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221 Flathead-Powered 1932 Ford Model B Roadster

This 1932 Ford is a roadster built by its original owner in the 1950s from a steel-bodied original Ford Model B, according to the seller. It is powered by a 221ci flathead V8 topped by a Thickstun intake manifold and matching heads, and it is believed to have been rebuilt by Jack Roush. A ’39 three-speed manual transmission with Zephyr gears linked to a Halibrand quick-change rear end was also used. The steel body features a louvered hood, blue paintwork, a white scallop mask, chrome spreader bars, a cowl vent, and a white soft top, and the blue interior has door pockets, a four-spoke wheel, and Stewart-Warner gauges. The seller acquired the roadster in 2015, and service in 2025 included replacement of the brake slave cylinder, installation of new brake shoes, a carburetor rebuild, and fluid changes. This Ford roadster is now offered with a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

The seller believes the car was built into a hot rod in the 1950s by its original owner. It has blue paintwork with a white scallop mask, and it features a cowl vent, a louvered hood, chrome spreader bars, and blue-dot taillights. The white soft top is removable.

The 15″ steel wheels are mounted with big-and-little Firestone Dirt Track tires, which the seller states were shaved to true. Braking is provided by four-wheel drums, and service in 2025 included replacing the slave cylinder and brake shoes. The car rides on transverse leaf springs with split wishbones front and rear and a tubular drop axle up front.

The blue interior has door pockets, a four-spoke wheel, and Stewart-Warner gauges.

The 221ci flathead V8 is topped by a Thickstun intake manifold with dual Stromberg 97s and matching heads, and it is believed to have been rebuilt by Jack Roush.

A ’39 three-speed manual transmission with Zephyr gears is linked to a Halibrand quick-change rear end.

The car is titled as a 1932 Ford using VIN B5115623.

Ex–Bob McCoy 302-Powered ’30 Ford Model A 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod

This ’30 Ford Model A is a steel-bodied, full-fendered, five-window coupe previously owned by race car driver and artist Bob McCoy. Reportedly one of his last daily drivers, the car built using an original Model A coupe body that has 206 louvers and hand-painted Pegasus accents. Acquired by the seller in 2019 and mechanically overhauled between 2021 and 2025, it is now powered by a 302ci V8 with an Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold that is linked to a C4 three-speed automatic transmission and a 3.50 limited-slip differential. The body is mounted on a custom-built chassis with a drop front axle, hairpin radius rods, rear ladder bars, and disc brakes up front, and inside are Stewart-Warner gauges, a Lokar shifter, an adjustable seat, and a ’40-style steering wheel on a Flaming River column. This hot rod A is now offered in with McCoy memorabilia and transferable New York registration listing the car as a 1931 Ford.

McCoy owned and reportedly used the car as his daily driver in the early 2000s, and it remained with his family through 2015. The steel-bodied coupe is reportedly an original Ford 1930 A five-window that was chopped. McCoy hand-painted the Pegasus logos on the louvered hood, and the car features a total of 206 louvers.

Following the seller’s acquisition in 2019, the car was disassembled and mechanically refreshed. Work involved powder-coating the custom-built chassis gloss black as well as installation of the drivetrain at California Dreamin’ Hot Rods. The suspension was also powder-coated and features a drop front axle, hairpin radius rods, rear ladder bars, transverse leaf springs, and disc brakes up front.

The car retains a red primered finish, and LED headlights and taillights with integrated turn signals are used.

The painted steel wheels have big-and-little Diamondback whitewalls mounted by the seller.

The seat is from Wise Guys and adjustable, and a Sony stereo has been installed along with speakers. The Lokar shifter pattern does not match the Ford automatic.

A Flaming River steering column, ’40-style steering wheel, and Stewart-Warner gauges were installed by the seller. The seller has driven all of the ~150 indicated miles.

California Dreamin’ installed the 302ci V8, which it topped by an Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor. Sanderson headers were also fitted along with a Powermaster mini-starter, a single-wire alternator, Taylor plug wires, and Mallory ignition. An electric fuel pump and dual electric cooling fans were also used.

