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»
Hot Rods
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»
Feb 17, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Traditional Build: 1928 Ford Model A Roadster
A funny thing happened to hot rods in the past decade or so. Somehow, the trends slid away from Chip Foose and Boyd Coddington “billet” builds and returned to the traditional hot rod template that emerged before and after… more»
Feb 5, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Found in Grandpa’s Garage: 1924 Model T Hot Rod
It’s not very often that you see a touring car built as a hot rod. With their longer wheelbase and four doors, they aren’t as nimble as their two-door cousins and aren’t as desirable to customize. This one is… more»
Jan 29, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Hot Rod Project: 1929 Ford Model A
This 1929 Ford Model A hot rod is a really cool little car although it needs quite a bit of work to reach its full potential. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $7,500. The… more»
Jan 23, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Many Possibilities: 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe
Although this 1934 Ford three-window coupe project here on eBay in Owatonna, Minnesota is in overall good condition, with plenty of recent work to make it even better, the chances are it’s going to end up chopped and channeled,… more»
Jan 16, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Blacked Out! 1957 Chevy Bel Air
For my money, I love a black hot rod with plain wheels and no frills. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good chromed set of wheels, but there’s something about a car like this 1957 Chevy that says… more»
Jan 11, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Bare Bones Hot Rod! 1935 Ford 5-Window
There are several directions a new owner could take the completion of this 1935 Ford hot rod. If it was mine, I’d drive it as-is and enjoy the heck out of it. Others may want to re-install the side… more»
