Project Cars

Unfinished Sport Coupe: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

When it came to selling automobiles, Chevrolet was still “top dog” in 1964 at more than 1.5 million full-size models. Of those, about two-thirds were the ever-popular Impala, so the seller’s Sport Coupe project had plenty of company. This… more»

Driving Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Project candidates come in all shapes and sizes, with some posing greater challenges than others. This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is one such vehicle, and it could be one of the most affordable early C3 driving projects currently on the… more»

Nearly 50 Years Indoors: 1965 Mustang Convertible Project

Some project cars show up with a story, but this 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible—parked indoors since 1977—has something even better: time capsule potential. Listed on eBay as a true project, it’s the sort of early Mustang that makes longtime… more»

Stripped Down Project: 1956 Porsche 356

There’s something undeniably magnetic about a Porsche 356 in mid-restoration, especially one as complete and honest as this 1956 Porsche 356, now offered here on eBay. The seller notes that the car wears its stripped-down, patchwork appearance openly—various stages… more»

Lost Garage Space: 1974 BMW 2002

The BMW 2002 is known far and wide as one of the most accessible hobby cars for enthusiast of all ages. If you’re looking for a vintage vehicle that you can drive in (relative) comfort to events or build… more»

Elegant Pickup: 1946 Hudson Big Boy

Before they eventually merged with Nash-Kelvinator to form AMC, trucks were certainly no strangers to the Hudson Motor Car Company, but most fans seem to agree that the company saved the best for last.  Some of their earlier trucks… more»

Daily Driver? 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport

Since Cadillac didn’t sell muscle cars, the honor for marketing the most opulent GM muscle car in the 1960s fell to Buick. Gran Sport was the moniker and – in 1965 – it adorned the mid-size Skylark for the… more»

Buy 1, Get 3! 1967 Mercury Marquis Trio

The Marquis nameplate was new at Mercury in 1967. It would be a fixture for two decades, standing for luxury (and sometimes performance). In 1967, it was only offered as a 2-door hardtop with a formal roofline. The seller… more»

1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible Project

A true mid-century Cadillac icon has surfaced on eBay, and this one is the kind of discovery that tends to get Barn Finds readers leaning in. The car in question is a 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, one of just… more»

Too Far Gone? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Project

Introduced in the Fall of 1964 (as a 1965 model), the Ford Mustang fastback has become one of the most desirable body styles today. The seller has a 1968 edition (or 1967, as the seller seems undecided). It’s in… more»

Basement Lambo Take 2: 1982 Lamborghini Countach Replica

Every so often, a listing comes along that feels less like a car for sale and more like a piece of automotive folklore made real. That’s exactly the case with this hand-built 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S recreation, better known… more»

1-Of-238: 1975 Dodge Charger Daytona

The Dodge Charger was all-new in 1975, but a closer look reveals that it was a Chrysler Cordoba in Dodge apparel. And the Charger Daytona was a limited production option on the Special Edition that caught the attention of… more»

Big-Block Project: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Awaits Revival

Listings like this 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air are reminders of how many great cars survive simply because someone refused to send them to the scrapyard. This four-door Bel Air, offered here on eBay as a project in need of… more»

Easy Restoration? 1964 Triumph TR4

If a straightforward restoration project is on your radar, this 1964 Triumph TR4 could be a contender. It has been stored for many years in a heated garage and does require work to be considered roadworthy. However, its lack… more»

Running And Driving Project: 1964 Chrysler 300

If you read barn finds, chances are at least 50/50 that you’re a bargain hunter. I fall for it every time; I’m a sucker for the “running project.” At least time has made me aware of my weaknesses, and… more»

1976 Pontiac Firebird 455HO Project

It’s not often that a second-generation Firebird pops up with the right combination of options to make Pontiac fans sit up a little straighter. This 1976 Pontiac Firebird, listed on eBay, is one of those cars—showing 99,000 miles, equipped… more»

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