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    No Reserve: 66-Years-Owned, 5.7L LT1-Powered 1933 Ford Fordor Sedan Street Rod

    This 1933 Ford began as an original Fordor sedan that was purchased by its current owner in 1959, and around 1995 it was turned into a full-fendered street rod. The car was repowered with a fuel-injected 5.7-liter LT1 V8 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. It rides on Boyd Coddington alloy wheels with staggered tires and has been fitted with a Mustang II-style front end with disc brakes and power steering. Inside, a power-adjustable bench is joined by a tilt steering column, air conditioning, a Lokar shifter, a hidden stereo, and modern gauges. This Fordor street rod is now offered at no reserve on dealer consignment in Pennsylvania with a specifications summary, a binder of service records, and a New Jersey title.

    The selling dealer tells us the body is original Ford steel, and it has been painted Washington Blue with two-tone pinstriping. It has a louvered hood, a covered rear spare, cowl lights, and a chrome grille insert. Damage to the front bumper, valance, and grille was incurred while parked in the owner’s garage, and the damaged front bumper has been removed and is shown at the end of the gallery below.

    The car rides on a Mustang II-style front end with power steering and Wilwood disc brakes, and the frame has been boxed and reinforced. The Boyd Coddington 15″ alloy wheels are mounted with 185/65 and 235/75 Kumho tires. ’78 Maverick rear wheel cylinders and a power booster were also used along with Posies rear leaf springs and a Panhard bar.

    The customized cabin has a power-adjustable bench joined by a tilt steering column, air conditioning, a Lokar shifter, and a hidden stereo. The air conditioning system was overhauled in 2018, and the front windows are powered.

    The two-spoke wheel has controls for the functional cruise control system. The 17k miles on the cluster represent the distance driven since completion of the build.

    The Corvette-sourced fuel-injected LT1 5.7L V8 was installed in 1996, and it has a Street & Performance intake and wiring harness. Headers and a Walker radiator were also used, and the engine is linked to a 700R4 automatic transmission that was rebuilt in 2005.

    Additional photos of the undercarriage are included in the gallery.

    A specifications summary is provided by the current owner.

    The car is titled as a 1933 Ford using VIN I8430850, and the current New Jersey title carries a prefix of “1”.

    351W-Powered ’29 Ford Model A Pickup

    This custom hot rod was built by the seller around 2013 from an original Model A body, frame, and bed. It is powered by a 351ci Windsor V8 linked to an FMX automatic, and it rides on slotted wheels with a Pete & Jake’s drop axle, rear coilovers, hydraulic drum brakes, and Borgeson Saginaw steering. Additional features include ceramic-coated Patriot headers, a Quick Fuel 600cfm carburetor, a Rotton Leonard custom gas tank mounted in the bed, AutoMeter gauges, Iron Ace custom seats, and a Moon steering wheel and pedals. Following completion of the build, the car achieved numerous awards and was displayed in 50th annual Shreveport World of Wheels. This A pickup hot rod is now offered with service records, spare parts, a car cover, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name listing the car as a 1929 Ford.

    The seller tells us that the frame, body, and bed were all sourced from a Ford Model A parts car. The frame was boxed and powder-coated, and the door panels and floors have custom rolled beads. The bed was shorted 28″ and fitted with a Rotten Leonard custom fuel tank. The paintwork is PPG Dark Rosewood with a matte pearl-coat finish. The windshield was chopped, and LED tail lights were used.

    The car rides on a Pete & Jake’s drop axle with a Posies spring, So-Cal batwings and shocks, and ladder bars, while ladder bars and QA1 coilovers are used out back. Slotted wheels with big-and-little whitewalls are mounted over later Ford hydraulic drums with scoops up front, and the steering is a Borgeson Saginaw setup.

    AutoMeter gauges, Iron Ace custom seats, and a Moon steering wheel and pedals were fitted along with lap belts. The dashboard is custom, and the wiring harness is from Ron Francis. A Lokar shifter and Fatties mirrors were also used.

    The 700 miles on the cluster represents the distance driven on the build.

    The 351ci Windsor V8 is topped by an Edelbrock intake manifold and a Quick Fuel 600cfm carburetor. A Griffin radiator and ceramic-coated Patriot headers were fitted. The FMX automatic is linked to a Ford 8″ rear end with 3.00 gears. The seller tells us both the engine and transmission were overhauled in 2013, and there is a broken motor mount bolt in the driver’s side of the engine block.

    Records are included in the sale.

    The car is titled as a 1929 Ford Street Rod using VIN S0S314938ILL.

