Project Cars

Dry Climate Survivor: 1979 Ford Bronco

Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging because the market is overflowing with possibilities. This 1979 Ford Bronco is a worthy contender. It is a dry climate survivor with no rust issues. It is in excellent mechanical health,… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

Some cars evolve from one form to another during their production life, and it is fair to say that was the case with Jaguar’s legendary E-Type. Upon its release, it was undoubtedly a genuine sports car, but this 1969… more»

Have It Your Way: 1973 Lotus Europa

Some of you may remember when our dear friends at Burger King operated under the slogan “Have it your way!”  While most of us are loath to ask for anything special from a fast-food kitchen, there is no reason… more»

Explore the Back Country: 1968 Jeepster Commando

When you drive past a Jeep dealer today you see all manner of different vehicles with the Jeep name emblazoned on them.  That variety is making a lot of money for the brand.  For a long time, Jeep didn’t… more»

Twice Stalled Restoration Project: 1940 Ford Tudor

A previous article on a 1938 Plymouth states that the market for a prewar driver quality car is filled with opportunities.  If you can apply a little elbow grease and throw in some folding money for parts, the car… more»

Rare Highlander Edition: 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer

The Chevy K5 Blazer was an early full-size, 4WD SUV built between 1969 and 1995. For much of this time, GMC had a badged version they called the Jimmy. In 1972, Chevy offered a one-year-only trim package called the… more»

Luxurious Project: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe

The inaugural year for the third-generation Barracuda netted some very fine choices to be found at your Plymouth dealer back in 1970, with a trip to the lot probably making most buyers yearn to buy one of each, and… more»

Package Deal Projects: 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6

Similar in looks to the 100, the Austin-Healey 100-6 was a British-built sports car with a six-cylinder engine. They weren’t prolific in terms of production numbers, with some 14,436 copies being made in three years. So, fans of the… more»

Real Barn Find: 1979 Chrysler 300 Project

Numbers have often been used for auto names since the early days of motoring, with 300 being an example that Chrysler used frequently throughout the years, sometimes combined with a letter but at other times not.  Although the 300… more»

Drive and Restore: 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

The other day we covered a non-running Alfa Alfetta; today’s selection is its older sibling, in “running project” condition, here on craigslist. This 1969 GTV 1750 is posted with an asking price of $16,000 – less than half what… more»

327 Cross-Ram: 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-door Post

This 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-door Post features a range of custom touches, not the least of which is the V8 hiding under its hood. The 327 features a Cross-Ram intake that will unleash plenty of useful additional power. It… more»

Lawn Art Rescue Mission: 1940 Ford Pickup

In the world of rural living, having an old pickup truck as lawn art as a status symbol is trendy.  Trendy among those new to rural living, that is.  These poor trucks are adorned with the accouterments of the… more»

Rare One-Owner 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

One of the hottest muscle cars during the performance vehicle era was the 1968-70 Dodge Charger R/T. Standard in the R/T was a 440 cubic inch Magnum V8 and 9,509 copies were built in 1970. The seller’s car is… more»

Drop-Top Turbo Project: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

The PT Chrysler is a retro-theme compact that was in production from 2001 to 2010. Including operations outside of the U.S., more than 1.35 million copies were built. Most remember the 5-door hatchback with the nostalgic look, but there… more»

Bring Your Own Drivetrain: 1936 Ford Roadster

We see all manner of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other forms of transportation on Barn Finds.  However, you would have to look back a long way in our archives to find a vehicle with not only no drivetrain but… more»

Refurbished Survivor! 1966 Ford Bronco

Practical mechanical upgrades like power steering and power brakes plus a 2.5 inch lift have this 1966 Ford Bronco ready for a new owner and a new life. Ford called this enclosed cab version the “Sports Utility,” “Sport Utility,”… more»

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