Project Cars

Rough but Rare: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon Project

Chevrolet Chevelle enthusiasts often go straight for the coupes and convertibles, but the wagons have a charm that’s hard to deny, especially when a builder is searching for something a little different. This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle wagon, listed here… more»

EV Conversion: 1967 Porsche 911

One of the more confounding aspects of the long-hood Porsche world right now is there are some legitimately bad cars out there that still sell for ridiculous money, even in a down market. If you’re an owner of one… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

I doubt that it would happen today. Could you imagine a mainstream car rental firm offering people the opportunity to slip behind a potent vehicle like a Shelby GT-350? Specialist companies exist that cater to that need, but the… more»

Same Owner for 50 Years: 1947 MG TC

A long-term ownership history is desirable when choosing a classic to park in your garage. That is the story behind this 1947 MG TC, with the current owner serving as its custodian for over fifty years. It has spent… more»

Affordable Driver: 1966 Volvo 122S

Some enthusiasts place the idea of a first restoration project in the “too-hard” basket, fearing that even the initial purchase price of a classic will prove to be an obstacle that is too great to overcome. That’s when cars… more»

Parts or Restore? 1969 Nissan Patrol

The Nissan Patrol has lived in the shadows of its more stylish competition, namely the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser, for years. Due to this obscurity, far fewer Patrols are on the road today, but the Toyota also dwarfed the… more»

Rhode Island Find: 1964 Greyhound Glide-A-Ride

What do you do when you have to haul a lot of sightseers around the 700-acre 1964 World’s Fair? You don’t want diesel smoke, you can’t drive anything very large, it has to motor slowly, visibility outward must be… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1987 Porsche 944 Convertible

Here’s something you don’t see every day, a custom-built 1987 Porsche 944 that spent most of its life in the hands of a professional body shop owner, who modified it for his own personal use. Now offered as a… more»

Special Edition Project: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT

You don’t see many of these pop up anymore, especially in mostly untouched form. Listed here on craigslist out of Tucson, this 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT is described as a very rare find, and it certainly checks a… more»

Solid V8 Project: 1963 Rambler 660 Wagon

I’ve never visited Lodi, California, but it has at least two things going for it. The first is Creedence Clearwater Revival’s excellent song “Lodi,” which has long been one of my favorites in their catalog (even if the lyric… more»

500 Horsepower 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3

One of the less frequently seen Chevelles is the Colonnade-style Laguna, or the Laguna S-3, as it became known as beginning in 1974.  The Laguna was introduced in 1973, the same year the Chevelle received a major redesign for… more»

Needs Finishing: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

If you’re the type of enthusiast who admits a lack of ability when it comes to panels and paint, but you still long to tackle a project build, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 might be right up your… more»

No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

Are you feeling brave? You are? That’s good, because it might mean that you are up to the challenge of restoring this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Scrolling through the seller’s images confirms that this classic needs everything, and although… more»

Nomad Imitator Project: 1957 Ford Del Rio

The 1957-58 Del Rio was the successor to Ford’s also short-lived (1956) Parklane. Both were attempts to market a 2-door “sport wagon” like the Chevrolet Nomad and Pontiac Safari. The Del Rio was essentially a fancy Ranch Wagon with… more»

Weekend Project: 1965 Mercury Park Lane

On two occasions in the 1950s and 1960s, the Park Lane was positioned as the top trim level of Mercury’s full-size automobiles. The moniker was coined from the name of Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan (Fair Lane). The seller… more»

Cheap Wheels Orphan: 2001 Saturn LW300

Remember Saturn Corp., the division of General Motors, whose slogan was, “A different kind of company, a different kind of car”? They were known for their unique culture that was embraced by both employees and customers. And for body… more»

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