Project Cars

Rebuilt 265 V8: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan

The “Tri-Five” Chevies of the 1950s were some of the most popular cars when new – and that still holds true today. There was no shortage of them as nearly five million copies were produced between 1955 and 1957…. more»

Barn Find Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Convertible offerings are no stranger to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup, and although they took an extensive hiatus at the end of the third generation run in 1972 the ragtop reappeared on the W-Body, lasting until 1995 and fondly remembered… more»

Pole Barn Find: 1967 Mercury Cougar XR-7

The Mercury Cougar was one of three new “pony cars” to arrive in 1967. With infrastructure shared with the Ford Mustang, the safe bet was that the Cougar would help Ford Motor Co. stay in control of the new… more»

52k Original Miles: 1971 Ford Bronco

I have to tip my hat to a seller when they are honest about the state of the classic they plan to move to a new home. Such is the case with this 1971 Ford Bronco. It is complete… more»

1 of 150: 1988 Avanti

The Studebaker Avanti is one of the few automobiles to have a second life after being discontinued. The original Avanti ran in the 1963 and 1964 model years only to become a victim of the company’s weak financial position…. more»

Solid Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback proves we should never judge a book by its cover. It looks tired, and the multiple paint shades suggest it is a project that may have stalled many years ago. However, it is a… more»

Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL

Just when you thought it was near impossible to find a cheap project, along comes this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Pagoda for the very reasonable price of $12,000 or best offer. Now, this car needs everything, but it’s at least… more»

Shiny 1962 MG Midget Needs Reviving

It looks like you could just jump in this brilliantly red 1962 MG Midget and drive off, but apparently, you can’t. The car here on eBay in Lutz, Florida with no reserve was “found sitting for a long time… more»

Topless: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup

As amazing as it seems given the intense popularity of the F-150, Henry Ford required convincing before he was willing to launch a pickup. Before about 1924, truck bodies were made by outside suppliers such as Field, Galion Allsteel,… more»

4-Wheel-Drive Project: 1963 Dodge Power Wagon

The Power Wagon was Dodge’s medium-duty truck in production from 1945 to 1980. The second generation materialized in 1957 and the ¾-ton four-wheel-drive versions were coded W200 (the 2WD editions were D200). With its roots in wartime production, the… more»

SCCA-Approved: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

The Ford Mustang Boss 302 joined the Chevy Camaro Z/28 in SCCA Trans Am racing in 1969 and 1970. With street versions available for sale, Boss 302 production worked out to just 8,253 units in two years. With a… more»

Shinoda Goes RVing: 1971 Dodge Rectrans Discoverer

When you hit two bases-loaded home runs in the world of automotive styling, what do you do for an encore?  Larry Shinoda, the famed designer who is credited for elements of the 1963 Corvette and the Boss 302 Mustang,… more»

BF Exclusive: 1989 Cadillac Brougham

As some of you may recall, I have worked with a dear friend in Georgia to share cars and trucks from his property that had the potential of being resold and restored. Many of you have even purchased these… more»

Porsche Tag Up Front: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

We have covered a lot of Corvettes here on Barn Finds, but the Corvette in this ad has something I have never seen on a Corvette in all my years walking the Earth.  Whoever is selling this car has… more»

Running 302 V8 Project: 1968 Mercury Cougar

Ford doubled down on its presence in the “pony car” market in 1967 by launching the Cougar over at Mercury. Sharing infrastructure with the popular Mustang, the Cougar was perhaps a bit more stylish and luxurious than its Dearborn… more»

Major Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Some brave enthusiasts will look at almost any classic and see the potential hidden beneath a tired and rusty exterior. This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro is looking for such an individual because it has been beset by significant rust issues…. more»

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