In 1946, U.S. auto manufacturers were starting to build automobiles again after WW2. Most of the new cars were continuations of what had been produced in 1942, with all-new products not appearing before 1948. So, this 1946 Plymouth Special… more»
Hot Rods
Nov 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Old-School Cool: 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod
It could almost be said that hot rods developed out of necessity. Their creators typically didn’t have the cash available to buy the latest and greatest Detroit offering. They would adapt whatever was available on hand or could be… more»
Oct 11, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Fabulous Fairlane: 1961 Ford Club Coupe
Back in the old days (Boy, I do sound old!) you could order a a car pretty much any way that you wanted. You could select a lower trim level like this 1961 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Coupe (two-door… more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
1947 Lincoln Continental “Wildcat”
Post-war Lincolns (’46-’48) make regular appearances here on BF and they are instantly recognizable for their distinctive styling. Actually, that vintage of the famed Continental, such as our 1947 subject car, is little changed from the pre-war (’40-’42) iteration…. more»
Sep 21, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Bowtie Under The Bonnet! 1980 MGB
It’s a 1980 MGB, one of the last, as ’80 was its grand finale. Yes, it has those outsized black rubber bumpers which seem to be the bane of ‘74.5 and later Bs. Anything else remarkable? Well, I guess… more»
Sep 2, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
“Divlo”: 1959 Divco Milk Truck Rat Rod
It’s not often one meets a celebrity in the form of a milk truck, but here we go, on eBay, the star of an episode of Bush Wreck Rescue, “Divlo”. Divlo is a 1959 Divco milk truck restored in… more»
Sep 1, 2023 • Auctions • 11 Comments
BF Auction: 1952 Ford F1 Ratrod
I have been involved in the classic scene for decades, but I regret that I spent too many years failing to understand or appreciate Ratrods. My attitude has changed as I realize that what makes these classics unique is… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
Three Window Coupe: 1932 Ford Deluxe V8
I’ll admit that I don’t know a lot about hot rods. I have read and been told that an all-steel ’32 Ford three-window coupe, such as this Deluxe model, which is cooling its hills in Mount Dora, Florida, is… more»
Aug 11, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Nailhead Powered: 1930 Ford Hot Rod
Some classics are so stunning they almost defy the written word. Such is the case with this 1930 Ford Hot Rod. The attention to detail is exceptional, and its bullet-proof drivetrain combination features a modern twist that should offer… more»
Aug 4, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Body for Sale! 1934 Ford Steel Three-Window
In popular music, The Police song Roxanne pleads with the would-be partner not to “sell your body to the night,” and many enthusiasts might wonder why anyone owning a hot rod like this would offer its Henry Ford steel… more»
Aug 2, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Barn Found Hot Rod! 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
1932 was a transitional period at Ford, as March of that year saw Model A production ceasing and the company rolling an all-new successor, a car that Henry had no idea back then would become one of the most… more»
Aug 2, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Ultimate Lowrider: Space Junkie 1.5
And now for something completely different: here on facebook Marketplace is Space Junkie 1.5, based on a 1931 Chevrolet, with an asking price of $150,000, negotiable. You might be able to buy the truck and trailer for Junkie, too,… more»
Jul 20, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Hot Rod Time! 1948 Ford Super Deluxe V8
Many years ago, I managed a punk rock band (and I have the lack of hearing to prove it!) and for a while, one member of the group was a pretty successful songwriter. Some 45s and EPs got released… more»
Jul 19, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Daily Driver Hot Rod! 1948 Ford V8 Coupe
Tired of fake patina? Here’s the perfect antidote: for sale on craigslist is this 1948 Ford Coupe hot rod, assembled in the 1960s, driven avidly, garaged in the 1970s, and sold to a dealer by the builder’s family in… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Resto-Mod! 1931 Ford Model A Pickup
What exactly is a resto-mod? The definition is malleable depending on your perspective, but in my mind, it’s a mostly stock-looking vehicle that packs a performance punch well above its factory stats. Sort of a hot rod with a… more»
Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Significant Mods! 1946 Ford Hot Rod Pickup
A couple of days ago, I suggested that a hot rod conversion was a likely fate for Ford vehicles of a particular era – primarily from the ’30s decade. Some readers took exception to my suggesting that old Fords… more»
