This cool street rod is several degrees from the norm, and I love it! While the fiberglass ’34 Austin Bantam body isn’t that unusual, the chassis and drivetrain choices certainly are. Thanks to reader Matt R. for alerting us… more»
Hot Rods
Aug 23, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Compact Custom: 1961 Vintage Hot Rod
Eclectic is such a great word. It also best encapsulates the vehicles that we see appearing on our desks here at Barn Finds. Regular readers will be used to seeing a wide assortment of desirable muscle cars, pony cars,… more»
Aug 22, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
DIY Dirt Track Racer! Modified 1929 Ford Model A
The Model A, like the Model T before it, was offered in a multitude of body styles. This 1929 example was originally a “sport coupe,” but was converted to a roadster design, and was a dirt track racer for… more»
Aug 20, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Old School Cool: 1932 Ford Model A Coupe
Have you ever looked at a classic car and your bank account and realized that the two aren’t compatible? Yeah, me too. That is the dilemma that I face with this 1932 Ford Model A Coupe because as much… more»
Aug 15, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hoard of Mopars and More in Texas!
Once upon a time, a Texas named John Haynie took a liking to Chrysler products and started amassing a collection of them. By the time he passed away at the age of 52, his arsenal had grown to more… more»
Aug 4, 2021 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Big Estate Sale: Mostly Fords and Model Trains!
When I see an estate sale involving several cars, I always wonder how they came to be gathered in one location and why. Case-in-point is this group of 21 cars located in a huge garage on a large piece… more»
Jul 29, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Split Window Conversion: 1964 Corvette Coupe
There’s a bit of a mystery with this listing, but you shouldn’t worry about it too much—just accept this lovely car for what it is. The offering is for a very original 1964 Corvette in black with a 327… more»
Jul 23, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Old School Cool: 1937 Chevrolet 2-Door Sedan
If we were to trace the roots of the hot rod scene in America, it has a history that now dates back a century. When Prohibition came into force in 1920, it led to an entire industry in bootlegging…. more»
Jul 21, 2021 • For Sale • 64 Comments
Custom Or Hotrod? 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer
This is a 1960 Dodge Dart Pioneer! It doesn’t look much like one but that’s how it started life before someone with an imagination and some pretty stout skills got a hold of it. There’s a whole lot going… more»
Jul 18, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Modern Hot Rod: 1948 Singer Roadster
The old-school hot rod was born in the aftermath of World War II from the union of powerful engines and lightweight bodies of obsolete machines. And it is in this context that this 1948 Singer Roadster might be best… more»
Jul 14, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Mopar Power: 1937 Plymouth P4 Rat-Rod
In the pantheon of pre-war cars, Plymouth is frequently left out of the hot-rod mix as Ford and Chevrolet take up most of the room in that arena. A lot has to do with sheer production numbers but it’s… more»
Jul 12, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Hot Rod Project: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Traditional project builds have many attractions for some enthusiasts, especially when the project in question is an old-school hot rod. That is what is on offer with this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. It is a vehicle where the build… more»
Jul 7, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Hemi Powered: 1933 Dodge 5-Window Coupe
The owner of this 1933 Dodge 5-Window Coupe refers to it as a restomod, but this is a seriously tough old-school hot rod for my money. It presents beautifully, but its appearance doesn’t offer many clues about what sort… more»
Jul 1, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
A Pickup And A Dog: 1930 Model A Truck
I’m sure the little guy behind the wheel caught your eye as he did mine! Of course, for me that might have something to do with “Happy”, my daughter’s Cairn Terrier that is laying on my feet as I… more»
Jun 20, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Old School Hot-Rod: 1946 Ford Flathead Coupe
Having covered many post-war Ford coupes in the past, I can clearly state that this example is probably the nicest yet to surface. It’s old-school all the way and a tribute to how hot rodding was many years ago…. more»
Jun 19, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
30 Years Owned 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
This was not Henry Ford’s first Model A. His initial naming system was alphabetical in nature, with cars going all the way up to the venerable Model T that made Ford Ford. The Model A, designed as a new… more»
