A gasser is generally defined as a lightweight, high-powered hot rod that was used for drag racing from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. In order to reduce the racing weight, the cars often used fiberglass body parts,… more»
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Jan 14, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fordor Driver: 1939 Ford DeLuxe V8 Sedan
Here’s an interesting one. It’s being listed as “mostly original” and I guess you could say it’s also “mostly” a 1939 Ford since it’s sporting black ’40 Ford headlight rims on the front fenders. But there’s just something fun… more»
Dec 3, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Kansas Barn Find: 1939 Plymouth
The Plymouth brand was developed by Chrysler in 1928 to represent them in the “low-priced” market dominated at the time by Chevrolet and Ford. The timing was fortuitous as the presence of Plymouth helped Chrysler survive the Great Depression… more»
Nov 2, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Sedan
Finding a classic car that has eight decades under its belt but only had two owners is a rare treat. However, that’s the story behind this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Sedan. It served as reliable transport for its original lady… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turn-Key Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Sometimes circumstances dictate that an enthusiast won’t be in a position to tackle a project build. Everybody’s situations are different, and there’s no shame in buying a turn-key classic if that will best suit that person. I always believe… more»
Sep 12, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original Paint: 1949 Chevrolet Deluxe Fastback
When World War II drew to a close, American automotive manufacturers restarted civilian vehicle production with cars that were essentially their pre-war offerings with some minor trim updates. It wasn’t until the late 1940s that new cars started to… more»
Jul 25, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Restore or Rod? 1937 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
The owner of this 1937 ford DeLuxe Coupe says that it would make an excellent base for a restoration or a hot rod build. It is a solid classic that is set to head in whichever direction the buyer… more»
Jan 6, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare Woodie: 1949 DeSoto Deluxe Station Wagon
Wood-bodied station wagons were on their way out by the end of the 1940s. They were expensive to build relative to the number that were sold. Steel-bodied wagons were starting to materialize and would be the way to go… more»
Nov 20, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Flathead V8: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Business Coupe
The single-seat business coupe was popular in the mid-20th Century with traveling salesmen and others on the move. The lack of a back seat meant more room for the wares that they needed to carry with them. Ford was… more»
Oct 26, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Owned Since ’78: 1935 Ford DeLuxe “Trunkback”
‘This 1935 Ford DeLuxe Sedan underwent a repaint in the 1970s, and although it has been sitting since the late 1980s, it has survived remarkably well. It needs someone to revive this classic after more than three decades of… more»
Sep 25, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Tin Woodie: 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
“Tin Woodie” was the nickname for the first all-steel station wagons after wood-bodied wagons were discontinued. Demand for woodies were in a decline by the 1950s as their wood panels required a lot more maintenance than steel bodies. And… more»
Sep 16, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
1 Of 724: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Convertible
Chrysler sold nearly 100,000 cars for 1954 and the New Yorker Deluxe convertible was a small portion of that at 724 units. The New Yorker Deluxe was the top-of-the-line car at Chrysler in 1954 as the Imperial was another… more»
May 13, 2020 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Vintage Hot Rod: 1936 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Update 5/13/20 – After getting some new rims and touchup paint, this sweet hot rod has been relisted here on eBay. From 3/21/20 – It appears that time travel is beyond we mere humans, but slipping behind the wheel… more»
May 6, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Hidden Restoration: 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible
It would seem that this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible underwent a full, high-quality restoration some years ago. It was then used pretty sparingly by the owner before being parked around 5-years ago. That owner has recently passed away, and… more»
May 2, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
71k Original Miles: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
This 1951 Chevrolet Styline Deluxe is a very attractive car with a claimed 71,000 original miles on its odometer. It presents well and has only accumulated 1,000 miles on its freshly rebuilt motor. It will need very little to… more»
Jan 27, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Parked In ’62! 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible
It would be interesting to be able to wind the clock back and to see exactly how this 1940 Ford DeLuxe Convertible looked when it went into storage in 1962. Given its history in the intervening years, I suspect… more»
