Hey Daddy-O, Kool Kat, Go-Went-Gone, and any number of other dated terms could be used in appropriately labeling this 1928 Ford Model A hot rod. It appears to be a long-stalled project but for how long is not stated…. more»
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Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
T-Bird Powered 1939 Ford Tudor Hot Rod
The 1939 Ford is a classic shape, and it looks good as a coupe, convertible, or woody. The two- and four-door sedans are less happy and generally less valuable in the collector market. But the configurations are gaining traction,… more»
Oct 31, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rumble Seat Rod! 1929 Ford Model A Roadster
It’s not a fun subject to think about, and while I wish the rodding community was exempt from aging and getting older it happens here too, and sadly, the owner of this 1929 Ford Model A is facing some… more»
Sep 24, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Weiand 12-Pak Included! 1931 Chevrolet Sedan
Typically, an unfinished project will leave a new owner with decisions to make and the prospect of spending considerable cash on new drivetrain components if the existing configuration doesn’t meet their requirements. That’s what makes this 1931 Chevrolet Sedan… more»
Sep 19, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
High-Boy Hot Rod: 1931 Ford Model A
Even though the last Ford Model A rolled off of the assembly line 91 years ago, they are still found with amazing regularity. And the fact that almost 5 million saw the light of day over its four-year production… more»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Vintage Hot Rod! 1929 Ford Model A Coupe
Parked in the ’60s, this roughly channeled steel-top coupe captures a snapshot in time of that era’s grass-roots hot-rodding. Sporting a later flathead V8 and a crude channel job, this custom hit the streets with the roadway echoing and… more»
Aug 26, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Post-War Hot Rod: ’29 Model A Roadster
If you’ve ever seen a hot rod-themed magazine from the 1950s, a car like this ’29 Model A would be a common sight. Cars like this were plentiful and inexpensive as the post-war car culture was starting to gain… more»
Aug 23, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Vintage Hot Rod: 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe
While it is possible to create a modern hot rod, there’s something attractive about buying one built during the genre’s heyday. That is the case with this 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe. A previous owner built the vehicle as a… more»
Aug 9, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stalled Custom Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to fill a gap between the compact Nova (and Corvair) and the full-size Impala (etc.). It was highly popular overall, but one of the least seen versions was the 2-door station wagon…. more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1916 Ford Model T Speedster
As you can well imagine, with more than 15 million Ford Model Ts manufactured over a 19-year model life, many Ts have been modified for more speed (or at least the appearance of it). This “speedster” (the origin of the… more»
Jul 20, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Mercruiser Motor Model A: 1930 Ford Coupe
Hot rods can be handcrafted works of art or an old jalopy with used parts from whatever source the builder had available. Big money isn’t always necessary. The common ingredient is ingenuity. A perfect example would be this 1930… more»
Jul 17, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sleeper 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88
At first glance, this 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 (more about the “Super” in a moment) looks like a dilapidated old car. It’s not even cleaned up for the pictures in the ad where it’s for sale here on craigslist…. more»
Jun 29, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Old School Cool: 1954 Austin Healey 327 V8 Hot Rod!
California was ground zero for the rod and custom scene starting in the 1940s. So-Cal Speed Shop, Hollywood Motors, Dean Batchelor, Vic Edelbrock, Von Dutch – never was there more fertile grounds for hot rod creation than Southern California…. more»
Jun 16, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Another LS Candidate? 1934 Chrysler CH
I initially got this one wrong, really wrong! It’s a 1934 Chrysler two-door sedan, the seller refers to it as a model CH but it looks more like a Brougham. Regardless, the opening image leads you to believe this… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe
The most iconic Ford to turn into a hot rod is the 1932 coupe, but this partially rebuilt 1934 five-window model isn’t all that far behind. It’s on the market for a sad reason, but the new owner should… more»
Jun 4, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Great Patina! 1928 Chevrolet Coupe/Truck
Looking every bit the classic “barn find,” this 1928 Chevrolet coupe/truck was sent in by Barn Finds reader T.J. noting the fine patina (yes, the P-word). It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and the seller is asking $5,000…. more»
