Hot Rods

Period Hot Rod: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe

Built in the ’50s, this tricked-out Ford comes with a potent Chevrolet V8 and a storied history. Currently located in Riverside, California, this 1932 Ford coupe swallowed a hot 283 cid (4.6L) Chevy V8 in Virginia during its transformation… more»

BF Classifieds: 1941 Mercury 8 “Custom” Sedan

Before we collectively get into a debate regarding automotive body-styles, please be advised that the description used by the marque, you know, the outfit that actually designed, built, marketed, distributed, and sold the vehicle, is the description used here… more»

Hot Rod Starter Kit! 1931 Ford Model A Roadster

Walk into your garage and look around. If nothing in there amazes your friends, consider purchasing this hot rod Ford! Located near Lewistown, Pennsylvania, this 1931 Ford Model A roadster not only makes stunning garage art, it’s well on… more»

Vintage Hot Rod: 1936 Ford DeLuxe Coupe

Update 5/13/20 – After getting some new rims and touchup paint, this sweet hot rod has been relisted here on eBay. From 3/21/20 – It appears that time travel is beyond we mere humans, but slipping behind the wheel… more»

Ex-Drag Racer! 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

After long-term ownership dating back to 1979, the caretaker of this 1959 Chevrolet Corvette has decided to sell it on. The car is listed here on eBay with 24 bids taking the price to over $22,600 as I write… more»

Cadillac V8 Powered! 1937 Hudson Terraplane Coupe

This sweet-looking 1937 Hudson Terraplane in South El Monte, California boasts a freshened-up Cadillac V8, Mustang II front end, and other trick modifications that make it one unique ride. The Terraplane filled Hudson’s low-budget slot, coming to market cheaper… more»

Vintage Rod: 1936 Ford 5-Window Coupe

In it’s prime, this 1936 Ford five-window coupe hot rod pictured above must have been one of the coolest cars around. With deep-dish aluminum slotted mag wheels, a “Corvette” V-8 and “big-n-little” tires it carried some serious street cred!… more»

Perfect Project: 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe

It appears that at some point in the dim, dark past, someone has begun to transform this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe into a hot rod, but the project has stalled. The body seems to be very solid, and the… more»

1948 Ford F1 Hot Rod Project!

If you’ve been looking for an awesome rat rod/hot rod project, this one might be the ticket! It is a 1948 Ford F1 that is mounted on a rolling chassis with the engine and transmission mocked in place. It… more»

Mercury-Powered! 1929 Ford Model A Hot Rod

Parked since 1958, this innocuous Ford boasts a few surprises that make it even more interesting today. Equipped with a later “flathead” Mercury V8, it also features an add-on overdrive. Together those modifications bring to mind a 1971 song,… more»

Finish Your Way! Chopped 1930 Ford Hot Rod

By the 1960s, millions of Ford coupes littered the nation’s junk-yards, back yards, and barnyards. Folks made them into sandboxes and chicken coops, tractors, saw mills, and other contraptions. Stuffing a later model V8 in the lightweight bodies or… more»

BF Classified: 1940 Mercury Club Coupe Project

UPDATE – Sold Unfortunately, one of the more common reasons for project cars to change hands is the passing of an owner. That’s the case with this 1940 Mercury Club Coupe which is listed for sale here in our… more»

Great Period Hot Rod! 1930 Ford Model A

Doesn’t this 1930 Ford Model A look ready-to-rip standing still? It has a great look and appears to be a very solid build. It can be found here on eBay with a requested opening bid of $21,000 and a… more»

Hot Rod or Rat Rod? 1930 Ford Model A Roadster

This 1930 Ford Model A hot rod looks like a fun ride! With a bit of room to improve on what’s here, this can be a drive-it-as-you-tinker car once it’s safe to drive. It can be found for sale… more»

Stalled Hot Rod Project: 1959 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

There was a time when auto designers went to great lengths to get multiple models from a single platform – a trend that is not as common today. Looking back you could find two-door hard-tops with several different roof-lines,… more»

Hot Rod Potential! 1935 Packard 120 Sport Coupe

My Dream Garage has two of these ’30s Packard coupes, one perfect factory specimen with the original silky-smooth straight eight, and one full Custom on something like an Art Morrison chassis with plenty of power, and ready to knock… more»

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