We see an awful lot of stalled project cars on these pages but this one stands out for a few different reasons. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 engine and preferred… more»
Project Cars
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No Reserve 1919 Paige Larchmont Sport Touring
In the lustrous new age of the automobile, small makers flourished – at least momentarily. Who remembers Pope, Reeves, Metz, Duryea, Locomobile, Marmon, Peerless, St Louis, Adams, Buffum, Grout… ? Most amounted to a flash in the pan, some… more»
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California Car: 1969 Volvo 1800S
Cars can teach us an important lesson in the perils of procrastination. For example, think of how many times you were determined to buy a certain make or model only to discover that it was no longer priced within… more»
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46k-Miles: One-Family I-6 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Not all buyers shopping for a new Chevy Camaro in 1969 were looking for a muscle car. About 14% of them (or 1 in 7) were equipped with an inline-six engine rather than a V8. The seller’s car is… more»
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SS Clone Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
The Chevy Nova was popular enough to sell well between 1968 and 1972 with few annual cosmetic changes. This 1972 edition sports some updates, including a 5-speed manual transmission and SS badging. However, the seller-provided VIN decodes as having… more»
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Glass Half Empty or Half Full? 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
It is common to categorize people as having either a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” mentality. If you read the comments on some of the cars we feature, it is apparent that some people only see… more»
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No Reserve BF Auction: 1948 DeSoto Custom Club Coupe
I’m always ready to tip my proverbial cap to anyone who is willing to put in some extra effort to save a car or find it a better situation. We’ve all bemoaned the salvage yards that clear out their… more»
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One Year Wonder: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala
General Motors celebrated its 50th year in the car business in 1958. Each division introduced a special model and – in Chevrolet’s case it was the Impala. Things began with a Bel Air front clip, but from there back… more»
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Two-Owner Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
Gauging whether a classic is desirable or ticks the boxes for those seeking a project candidate is sometimes challenging. However, the listing statistics for this 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback leave no such doubts. It is a two-owner project candidate… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Citroën DS19
Few cars have created such a sensation upon their release as the Citroën DS19. From its unique, aerodynamically efficient styling to its radical suspension, the DS pushed the boundaries of what was possible in automotive engineering. It enjoyed an… more»
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350-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
We’ve been fortunate to see a few promising project candidates recently cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro falls comfortably within that category. There is a way to go before it becomes a sparkling classic,… more»
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Rebuilt 283: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
One of the challenges facing some enthusiasts is locating a project candidate where most of the work is within their skill set. Not everyone possesses finely honed welding ability, meaning that major rust repairs are not an option. Therefore,… more»
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Pony Car Wannabe: 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan
UPDATE – This 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan is listed for sale again after it was featured last August here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Visalia, California. The seller has dropped… more»
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Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS
The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»
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Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier
The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»
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389 V8 Yard Find: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix
The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented personal luxury car based on the popular Catalina. The second-generation arrived in 1965 and the Grand Prix would be differentiated by a formal roofline rather than a fastback. We’re… more»
