Hot Rods

Down on its Luck Sixties Hot Rod: 1931 Ford Model A Coupe

Every once in a while, an archaeological find of recent vintage hits the internet.  Be it an old dealership that closed its doors and never opened back up again, or that suburban garage that finally opened up to reveal… more»

Unfinished Project with an Awesome Engine: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe

Some of us start our projects by carefully planning everything out and making purchases as needed.  Others start throwing money at a project without a clear plan and figure it will all work out in the end.  This 1930… more»

Hot Rod Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

To many, the 1957 Chevrolets were the most attractive of the Tri-Five series (1955 to 1957). They gained tailfins that year but were tastefully done and not over the top like the winged wonders over at Chrysler. The Bel… more»

402-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Rat Rod

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and the three-year run was so successful that they would later be dubbed the “Tri-Fives”. Part of the allure was the first Chevy V8 since 1918. This ’55 Bel Air sedan didn’t benefit… more»

V8 Project: 1960 Ford Falcon

Earlier today, I was thinking about Ford’s marketing innovation, you know cars like the 1957 Ranchero, 1962 Fairlane, and of course, the 1964 Mustang – all instances where they beat their nemesis, Chevrolet, to the punch. How about 1960… more»

Put An LS In It Part III: 1976 Chevrolet Vega

I’m thinking of creating an “LS” equipped series as those engines, and your oft proclamation of “Put an LS in it” are reaching critical mass. Today’s recipient and I mean lucky recipient, is a 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback wagon,… more»

Keep Original, Hot Rod, or Restore? 1934 Ford Three Window Coupe

Yogi Berra famously advised folks facing a fork in the road to take it.  If you were the purchaser of this 1934 Ford three-window coupe for sale on eBay in Ozark, Missouri, you would have a real dilemma on… more»

Build a Traditional Hot Rod: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster

While it is easy to be overwhelmed with trends in hot rod history, many have decided to return to the purity of the West Coast hot rods of the immediate prewar and postwar eras.  Cars back then were built… more»

Old-School Cool: 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe

I sometimes wonder whether we ever reach an age where using the word “cool” to describe something is no longer appropriate. I hope not because that word perfectly suits this 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe. It has been created to… more»

No Nomad: 1955 Chevrolet 150 Wagon

When it comes to Chevrolet two-door station wagons, the stylish 1955 Nomad is the 800 lb. gorilla in the enthusiast’s realm. Stylish and collectible, the 68-year-old icon still grabs major attention. But the Nomad wasn’t the only two-door game… more»

Grand National V6: 1946 Plymouth Special Deluxe

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»

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»

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»

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»

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»

“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»

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