Lately, I’ve had a hankering to build a hot rod. Josh and I even looked at a Model A pickup body and frame this past week, but decided that we’d better start with something more complete. Maybe this Plymouth… more»
Hot Rods
Aug 29, 2017 • Auctions • 29 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1928 Ford Roadster Pickup
It may not be the sort of vehicle we normally feature here on Barn Finds, but when Carter asked us if we would auction his roadster pickup, we couldn’t resist. This thing is awesome! It was built 12 years… more»
Aug 21, 2017 • For Sale •
3 Cylinder Air-Cooled Diesel: 1950 Ford Hot Rod Truck
You could buy a dozen or more self-proclaimed “Rat Rods” on eBay any day of the week, but this one takes it up to that next level and firmly presses the “What-the-What!?” button. For example, is that a cross-cut… more»
Aug 17, 2017 • For Sale • 39 Comments
WWII P-47 Belly Fuel Tank….Street Rod?
Although it was built recently, the seller has certainly tapped into traditional street rod style on this one. It’s not a perfectly restored ’32 Ford, but I wouldn’t exactly call this a rat-rod either! The seller, who seems to… more»
Aug 12, 2017 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Sweet Street Rod: 1932 Ford Roadster
Vehicles like this 1932 Ford Roadster are perhaps among the coolest cars out there. They are a remnant of a bygone era, still being enjoyed in today’s modern world! Street rods aren’t really my thing, but this ’32 Ford… more»
Aug 10, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
California Dreaming: 1934 Ford Roadster
We have discussed the concept of patina before on Barn Finds. Nowadays, patina is basically a word used to describe a rusty wreck, a clear coated rusty wreck, or a car that is in fair condition, but the seller… more»
Jul 22, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Up For Sale Again: 1937 Ford Custom Phaeton
I’m not really a fan of rat-rods, but this car is beyond cool. First of all, its a 1937 Ford, which is cool in its own right, but more importantly its a phaeton! Thus, it has no roof, 4… more»
Jul 10, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Real Moonshine Runner: 1947 Ford Coupe
Long before rap had its East Coast-West Coast feuds, there was another type of regional competition going on to define what makes a car a hot rod. On the west coast, customizers and dry lake runners drove the hot… more»
Jun 2, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Hot Rod Material: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe
The deuce coupe is one of the most popular choices for hot rod builds. They look good chopped with fat slicks and a V8. Heck, they even look good with a stock roof, narrow tires, and a hotted up four-cylinder!… more»
Jun 1, 2017 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Mix Of Old And New: 1934 Ford 5 Window
What an incredible hot rod! It’s a bit of a mix of old and new school, but the final product is purely cool. The 1934 Ford 5 window body is said to have been chopped back in the day…. more»
May 2, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Vic Hubbard Hot Rod: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief 421 SD
This could be one of the most incredible hot rod barn finds that has ever surfaced! This period built Pontiac is packing a 421 Super Duty with a Hillborn fuel injection system, handmade headers and a 4 speed Muncie… more»
Apr 28, 2017 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Parked 46 Years: 1934 Ford Truck Hot Rod
This old truck looks cool, but the tale behind it is what really caught my attention. Supposedly, the previous owner won it during a game of craps at the Missouri State Fair. He passed away shortly after that and the truck… more»
Apr 3, 2017 • For Sale • 56 Comments
1934 Dodge Hot Rod Tow Truck
Calling this Dodge unique might be a bit of an understatement. Whoever built it put a lot of time and hard work into it, but that doesn’t really explain what they were thinking. It’s packing a Chevy 350 from… more»
Mar 9, 2017 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Strange Brew: VW Hot Rod or “Sand Rail”?
Ok, I know this is not strictly speaking a barn find. Nor is it even a garage find. But it is a fine example of American automotive home building, and I just can’t help admiring it. I hope Barn… more»
Mar 4, 2017 • For Sale • 53 Comments
The Ultimate Hot Rod? 1957 Kenworth Thunderhead
I’ve seen enough vehicles that it takes a lot to make me go completely slack-jawed. This incredible vehicle, however, succeeded! What you are looking at has parts from several different trucks and some other things tied together with a custom… more»
Feb 14, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
’70s Gasser: 1931 Chevrolet 5 Window
Someone started building one mean gasser back in the ’70s. They started with a nice all steel Chevy 5 window, they then added a V8 and a Jaguar independent rear suspension. And for whatever reason, they stopped working on… more»
