Choosing a first project car can be challenging. There are many factors an enthusiast must balance in the process. These include the buyer’s skill level, the purchase price, available workshop space, parts availability and cost, and the suitability of… more»
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Dec 9, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Still Stock: 1933 Ford Five-Window Coupe
Ford generated icons of motoring: the Model T, Model A, and in 1932, the Model 18 and Model 40, to name just a few. The Model 40 provided buyers with clean shut lines (doors on the Model A overlapped… more»
Nov 24, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Deluxe Style: 1938 Plymouth Five-Window Coupe
After the long tail of the Great Depression whipped through our economy, a recovery spurred auto sales starting in about 1935. But then Roosevelt hiked taxes and back into a recession we slid three years later. Plymouth, after selling… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Wanderlust With Overdrive: 1940 Plymouth Coupe
All of us get a case of wanderlust every once in a while. Who here hasn’t daydreamed about buying and restoring an older car and taking it on a trip across the country? If you are looking for a… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original Motor: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
When a classic car has over eight decades under its belt, it is fair to expect it to feature some non-original drivetrain components. However, that isn’t the case with this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe. Its engine bay houses the… more»
Oct 26, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Carpentry Skills Needed: 1929 Buick Coupe
When you go to a car show and look at a beautiful prewar car, a lot of the craftsmanship that went into building that vehicle is hidden. Wood was the medium of choice under the bodywork in a world… more»
Oct 22, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
A Touch of Luxe: 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe
Cadillacs of the 1950s owe their graceful lines to Ed Glowacke, chief designer at the Cadillac Design Studio, a division under Harley Earl. Glowacke was the epitome of Cadillac style, impeccably dressed and just as impeccably mannered. With long,… more»
Oct 15, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Solid Restorer: 1949 Mercury 9CM Coupe
With the war years behind it, American vehicle manufacturers could turn their attention to civilian car design and manufacturing. Initially, many post-war vehicles were little more than lightly reworked versions of those that rolled off the line in… more»
Oct 9, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Classic Customized Cruiser: 1950 Mercury Coupe
1949 was a watershed year for Detroit as the 1942 models (which had their production stopped due to World War II and were offered as warmed-over placeholders from 1946 to 1948) were retired and new, modern styling was offered… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original Cruiser: 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe
While there is nothing wrong with owning any classic car in showroom condition, some enthusiasts find imperfect vehicles hard to resist. If you are one of those individuals, this 1941 Ford Deluxe Coupe will undoubtedly turn your head. It… more»
Aug 23, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Vintage Hot Rod: 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe
While it is possible to create a modern hot rod, there’s something attractive about buying one built during the genre’s heyday. That is the case with this 1934 Ford 5-Window Coupe. A previous owner built the vehicle as a… more»
Jul 26, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
On The Boat! 1995 Fiat Type 175 Coupé
The Fiat Coupé, aka Type 175, was a 2-door, 4-seat coupe produced by Fiat between 1994 and 2000 and was partly designed by Pininfarina. Because of their on-again, off-again status of importing cars to the U.S., 175s like the… more»
Jul 12, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Tahoe Turquoise T-Bird: 1967 Landau Coupe
I was eleven when the all-new 1967 Thunderbirds rolled into the local Ford dealership’s showroom. I remember how different they looked from the 1966 model. They appeared bigger and wider and I loved that new jet-age front end styling… more»
Jun 27, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Sitting for 40 Years: 1948 Chrysler Windsor Business Coupe
When was the last time you saw one of these? Yeah, I can’t remember either. The Chrysler Town & Country with its beautiful and unique wood trim gets all the attention, but this 3-Passenger Coupe with its one bench… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Turnkey Classic: 1940 Buick Super Coupe
Recently, we’ve seen a few examples at Barn Finds of situations where genuinely passionate owners have elected to downsize their collection. That is the case with this 1940 Buick Super Coupe, and its next owner will be slipping behind… more»
Apr 11, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
303 Olds Rocket Powered! 1933 Ford 5 Window Coupe
With all of the over-restored, well into the six-figure Hot Rod cars out there in such pristine condition that their owners are afraid to drive them, it’s sort of refreshing to run across a creation that the seller says… more»
