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Older Restoration Done Right: 1936 Ford Roadster
Anyone who has completely restored a classic car can tell you that the process always requires a lot of money, time, and parts. Finding good parts can be the most frustrating part of the process. Sometimes the parts you… more»
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»
Mostly Original, Needs Upholstery: 1937 Ford Deluxe Coupe
Ford had a lot going for it in the period between 1932 through 1940. Not only did the brand have one of the best engines in the low-price field, but the styling through these years was incredible. Their most… more»
Finish What Someone Started: 1934 Ford Pickup
It has been said that our hobbies keep us sane. For many of us sane is a relative term, but I think we all understand the importance of having fun when completing our projects. However, what happens when you… more»
Bonnie and Clyde Barn Find: 1934 Ford Sedan
Outside of TV and the movies, few cars are tied to a moment in American history as closely as the 1934 Ford sedan. It was in the front seat of one of these popular cars that two of the… more»
Packing a Mini-Flathead: 1937 Ford Coupe
Henry Ford was one of the few early automotive pioneers who understood that standardization was a way to reduce costs across the board. His most famous feat in this regard was painting every Model T black for a period… 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»
Maybe Original Paint: 1936 Ford Tudor Touring Sedan
As time goes on, more and more older restorations are advertised as original. There are always unscrupulous sellers out there, but many legitimately believe that the vehicle they are selling still wears the original finish and parts from the… more»
Is There Enough There? 1935 Ford Roadster
While most of the stories we write on Barn Finds have happy endings where a desirable car ends up with another lease on life, this story may be of a car that is just too far gone. The saddest… more»
Rumble Seat! 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe
After serving one family since World War II, this 1939 Ford Deluxe Convertible Coupe in Lutz, Florida comes to market in non-running condition, but the seller reports the starter turns the motor even though it does not fire. With… more»
Mercury-Powered! 1929 Ford Model A Hot Rod
Parked since 1958, this innocuous Ford boasts a few surprises that make it even more interesting today. Equipped with a later “flathead” Mercury V8, it also features an add-on overdrive. Together those modifications bring to mind a 1971 song,… more»
