Pre Wars For Sale
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Classic Fords from the 1930s make for fantastic restomod platforms. They’ve got that iconic look that many remember from the silent, old-school black-and-white gangster movies that defined the 1930s and 1940s. This particular 1934 Ford Model 40 Hot Rod is one such example, hailing from the 1932 Ford family. The 1932 Ford came in many forms, including sedans, roadsters, coupes, and cabriolets. This particular vehicle has received a full restoration and has traveled just 4,000 miles since then. Let’s have a deeper insight of what makes up this car, and why you should add it to your classic car collection – or use it to start a collection, for that matter.
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Blending pre-war American design with raw hot rod attitude, this 1940 Ford Deluxe Sedan Delivery Street Rod is a bold and highly customized build. Showing just 497 miles, this example represents a fresh, purpose-built creation that leans more toward traditional street rod culture than a subtle restomod. With its aggressive stance, patina-style finish, and LS-powered drivetrain, this Ford delivers a unique mix of vintage aesthetics and modern performance. It’s the kind of build that turns heads at shows while still being fully capable of hitting the road with confidence.
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DeSoto is an American brand that you’ve likely never heard of, especially if you were born in the 1970s or later. Formed in 1912, it subsequently became a Chrysler Corporation marque, and was seen up to 1961. Based in Auburn, Indiana, DeSoto was known for creating well-built automobiles, as well as trucks. Today, we have a 1931 DeSoto S-13 for sale from Upland, California. This 109,000-mile vintage car comes with a 6-cylinder engine, a stick shift, and the owner’s manual as well. Hence, its ideal for someone who wishes to collect quirky American vintage cars from defunct brands – and such people are very important because they help preserve long-forgotten bits of our country’s grand automotive history!
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This 1930 Ford Model A Pickup has been thoughtfully reimagined as a street rod, combining nearly a century-old design with dependable V8 power and modern driving comfort. Showing just 421 miles since its build, this example presents as a fresh and well-executed custom that’s ready to be enjoyed immediately. The classic Model A silhouette remains intact, but underneath, it benefits from a proven Chevrolet 350ci V8 and automatic transmission, making it far more usable in today’s world. With upgrades like power steering, air conditioning, and a refreshed interior, this truck delivers vintage charm without the compromises typically associated with pre-war vehicles.
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This 1980 Auburn 874 Dual Cowl Phaeton is one of the extremely rare continuation cars built by Glenn Pray and the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Company in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Pray continued the Auburn legacy by hand-building a very limited number of high-quality replicas, and this example is reportedly one of only 18 ever produced. Unlike most kit-style recreations, the Pray-built 874s were factory-assembled, professionally engineered, and authenticated directly by ACD. This particular vehicle carries a remarkable provenance. It was owned for nearly three decades by Bob Uecker, the legendary World Series champion, comedian, actor, and iconic Milwaukee Brewers radio broadcaster who was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame as the Ford C. Frick Award recipient in 2003. Prior to Uecker’s ownership, the car resided in the renowned Rank family collection and was even used in the 1982 Brewers Post-World-Series Parade, carrying manager Harvey Kuenn and his wife Audrey through Milwaukee to County Stadium. Garaged and sparingly driven since 1997, the car shows 4,325 miles, with an estimated actual mileage of roughly 5,000. In April 2025, it underwent a comprehensive mechanical inspection and servicing by Sports and Classics Service in Delafield, Wisconsin, ensuring that it remains a running and functioning example of one of the rarest Auburn continuations ever built.
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