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»
Hot Rods
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»
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»
Halfway To Hot Rod: 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe
Yeah baby, it’s old school hot-rod time! Instead of something like a Ford Deuce Coupe with Chevy power, we have an old Chevy with later Chevy V8 power in the form of this 1941 Special Deluxe, located in Wichita,… more»
Patina Hot Rod: 1951 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup
When it comes to custom builds, it’s the little details that will always separate the average vehicle from the really good ones. This 1951 Chevrolet C-10 has these details in abundance, making it an absolute beauty. It wears the… more»
Fastest Find Ever! 1968 Challenger 2 Streamliner
Challenger 2 may well be the fastest car we have ever featured here at Barn Finds! Thanks to reader Patrick S. for sending in the auction listing for this record breaker where it’s being sold at Mecum’s January Kissimmee,… more»
EXCLUSIVE: 1938 Chevrolet Sport Coupe Hot Rod
Hot rods tend to be highly subjective to each person’s style and tastes, but a well built and nicely executed build can resonate with any car nut. Take reader Jay C’s 1938 Chevy Sport Coupe Rumble Seat hot rod,… more»
















