Project Cars

454 And A 4-Speed: 1974 Corvette

Before you start writing that email telling me I’m wrong on the year, yes, this is a 1974 car, it’s just wearing a lot of 1982 parts. It does have a numbers-matching 454 V8 and a four-speed manual transmission, something you… more»

Woman Power: 1950s Fairbanks-Morse Mower

A riding mower?! Come on, guys, you’re losing your focus! Ahh.. it felt good to get that out of the way.. This one may seem weird, but Barn Finds isn’t always about dusty, hidden muscle cars. No where in… more»

Dueling Campers: Chalet & Casa Grande

Take off your shoes, get up on the porch, and grab your banjo, these dueling campers are a 1976 Chevrolet Blazer Chalet and a 1977 GMC Jimmy Casa Grande. The Blazer Chalet is on eBay in Olive Hill, Kentucky with… more»

Same Owner Since 1960: 1959 Austin Healey 3000

A quick glance around eBay confirms values are still strong for Austin Healeys, which makes this honest survivor immensely appealing with a $20K asking price. The early Healey 3000 is listed here on EstateSales.net as part of a property wind-down that… more»

Basement Find: 1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa

Back when I was a teenager and late ’70s Porsche 911s were still somewhat affordable, I dreamt of buying a low model Targa or coupe and building it up to Turbo specs (well at least to look like one)…. more»

Not A Cobra! 1959 AC Ace-Bristol

Gleaming in bare aluminum, this 1959 AC Ace with the storied Bristol inline six engine has already topped $200,000 in its auction listing here on eBay. It’s originally from California but is now located in Salem, Oregon. A largely… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1966 Pontiac GTO For $1,500!

This GTO might be in rough shape, but with an asking price of just $1,500, it seems like a great buy for anyone looking for a muscle car to restore! It’s been parked outside in Alabama for the past… more»

Project Potential At Everett’s: Mustang Cobra II

The team at Everett’s Auto Parts in Brockton, Mass. has done the hobbyist world a major favor and begun setting aside potential projects vehicles or solid parts cars. More than that, they are cordoned off from the masses of… more»

Drop an SBC in it… 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4

Jeff showed us a nice SX/4 about a month ago and it sold for a little over $700 more than the $2,800 asking price of this 1981 AMC Eagle SX/4 project car. This one is on Craigslist in Gilcrest, Colorado. These… more»

Still In The Barn: 1935 Ford Panel Truck

One thing is for sure, this Ford is definitely a barn find! As a matter of fact, it’s still sitting in the barn in Hollister, California. The auction winner even gets to pull it out into the sun for the… more»

Stalled Project: 1973 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

I know Series 3 Jaguar E-Types aren’t nearly as desirable as Series 1, but given how valuable early cars have become, I would be happy to settle for a Series 3. The V12 doesn’t provide the same kind of… more»

Running And Driving: 1969 Mustang R Code Survivor

As interesting and fun as a 4 wheel drive Mustang would be, this ’69 R Code Mach 1 might actually be more fun to drive! It’s original 428-4V engine and transmission have already been rebuilt, so it runs and… more»

Pot O’ Rusty Gold: 1961 Porsche 356

This Porsche 356 is rusty! It may not look that bad in the photo, but trust me, it’s going to require some serious reconstructive surgery. The seller is honest about that fact, but he does present a few good reasons… more»

Tread Carefully: Wrecked Porsche 356

While values have cooled, the rampant escalation in prices for Porsche 356 projects hasn’t discouraged ambitious sellers from casting their rusty, wrecked wares on eBay. In the case of this 1963 model, the front end was violently stuffed, and… more»

Armbruster Apache : 1959 Chevrolet Apache

Here’s one that you don’t see every day, or ever: a 1959 Chevrolet Apache Crew Cab pickup! I promise not to say the word patina after that one mention. This cool, faded-paint pickup is listed on eBay with an… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1968 Corvette Convertible

We have all been in the same place as reader Jorge C. You find a sweet classic car project parked in a barn, garage or shed. When you get it home, you start working on it, possibly getting it running…. more»

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