Project Cars

Hippies Need 21 Windows: 1967 VW Bus

Picture this: you’re a hippy. You live care-free, only worried about whether the bonfire will be big enough to warm all of the inhabitants on the commune you call home. At night, everyone bows solemnly in front of the… more»

Barn Found: 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline

Last registered in 1972, this 1952 Chevrolet Fleetline has been hibernating in a barn  until recently. Seeing sunlight for the first time in almost 40 years this Chevrolet is solid but has some issues. Loaded with plenty of potential, this stylish Fleetline… more»

A Pair Of ‘Vairs: Two Barn Find 1962 Corvairs!

Long time Barn Finds reader Olaf E. wrote to tell us about this great pair of cars–thanks, Olaf! These cars have been rescued from their barn location, but still need to be put back on the road! Now that… more»

Menacing Machine: 1970 Ford Torino GT

It may be a little rough around the edges, but I think this could be a fun driver with a little work. The exterior is ratty, but the inside isn’t too bad and the 351 could be made to… more»

One Year Only: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

Clearly having seen better days, this budget priced Thunderbird still has some potential. Complete minus a convertible top of any sort, this Thunderbird would make for a great restoration project with its one year only paint color. Priced at… more»

Blank Slate: 1941 International Metro Van

Many decades after this International’s last delivery, it looks to have become a living space for someone. Mostly solid with interesting style and loads of potential, this ’41 International would make an excellent project. Currently bid up to $1,575,… more»

Silver Streak! 1935 Pontiac Sedan

This charming Pontiac “Silver Streak” (so nicknamed from the grille/hood trim) has been off the road since 1965! It can be found for the moment in San Angelo, Texas, and is listed for sale here on eBay, with bidding… more»

Stored 32 Years: 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS

Let’s see a show of hands for everyone who dreams about opening some long forgotten garage and finding something like this? I thought so; me, too. This 1966 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova SS is in Owego, New York and… more»

Ready To Be Finished: 1964 Corvette L76

The seller doesn’t offer much in the way of this Corvette’s history. They state that it’s a barn find and they provide this one photo of it sitting in a garage with junk piled on it. I’m going to… more»

Prewar Original: 1934 Chrysler CA Sedan

Prewar automobiles in solid original condition are always a treat. This 1934 Chrysler CA Sedan is very solid and original with a lot of potential. Last driven a few years ago before storage, we hold hope that the engine… more»

3/4 Ton of Fun: 1952 Studebaker 2R11 Pickup

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is where this 1952 Studebaker 2R11 Pickup is located. It’s listed on eBay with two days left on the auction and a current bid price of just over $1,600, but the reserve isn’t met.

Checks All Boxes! 1971 International Harvester 1210

This one checks all of the boxes for me: it’s unusual, it’s a 4×4, it has the biggest V8, and it’s a 5-speed! This 1971 International Harvester 1210 pickup is in Freeman, South Dakota and is listed on eBay… more»

DIY-Friendly? 1978 Porsche 930

As you have have read on these pages, my daily driver 1995 M3 bit the dust a few weeks ago. In a perfect world, I would have stored it and gotten to refreshing the headgasket in a few years… more»

Not So Big in Texas: 1956 BMW Isetta

As someone who has never successfully flipped a car, I often wonder if the selling price tells you just how deep a flipper is into the car he’s selling. I can’t help but think that this cute 1956 BMW… more»

Off-Season Buy: 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

After one of the best Indian Summers we’ve had in years, a blustery day in New England this morning has revealed that winter is indeed coming. I loathe the winter months, but they do represent a potentially good time… more»

Air Force Officer Owned: 1970 Ford Torino GT

I did a double take at first because this 1970 Ford Torino GT seemed quite familiar to me. Credit the factory “laser stripe,” which must have been a popular feature, for my deja vu: we profiled a similar car… more»

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