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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»

Period Hot Rod! 1940 Ford Deluxe

What a terrific find! It appears that someone was in the middle of trying to turn this solid 1940 Ford Deluxe into a hot rod and suddenly stopped. The seller tells us it’s been stored as-is for at least… more»

1987 Dodge Charger with 360ci V8 Swap and RWD Conversion

In the 1980s, Chrysler used a familiar namesake for its fuel-sipping, front-wheel drive L platform – the Dodge Charger. Surely, the thought of a FWD economy car sharing the name of a prolific muscle car caused unhappiness among Mopar… more»

Street Rod Project: 1934 Ford 3 Window Coupe

I know that there are plenty of people out there like me. We’d love to build ourselves a nice street rod, but the idea of modifying an old classic is a bit hard to swallow. Well, fear not, because… more»

Old-School Custom! 1940 Ford Business Coupe

The iconic ’40 Ford nose looks great from any angle, and many specimens, like this 1940 Ford Business Coupe in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, became hot-rods of various potency from the post-War era to today. Before fearing the worse from… more»

Historic Magazine Cover Car! Real 1941 Willy’s Gasser

This awesome 1941 Willys is the real-deal! Legitimate racing history, original sheet metal and a killer engine combine for a huge sale price. The car can be found for sale here on eBay with a current bid over $63,000!… more»

Real Racing History? 1953 Belly Tank Racer!

In the 1940s and 50s, there were a lot of two things in the United States: surplus WWII vehicles and young service members who were back from war. These two things combined with the Southern California hot rod culture… more»

Beautiful Retro Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

Cher once sang about what she would do if she could turn back time, and if you bought this 1929 Model A Roadster, it really would be like turning back time. The car was constructed in 1967, but it… more»

440 Power! 1934 Dodge Five-Window Hot Rod

As 86 year-olds go, this 1934 Dodge Five-Window Coupe in Hico, Texas looks rather sharp and not-to-be-messed-with. The red-painted Cragar S/S front wheels seem like a mixed metaphor, but changing rolling gear will be the simplest portion of what… more»

Hemi Swap: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda

Just about every automotive enthusiast has heard the sentiment of “don’t take on someone else’s unfinished project,” but sometimes, it’s hard to pass up the value presented by someone else throwing in the towel. This seems to be the… more»

Stalled Deuce Project: 1932 Ford Roadster

Elegant simplicity is one way to describe the eye-pleasing beauty of a 1932 Ford roadster.  Long the staple of hot rodding, builders have amazed us with endless variations of these once basic cars.  Differences in paint, mechanicals, stances, and… more»

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