As much as we love to see cars kept original, some “barn finds” are just too far gone to be feasible restoration projects. That’s where movements like rat rodding come into play. It gives forgotten machines another chance while… more»
Hot Rods
Lead Sled: 1955 Olds Holiday 88
Searching through the maze of vehicle-for-sale classified ads these days can sometimes turn up some rather interesting finds. In this case, it is a mild-custom 1955 Oldsmobile Holiday 88 with the 324 V8 and 4-barrel carburetor, and it’s listed… more»
Feb 27, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Heavy Patina: 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Sedan
If it’s patina you want, this 1949 Chevy Fleetline sedan listed here on eBay has it in abundance. Rehab of this post-war example could go several directions, but light sand and buff, followed by a layer of clear coat,… more»
Feb 25, 2019 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Deluxe Deal: 1946 Ford Deluxe Coupe
What a start to a project! This seems to be a really good price for a vintage coupe. What we have here is a reasonably solid 1946 Ford Deluxe project car listed here on eBay with a buy it… more»
Feb 24, 2019 • For Sale • 14 Comments
High Hopes: 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe
Prices vary wildly for 1937-1940 Ford Coupes. A quick snapshot of current offerings online range from $22,000 to $75,000. But … these prices are for finished examples. The potential buyer for this 1938 Ford 5-Window Coupe Business Deluxe 81A,… more»
Feb 20, 2019 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One Of A Kind: 1936 Cord Custom
“One of a kind”, “Unique” and “Cool” are the first words that come to mind when I laid eyes upon this wild, unfinished custom project. It’s listed as a 1939 Cord here on eBay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a… more»
Feb 20, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Iconic Hardtop: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Here is a project that could definitely be a showpiece for advanced bodywork and fabrication skills. The seller has all the model lines covered, listing it Bel Air/150/210. However, it sports Bel Air trim at least on the left… more»
Feb 16, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rock’n Rocket 88: 1950 Oldsmobile Club Coupe
There are hotrods and resto-mods and then there are one-off unique customs like this custom 1950 Olds Rocket 88 Club Coupe. In my opinion, this awesome Olds is a very special combination of early, period correct hot rod performance… more»
Feb 10, 2019 • For Sale • 13 Comments
White Lightning: 1947 Ford DeLuxe Custom
At first look, this beauty evokes memories of the ’50s and all the trappings that come along: Poodle skirts, Pompadour and Duck-Tail hairstyles, rolled-cuff jeans, Drive-Ins, and George-Barris-style custom cars. This car just happens to be available here on… more»
Jan 26, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Low Price 1937 Buick Special
For being the age that it is, this 1937 Buick Special is in decently good shape. It is at a bid price of $4,200 and was found in a desert in California. This car was once used to pay… more»
Jan 18, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
California Barn Find? 1932 Ford Sedan
The 1932 Ford is one of the most desired cars in the hot rod community. While this car is not a five-window coupe or a two-door roadster, it’s still original ’32 Henry Ford steel. It can be found here on… more»
Jan 17, 2019 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Evil 400-Swapped 1974 AMC Gremlin
The American Motors Corporation (AMC) offered numerous models with, shall we say “different” styling in a very intentional effort to lure a subset of buyers away from the “Big Three” (Chrysler, Ford, and GM). The Gremlin certainly fits in… more»
Jan 7, 2019 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Period Hot Rod: 1936 Ford DeLuxe 3-Window Coupe
Things are not always what they seem. This 1936 Ford DeLuxe Coupe is a wonderful looking car, and at first glance, it could be taken for a nice survivor or an older restoration, but this car is holding a… more»
Jan 1, 2019 • Auctions • 33 Comments
Abandoned Former Show Car: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Believe it or not, this Nomad is claimed to have once scored 996 points at a Classic Chevrolet Club show! Those of you familiar with the 1000-point scoring system know a car that scores 990+ is near perfect. Unfortunately,… more»
Dec 28, 2018 • Auctions • 10 Comments
Running And Driving 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 210
This car reminds me of the good old days of car collecting. When it was common to get a good car at a good price. Granted, at $7,503 with many days to go and no reserve, this could become… more»
Dec 28, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Lightning Fast: Pro-Touring 1968 Ford F-100
Vintage Ford pickups continue to grow in popularity with the “bumpside” or 5th generation trucks being some of the most collectible. This generation of trucks has always seemed to underappreciated compared to their 1967 to ’72 Chevrolet counterparts, but… more»
