If you trace the history of hot rods back to their roots, the overriding theme on these builds is ingenuity. Owners generally didn’t have a mountain of cash to spend, so they adapted and modified what was on hand… more»
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Nov 20, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Vette-Powered Deuce Coupe: 1932 Ford Model B
Precious few cars reach true icon status. The Volkswagen Beetle is perhaps one of the most known icons, being produced in the millions on multiple continents from 1939 all the way to 2004 pretty much unchanged. Ford’s 1932 Five Window Coupe… more»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1962 Austin-Healey 3000 V-8
It wasn’t uncommon during the 1960s and 1970s to shove American V-8s in all kinds of European sports cars, and the “big” Healeys were no exception. This particular one received a “Shelby” V-8 in 1968/69 (more about that later)… more»
Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The One and Only Bill Frick Special GT Coupe!
You definitely won’t see yourself coming and going if you buy the 1957 Bill Frick Special GT Coupe for sale at Hyman LTD. It’s the only one ever built, and the asking price is $325,000.
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Hot Rod Vibe: 1938 Ford Deluxe Coupe
It looks great! opines one. What? It looks horrible proclaims another! Well, that’s how it is with old hotrods that have either real or faked, patina. Yeah, there it is that dreaded “P” word again and I know how… more»
Oct 18, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rat Rod Ready! 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
We cover a lot of old pickups on Barn Finds, why just yesterday this ’56 Studebaker surfaced, and one of the overarching questions with an old truck is what to do with it. There are so many ways to… more»
Oct 16, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Sensible Upgrades: 1965 Dodge Dart GT 273 Commando
The Dodge Dart was introduced in 1960 as a full-size car, then revised into a mid-size for 1962, and then became a compact in 1963 until 1976. Offered in sedan, coupe, station wagon, and convertible forms, the Dart was… more»
Oct 16, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Flathead V8 Powered 2003 Mini Cooper?!!
And now, for something completely different, the world’s (presumably) only vintage Ford flathead V8-powered Mini Cooper! Hopefully, the new owner negotiates an evening of conversation with the builder of this crazy mash-up of new meets old before inking the… more»
Oct 8, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
V8 Conversion! 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
So, the question is, “Can you take the Vega-ness out of a Vega?” The Chevrolet Vega (1971-1977) rightly takes its lumps for the “lump” that was its engine. It had other foibles too but the iron head, aluminum block… more»
Oct 6, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Built V8: 1973 AMC Gremlin Levi’s Edition
This review of a 1973 AMC Gremlin with the Levis Custom Trim package will be interpretive. The seller states, “Actual mileage unknown. Car appears to be original. Tons of documents to justify” and that’s it, not another single word…. more»
Oct 2, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Volvo B18 Powered 1950 MG TD Roadster
MG TDs are fun to drive. They handle great and make good Sunday drivers. Add more power though and things really start to get exciting! This roadster may look stock but there’s a big Volvo engine under the bonnet…. more»
Oct 2, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Michigan Car Collection Plus House!
While collections of cars offered for sale as a package deal aren’t rare, seldom do you see one that comes with a house. That’s the case here, though we don’t get to see the abode in the photos nor… more»
Oct 1, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Munster Mobile! 1964 Dragula
The Dragula was a coffin-shaped dragster created by George Barris for use in The Munsters TV show and its subsequent movie of the mid-1960s. This custom was the last of five that were built and could be the most… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Magazine Star! 1927 Ave-T Track T
This beautiful “T” is one of five produced by brothers Steve and Phil Averre of the Ave-T corporation in the early 1980’s. It was featured in a magazine and looks just as good in pictures now as it did… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
GN Turbo Powered! 1962 Buick LeSabre
Sporting stylized ventiports like Buicks of the past, this classic “runs and drives great” according to the seller. Most interestingly, this 1961 Buick LeSabre in Cumming, Georgia hides a big high-tech surprise under its weathered hood. A turbocharged late… more»
Sep 10, 2021 • For Sale • 51 Comments
This Coffin Hot Rod Could Be A Wild Last Ride!
This speedy coffin is licensed, insured, and registered as a 1972 Chevrolet truck, but as you can see any original truck parts died a long time ago! It’s listed for sale here on craigslist and is located in Poway,… more»
