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Needs Finishing: Rare 1957 Ford Thunderbird E-Code

It’s easy to understand why many consider the 1957 Thunderbird, the last year of the 2-seater “Baby Bird,” as the best of the 3-year series. There was handsome new rear end styling, a bunch of new paint, interior, and… more»

Storage Unit Find: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

The third generation of America’s Sports Car, the Chevrolet Corvette, arrived on the scene in 1968. Fashioned after the Mako Shark concept car, the Corvette looked nothing like it had before, and the C3 ‘Vettes were so popular that… more»

Supernatural Project? 1967 Chevrolet Caprice

The Chevy Caprice was introduced in mid-1965 as a luxury version of the Impala to compete against Ford’s new LTD. It was highly successful and remained a Chevy staple for many years. It became a series of its own… more»

Rolling Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS

Sometimes, it’s the pedigree that’s the strongest factor in making a car project promising, and that seems to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro.  This one’s going to need a comprehensive restoration, both cosmetically and mechanically, and… more»

Desert Project: 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Two-Door Sedan

Dry-climate project cars are always worth a closer look, and this 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door sedan appears to have the kind of solid bones that many of us hope to find. Located in Peoria, Arizona, this Bel Air… more»

Fresh Out of Storage: 1992 TVR Griffith 4.3

This may be one of the coolest cars I’ve seen on Facebook Marketplace in some time. And while I have placed myself in project car purgatory for the time being, I would love to find the spare $20,000 necessary… more»

Rare Italian: 1962 Fiat Pininfarina 1200 Cabriolet

Italian manufacturers enjoy a well-earned reputation for producing sweet little two-seat Sports Cars. This 1962 Fiat Pininfarina 1200 Cabriolet perfectly demonstrates that trait and is a project candidate in need of a new home. It needs plenty of TLC,… more»

351 V8 Survivor: 1977 Ford Granada Ghia

When the Ford Granada was conceived, it was to be the successor to the aging Maverick. However, the car was more upscale than its intended predecessor, so Ford kept both cars for three years (1975-77) before the Maverick disappeared…. more»

No Reserve Roadster: 1973 Triumph TR6

For many years, the British roadster was the quintessential sports car. While a Mustang was the muscle car of choice for many, the variety of open-top sports models from Great Britain were the car of choice if you wanted… more»

Buried in Blue: 1965 Ford Mustang

Open the doors to this barn in Bushnell, Illinois, and what will you find? A 1965 Ford Mustang with a six-cylinder engine and a 3-speed manual transmission. It was a common sight back in the day, as hundreds of… more»

Build It Your Way: 1973 Chevrolet Nova

When you think of projects, you probably envision a mostly complete vintage car that needs a lot of work. That description does not cover the seller’s 1973 Chevrolet Nova coupe, which is largely a body sitting on a cart…. more»

Fantastic Convertible Project? 1952 Pontiac Chieftain

So, what’s under the tarp, you ask? Well, logically, it’s the trashed folding top for this 1952 Pontiac Chieftain convertible, but I think full visual disclosure would be better. Regardless, this is a neat find, a car that doesn’t… more»

Mexican Carry-All: 1976 Ford B100

Now this is something we don’t see every day: a Mexican market Ford B100, basically a 3-door Bronco that the U.S. never got. However, this truck is a touch rarer owing to its deletion of the unusual third door… more»

Pine Needles Included! 1965 Rambler Classic 770

Between 1961 and 1966, the Classic was the “bread and butter car” of American Motors, sandwiched between the compact American and luxury Ambassador. The cars received a major facelift in 1965, making them more similar in size to cars… more»

Worth Saving? Trio of Early Mercury Cougars

In the 1967 model year, competition came to the hot “pony car” market that Ford had owned nearly 100% for the prior two years. The new faces on the scene were the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar…. more»

Stored For Years: 1975 Can-Am 250 T’NT

I always wish that sellers would provide photos of VINs or serial numbers or any tags that can help identify the exact year, model, or other attributes of a vehicle, but this seller has provided good photos for this… more»