The C4 automatic transmission is linked for a Ford rear end with a 3.50 limited-slip differential. The fabricated exhaust system is ceramic-coated.

Signed McCoy artwork artwork and a copy of the book Circle of Impact by Lynn McCoy are included.

The car is registered as a 1931 Ford using VIN A3850461, which aligns with a 1930 model. The transferable New York registration acts as proof of ownership.

350-Powered 1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate Coupe Street Rod

This 1932 Chevrolet BA Confederate coupe was built into a street rod under prior ownership, and it is powered by a 350ci V8 linked to a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end. The three-window, full-fendered steel body is finished in “chameleon” metal-flake paint and features rear-hinged doors with electric poppers, and the car rides on a Heidts Mustang II-style front assembly with adjustable front coilovers, four-wheel disc brakes, and Billet Specialties 17” wheels. Inside, beige vinyl upholstery is complemented by an overhead console, a Lokar shifter, a Pioneer CD head unit, power windows, and Classic Instruments gauges. This custom Chevrolet is now offered with a North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The doors were shaved and mounted on concealed rear hinges before the car was finished in metal-flake paint that shifts between green, gold, and brown depending on the angle of lighting. Electric poppers were installed for the doors and trunk lid, and other details include a roll-down rear window, running boards, oval side mirrors, side exhaust outlets, and rectangular LED taillights. Paint chips and cracks are noted around the car and shown in detail in the gallery below.

Billet Specialties 17” wheels are wrapped in 225/65 Yokohama Avid Touring-S tires. A Heidts Mustang II-style independent front assembly with adjustable coilovers has been added along with a racing-specification manual steering box, while the live rear axle is supported by longitudinal leaf springs. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.

The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in beige vinyl upholstery that extends to the headliner, rear bulkhead, and door panels. Color-coordinated square-weave carpets line the floors, and an overhead console houses storage compartments, courtesy lights, and controls for the power windows. Additional appointments include a Lokar shifter, a Pioneer CD head unit, and a klaxon-style horn.

The two-spoke billet steering wheel sits ahead of Classic Instruments gauges consisting of a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary readouts. The six-digit odometer shows 3,600 miles, approximately 300 of which have been added under current ownership.

The 350ci V8 is equipped with a Holley carburetor, a Mallory distributor, and short-tube headers that flow into a dual exhaust system. The aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan, and a 12-gallon fuel tank has been installed.

A 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission is linked to the 10-bolt rear end.

The car is titled as a 1932 CHEV REPLICA using the North Carolina Assigned VIN NCS106130. The title carries a “RECONSTRUCTED” brand.

A Vintage View on Mercury

While it currently appears Consumer Guide loved the Plymouth Valiant and Dodge Dart the most among all the used cars from the 1970s, the Ford brand was preferred as a whole. Sure, Ford had its issues—especially with overstyled sedans in all classes, and being late to the downsizing party—but it seems build quality was higher and recalls were fewer.

Does that also hold true for Mercury?

Most models were shared together, so possibly. But we also know distinctions can exist depending on engines and options. Let’s take a look at Mercury, then you can compare the below ratings with those for Ford. Please note the CG rating scale of 5 being Excellent and 1 being Poor.

Mercury
“Lincoln-Mercury cars have set new standards for quiet operation and comfortable rides.”

