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»
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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»
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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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1967 Pontiac Based Rat Rod With 400 V8!
Rat Rods aren’t to everyone’s taste, but these are vehicles that I admire simply because the majority of the people that build them demonstrate individual and unique visions and solutions in a bid to achieve their desired look. This 1967… more»
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Vintage Hot Rod Racer! 1934 Ford Pickup
This 1934 Ford Pickup was supposedly a 60s-era hot rodder! It has an awesome chopped top and features some cool parts from other vintage rides. It can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price of $5,500. Located… more»
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1930 Ford Coupe – Texas Warehouse Find!
The story of early hot rodding can’t be told without mentioning late ’20s and early ’30s Ford coupes. While this 1930 Ford five-window coupe in Fort Worth, Texas is no fire-breathing tire-smoker, it’s certainly got attitude, a bar-fight toughness… more»
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Blown Hemi! 1932 Plymouth 5 Window Coupe
Straight out of the solid-gold ’70s comes this old-school custom in Tampa, Florida. Yeah, it’s got a Hemi’ in it – a supercharged 1957 version displacing 392 cubic inches (6.4 L). Throw the words “Hemi’” or “Blower” into a… more»
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Derelict On A Budget: 1952 Chevrole Coupe
Rat Rods aren’t a “new” thing these days. Putting a brand-new drivetrain under a shabby, patina-covered skin isn’t either, nor is spending big bucks to make a nice car look awful. In this case, though, it’s a compromise between… more»
Introducing Our New Site: RatRods.com!!!
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»
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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