    Following completion of the build, the car was displayed at the 59th annual Chicago World of Wheels. It has been award numerous other accolades since.

    No Reserve: 2.8L V6-Powered Zipper Motors Coupe 5-Speed

    This five-window coupe was built by the seller over a period of three years using a custom-fabricated steel frame and a fiberglass body produced by Zipper Motors of Farmington, Utah. Power comes from a 2.8-liter GM V6 linked to a Tremec five-speed manual transmission, and the car rides on a Speedway drop front axle, a C4 Corvette rear assembly, and chrome wheels. Inside, beige cloth upholstery is complemented by a tilt steering column, digital gauges, and power windows, while other highlights include a sliding canvas sunroof, concealed headlights, rear-hinged doors, a steamer-style trunk, and four-wheel disc brakes. This five-window coupe is now offered at no reserve with build records and a Virginia title in the seller’s name listing it as a 1932 Zipper.

    The fiberglass bodywork is finished in red with white stripes and features a bright grille insert, concealed headlights, rear-hinged doors, a sliding canvas sunroof, round side mirrors with integrated turn signals, electric windshield wipers, LED taillights, and a steamer-style trunk with alligator skin accents.

    Staggered-width chrome wheels are mounted with Cooper Cobra tires. The Z’d frame was constructed from 2×4” steel box tubing and incorporates a Speedway 3”-drop front axle supported by a transverse leaf spring and hairpin radius rods as well as a Vega-style steering box and a C4 Corvette rear assembly. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.

    The cabin is trimmed in beige cloth that extends to the dashboard, steering wheel rim, and door panels. Red carpeting lines the footwells, and additional appointments include a cupholder console, a red shifter knob, and power windows.

    The split-spoke steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column and sits ahead of a mixed set of gauges with digital readouts. The digital odometer indicates 278 miles, which is said to represent the distance driven since the build was completed.

    The 2.8-liter General Motors 60-degree V6 is equipped with an aftermarket camshaft and a Holley carburetor. The aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan.

    An RCI fuel cell is mounted in the trunk along with the battery.

    Power is sent to C4 rear end through a Tremec five-speed manual transmission.

    Photos taken at various stages of the build are presented in the gallery.

    The car is titled as a 1932 Zipper using the VIN RVA69811030201881. The title includes the notation “IND REPLICA 2018” in the Other Pertinent Data field.

    No Reserve: 302-Powered 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Street Rod

    This 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser was modified in the style of a street rod before it was acquired by the seller on BaT in March 2024, with work including lengthening the hood and front fenders, fitting fiberglass front and rear valances, chopping the top, and closing off the rear doors before the body was refinished in orange and black and placed on a fabricated tubular frame. Power is provided by a modified 302ci V8 linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a 9″ rear end with 4.11:1 gears. The vehicle rides on Viking adjustable coilovers, a Mustang II front end, a four-link rear setup, and 15″ Center Line wheels that are mounted over four-wheel disc brakes. The cabin is outfitted with a B&M shifter, a billet steering wheel, Dakota Digital instrumentation, black and orange front bucket seats, and an aftermarket audio system. This PT Cruiser street rod is offered at no reserve with records, a dynamometer report, a clean Carfax report, and a clean North Dakota title in the seller’s name.

    The rear doors were closed off, the top was chopped 3″, and the hood and front fenders were lengthened before the car was refinished in orange and black. A tubular frame replaces the factory unit, and the headlights and taillights were sourced from a 1953 Chevrolet and a 1959 Cadillac, respectively. The rear hatch window was sourced from a 1953 Chevrolet pickup, and the rear fenders were modified to accommodate the adjusted ride height and tire width. An underbody LED lighting kit is installed.

    Center Line 15″ wheels wear 26×6″ front and 29×15″ rear Mickey Thompson tires. The car rides on a Mustang II-style front suspension and a four-link rear setup with Viking adjustable coilovers. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes.

    The front bucket seats are trimmed in black vinyl with orange inserts, and a matching upholstery extends to the doors and rear panels. A B&M Mega Shifter is mounted to the transmission hump, and further details include a Dual head unit, an aftermarket amplifier, a capacitor, and revised speakers and subwoofers. The rear seats have been removed to accommodate the rear wheel tub kit.

    The fuel tank and rear suspension can be accessed through a lift-up panel in the cargo area.

    The billet two-spoke steering wheel is mounted to a Flaming River tilting column and frames a custom dashboard fascia and a 1957 Chevrolet-style instrument cluster with Dakota Digital hardware. The digital odometer indicates 2k miles, and total chassis mileage is unknown.