  • Bobcat: “With the smaller engine [four-cylinder versus the V6], Bobcat owners can have the power train that has the best overall repair record in the American subcompact class.” CG rating: 4
  • Capri (Import): “Capri’s repair history has been precisely opposite that of the Pinto, despite identical components.” CG rating: 3-4
  • Capri (Domestic): “Overall repair record for ’79 models slightly below average with standard four, dismal with V6.” CG rating: N/A
  • Comet: “Dull but dependable, and a safe choice among compacts of the early ‘70s.” CG rating: 4
  • Cougar: “Repair record average to slightly below average. Electrical, brake, and suspension crop up in [early cars]. The 1974 through 1976 Cougars have above average repair records. It appears the newer [1977] model is not holding up as well.” CG rating: 2
  • Monterey/Marquis: “The cars have excellent service records and live up to their images of quiet and comfort … but Marquis is a leftover from an age that is about to pass.” CG rating: 2
  • Monarch: “Like people, there are cars that make great first impressions, then quickly wear out their welcome. The Mercury Monarch is just such a car.” CG rating: 2
  • Montego: “Overstyled, overweight mid-size car with too much thirst and too little practicality.” CG rating: 2-1
  • Zephyr: “Sketchy frequency-of-repair data, but overall record is average so far with either four- or six-cylinder engine.” CG rating: 4-5

Win a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396 Muscle Car

There are moments in life when history and destiny meet at the turn of a key. Picture yourself stepping into your garage on a cool autumn morning. The golden light spills across polished chrome, glinting off the unmistakable lines of a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396. You slide into the driver’s seat, wrap your hands around the wheel, and with one twist of the ignition, the 396-cubic-inch big-block V-8 comes alive. The deep rumble fills the air, not just with sound, but with soul—the kind of sound that defined Detroit’s glory days.

This is the Zero-to-Sixty Dream Giveaway, and it’s your chance to bring home one of the most legendary muscle cars ever built. This Chevelle SS396 has been restored, capturing the essence of American muscle in its purest form. Under the hood lies a 325-horsepower L35 big-block engine mated to a 4-speed Muncie manual transmission. A Positraction limited-slip differential ensures the power makes its way to the pavement, while dual exhausts deliver the throaty roar that made the SS396 an icon nearly sixty years ago. Click here to enter now!

Finished in breathtaking Aztec Bronze, this Chevelle is a bridge between past and present, a time machine back to an era when horsepower ruled the roads. From the bench seats to the flowing Coke-bottle contours, every detail reminds you why the mid-sixties were a golden chapter in the book of American performance.

The grand prize includes $16,000 to cover federal prize taxes, easing the financial worry and letting you focus entirely on the joy of ownership.

Here’s the most important part—you don’t have forever. The sweepstakes runs only through October 14, 2025, and the winner will be announced on October 28, 2025. That date is closer than you think, and once it passes, the garage door will close on your chance to own this piece of muscle-car history.

So the question is simple: will you let this opportunity slip away, or will you seize it before time runs out? The Chevelle SS396 is waiting. The key could soon be in your hand. The road ahead could be yours. But only if you enter before the deadline.

Don’t wait. Enter today.

AutoHunter Spotlight: 1933 Willys 5-Window Custom Coupe

For a one-of-a-kind driving experience, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a hot rod like this: Featured on AutoHunter is this 1933 Willys 5-Window Custom Coupe. The car is being sold by a private party in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, and the auction will end Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).

The Willys 77 was an important car for its time, since it was introduced during the height of the Great Depression and was among the least-expensive new cars in the American market. When compared to its competitors, it was relatively compact and fuel-efficient; the standard-issue four-cylinder engine was hardly performance-oriented, as it was rated only about 48 horsepower.

Thankfully, decades later, someone with a big vision gave a restomod version of the Willys coupe some high-power DNA courtesy of a 377ci V8 that puts down a dyno-tested 600 horsepower. The car’s spec sheet also includes dual Holley 600cfm four-barrel carburetors, Crane hydraulic roller cams, Speed Pro pistons, and a Ron Francis wiring harness. Power is transferred to the pavement via a Turbo Hydra-matic 400 four-speed automatic transmission. No wonder there are a parachute and a wheelie bar attached to the rear end—this machine is race-ready.

The Custom Coupe’s curb appeal is as striking as its powertrain. The body itself is a composite unit from Sheffler Enterprises. The entire front clip can be removed, and exterior features include 15-inch Center Line aluminum wheels, side-exit exhaust pipes, and tubular chrome bumpers. The gallery in the listing shows several pages from a photo album that chronicle the car’s evolution in various stages of its restoration.

