Project Cars

Spare Parts Included: 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

The Alfa Romeo Spider is one of the more instantly recognizable sports cars ever made, and perhaps that’s why its value continues to hover in the basement of vintage car pricing. The fact that it’s so familiar can make… more»

Manual Conversion: 1970 Jaguar XJ6

Now, this is something you don’t see everyday: an attempted 5-speed manual conversion of a classic 1970 Jaguar XJ6 sedan. Any number of Jaguars have been used for V8 conversions, so it’s not surprising to see to see the… more»

1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Holiday Coupe

“Delmont 88: Lowest-priced of all the full-size ’68 Youngmobiles. Lower-looking outside. More luxurious inside. Powered by a new generation of Rocket V-8s: Bigger. Quieter. Smoother. More economical to operate.” So says a 1968 Oldsmobile, or “Youngmobile” brochure. The seller… more»

1 of 2,287: 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT

From 1968 to 1971, the Cyclone was the muscle car variant of the mid-size Montego. Though the focus was on performance, the execution of the product between 1970 and 1971 was watered down. The Cyclone GT had a 351… more»

Red Sled: 1977 Pontiac LeMans

You don’t see too many 1977 Pontiac LeMans on the road anymore. This example is not too bad but is not running and needs some work. It is for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000. The seller has… more»

Last of the Big Wagons: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate

General Motors took another crack at large, rear-wheel drive cars in the 1990s. That included the Buick Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996. They resurrected the nameplate after a 33-year hiatus and applied it to full-size 4-door sedans and 6… more»

V-8 Powered Time Capsule: 1981 Triumph TR8

By the time Triumph finally offered a TR7 to a waiting world, many factors had come into play that made the car an iffy proposition from the start.  Before the car made it into the hands of waiting customers,… more»

Tin Woodie Roller: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon

Back in the day, station wagon bodies were made of a combination of wood and metal. While the wood-bodied wagons were cool to look at, they became increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, they began to die off… more»

Fuel-Injected Project: 1974 BMW 2002tii

BMW’s splendid 2002 two-door sport sedans enjoy broad appeal. Nimble and snappy performers even in stock form, their sturdy engineering accommodates myriad modifications from mild to insane. With never-restored specimens like this readily available, the 2002 offers a visceral… more»

Yellow Plate Project: 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

Many of us have likely owned a project car at some point that deserves restoration but isn’t in the cards for as long it’s in our care. This 1956 Mercedes-Benz 190SL is a largely undisturbed California yellow plate car… more»

Patina Gone Wild: 1968 Ford Falcon Coupe

The advent of the Volkswagen Bug shoved the North American auto industry into downsizing mode. While the 1950s were an era of continual bloat, the consumer was gravitating inexorably to small imports. Terrified of being left out, car makers… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Dodge Challenger SE

The original Dodge Challenger was only around for five years. But it made enough of an impact to be one of the most sought-after (and highest-priced) pony cars in collectors’ circles 50 years later. The seller has this project… more»

Sport Top Project: 1966 International Scout 800

The Scout (by International Harvester) was introduced in 1960 and enjoyed a 20-year run. Designed to compete initially with the Jeep, the Scout was one of the first vehicles of its type to target the post-war 4X4 market. Both… more»

Loads of New Parts! 1958 Ford Ranchero

Ford had an interesting idea in 1957: take a 2-door station wagon and turn it into a pickup truck. And that’s what they did and called it the Ranchero. The utility coupe – or “Ute” as they’re sometimes referred… more»

27k Mile Barn Find: 1976 Chevrolet Impala

By the mid-1970s, the full-size Chevrolets had grown to become some of the largest automobiles produced by General Motors. A downsizing would come along in 1977 that “rightsized” the cars with less bulk and weight for better fuel economy,… more»

Incredible Interior! 1979 International Scout II

Not only is this 1979 International Scout II wearing its original paint – albeit faded and in need of some bodywork underneath parts of it – this 4×4 has one of the amazing and flashiest original and almost-perfect interiors… more»

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