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»
Hot Rods
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
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»
BF EXCLUSIVE: 327 Powered 1926 Ford Model T
If you are into building wild custom hot rods, this find might just be up your alley! Reader Michael B’s father-in-law started building this Ford Model T a few years ago but unfortunately passed away before being able to… more»
Spotless Custom: 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod
UPDATE 4/26/2022 – Now that it’s springtime, Alphasud, the seller of this sweet hot rod has decided to lower his asking price so that it can find a new owner that will enjoy it now that the weather is… more»
















