Street
You can tell right away that this high-powered pony means business–just look at that pro-stock style hood scoop! Unusually for a car this aggressive, the seller claims that this is a turn-key bracket or street car that needs nothing,… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
California Hot Rod History: 1928 Ford Roadster
Contrary to popular belief, the concept of the hot rod didn’t only spring up in Southern California. In many areas of the country, the search for speed while on a budget infected many people, and they built faster, lower,… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
LS-Powered Rat Rod: 1934 Ford Coupe
It is fair to say that Rat Rod creators play by their own set of rules. However, those rules are loosely defined, allowing builders to create genuinely unique vehicles that reflect their taste, imagination, and, crucially, their ingenuity. This… more»
Jun 9, 2024 • Auctions • 23 Comments
60’s-Era Hot Rod: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Back in the early 1960’s, this was one of countless 1932 Fords that were modified into hot rods. The 3-Window and 5-Window “Deuce Coupes” (a nickname based on the second number of the model year) have long been the… more»
