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»
Hot Rods
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 • 69 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»
Jul 6, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Beautifully Done 1951 Buick Roadmaster Restomod
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»
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»
