Situation: you’ve always wanted a Porsche 356, but prices have gotten out of reach. You don’t want a fiberglass, Beetle-based replica. What other options are there? Well, after an investment in body shop classes at the local community college,… more»
Project Cars
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105th One Built: 1970 Datsun 240Z
This Datsun 240Z, VIN HLS30-000105, is the 105 th car to come off the line, and it did so in late 1969. It just went up for auction here on eBay and has already garnered 49 bids to $15,000… more»
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Well Optioned S Code: 1966 Ford Fairlane GT
This Fairlane is going to need a complete restoration, but it’s well worth the work. You see, this is a GT 390 car with a 4-speed and a Positraction rear end! Quite often when we see big block projects,… more»
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Could It Be A Bargain? 1965 Jaguar S-Type
Long time Barn Finds readers will know I have a very soft spot in my heart for 1960’s Jaguar S-Types; I grew up in my Dad’s and loved it very much. This one, like most inexpensive Jaguars, could… more»
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Lean To Find: 1953 GMC 4400
Previously used a grocery store hauler, this old GMC has been parked under a lean to since 1989. The current seller purchased it in an estate auction with the intent of making a car hauler project but plans didn’t… more»
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$500 No Reserve: 1975 Chevrolet Corvette
Known as one of the great American sports cars, Corvettes aren’t always cheap cars to get into. This 1975 car is a little rough around the edges, but appears relatively complete, and the engine and bay are particularly clean…. more»
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A Castaway? 1958 Nash Metropolitan
What a hoot! This 1958 Nash Metropolitan by the name of “The Minnow” (Gilligan’s Island, anyone?) is running, driving, licensed and insured for street use. It’s listed for sale here on eBay, with a buy it now of $3,000… more»
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1954 Allied–So What Is It?
Being car folks, I’m betting you will know what a Cisitalia is–a rather rare (~170 made) Italian sports car that was considered so beautiful when produced it was one of the first, if not the first automobile exhibited at… more»
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Supercharged Stude: 1957 Packard Clipper Wagon
This two-owner 1957 Packard Clipper Wagon is a supercharged version and it sure would be a show-stopper. It’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $12,500 in cash, but bring cash and the seller may take a reasonable offer…. more»
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Farm Find: 1975 Corvette Project
As some of you likely recall, I bought my 1980 BMW 320/6 project off of a farm over a year ago. Thankfully, it was stored indoors for years up until the point I discovered it, when the previous owner… more»
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Two For One: 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruisers
Two for one automotive deals are often a great way to get enough extra parts to complete one of the cars as a project. These early Vista Cruisers aren’t that common to see anymore, and the main wagon seems… more»
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27 Years In A Lean-To: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS
When I first saw that this was an SS396 El Camino, I immediately was suspicious. We’ve seen a lot of SS badged Chevrolet vehicles that turn out to be just that; badged. However, this one looks real and comes… more»
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Stored Since 1981: 1958 TR3A Running Project
Stored since 1981, this 1958 Triumph TR3A has been awaiting refurbishment for a while. Unfortunately, the owner has realized that it will be uneconomical to have the car professionally restored, and thus the shop has listed it for sale here… more»
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1-Owner 9,622 Miles! 1976 Toyota Corolla SR-5
This car shows 9,622 miles on the odometer and the seller says that as far as they can tell from the paperwork, those are the original miles. Whether it’s 9,622 or 109,622 this 1976 Toyota Corolla SR-5 Liftback needs… more»
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Cheap 1976 Oldsmobile 442 Project
It may not have the power of a sixties muscle car, but cheap projects like this 442 are starting to look appealing. That’s probably because many of us have been priced out of the really desirable stuff. The engines… more»
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Big Project Big Block: 1966 Corvette
Well, this is one of the more interesting listings I’ve ever come across on eBay in a while. It’s a 427 powered 4-speed Corvette, so clearly it’s a desirable car. That fact alone makes it interesting, add in that… more»
