We have all heard the remark that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. For hot rods, no statement has ever been more true. Hot rods are, by definition, vehicles that have been changed from their stock with… more»
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Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
All-Steel Rod Project: 1930 Ford Model A Coupe
If our recent experience at Barn Finds is an accurate guide, traditional Hot Rods are enjoying a resurgence in the classic world. This is understandable, because they can be quite affordable when compared to pony or muscle cars, and… more»
Nov 9, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Holy Grail Barn Find- ’32 Hot Rod Roadster Survivor Built in 1949
One of the great joys of writing for Barn Finds is interacting with all the readers out there who take time out of their lives to read these posts and do a little bench racing while writing about this… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Olds Powered Hot Rod Bargain: 1940 Ford Coupe
Over 80 years since the last one rolled off the assembly line, the 1940 Ford is still highly regarded by collectors. Of the many body styles, the coupe version has become an American icon. Bathed in the legend of… more»
Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Old School Cool: 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod
The original Hot Rods were born out of a need to utilize bodies and mechanical components that were readily available and either cheap or free. People typically built them without much cash, and innovative thinking was common. They are… more»
Sep 7, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Little Deuce Coupe- ’32 3-Window Hot Rod!
When you look up the term “Hot Rod” in the dictionary, this may be the car you see: a cherry 1932 3-window coupe. This particular example is done in a full-fendered style with lots of hot rod goodies. Located… more»
Jun 16, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
California Hot Rod History: 1928 Ford Roadster
Contrary to popular belief, the concept of the hot rod didn’t only spring up in Southern California. In many areas of the country, the search for speed while on a budget infected many people, and they built faster, lower,… more»
May 26, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Hoarder Hidden for 40+Years: 1946 Ford Tudor Sedan
I am not sure how things are where our readers live, but, around here, every new hot rod that shows up is perfect from stem to stern. It seems unthinkable to many to display a car built from used… more»
May 12, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Fifties Hot Rod Stored 52 Years: 1933 Ford Five Window Coupe
You could argue that many of us frequent Barn Finds because the vehicles here remind us of our past and the fondness that hindsight bestows upon our memories. The sad thing is that as much as we would like… more»
May 7, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Lexus-Powered 1937 Ford Hot Rod Pickup
I’ve always viewed traditional Hot Rods as the ultimate custom cars. Their creators let their imagination off the leash, and typically, all that remains of the original car is its body. Such is the case with this 1937 Ford… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Coffin Nose Custom: 1937 Cord 812 Project
Choosing an appropriate candidate for a project build can be challenging, especially for enthusiasts who march to the beat of a different drummer. A custom or hot rod often provides the best solution, but there is still a danger… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Old School Cool: 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod
I’ve sometimes wondered whether we ever reach an age where using the word “cool” is inappropriate. I hope not because it is the best word to describe this 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. This classic is an old-school Hot Rod… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • Exclusives • 22 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1937 Ford Convertible Coupe
Modern cars are often referred to as “cookie-cutter” vehicles. Manufacturers typically follow the same generic recipe, producing cars that almost redefine the term bland. Some people want to march to the beat of a different drummer and slip behind… more»
Mar 23, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Refresh or Refurbish: 1936 Ford Pickup Hot Rod
In the yin and yang of the automotive world, the salad days of old car restoration of the sixties through the eighties were met with an equal and opposing force in the form of hot rodding. Thousands of old… more»
Nov 25, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Old-School Cool: 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe
I sometimes wonder whether we ever reach an age where using the word “cool” to describe something is no longer appropriate. I hope not because that word perfectly suits this 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe. It has been created to… more»
Nov 3, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Old-School Cool: 1932 Ford Roadster Hot Rod
It could almost be said that hot rods developed out of necessity. Their creators typically didn’t have the cash available to buy the latest and greatest Detroit offering. They would adapt whatever was available on hand or could be… more»
