1938 Ford

V-8 60 Equipped from the Factory: 1938 Ford 3/4 ton

While we tend to view trucks as transportation first and tools second, before World War II it was the other way around.  Trucks were spartan, utilitarian, and built primarily for hard work.  Thus, good survivors are hard to find. … more»

Almost a Stock Car Barn Find: 1938 Ford Coupe

Have you ever dived headfirst into a project, only to lose enthusiasm after the reality of the work needed slapped you squarely in the face?  If you are anything like me, your life has been littered with unfinished projects. … more»

Canned Coupe: 1938 Ford Coupe

We have seen all kinds of attempts to keep project cars out of the weather here at Barn Finds.  From climate-controlled palatial garages to the dreaded blue tarp, the pictures you see on this site are a testament to… more»

Rarer Than Hen’s Teeth: 1937 and 1938 Ford Phaetons

Just like in the rise of man, there have been a number of evolutionary dead ends in automotive body styles.  One of those is the phaeton.  Phaetons were open four-door vehicles that used side curtains instead of roll-up windows. … more»

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