Ford’s styling shift from 1936 to 1937 set its competition scrambling. Headlights melding into fenders, and the fenders themselves snuggling ever closer to bodies – the new interpretation of the vehicle resonated powerfully with buyers. Briggs Manufacturing, a Detroit… more»
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Resto Rod Starter Kit: 1941 Chevy Special Deluxe Coupe
If you’re looking for an old-school project car with solid bones and a treasure trove of parts included, this 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe 2-door coupe might be the ticket. Listed here on craigslist in Oklahoma City, this prewar Chevy… more»
1938 Ford Deluxe Fordor 81A Survivor Is Ready To Drive!
If you’ve been looking for a prewar survivor with loads of personality and a name to match, this 1938 Ford Deluxe Fordor—affectionately called “Mabel”—might be your perfect match. Now available here on Barn Finds and located in Killingworth, Connecticut,… more»
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Old-School Cool: 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible
This 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible is close to what I would classify as an old-school hot rod. Its body is subtle, but changes below the skin should provide performance improvements while retaining the charm and character of a flathead… more»
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33,800 Original Miles? 1938 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
OK, let’s get it out of the way: A lot of people don’t like the nose of the 1938 Ford DeLuxe. I, for one, think it looks fine, and if you are of my mind, join me in enjoying… more»
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Great Winter Project: 1950 Plymouth DeLuxe
Well, we had DeLuxe and then “Special Deluxe” models at Plymouth back in 1950, and today’s find, a DeLuxe two-door sedan caught my attention due to its sloped or fastback design – I don’t recall ever spotting one before…. more»
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Two Owner Barn Find: 1939 DeSoto DeLuxe
The interesting thing I find about cars from the era that produced this 1939 DeSoto was the various body styles that were available. Our subject car, discovered by T.J. is a two-door touring sedan but others were available and… more»
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Remarkably Original So-Cal Ford: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
While widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cars ever built, the 1940 Ford coupe’s legacy is forever intertwined with moonshine hauling in the early postwar period. These sleek coupes with spacious trunks were often treated to engine… more»
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A Classic Combination: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Some automotive journalists think that interest in pre-war cars is not what it used to be, however true fans of barn find hotrods know that 1940 Ford coupes like this one, up for sale here on ebay in Tuscon,… more»
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Concours Restoration: 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Pre-war American cars are some of the most stylish in automotive history. Even the most humble vehicles gracing showrooms during that period looked sleek and attractive, and Ford’s 1940 DeLuxe Coupe was no exception. Our feature car presents superbly… more»
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Swoopy Fastback: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline
I always found this sloped-back 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline body design reminiscent of something that Dick Tracy would have driven – it just seems to fit that era. Chevrolet offered numerous body styles in ’52 but the “Fleetline DeLuxe” was… more»
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No Rust And Highly Original 1958 VW Beetle Deluxe
1958 marked the 20th anniversary of the Volkswagen Beetle, with The People’s Car still meeting the objective of remaining cheap and simple, holding true to the concept it was originally designed for. This ’58 model has a great story… more»
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True Barn Find: 1955 Chrysler Windsor DeLuxe
By the mid-fifties, design guru extraordinaire Virgil Exner was calling the shots at Chrysler when it came to styling, with the new look of the 1955 Windsor DeLuxe credited to his skills along with the rest of the brand’s… more»
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Hot Rod Potential? 1940 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Here on eBay is a car that should start the hot rodder’s heart thumping – a 1940 Ford DeLuxe coupe, sans motor, bid to $10,400 with no reserve. You’ll need a trailer to retrieve it from Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The… more»
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BF Auction: 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2-Door Sedan
It would generally be fair to expect any classic with over seven decades under its belt to look slightly frayed and rough around the edges. However, this 1951 Kaiser Deluxe 2-Door Sedan is an exception to that rule. It… more»
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Stored 22 Years: 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
For most auto manufacturers, 1946 brought them back to their core business. But early models were generally warmed-over versions of the 1942 cars they built before the war effort began. It was not until 1949 that all-new, post-war models… more»
