Project Cars

Rare 1970 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air III Project!

The Trans Am was introduced by Pontiac in 1969. It was a limited-production muscle car that saw fewer than 700 copies. The following year, with a redesign, the tally grew to just over 3,000 units, making it the rarest… more»

Cheap Project: 1961 Ford Ranchero

Ford scored a pair of firsts with its Ranchero. The first “first” is obvious: They came to market two years ahead of their arch nemesis, Chevrolet, and its El Camino. Their second first was their decision, starting in the… more»

Custom Van Culture Artifact: 1977 Dodge B100 Van

Of all the wonderfully glorious things that Americans love, perhaps no greater love exists than that of our passionate desire to drive rear-wheel drive vehicles with V-8 engines under the hood.  When emissions and fuel economy standards struck a… more»

Mini Head-Turner: 1959 Berkeley B65

Want a sporty runabout that will turn heads and offer you wind-in-the-hair fun during the summer months? You might not have to look further that the ad here on craigslist, where we spy a 1959 Berkeley B65 for sale… more»

Ran When Parked: 1958 Austin Healey “Bugeye” Sprite

How simple can a car be?  How much weight can be saved by utilizing the most efficient design possible using the least amount of parts?  In the late fifties, sports car designer Donald Healey went to work on building… more»

Assembly Required: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger V8

The Sunbeam Tiger was a performance variant of the Alpine and was built in England between 1964 and 1967. It was a collaboration between Rootes Group and Carroll Shelby, eventually produced by Jensen Motors. Power was supplied by Ford… more»

Matching Numbers Project: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

At a glance, this could be one of those “wow” cars. But when you dive deeper into the collection of photos, you can see that this original 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda needs a restoration. Though nearly 50,000 Barracudas were produced… more»

Four Wheel Drive Camper: 1978 Dodge TransVan

The 1970s were a time when vans became overwhelmingly popular.  The supply of muscle cars dried up, and folks began looking for other vehicles to spend their time and money.  While custom vans with wall-to-wall shag carpeting, airbrushed murals,… more»

Burnt Project Pair: 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV6

A fire is one of the worst things to happen to a car enthusiast, as even if the blaze is contained, it’s rarely worth the effort to repair the damage. Italian cars in general seem to have a higher… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1970 Plymouth Duster 340

We have recently been inundated with some excellent project candidates at Barn Finds, and if your leanings are towards Mopar muscle, this 1970 Plymouth Duster 340 deserves a close look. It ticks many of the boxes that enthusiasts consider… more»

Garage Collapse Victim: 1969 Dodge Charger 440 Six-Pack

When we tuck our beloved classic away snug and warm in its garage, we typically assume that this is the safest place it can be. However, Mother Nature sometimes has other ideas, as is the case with this 1969… more»

Too Far Gone? 1969 Pontiac GTO Ram Air III

One of the challenges with project builds is knowing when the time is right to plow on relentlessly, and when to wave the white flag. That will undoubtedly sit in the back of the minds of many of our… more»

One of a Kind? 1959 Buick El Victamino Project

To the best of my knowledge, Buick has never produced a pickup truck. At least not in the 1959 model year when the new mid-range Invicta model was introduced. The seller has a ’59 “El Victamino” for sale which… more»

1959 Spider Veloce and Alfa 750/101 Parts Hoard!

Here’s an Alfa Romeo parts-and-car package deal in Mansfield, Texas, and you’ll need a trailer for sure. This hoard is for sale on facebook Marketplace with an asking price of $34,000. We have BCB42 to thank for the tip!… more»

327 V8 4-Speed: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Sport Coupe

It’s been 70 years since the so-called Chevrolet “Tri-Fives” were launched. From 1955 to 1957, nearly five million copies were produced, and were the first Chevies since 1918 to have an optional V8 engine. The seller is unsure whether… more»

Matching Numbers? 1970 Buick GS 455

I have often opined on the success and popularity of GM’s A-body cars from ’68 to ’72.  While the current marketplace prices for the performance versions (SS396, GTO, 442, and GS) are stratospheric, even the bread-and-butter models (Malibu, LeMans,… more»

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