Project Cars

Family-Owned For 40 Years: 1984.5 Pininfarina Azzurra

Offered here is a 1984.5 Pininfarina Spider Azzurra, one of the final and most developed iterations of the iconic Fiat Spider, produced under the Pininfarina name. This example shows 106k miles, benefits from substantial recent restoration work, and presents… more»

GTO Tribute Potential: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Project

If you’ve been watching the market for mid-1960s Pontiacs, you already know how quickly clean, affordable project cars are disappearing. This 1967 Pontiac LeMans currently listed in Kingston offers an increasingly rare chance to pick up a solid foundation… more»

BF Exclusive: 1977 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Prototype

Oldsmobile sought to shake off its conservative image with the release of the Hurst/Olds. It combined a luxurious motoring experience with muscle car performance, appealing to a broad customer base. It planned a new model for 1977 but shelved… more»

Daily Driver 289 V8: 1965 Ford Mustang

Growing up in the 1960s was a great time – at least in terms of the automotive landscape. One of the most exciting debuts of the decade was the 1965 Ford Mustang, which was so successful that they built… more»

20k-Mile Carport Find: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

For the second year in a row, the 1959 Chevrolets were all new cars. They were long and lean in appearance with “batwings” in the back, all supposedly because of the success of Chrysler’s Space Age “Forward Look” cars… more»

The Widow Maker: Vintage Titan 32″ Chainsaw

Two Scottish surgeons invented a small hand-powered bone saw with a small chain, and it was used to remove diseased bone. As painful as that sounds, it’s widely credited as being the first use of what we know today… more»

Solid But Needs Sorting: 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Whether you’re selling a car, boasting about your accomplishments, or explaining to your boss why you’re late for work, honesty is always the best policy, and the owner here sounds very forthcoming about some of the issues with his… more»

Fender Bender: 1972 Ford Mustang Grande

Due to competition and a changing market, sales of the 1972 Ford Mustang were a far cry from its heyday in 1966. Production was off by 80%, and demand didn’t improve until the car was reinvented as a subcompact… more»

Solid Project Car: 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria

Sometimes it’s just not fair for Ford fans. The 1955 and 1956 Fords were, by anyone’s standards, beautiful cars, especially the Victoria hardtops and Sunliner convertibles. Of course, Chevrolet had to come along with their Tri-Fives and steal the… more»

Stored 60 Years: 1954 Ford Crestline

Ford’s top-of-the-line model for 1952 to 1954 was the Crestline. Sources indicate that the Fairlane didn’t replace it until 1955. So, we’re not sure why the seller is calling this a ’54 Fairlane. In any event, it’s a 4-door… more»

Ran When Parked (15 Years Ago): 1969 Buick Riviera

With 52,872 sold, the 1969 model was one of the most popular model years in the Buick Riviera’s colorful history. It also celebrated the fourth year of the beautiful second-generation design, one that would continue for one more go-round… more»

Searle Carawagon Conversion: 1964 Land Rover Series 2

Old Land Rovers are cool just sitting there, but ones that are running, loaded with patina, and sporting a vintage pop-top camper conversion – well, that’s just on another level entirely. This 1964 Series 2 has a fantastic back-story… more»

Former Estate Sale Project: 1957 Ford Fairlane

Ford redesigned its passenger cars in 1957, providing for a lower, longer, sleeker look. That, combined with Chevy’s products being in their third year, Ford was able to capture the top spot in sales for the first time since… more»

Superbird Tribute Project: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

With even beat examples consistently fetching well over six figures, you can’t really blame someone for wanting to create their own 1970 Plymouth Superbird replica.  These cars are legendary in the NASCAR history books, and for Mopar gearheads old… more»

Big-Block Project: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

Undeniably, some project candidates show greater promise than others. If an American icon with mind-blowing performance is on your Wish List, this 1966 Chevrolet Corvette deserves a close look. With much of the hard work complete and a rebuilt… more»

Farm Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair

While Ford entered the compact market in 1960 with a conventionally engineered small car (the Falcon), Chevrolet elected to go the route less traveled. Enter the Corvair with its rear-mounted, air-cooled engine that was a nod to the imported… more»

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