Project Cars

Only 2,172 Built: 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T

Chrysler had a lot of choices in the late 1960s when it came to muscle cars. Plymouth had the GTX and Road Runner, while Dodge offered the Charger R/T and Super Bee. But there was a third Dodge product… more»

The “Other” 300: 1962 Chrysler 300 Sport Series

The Chrysler 300 Letter Series cars (1955 to 1965) are legendary and considered forerunners to the muscle car era that swept the nation. But not all 300s carried a letter as part of the name that changed every year… more»

Muscle Car Kit: Macho Camaro

It never ceases to amaze me just how many kit cars were available throughout the 70s and 80s, especially hose that were based on the Volkswagen Beetle chassis. It seems like there was no limit to the kits that… more»

Original Paint Exposed: 1956 Porsche 356 A

How cool is this? We featured this 1956 Porsche 356A almost a year ago in December 2022 as a heavily patina’d driver with what looked like a mustard yellow paint job done in someone’s backyard. You can find the… more»

Finish What Someone Started: 1934 Ford Pickup

It has been said that our hobbies keep us sane.  For many of us sane is a relative term, but I think we all understand the importance of having fun when completing our projects.  However, what happens when you… more»

No Sunlight Since 1985: 1958 Ford Thunderbird

When Ford replaced the two-passenger Thunderbird with a much more conventional coupe, purists were justifiably outraged.  While the original Thunderbird was one of the most gorgeous designs in automotive history, its successor was dubbed somewhat derisively “Squarebird.”  Decades later,… more»

Crusty But Unique: 1978 Ford F-250 Super Duper Cab

If you read Barn Finds long enough, you are going to see every type of vehicle under the sun.  That includes the custom ones you never knew existed.  Take for example this 1978 Ford F-250 Super Cab for sale… more»

Real Barn Find: 1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye

From a performance standpoint, the first-generation Dodge Challenger only had a couple of really great years, based solely on engine availability.  But the looks department remained strong for the duration, as the basic body style stayed pretty much the… more»

Garage Find: 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 383 V8

Chevrolet joined the ranks of other automobile manufacturers by fielding the Monte Carlo as a personal luxury car. Launched in 1970, it was based on the same platform as the Pontiac Grand Prix, but with touches of the mid-size… more»

BF Auction: 1964 Pontiac LeMans GTO

This 1964 Pontiac GTO has been part of the same family since Day One. It was ordered by the current owner’s father, who heavily modified it. He parked it in a garage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1974. His son… more»

Rust-Free Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Project

Ford has enjoyed a long commitment to motorsport, achieving significant success globally. However, nowhere was this approach better demonstrated than in the development of its Mustang Boss 302. It was designed to compete in the cut-and-thrust Trans Am series,… more»

Vintage SUV: 1968 International Harvester Travelall

Here’s something you don’t see every day – an International Harvester Travelall which was their version of the Chevrolet Suburban. IH built the SUV from 1953 to 1975 and – with the departure of the Scout from the market… more»

1948 Mercury Sedan Barn Find

What do you do with an old sedan that is missing an engine and maybe other hard-to-find parts, and has some rust issues here and there?  That is the question for this 1948 Mercury sedan for sale on Facebook… more»

Cheap Twin Cam: 1977 Alfa Romeo GTV

When someone asks you what color your car is and you reply “rust” the questioner probably conjures up images of a metallic burnt orange metallic with a hint of burnished brown. Well, if you owned this 1977 Alfa Romeo… more»

Original Paint: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

This 1968 Chevelle is a routine Malibu, not a real Super Sport or an SS clone. Though it’s had multiple owners and moved across the country, it has only 41,500 miles and is largely original. Right down to the… more»

Worth Saving? 1971 Dodge Challenger Project

The Challenger was in its sophomore year in 1971, coming off a solid launch the year before. As the last “pony car” to join the movement, it arrived just as sales of performance cars were beginning to decline. As… more»

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