The car’s interior could best be described as “plush,” complete with cloth upholstery, padded door panels, and even a matching padded dashboard. Features include Stewart-Warner gauges, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a T-handle shifter, and (of course!) a pair of obligatory fuzzy dice hanging from the rearview mirror.

I think what most impressed me about this Willys is that it’s been turning heads for so long. According to the listing, it was featured in Street Rodder Magazine in 1983. I bet the original builders didn’t anticipate it would still be going strong and looking fresh over four decades later. Hopefully the car’s next owner will continue to preserve and enjoy it for generations to come. He or she better also remember to activate the parachute after dipping into the go-fast pedal.

The auction for this 1933 Willys 5-Window Custom Coupe ends Monday, September 15, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).

Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

Pick of the Day: 1989 Chevrolet K3500 Dump Truck

The world of trucks can be confusing to those who know nothing about them. What’s a quarter-ton? What model number corresponds to each classification? Does this hold true across brands? Our Pick of the Day is a primo, low-mileage workhorse that we’ll use to explain the complicated world of trucks. This 1989 Chevrolet K3500 one-ton dump truck is listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Fenton, Missouri.

If I were to ask ChatGPT, “How are truck ton ratings classified?”, I would be told that this is an outdated measure of payload capacity that has nothing to do with the amount of weight a truck can carry. Considering you can always count on human beings to be irrational, this should come as no surprise.

In the past, classifications like ½-ton, ¾-ton, and one-ton were measurements of how much payload a truck could carry: 1,000 pounds 1,500 pounds, and 2,000 pounds, respectively. Today, it’s a little different. A ½-ton is your basic light-duty truck like a Ford F-150 or Chevrolet Silverado 1500, though you’ll notice the numbers don’t correspond to half a ton. Move up into a heavy-duty truck and you’ll be shopping for a Ford F-250 Super Duty or Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD. Need something more capable still? The F-350 Super Duty and Silverado 3500 HD will fit the bill.

Since the payload isn’t necessarily represented by the naming structure, this is what you have to do: Find the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which is the total weight the truck is capable of handling (including its own weight) and subtract the weight of the truck while empty. GVWR is dependent on many factors, so there is no blanket manner for attributing a particular rating. A decal in the driver-side door jamb is the easy way to determine GVWR. For example, a truck with a 12,400 GVWR rating may have a curb weight of 7,000 pounds, so that means its payload is 5,400 pounds.

Yes, it would be logical to infer that an F-150 or a Silverado 1500 is a ¾-ton truck, but that’s simply not the case today. Curses, you truck manufacturers! When and why did the industry change from one manner to the other? In 2008, for the purpose of standardizing measuring methods across manufacturers . . . yet it doesn’t seem simpler to me.

This 1989 Chevrolet K3500 one-ton dump truck doesn’t use the old manner because 3500 does not equal one ton. Confused? You’re not the only one, but let’s not get distracted—I want to tell you about this vehicle because you will want to be the next owner. The K means it has four-wheel drive (a “C” would indicate two-wheel drive through the rear wheels), so it has some extra capability. Check out the odometer and you’ll see this truck has only 11,877 miles on it, which means there’s plenty of life left in the ol’ rig. A 230-horsepower 454 with electronic fuel injection, backed by a four-speed manual, powers this behemoth. Options on this garage-kept dump truck include air conditioning, power steering with a tilt steering wheel, power brakes, AM/FM/cassette, gauge package, dual fuel tanks, overload springs, and a Heil dump bed. Additionally, Zeibart rustproofing was applied when new.

This is a truck that means business. If your hauling needs mean a bed that tilts is a requirement, then this is the best of both worlds: a new retro vehicle. If your needs are something else, then put your thinking cap on because you need to figure out how to take this $38,000 (OBO) Bow Tie home.

