It’s a strange thing that Studebaker has the reputation that it does. In the popular imagination, the name can invoke a sense of the uninspired and stodgy. Yet Studebaker was, in many ways, a very innovative company, managing to… more»
Hot Rods
Feb 20, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Miller Styled Ford Model A Speedster!
OK, though it reeks of period flavor, it is not a real Miller race car. The Ford Model A-based two-man racer “in the style of Bugatti” was built in 1970 by avid car collector Jim Talmadge, son of silent… more»
Feb 17, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Buick Nailhead-Powered 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
Holy hot rods, Batman! Despite the brutal approach of putting a Beetle body and a big V8 on what looks like a 1930s-style frame, this 1967 Volkswagen Beetle in Huntington Beach, California looks… wicked awesome. The unique custom comes… more»
Feb 16, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tri-Five Runner! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
“Tri-five.” “Fifty-seven Bel Air.” Those phrases just roll off many enthusiasts’ tongues with all the desire and appreciation these cars deserve. Unfortunately, most of them, especially the two-door versions, are out of reach of us mere mortals. This car,… more»
Feb 15, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
The Barbarian: 1930 Ford Roadster Hot Rod
Manufacturers spend thousands of hours and an untold amount of money devising the name of their latest offering. The badge needs to achieve two aims. The first is that it must, in some way, encourage an emotional response from… more»
Feb 8, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Cool Custom: 1937 Chevrolet Coupe Hot Rod
Old school hot rods were in danger of dying out at the turn of the century, but they are experiencing a resurgence in the classic market. There could be many reasons for this, but it seems that owners feel… more»
Feb 5, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Y-Block Power? 1951 Ford Custom Convertible
Before the ascendency of the tri-five “shoebox” Chevies as the hotrodder’s wheels of choice, there was another group of shoeboxes in the form of the ’49-’51 Fords. Though they preceded the Chevies by a few years, they were still… more»
Feb 5, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hemi-Powered Gasser: 1940 Ford Deluxe
A gasser is generally defined as a lightweight, high-powered hot rod that was used for drag racing from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. In order to reduce the racing weight, the cars often used fiberglass body parts,… more»
Feb 4, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rat Rod 1930 Model A Ford Project
There are myriad coulda, woulda, shoulda reasons why the best-laid plans for restoring a car don’t work out. But for every frustrated plan, there’s another one getting born. And that’s the way it is with this heavily patinaed 1930… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Put An LS In It! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
I have to tell you that I appreciate all of the comments that I collect from my posts. I read them all and am impressed with Barn Finds’ readers’ knowledge – and sense of humor. If there’s one comment… more»
Jan 20, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Ready To Rumble: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 Hot Rod
If you watch the January big-name auctions you’ll see lots and lots of top-flight cars trading for huge $$$. Highly restored pristine cars like a ’63 Ford Galaxie 500 “R-code” will bring six figures. Highly restored cars, unfortunately, crowd… more»
Jan 20, 2022 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Cool Custom: 1929 Buick Speedster
Sometimes a classic vehicle will land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is difficult to determine how to categorize it. Such is the case with this 1929 Buick Speedster. It is a custom build completed in… more»
Jan 18, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Very Rare 1933 Continental Beacon Hot-Rod
Well, I learn something new every day – which isn’t a bad way to go through life, and today’s knock on the noggin is the discovery of the Continental Beacon such as this 1933 example, who knew? Some of… more»
Jan 17, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Almost Rust Free? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air
“Almost” is such a relative term. Absolutes, such as “none”, are a lot easier to comprehend because these words don’t leave any wiggle room for the mind to have to think about. The seller of this Chevrolet Bel Air… more»
Dec 30, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Little Bit of Everything! Huge Car Collection For Sale
Every so often, you run across a situation where a car aficionado is selling off his complete collection. In this case, we’re talking about an assortment of cars and trucks from the 1948s thru 1990 that add up to… more»
Dec 11, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Dry Lake Racer? 1928 Chevrolet National
Before and after is how I’d describe this 1928 Chevrolet National as it is pictorially presented in two different forms – more on that to follow. As the seller states, “Not your average Ford model A which are all… more»
