1948
In a Barn for 40 Years: 1948 Diamond T Flatbed
While it is wonderful that so many older cars have been saved from the crusher and fixed up, the same cannot be said for heavy trucks. Those beasts that did the heavy lifting for our society as it grew… more»
Solid History Since 1952: 1948 MG TC
In the not-so-distant past, an MG TC was a top-shelf collectible with a price that reflected its status among automobile enthusiasts. Sadly, as the generation of Americans who discovered the joys of British sports cars in the first place… more»
American Pickers Auction Bike: 1948 Indian Chief
Is a vehicle worth extra if it has a connection to a famous name? That is the question presented by this 1948 Indian Chief. At first glance, this legendary motorcycle skates the line between restorable and a parts bike. … more»
Rebuilt V-12 with Rare Options: 1948 Lincoln Club Coupe
We profile a plethora of 1942 through 1948 Lincoln Continentals here at Barn Finds. While there appears to be no shortage of Continentals, you never hear much about the other Lincolns in the lineup. Once the last of the… more»
Bucket List Styling Stunner: 1948 Cadillac Series 61
I was having a conversation the other day with my day job boss about bucket list cars. One of the cars I said that I would enjoy owning before I go to my reward (or punishment…) would be a… more»
Ready To Cruise: 1948 Buick Super Convertible
As car buffs, we not only dream about cars, but we fantasize about the roads we would drive them on as well. In the East, many dream of taking the Great Smoky Mountain Parkway through to the terminus of… more»
Accepting Best Offers: 1948 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup
Sometimes writing up a story based on an ad can be tough. The descriptions that sellers provide can vary wildly. Some write the automotive advertisement version of War and Peace, but most others don’t think you need to know… more»
Running Postwar Car for $2,900: 1948 Studebaker Commander Sedan
Everywhere you look, from eggs to washing machines, prices are on a continual march into the stratosphere. When it is hard to take a family of four out to a fast-food restaurant, it is even harder to justify the… more»
49,474 miles and Two Owners: 1948 Buick Super Sedan
Perhaps I am in an interesting vantage point being a writer for Barn Finds, but I think we are seeing a surge of low-mileage vintage vehicles hitting the market this year. We have featured many cars since the first… more»
So-Cal Original Woody Wagon: 1948 Plymouth Station Wagon
You learn a lot writing for Barn Finds. After typing out over 800 write-ups, one of the more common themes is that cars from Southern California are, for the most part, well-preserved. You can almost count on a car… more»
Spent Life in a Garage: 1948 Buick Roadmaster
Some cars live amazingly good lives. While most end up rusting away in a junkyard or coming back to us as razor blades or new Corollas, a few cars live a life protected and loved. Take for example the… more»
Possible 35K Mile Car: 1948 Nash 600 Brougham Deluxe Coupe
While most collectors have their eyes set on older models from the “Big Three” automakers, there are a lot of great bargains out there from lesser-known companies. While names like Kaiser, Crosley, Studebaker, and Nash have become footnotes in… more»
Dusty Red Ragtop: 1948 Chrysler Convertible
Doesn’t this look like the quintessential barn find? A stylish 1948 Chrysler Convertible with just the right amount of dust and patina on its faded red paint and tan canvas top. The listing by the seller as a “1948… more»
A Long Winter’s Project: 1948 Royal Enfield Model J2
Even though summer still has us in its red-hot clutches, the inevitability of time assures us that winter is just around the corner. It is during that time that folks north of the snow belt migrate into their garages… more»
Lots of Car to Love: 1948 Chrysler New Yorker
Some people believe that form should always follow function. Nobody in the auto industry believed that more than Kaufman Thuma Keller, the leader of the Chrysler Corporation in both the late prewar and early postwar era. This 1948 Chrysler… more»
Tough Farm Truck: 1948 Dodge Power Wagon
Once, long ago, we were a country that built things and worked hard. In the post-World War II days, much of that hard work was in rough places. Dodge made vehicles to go in those wild places that are… more»
