Hot rods and their resto-mod cousins are so idiosyncratic that selling one for a reasonable price can be a long shot. Either someone else’s vision comes close to yours, or it’s so far off that you won’t even look… more»
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Dec 22, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Could You Save This 1955 Chevy Bel Air?
Somebody cared about this car at one time. It’s a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door hardtop, originally Shoreline Beige and Gypsy Red, and it’s on eBay in Hooper, Nebraska with a bit more than a day left and bids… more»
Dec 5, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Vintage Hot Rod! 1926 Ford Model T
Faux patina lovers: eat your heart out, because this Model T is the real deal. According to the seller, this 1926 Ford Model T hot rod in Tullahoma, Tennessee was built, more-or-less like you see it here, in the… more»
Nov 26, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
330 Hemi Powered! 1928 Ford Model A Rod
Owning a vehicle you care for enough to give it a personalized proper name doesn’t seem to be anything new, nor does somebody referring to their car by “she”, “her”, or any number of other loving titles. I can… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Limo Rod: 1931 Ford Model A Stretch Limousine
Some classics blur the lines between different automotive categories, which is the case with this 1931 Ford Model A. Its creator produced a genuinely unique hot rod stretch limo that could represent a fascinating business opportunity. It has only… more»
Nov 7, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Early Rat Rod: 1941 Crosley Convertible Sedan
Crosleys are tempting palettes for customization. They don’t cost a lot, and they’re tiny – so creating a new vision won’t break your back. Over sixty years ago, someone had the same thought about this 1941 Crosley Convertible Sedan,… more»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
U Build It: 1928 Ford Model A Project
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»
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 • 28 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»