Click here to view this Pick of the Day on ClassicCars.com

8BA Flathead-Powered ’32 Ford Highboy Roadster 5-Speed

This ’32 Ford roadster is a Brookville steel-bodied roadster built on 1932 rails, and it has a Rootlieb louvered hood and Mercedes-Benz silver paintwork. The car rides on staggered solid wheels with custom knock-off-style caps and a So-Cal 5″ drop beam axle, hairpin radius rods, and a four-link rear end with coilovers. Vega steering and Lincoln drum brakes were also used, and it is powered by an 8BA Flathead V8 that was rebuilt with a Mercury crankshaft, forged pistons, Offenhauser heads, and two Stromberg 97s mounted on an Offenhauser intake manifold, and the engine is linked to a five-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end. The custom interior has fabricated dashboard, a contoured bench, German square-weave carpeting, a ’40 steering wheel, and 1956 300SL seat belts. The seller acquired the car in 2020 and built it into its current configuration, and it was displayed at the 2025 Grand National Roadster Show in the Altered Street Roadster class. This Highboy is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1932 Ford.

The Brookville steel body is mounted on ’32 rails, and it was acquired by the seller having already been built. It was then disassembled, soda-blasted to bare metal, sealed, and painted DB180 Silver-Gray Metallic with six layers of clearcoat. The louvered hood is from Rootlieb, and an original ’32 grille shell was used along with chrome spreader bars. It has a tilted windshield, shaved handles, and a custom trunk lid handle surround.

A So-Cal 5″ drop beam axle, hairpin radius rods, and a four-link rear end with coilovers were installed along with Vega steering and Lincoln drum brakes.

The car rides on a staggered solid wheels with custom Veda Spec knock-off-style caps and Excelsior tires.

The interior was redone with evergreen upholstery on the contoured bench and side panels, which have opening pockets. German square-weave carpeting lines the floors, and a Bakelite knob is mounted on the shifter. 300SL lap belts were fitted.

The dashboard was custom made and fitted with an engine-turned aluminum cluster with Stewart-Warner gauges. The steering column and two-spoke wheel are from a ’40 Ford. The seller has driven ~5,700 of the 6,650 indicated miles.

The 8BA Flathead V8 was rebuilt with a Mercury crankshaft, forged pistons, Offenhauser heads, and two Stromberg 97s mounted on an Offenhauser intake manifold. The headers are linked to a dual exhaust system that exits either side ahead of the rear wheels.

The T-5 five-speed manual transmission is linked to a Ford 9″ rear end with 3.23 gears and a limited-slip differential.

Following completion of the most recent work, the car was displayed at the 2025 Grand National Roadster Show.

Images of the work in progress are displayed in the gallery.

The car is titled as a 1932 Ford using VIN 18978.

LS3-Powered 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Sport Coupe ICON Derelict

This 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe coupe is the second Derelict project built by ICON 4×4 of Chatsworth, California, and was commissioned in 2012 by James John Liautaud, founder of Jimmy John’s. The car rides on an Art Morrison chassis, and power comes from a 6.2-liter LS3 V8 linked to a 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission and a Currie 9” rear end. Worn green paint is complemented by an interior swathed in brown alligator upholstery, and bespoke appointments include Wilton wool carpets, air conditioning, keyless entry, power windows, and a concealed sound system. Amber fog lights, custom 17” wheels, and Wilwood disc brakes with six-piston front calipers are among the other highlights of the build. After the car was completed, it was the cover car for the June 2012 issue of Rod & Custom magazine. This ICON Derelict was purchased by the current owner in 2023 and is now offered by the seller on their behalf with a Georgia title.

The body wears worn Spring Green (469) paint and features a split windshield, bright side moldings, stone guards, and chrome bumpers with overriders. Amber fog lights were added, and LED bulbs were installed behind the glass indicator lenses. The weatherstripping was also replaced during the build. A dent on the left-front fender can be viewed in the gallery along with other imperfections around the car.

The Art Morrison chassis incorporates mandrel-bent side rails, an independent assembly with tubular control arms, a triangulated four-link setup, and adjustable coilovers all around.

CNC-machined 17” wheels wear “dog dish” hubcaps, and they are wrapped in 245/45 BFGoodrich g-Force Comp 2 A/S tires. A matching spare wheel without a tire will accompany the car. A Hydratech braking system is connected to Wilwood discs at all four corners with six-piston calipers up front and four-piston units out back.