    The 302ci Ford V8 was assembled by ATK Engines, and it produced a peak output of 376 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque on a dynamometer in September 2015. It is equipped with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, a QFT carburetor, a high-performance camshaft, aluminum cylinder heads, and a billet serpentine drive system as well as MSD ignition components, a high-torque starter, and billet power steering and coolant reservoirs. Cooling is handled by a Flex-A-Lite four-core radiator with an adjustable electric fan.

    Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Ford AOD four-speed automatic transmission that is fitted with a B&M Tork Master converter and a TCI flex plate. The 9″ rear end houses a limited-slip differential and 4.11:1 gears. Hedman headers feed a fabricated side-exit exhaust system.

    The Carfax report is free of accidents or other damage.

    10 Cars From the 90s That Were Secretly Over-Engineered

    The 1990s witnessed a surge in automotive innovation, with manufacturers investing heavily in engineering to create vehicles that were both advanced and reliable. Many of these models, though not always celebrated in their time, showcased remarkable ingenuity and set new standards for performance and durability. This era produced cars that, even today, continue to impress enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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    Route 66 Service Station Saves the Day

    Part of owning a classic car is recognizing—and accepting—the fact that you have to “expect the unexpected.” When I set out on a recent 2,700-mile road trip from Phoenix to Vermont for this year’s National Acura Legend Meet, I carried a trunk full of replacement parts. After all, I was 100% aware that, at a moment’s notice, I could need an alternator, starter, main relay, gallon of coolant, or a myriad of other things. I’ve also gotten in the habit of carrying a full-sized spare tire. A car with nearly 600,000 miles on the odometer could be a ticking time bomb.

    But of all the times to experience to a critical part failure, I didn’t anticipate it would be on the first day of a five-day cross-country adventure . . . in a rural part of Arizona . . . on a holiday weekend, just a few hours from home. That’s how things played out, and it was thanks to a small mom-and-pop car repair facility that I miraculously continued my journey later that same day and made it to my destination three time zones away, on perfect schedule later in the week.

    It was about 12 miles west of Holbrook, Arizona, when the battery light illuminated in my car. I had flashbacks of the previous time it had happened 16 years ago, just outside Las Vegas. That had been about 200,000 miles prior, so it was not shocking. It was, however, inconvenient. I managed to get the car to a truck stop just west of town and started the process of running through phone numbers for any and all repair facilities I could find. Unfortunately, Holbrook is a town of fewer than 5,000 people, most of whom were already enjoying Labor Day weekend. I only managed to go through several places, some of which referred me to mobile mechanics or other resources. I did manage to find one shop that would install my part, so I limped the car there using a battery jump pack (another handy lifesaver, I’ve learned).

    Unfortunately, after waiting an hour and a half, I determined I’d been stood up. In a bit of desperation, I took to the phone again. This time, I even called the businesses that said “Closed” according to Google. To my surprise, a voice answered the phone at Arizona Auto Service on Route 66. I explained my predicament and they said, “Bring it down.” Somehow, I was again able to start the car and drive about three more miles just before my battery pack lost voltage and I had to coast to the side of the road about a half-block from the facility. (Incidentally, Arizona Auto was located just several blocks from the Wigwam Motel.)

    The hospitality that I experienced next was unprecedented. The shop was bustling with activity—deep in preparations for an upcoming demolition derby at the Navajo County Fair. But they dropped what they were doing, helped me push the car to a service bay, and got to work with the install. Meanwhile, I got to know the family members who were there and even watched them paint some accessories for the demolition derby cars. In short order, the shop foreman, Frank, said I was good to go and asked me to fire up the car so he could test the voltage output. Everything checked out, and my sense of optimism reached new heights.

    I insisted on paying more for the alternator installation than Frank wanted to charge me. I also insisted on letting him take a picture with the entire crew before I continued my journey. I drove away with a deepened appreciation and respect for the compassion of people in the automotive community who are willing to help one another. The experience solidified my conviction that the automotive community is one big family.

    As a follow-up expression of gratitude, I reached out to Arizona Auto the following week to let them know that my new alternator got me to Vermont successfully, and I wished them luck on the demolition derby. Maybe next year I’ll join them!

    Attucks Apex AP-0 Concept at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

    Collector Car Network Media got a close look at one of the most talked-about concept cars on the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn this year: the Attucks Apex AP-0, which is backed by musician and car enthusiast Wyclef Jean.

