Project Cars

Unfinished Wagon: 1960 AMC Rambler American

Hannibal, Missouri, the boyhood home of writer, Samuel Clemens (i.e., Mark Twain) is where this nice project is located. It’s a 1960 AMC Rambler American and it’s listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $1,000… more»

Tri-Five Price Buster! 1956 Chevrolet

The more-door configuration is probably a deal-breaker for many folks, but this one is worth taking a look at if you’re a bargain-hunter. A two-door sedan in similar condition to this one would fetch five thousand or more. The… more»

Raked Glass: 1963 Ford Consul Classic

As you might have guessed, I’ve been having a field day on overseas eBay pages this week. I can’t help it – there’s just too many goodies lurking in gardens and sheds over there! This 1963 Ford Consul Classic here… more»

Look Ma, No Hump: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado

“Front wheel drive” and “muscle car” are not phrases that you normally hear together, but Oldsmobile combined the two when they created  Toronado. The whole concept may have been born out of a need for production efficiency, but the… more»

Stump Puller: 1978 Mercedes 450SEL 6.9

Ask most car guys about the movie Ronin and almost all of them will likely mention the scene where a Mercedes 450SEL 6.9 sedan executes a perfect J-turn and takes off after the bad guys. Mercedes’ powerhouse of a sedan is recognized… more»

Ex-Pat Project: 1946 Chevy Panel Truck

When we think of American classic cars and trucks, it’s easy to forget that there is an enthusiastic following for these vehicles overseas. Just as we may dream of importing some oddball grey market vehicle, gearheads on the other… more»

Micro Barn Find: 1970 Subaru 360

In the car world, when you’re low on power, you better hope to have an interesting personality. The Subaru 360 was the company’s first attempt at gaining a foothold in the U.S., and despite being a bit of an… more»

34,597 Original Miles: 1961 Ford Falcon

This 1961 Ford Falcon is in beautiful Gillette, Wyoming. It’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,500. This would be a nice car for someone to tinker with, it doesn’t need much and it can be used… more»

Viewing is Essential: 1959 Mercedes 190SL

We can all accept that sometimes economic forces well outside of our control demand that basketcase cars be restored, even against what sound judgement would decree reasonable. However, there are moments when I think if you’re foolish enough to… more»

Kansas Coupe: 1922 Ford Model T Coupe

If you’re a Model T fan, and have been looking for a project car that’s already in great condition, this is it. This 1922 Ford Model T Coupe is in Eudora, Kansas and is on eBay with the bids just… more»

All Business: 1949 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe

This design is the equivalent of the 1959 Cadillac tailfins are for me, as far as business coupes go. This is a 1949 Studebaker Champion Regal Deluxe and if you’re looking for the business coupe of business coupes, this… more»

Parking Lot Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix

This relatively interesting-looking 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix is located in Columbus, Ohio, and is being sold by a person of few words here on eBay.  You can buy it now for $2,500 or put in your best offer for… more»

The Perils of Storage: 1971 VW Puma GT

You know how you think you’re doing the best thing for your project car, sliding it indoors and leaving it safe and secure until you drive it next? Well, sometimes those short-term stays can turn into long-term slumbers, which… more»

Needs Decals: Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

All too often the Ford Pinto pops up for sale in its many forms and colors, but it’s usually lacking a critical feature for yours truly: a manual transmission. Maybe I just have bad luck, but I don’t find… more»

Beck Replica: 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder

I know how some feel about kit cars and fiberglass replicas, but when it comes to something like a Porsche 550 Spyder, I’d take a replica like this Beck any day! This one actually appears to be one of… more»

Catch a Marlin: 1965 AMC Rambler

The AMC Rambler Marlin is perhaps one of the more distinctive cars of its era, and this non-running example here on eBay sports a 4-barrel 327 V8 under the hood. Said to just need a starter in order to re-awaken the… more»

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