The seats and door panels are upholstered in brown alligator leather and deerskin with a combination of French seams and cross-stitched accents. Wool broadcloth was used for the headliner, and sound deadening insulation was applied to the floors under Wilton wool carpets. The central dashboard grille functions as a dashboard vent, while the concealed Bluetooth-capable sound system is connected to an amp and four speakers covered with perforated upholstery. The power windows are operated using the crank handle, and other amenities include air conditioning, keyless entry, remote start, and electric windshield wipers.

The billet steering wheel is mounted to an Ididit tilt column and trimmed to match the upholstery. The gauges were retrofitted with updated internals and include a 100-mph speedometer and a combination gauge. The digital odometer shows 1,600 miles.

The analog clock was converted into a tachometer with the minute hand indicating engine rpm and the hour hand serving as the redline.

The 6.2-liter LS3 V8 is equipped with a MilSpecWiring harness and long-tube exhaust headers. The aluminum radiator is cooled by dual electric fans.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission and a Currie 9” rear end. The undersides were coated in polyurea, and the fuel tank is constructed from stainless-steel.

The car was featured in the June 2012 issue of Rod & Custom magazine, a copy of which will accompany the car.

The chassis number 5KKI59751 is consistent with a Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe built at the Kansas City, Missouri, assembly plant in September 1952. The title has a “conditional” notation and lists the VIN as 5KK159751.

239 Flathead-Powered ’33 Ford 5-Window Highboy Coupe

This ’33 Ford Model 40 is a steel-bodied five-window highboy that the selling dealer tells us was built for the prior owner in 2012 by Rocky Mountain Street Rods of Arvada, Colorado. Power is from a 239ci flathead V8 that was overhauled in 2023 and that is equipped with Navarro aluminum heads, an Offenhauser intake manifold, twin 9 Super 7 carburetors, and long-tube headers. It is paired with a Ford three-speed manual transmission, and the car rides on burgundy 16″ steel wheels mounted over hydraulic drum brakes. Other features include custom headlights and taillights, a rumble seat, and Classic Instruments supplementary gauges. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2025, this Model 40 highboy is now offered with a 2023 service record totaling $23k and a clean Michigan title.

The steel body is finished in gray with burgundy pinstriping, and details include a chrome grille, front headlight housings with integrated turn signals, a cowl vent, and a single windshield wiper.

The burgundy 16″ steel wheels wear Ford-logo hubcaps and are mounted with big-and-little Firestone tires. The car rides on front and rear transverse leaf springs, and braking is handled by hydraulic drums at all four corners.

The bench seat is upholstered in tan cloth with light piping and is accompanied by coordinated door panels, carpeting, and body-color sheet metal. The rear windscreen can be raised and lowered, and other details include a heater, a handbrake, and a dome light. A turn signal control is mounted on the steering column, and a replacement keyed ignition switch ignition is mounted in the dash.

The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of a Ford-branded Stewart Warner 90-mph speedometer, an ammeter, and a fuel-level gauge. Classic Instruments supplementary gauges are concealed behind the glove box door. The five-digit odometer shows 9k miles, approximately 40 of which were added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown.

The rumble seat compartment houses a bench seat trimmed in brown vinyl. The chassis battery is concealed under a carpeted enclosure in the footwell.

The 239ci flathead V8 was overhauled in 2023 by Motor City Solutions in Taylor, Michigan. It is equipped with twin 9 Super 7 carburetors, an Offenhauser intake manifold, Navarro aluminum heads, and an electric cooling fan along with Mallory ignition components, long-tube exhaust headers, a dual exhaust system, and a Powermaster 12-volt alternator.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Ford three-speed manual transmission. The clutch components were replaced in 2023.

The car is titled as a 1933 Ford Model 40 using VIN R18M8599, which is listed on the reproduction chassis tag displayed above. The chassis is stamped with the number 336625 as shown in the gallery.