Project Cars

Grand Old Dame: 1931 LaSalle Sedan

The Cadillac division of General Motors added the Lasalle to fill the gap between the Buick and the Cadillac. Harley Earl designed the Lasalle and it is said to be the first time that styling was more important than… more»

Rough Beast: 1970 Corvette 454 LS5

Calling this Corvette a beast seems like a rather accurate description. For one it’s going to be a beast of a project to undertake, but once it’s done it’s going to be one heck of a beast. This ’70s… more»

Arizona Special Delivery: 1977 Jeep DJ-5F

This isn’t a crazy custom job like the former postal Jeep that we saw back on, oddly enough, April 1st. This 1977 Jeep DJ-5F is a blank slate for the next owner. It’s on Craigslist in Duluth, Minnesota for $2,995…. more»

Drop-Top Cat: Car Craft Cougar Conversion

The list of vehicles that left Ford and GM factories and went straight to the likes of ASC or Car Craft for conversion is long. But some of these factory-backed roof chops resulted in only small batches of converted… more»

1 of 1 in North America: Fiat Riviera 750

This restoration-grade Fiat project is said to be the only one of its kind in North America, attributed to its unique styling by Vignale and enlarged engine to 750 cc. These features, in addition to never being officially imported… more»

Honest Truck Find: 1965 Ford F250

A while back on Barn Finds, we did a series of posts on “Honest Trucks.” You probably can guess what I’m talking about, an old truck with nothing hidden by body filler, a reasonable price and probably not too much… more»

Parts Car To Project: 1968 AMX

I was very surprised after my initial look at this 1968 American Motors AMX project car, which was sent to us by reader Clarke B. It sure looks like more car in this view than you would expect to… more»

Childs Play: 1966 Dodge A100 Pickup

Radio Flyer, Western Flyer, or whatever brand you may have owned, most of us had a little red wagon in our youth, or knew someone who did. As kids we lived care free, although there are some perks to… more»

California Lancia & Fiat Barn Clearing

So there’s this guy, see, and he’s got a bunch of old eye-talyan cars, see, and he says his eyes are getting too old to work on them. He’s rescued them from barns, see, and now he wants to… more»

6,200 Miles From New: 1997 Ford Taurus

Are you looking to get into a comfortable daily driver that has time capsule written all over it? Do you think today’s mainstream sedans have gotten too boring, with their swept-back headlights and gaping bumpers, stuffed with heavy safety equipment that… more»

Ex-Works Roundie: BMW Alpina 2002ti

BMW has done a masterful job of building engaging vehicles for the masses while simultaneously curating an impressive legacy on the track. As with so many highlights in the company’s history, this fairytale story of performance and usability can be traced… more»

Another 1973 Police Car–With A Huge Surprise!

Here’s another 1973 police car, a Chevrolet rather than a Plymouth this time, but this one’s a little different. No, it’s actually a lot different, and there’s a couple of surprises thrown in that might shock you. This Biscayne… more»

Chains Not Included: 1949 Dodge Power Wagon

This petite, posh, cushioned commuter is a 1949 Dodge Power Wagon. Actually, this one is anything but petite, posh, or cushioned; this is one heavy-haulin’ tough truck. It’s listed on eBay, and you had better take a seat before you… more»

Alberta Auction: Cheap Classics at 4/22 Sale

If you’re near Alberta, there’s an auction happening there this Saturday billed the “Industrial Consignment Auction,” located at 21308 Township Rd. 582 in Redwater. There’s little information offered on the state of the vehicles inside the metal building they’re… more»

Urban Legend: Barn Find Lambos And More

For months, pictures have been circulating around the ol’ internet showing a fabricated building that housed millions of dollars in exotics and desirable muscle cars. The story itself is equal parts urban legend and rehashed facts, none of which… more»

Where’s Your Mullet? 1978 Pontiac Trans Am

Got your mullet on? This 1978 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/W72 is a prime example of my junior high school dream car–or at least the one of my mullet-wearing friends! And this one looks pretty darn nice, although it’s not… more»

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