Project Cars

Coffin Hood: 1936 Cord Westchester Sedan

This Cord listed on here craigslist in Detroit is, well, sad. It’s a good thing it wasn’t crushed long ago or rusted completely into the ground in a field somewhere, but beginning in the 1950s someone began customizing it… more»

1969 Chevrolet Camaro: 427-Powered Pace Car?

If we are to believe what the seller of this 1969 Chevy Camaro Pace Car here on eBay says, this is a rare, factory big block car that comes with a numbers-matching 427 engine – but more about that… more»

LeMons Material: $500 Triumph TR7

Where you looking for a sub $1K project today? In Rio Rancho, New Mexico is this 1979 Triumph TR7 for $500 OBO. This project is listed here on craiglist and was a reliable daily driver until just recently.

Only One Problem: 1980 Triumph TR7

Most of the time when we have featured a wedge (TR7/TR8) on Barn Finds, they’ve been rusty messes. Reader Jim S. sent in this great find that isn’t a rusty mess, but it has one big problem that the… more»

Fried Ferrari Anyone?

The buyer of a well-done Diablo that we featured a while back just contacted us about a Ferrari they are trying to sell. Apparently, they already own four Prancing Ponies and need the garage space for their new acquisition…. more»

1971 International Travelall: 17k Original Miles?

This 1971 International Harvester Travelall here on eBay is a former school bus that the seller believes has only 17,000 miles on it. Normally, I quickly dismiss such claims due to flaky odometers but given its former use, it… more»

1973 Chevy Nova: Numbers Matching SS

The Nova is one of those car I used to see on the roads pretty frequently in my youth. They were just used cars at that point, but clearly still useful well after their original purchase date. Then, they… more»

Gold Standard: 1971 Mercedes 280SEL

This 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL here on eBay caught the seller’s eye due to its gold color. He had plans to use it as a donor car for a Pullman or 6.9 project, but has decided he needs the space… more»

Never Seen One: 1962 Moskvitch 403

I’ll bet you’re not familiar with these, unless you’ve spent time in the former Soviet Union. Moskvitch 403’s were produced from 1961 to 1965, and were actually an improved version of the 402. This one is claimed to be… more»

BF Exclusive: 1928 Buick Project

From Tony B – Hi, I have quite rare Buick model 28-58 5-passenger Brougham Coupe. This was the top of the line large series with 128″ wheel base and walnut trim. Speedometer reads 17,000 and it really deserves to… more»

Slightly Rusty: 1973 Camaro LT

At about the age of 14, I started my hunt for what would become my first car. I didn’t have much of a budget to work with, less than $1k total. I looked at all kinds of cars, but… more»

Think Small: 1965 MG Midget Project

Here is what appears to be a great low price point project. Sitting in Chaumont, New York is this 1965 MG Midget MK2. Listed here on eBay with a BIN now, are you ready for this? If so, here… more»

Are Looking For A Rod Project To Finish?

What we have here is another unfinished project that you way wish to tinker with? The seller is calling this a 1929 Ford Rat Rod and is asking $9K OBO. It is currently parked in St. Louis, Missouri and… more»

1945 English Ford Prefect Project

These little Fords were designed for the roads and taxes in England, as well as the rest of Europe. Many assume it a scaled down copy of the 1933 Ford, but the Prefect actually evolved from the Model Y,… more»

Bubble Time! 1961 Isetta No Reserve

Today we have another project that the seller won’t be completing, so it’s is time to sell. This 1961 Isetta 300 is sitting in Anstey, Leicestershire, UK and is listed here on eBay at no reserve. At the time… more»

No Reserve Survivor: 1964 Jaguar S-Type

We’ve actually seen and been talking a lot lately about older Jaguar sedans. We’ve seen some great discussions about engine swaps, customization and restorations. I have to say, these family haulers actually sound like a lot of fun! I’ve always… more»

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