Hot Rods

Real Barn Find! 1948 Chevrolet

Now this is a real barn find! In 1948, Chevrolet continued its post-war 1946 & 1947 Fleetmaster lineup that were really warmed-over pre-war designs. Thankfully for Chevrolet, the car-hungry American public was still willing to purchase 248,748 1948 Fleetmasters! This… more»

Hand-Me-Down Hot Rod: 1937 Hudson Terraplane

What Makes It Special? My Great Grandfather purchased this car in 1952 in Stockton, California. They drove it until the mid-’50s and then parked it on his ranch in Calaveras County, California. It was given to my father in… more»

Awesome Custom 1939 Ford Coupe!

Someone has put a lot of time and money into this 1939 Ford, and it looks like you might be able to scoop this custom cruiser up for much less than what might be in it. The current bid… more»

Classy Custom: 1937 Plymouth P4

I’m going to stick my neck out a bit here, and say that I don’t think that an original 1937 Plymouth P4 either looked or performed like this one does today. This rather nice street rod looks like it… more»

Pure Period Hot Rod: 1930 Ford Model A

There are a lot of cars in the hot rod category, but very few come close to the originality of that term like this 1930 Ford Model A does. It is as traditional of a hot rod as it… more»

Hot Rod Potential: 1937 Ford Business Coupe

When you look at this car, hopefully, it inspires you to get down to business and put it back on the road. This 1937 Ford Business Coupe has incredible potential. Currently, the car has a buy-it-now price of $7,500… more»

Almost Finished: 1937 Ford Coupe

This 1937 Ford Coupe can truly be a great rolling project because most everything is already prepared, it just needs some finishing. It still has original paint and originally came from Nevada, but the car is currently located in… more»

Gasser Project: 1939 Plymouth Business Coupe

Still with many original parts, this rolling 1939 Plymouth Business Coupe project is up for sale with a buy-it-now price of only $4,500. The car sits in Nuremberg, Pennsylvania and has a clear title and VIN listed. It being… more»

Don’t Paint It! 1937 Ford Sedan Patina Rod

This could the perfect start to the perfect hot rod! Everyone builds ’32 coupes, so this sedan would stand out at the next car show. And if you really want to draw a crowd, the only thing you need… more»

Boyd Coddington’s 1st Mag Feature: 1915 Ford Model T

The owner of this 1915 Ford Model T claims that it is one of the early cars built by the legendary Boyd Coddington, and has featured in a number of magazine articles during the 1970s. It is now in… more»

Solid 1936 Packard Coupe Hot Rod!

Sometimes something in a more primitive form can be incredibly appealing. As you can see from the photo, this 1936 Packard 3-window coupe is primed and ready for sale with a starting bid of $15,000 and no reserve. A… more»

Marvin’s Sleeper: 1974 Mercury Comet

A lot of times we just ignore seventies cars.  Those of us that grew up with these cars weren’t really impressed with their performance or their looks.  As a teenager, I was quite a car snob.  I drove a… more»

Period Hot Rod: 1930 Ford Model A

From day one, the Ford Model A was the go-to car for anyone wanting to build a hot rod. Over the years, hot rodding style and customization have changed wildly but one thing has remained, the Model A. Over… more»

SEMA Road Warrior: 1937 Ford Phaeton

It is not often that we see cars make repeat appearances on Barn Finds.  However, this distinctive rat rod is making its third appearance on these pages due mainly to its “uniqueness.”  Built for the 2007 SEMA show, this… more»

George Washington’s Axe: 1930 Ford Roadster

Have you ever seen George Washington’s famous cherry tree murdering axe in a museum?  Neither have I, but there is a running historian joke about the axe handle having been replaced five times and the head twice.  If you… more»

1950? DIVCo Milk Truck Project

These old milk delivery trucks are super cool! DIVCo (Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company) are the folks behind a majority of these vintage rides. This particular one is a mystery year, so if you think you know what year it… more»

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