Project Cars

Rugged Ragtop: 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible

This one is a bit new for the pages of Barn Finds, but it’s so unusual and inexpensive that I couldn’t pass it up. This is a 1989 Dodge Dakota Convertible and it’s on Craigslist with an asking price… more»

Deserted Datsun: 1969 Datsun 2000

It is always fascinating what you will find in the middle of nowhere. This 1969 Datsun 2000 roadster appears to have been left for dead out in the wild, although this Datsun isn’t so bad off. Relatively solid, and… more»

Post-Holiday Pick Me Up: 1965 Olds 88 Holiday Coupe

Oftentimes a seller will hold back on the reasons a car is for sale, but sometimes they come forth with not only details, but those details have the ring of truth. In this case, it appears the seller has… more»

The Market Can Be Tough: 1952 Vincent Black Lightning

Here at Barn Finds, we try to always find interesting, unique, and fascinating vehicles of all kinds to share with you our readers. But being a Barn Finds reader means you are plugged into the market, you see similar… more»

$21K! 1962 Facel Vega Facellia F2 Sport Coupé

This 1962 Facel Vega Facellia F2 Sport Coupé is on Craigslist with an asking price of $21,000. It’s in Napa County in California wine country. As if a person needed another reason to visit that beautiful area.

Batteries Not Included: 1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL EV

I know that you’ve been wondering when we were going to show yet another battery-powered Mazda RX-7! It’s been since last August, when Jeff showed us one in the weeds that needed a lot of work. To follow up… more»

$750 Hot Rod: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO

The other day, I swore to myself I had enough projects. I was content; there was a solid combination of rarity and variety in my stash and I shouldn’t want for anything else. Then, I found a sweet Volvo… more»

What’s It Worth? 1955 Willys CJ-5 Jeep

This thing gives me the willys, just because I want it so much. The 1955 Willys CJ-5 seen here is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $2,000 and there is no reserve. There are… more»

$1,800 OBO: 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe

This is a 1968 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe and it can be found listed on the Nex-Tech Classifieds website. The seller is asking $1,800 or best offer for this car. Thanks to Gaylon S for sending in this find!… more»

Leaky Barn Victim: 1965 Riviera Gran Sport

The Buick Riviera remains one of the prettier cars to come out of Detroit, but they don’t often stay that way as the years wear on. This Riviera comes with the desirable Gran Sport package but has been stored… more»

Jolly Green Project: 1972 AMC Javelin

If anyone watches the drama-injected TV show Fast ‘N Loud, then you’ll know the owner of the shop, Richard Rawlings, loves green cars. I wonder if he’s checking out this claimed-original Jolly Green AMC Javelin here on eBay. The seller seems… more»

Jiffy Lube Serviced? 1979 Ferrari 400

The Ferrari 400 was not exactly one of the most loved exotics when it was introduced. The tide has turned, slightly, as the prices of other models have skyrocketed and enthusiasts look for any affordable point of entry for… more»

Custom Corvair: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Van

Here’s your standard, everyday, run-of-the-mill, factory-made van. Or, somewhere underneath that hand-formed metal work is a standard van. This 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Van is listed on the Copart website and it will go up for auction on January 5th. Thanks… more»

4X4 Project: 1957 International S-120 Pickup

IH lovers unite, here’s a 1957 International Harvester S-120 4×4 Pickup and it’s on Craigslist. The seller is asking $6,995 for this project pickup. This rugged pickup is in Kingman, Arizona. NADA lists the “low retail” as being just over… more»

Moving to Florida: ’74 DeTomaso Pantera Project

Ah, yes – a sentiment I know well: the yearning to live in a warm weather climate, where snow rarely falls and you can drive your beloved project cars all day long. Except for the owner of this unfinished… more»

Truck Corral: No Reserve Chevy 3100

You’d be forgiven if you got excited and thought all three of these vintage pickups were up for grabs. It’d be fair to expect that they be released from their slumber in the less-than-glamorous surroundings of an old barn… more»

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