Jeff Lavery recently teased this 1978 Fury in his writeup of a 1982 AMC Concord that came from the same stash as this car and the 1985 Plymouth Fury police car I wrote about. At this point, I’d be… more»
Search Results for: COE
Mar 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 36 Comments
Big Shorty: 1954 GMC COE Custom
It would seem that old cars are often easier or more desirable to revive, but I love seeing this old Cab Over Engine trucks revived and on the roads. Once a part of mainstream society in their time as… more»
Feb 11, 2018 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Crazy Cabover: White 3000 COE Sleeper
COE or Cab Over Engine trucks were a staple in the trucking industry for decades. They were partially developed due to length limits imposed by the government for commercial vehicles. By placing the cab over the engine you can… more»
Jan 26, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Hot Rod Hauler Potential: 1952 Ford COE
COE’s or Cab-Over-Engine trucks are really neat. They share the looks (and some parts) with their lighter duty siblings, but have taller hoods and cabs. If you can spot a 1952 Ford F-1 pickup, then you can spot a… more»
Dec 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Classic Looks With Modern Flair: 1952 Chevrolet COE
Cab Over Trucks are great looking classics of the past that aren’t that common to see on the open road. This 1952 Chevrolet is a bit of a hot rod with its modern drive-train and chassis. Packing a 5.3… more»
Dec 2, 2017 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Da Vinci Would Have Driven A 1957 Dodge COE
If “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” (according to Leonardo da Vinci), then he would have deep reverence for the 1957 Dodge COE (cab over engine). It would be nearly impossible to put less into a vehicle’s cab for operating… more»
May 24, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Restomod Hauler: 1949 Chevrolet COE
I always like to see these old Cab Over Engine trucks being put to use. Sadly many of these trucks sit by the wayside as parts, and restoration are typically higher than the value of these old trucks. Although… more»
Mar 10, 2017 • For Sale • 10 Comments
From XR7s to COEs: Dallas Car Collection
Barn Finds reader Pat L. spotted a terrific find on craigslist, where a seller (more like a dealer, it seems) has a variety of project cars ranging from complete to needy up for grabs. The diversity of the vehicles is… more»
Feb 8, 2017 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Paging Rouge Val Holsteins: 1956 Ford COE
Is there an old truck any cooler than a Ford COE? If there is, I haven’t found it. These striking big-rigs remain stunning pieces of trucking archaeology, with their stacked front end just oozing with art deco-inspired facial features…. more»
Dec 25, 2016 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Pay It Forward: 1936 Studebaker COE
Studebaker was a historic transportation company, making horse-drawn wagons as early as 1852. The company began building electric cars in 1902 and gasoline powered “motor cars” in 1904. The company built its first light duty commercial vehicles in 1914,… more»
Sep 19, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Oval Goodness: 1939 Ford COE Truck
Who doesn’t want a rare good looking truck that could be your tow vehicle or who knows what? This 1939 Ford COE truck is a rare but very cool sight. The Oval grill was a strong feature in ’39,… more»
Jun 16, 2016 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Kansas Kool: 1949 Ford F-6 COE
This great-looking cabover 1949 Ford F-6 COE is in Great Bend, Kansas and is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $4,800. It looks like it’s in nice condition, overall. Just think, if you had a TV reality show… more»
Mar 27, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Still Winching: 1948 Chevy COE Wrecker
Old Chevy cab-over-engine trucks are among some of the most recognizable on the road, and this 1948 example here on eBay is believed to be a factory-built tow rig. Located in Kentucky, it looks like a solid base for an authentic… more»
Mar 20, 2016 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Heavy Hauler #2: 1953 Chevrolet COE Truck
If you liked last week’s “Vintage Bow-Tie Hauler“, maybe you’ll appreciate this one too. This 1953 Chevrolet COE is listed for sale here on St. Louis’ craigslist, but is apparently located an hour or so west, in Mexico, Missouri.
Dec 30, 2015 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Cool Truck: 1946 Chevrolet COE
So we have come to know that people tend of have different nicknames for the various styles of trucks, depending on everything from engine location to cab shape. Well we have just one have one term for this truck, “COOL”!… more»
Dec 8, 2015 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Barn Find Emergency Truck: 1958 Ford COE
Have you ever been an in a pinch and needed an emergency tow? Maybe your barn find broke down on a drive or perhaps you bought a find, but need to get it moved ASAP. If so, we have… more»