    In this video, we break down what makes this electric supercar unique, from its ultra-light carbon fiber monocoque and exposed aero-focused design to its 650-horsepower rear-mounted motor and sub-2.5-second 0–60 mph time. What could this mean for the next generation of supercars? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

    This video is sponsored by our friends at Borro. For the trusted source in liquidity when you need it most, call Borro today at (720) 458-6788 or learn more at borro.com.

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    AutoHunter Spotlight: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible

    Sometimes, the only thing “classic” about a classic car is the model year listed on its title. Here’s one example of a car that went through a nut-and-bolt refresh and is just as youthful as the day it was new: this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible featured on AutoHunter. It is being sold by a dealer in Paso Robles, California, and the auction will end Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT).

    While staying true to its original body lines, the car has modernized and enhanced in every mechanical aspect. During a frame-off restoration that was completed in 2024, it received a custom chassis from Newman Car Creations. Take a look at the underbody photos included in the listing—it’s essentially a brand-new car despite its “official” age being 70 years old.

    The 1955 Chevrolet is undisputed American icon; it paved the way for the 1956 and 1957 models that would complete the “Tri-Five” series. The American Tri-Five Association is just one of any nationwide organization dedicated to the display, restoration, preservation, and appreciation of such cars. Next year’s Tri-Five Nationals will be held August 15, 2026, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. A 1956 Chevrolet will be given away too!

    Exterior features for this clean, custom machine include a Cobalt Blue and Pearl White two-tone paint job, dark blue power-retractable top, chrome brightwork, and dual side mirrors. Grip comes from a set of BFGoodrich tires wrapped around 17-inch American Racing polished aluminum wheels.

    The cabin has its share of upgrades, too, starting with front bucket seats and a custom center console, courtesy of Dave Stoeckel of Fresno, California. Features include a Vintage Air A/C system, power windows, tilt steering column, and Bluetooth-compatible audio system. The odometer reads 1,630 miles, but title reads mileage-exempt.

    We’ve talked in the past about how GM “LS” engines have become so popular in restomod-type restorations (here’s a story from a number of years ago that gives an overview of LS history). True to tradition, this car employs an LS2 6.0-liter V8 mated to a 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission. But the build doesn’t stop there, as the Chevy also has a Magnuson supercharger and has been dyno-tested to produce 450 horsepower.

    For those not familiar with Magnuson Superchargers, the Ventura, California-based company was founded about 40 years go. It produces a wide range of supercharger systems, most of which are straightforward bolt-ons that use Eaton rotors. While results vary by application, Magnuson says most applications elevate a stock vehicle’s performance by as much as 45%.

    The engineering upgrades don’t stop there, as the build sheet also includes a carbon-fiber driveshaft, C4 Corvette suspension, Wilwood four-wheel power disc brakes, and Flowmaster dual exhaust system. Overhauled? I’d say so. In fact, I’d dare say this ’55 is ready to drive to Bowling Green for next year’s Tri-Five Nationals—no matter how far that drive may be.

    The auction for this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Convertible ends Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. (PDT). The winning bidder will receive restoration photos, an owner’s manual, and build receipts.

    Visit the AutoHunter listing for more information and a photo gallery

    Pick of the Day: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible

    There seems to be a misconception that the Mercury Cougar was a luxury variant of the Ford Mustang, but that is not quite true. Take a look at the interior of a 1967 Cougar and it’s clearly not a luxury pony car. However, the Cougar would eventually turn into a personal luxury vehicle. Our Pick of the Day shows the evolution of this transformation while also playing another role. This 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible is currently listed on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Milford, Michigan.

    Some may say, “But what about the XR-7?” Yes, Mercury added leather and wooden touches to the interior, but it could be argued that the interior invoked more of a European GT flavor than anything else. Could that be considered luxury? Maybe, but it still doesn’t make the Cougar a luxurious variant of the Mustang—not compared to the luxury available in a Lincoln.

    The Cougar’s first restyle for 1969 was the first step in that direction. The wheelbase continued to be a generous 111 inches, but length grew by 3.5 inches and width by more than two. A sweeping, sculpted body crease similar to that on some Buicks certainly imparted a more upscale image. Inside, even the standard Cougar received an upgrade in appointments. And the XR-7? It continued to be furnished with “supple vinyl upholstery, accented by touches of genuine leather” with the effect now being more luxurious than GT, though Mercury continued to tout the “sports car mystique” with “European style and flair.” Each Cougar model continued to offer standard bucket seats, a floor shifter, concealed headlamps, sequential taillamps, and a standard V8. New on the roster was a convertible, available on the both standard and XR-7 Cougars.

