Want to own a beautiful old car that drives like a new one? Look no further than this 1951 Buick Roadmaster Riviera. It’s a state-of-the-art restomod with $52,000 invested—not including the thousands of hours the owner spent building and… more»
Hot Rods
Jun 6, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Early 1970s Build: 1929 Ford T-Bucket
There is something undeniably cool about classic hot rods, particularly those created in the 1970s. The scene had moved away from its roots in some areas but had remained faithful in others. This 1929 Ford T-Bucket is a product… more»
May 24, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Sawed-Off V8! 1976 AMC Gremlin X
We all know what an automotive tribute is. The word “Tribute” is a sort of euphemism for a clone, or a copy, or a fake – tribute just sounds a lot nicer – a bit more polite. And a… more»
May 5, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Please Finish This Hot Rod: 1934 Ford Coupe
Many consider American hot rods to be an art form of sorts. Art museums have made a lot of money displaying carefully curated exhibitions of the most beautiful among these vehicles. One of the most popular canvases for this… more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Zoom Zoom V8 – 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT
From my experience, and I have a lot of it in this case, it’s hard to take a Chevrolet Vega seriously. Let’s face it, they were lousy cars. Mostly as a result of the goofy sleeveless aluminum engine, topped… more»
Apr 22, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Rare 1976 Jaguar XJC Coupe With V8 Power!
This is a very attractive offering here on eBay in Daytona Beach, Florida, a nicely restored and rare 1976 Jaguar XJC that started life with the trouble-prone 12-cylinder engine but now has more reliable Chevrolet V8 power. The car… more»
Apr 11, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Mopar Nomad? 1954 Plymouth Plaza Suburban
Last week I opined on the subject of specific nouns becoming generic terms and I believe that I may have stumbled upon another, the Nomad, as in Chevrolet’s iconic, ’55-’57 top drawer, very stylish, two-door station wagon. Reading the… more»
Apr 7, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Nice 1966 Sunbeam Tiger In Long-Term Storage
Don’t do what I did—passing up on a mint Sunbeam Tiger for $4,000, and a funky but running example for $1,500. Granted, this was some years ago—before values zoomed. Now they’re often $100,000 cars. The 1966 Mark 1a example… more»
Mar 26, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Modified Muscle Bird: 1957 Ford Thunderbird
At first glance it’s not unusual to see a classic two-seater Baby Bird sporting aftermarket wire wheels. But dual side exhausts? Wha?? The seller shares that the “relatively pedestrian” Y Block engine is long gone and says with some… more»
Mar 22, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Hot Rod Business! 1938 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe
Earlier in the week I covered this 1952 Dodge Wayfarer Business Coupe, and as usual, made a suggestion as to what to do with it. Many commenters offered their recommendations too and that’s always welcomed. Today, we’re going to… more»
Mar 22, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
“T” Ya Later: 1923 Ford T-Bucket
The definition of a “hot rod” is broad and deep. Anything from a modified late-model car to a vintage belly tanker can be an example. However, when you mention the term, most people think of what is commonly known… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
T-Bucket Time Capsule: 1921 Ford Model T Hot Rod
Hot rod builders by definition build something new with old parts. One of the most common hot rods built was what came to be known as the T-Bucket. Built with a Ford Model T roadster body, everything else… more»
Mar 9, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Perfect Patina! 1938 Chevrolet Coupe
This car looks like it is straight out of a gangster movie. The car shows an awesome patina that in my opinion, should be left just like it is. Perhaps a clear coat would be in order to keep… more»
Mar 8, 2023 • For Sale • 56 Comments
’70s Build: 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe Hot Rod
The hot rod scene was born out of equal parts necessity and ingenuity. A segment of society didn’t have the funds to lay their hands on the latest performance offerings from Detroit, but they wanted to go fast. Therefore,… more»
Feb 20, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Custom Roadster! 1971 Jaguar XJ6
Meet JAGROD, a custom roadster hand-built by the seller about nine years ago. The project started off with a 1971 Jaguar XJ6 but morphed into the cool one-of-a-kind two-seater you can see here on eBay. This one’s pretty impressive,… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