    Engines were a mixture of old and new. New was the 351 Windsor; one with 250 horsepower and a two-barrel carburetor was the standard engine for all Cougars. Opt for the four-barrel and horsepower jumped to 290. The importance of this engine cannot be understated because the competition offered several mid-300ci engines, which Ford’s engine portfolio failed to meet toe-to-toe until 1969.

    Making a return for the last time was the 390, now rated at 320 horsepower. The top option for the Cougar was the 428 Cobra Jet, which was available with or without ram air induction; when the former was ordered, you received a hood scoop and stripes on the hood. Add the Drag Pak and you’d receive upgraded engine components, an external oil cooler, and 3.91 or 4.30 gears.

    By 1972, the second year of the Cougar’s third generation, the XR-7 began to outsell the base model, completing the Cougar’s evolution from upscale pony car to personal luxury coupe and convertible. This Red 1969 Cougar XR-7 convertible plays double duty in another manner: Yes, it has the upscale appointments, but it also has upscale power thanks to an “R-code” 428 Cobra Jet with ram air. Only 96 R-codes were built with an automatic transmission—check out the list of options on the Marti Report: Traction-Lok differential with 3.25 gears, a collapsible spare tire, whitewall F70 x 14 Wide Ovals, power windows, a console, power front disc brakes, power steering with tilt-away feature, hood pins, power ventilation, an AM/FM stereo, Styled Steel wheels, a white power convertible top, and Deluxe seat belts. Retail price was almost $5,100 new. The original buyer worked for Ford so (s)he took advantage of company perks to spec out this vehicle.

    LED headlamps and taillights are one update. Air conditioning is another. A third is the white interior with red components, as the original seating material was Dark Red vinyl and leather. None detract from the essence of this vehicle, which is perhaps the most luxurious muscle car out there. Rather than shop for both a classic Lincoln and a Mustang, you can get everything both cars offer in one vehicle for $115,000.

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

    Fuel-Injected, 5.0L-Powered Factory Five Racing ’33 Hot Rod Coupe

    This Factory Five Racing ’33 Hot Rod was built by the current owner between 2010 and 2013, and it is powered by a fuel-injected 5.0-liter Ford V8 linked to an AOD four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. The composite body is mounted to a powder-coated tubular steel chassis equipped with an independent front suspension, a triangulated four-link rear setup, Koni coilovers, four-wheel disc brakes, and 15” wire wheels with staggered tires. The black cabin features a center console, air conditioning, a Lokar shifter, a Dual CD head unit, Simpson lap harnesses, and AutoMeter gauges. A single windshield wiper, louvered hood side panels, and side exhaust outlets are among the other highlights. This ’33 Hot Rod is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with an Arizona title listing the car as a 1933 RCON.

    The hand-laid composite body is styled after a 1933 Ford three-window coupe, and it has been finished in black with green pinstriping along the character line. A single windshield wiper was mounted above the windshield, and louvered hood side panels were added after the initial build to aid cooling. Other highlights include a polished grille and headlight buckets, round side mirrors, rear-hinged doors, and side exhaust outlets. The seller notes bubbling paint on the roof.

    The tubular steel chassis was powder-coated in green prior to final assembly and features a cantilever front suspension, a triangulated four-link rear setup, and Koni adjustable coilovers all around.

    Painted 15” wire wheels wear polished hubcaps and trim rings and are wrapped in 195/60 General Altimax HP front tires and 28×12.00” Mickey Thompson Sportsman rear units. Braking is handled by four-wheel discs.

    The cabin features bucket seats trimmed in black upholstery, which extends to the headliner and door panels. A center console with built-in cupholders has been added, and additional appointments include air conditioning, a Lokar shifter, Simpson lap harnesses, and a Dual XDMA6510 CD head unit.

    The leather-wrapped billet steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column and sits ahead of AutoMeter instrumentation consisting of a 120-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer indicates 6,400 miles.

    The battery is located in the trunk, and an Optima Red Top unit was installed in 2022. An external fuel filler leads to a 13-gallon fuel tank.

    The seller states that the 5.0-liter HO V8 and AOD four-speed automatic transmission were sourced from a 1995 Ford Mustang. The engine is equipped with electronic fuel injection, and the aluminum radiator is cooled by an electric puller fan.

    Power is sent to the rear wheels through an 8.8” rear end with a limited-slip differential, 3.27:1 gearing, and a finned aluminum cover. An oil change was performed in June 2025.

    The car is titled as a 1933 RCON using the VIN F5R1000199HR. The California Bureau of Automotive Repair sticker identifies it as a 2011 SPCN powered by a 1995 Ford 5L engine and lists an SB-100 status.