Project Cars

Another Project Oldsmobile Cutlass F85

Well at least this seller has this one sitting on some asphalt. The last one we featured here a few months ago was still on a trailer. This F85 was sitting in a building for 10 years in Sioux City, Iowa according… more»

Wire Wheels Included: 1966 Triumph Spitfire

I’ve had the chance to experience several ’70s Spitfires, as a matter of fact I currently own one! They are fun, albeit slow, little sports cars and they are quite easy to work on. While I like the later… more»

Real SS 409? 1964 Chevrolet Impala

Clearly someone began restoring this Impala, but never got around to finishing it. They claim it’s a real SS car with the original, but rebuilt, 409 V8! If you know much about Impalas, you know the 409 is a… more»

Driver Wanted: 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood

There was a time when it seemed like old Cadillac limos were on practically every street corner, if not parked near the seedy joints in town. This 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood limo here on eBay is a bit of a… more»

Let’s Be Honest: 1970 Volvo P1800E

One of the tougher elements of being a project car owner is you grow a bit pessimistic at times, especially when reading the listings of other cars for sale. Take this 1970 Volvo P1800E here on eBay: the seller… more»

50 Year Nap: 1955 Dodge Royal Custom

This Dodge listed here on craigslist in Jacksonville, Florida has been sitting since 1966. In the pictures, it looks complete, original and like it was parked yesterday. If this was a 2 door or a Chevy it would be worth a… more»

Tough Old Truck: 1948 Studebaker M5

Now this is a truck! Talk about a great looking front end. I really have to hand it to the good people at Studebaker back in the late ’40s, they came up with some amazing designs, even for their… more»

One Of 60 Pace Cars: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Serving as a pace car really isn’t all that easy of a task, hence why most pace cars were upgraded to handle keeping a brisk enough pace around the track to keep the race cars warm. It only makes… more»

Yellow Gold: 1973 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

While this 1973 Eldorado convertible needs some work to be roadworthy, the seller has already done some of the work prior to having to sell the project due to illness. It’s located in Chico, California and is for sale… more»

Big Bird At No Reserve: 1965 Ford Thunderbird

There are some puzzling things about this 1965 Ford Thunderbird that is now apparently owned by a pawn shop in Alexander City, Alabama. The pattern of discoloration and deterioration on the body is just odd and the seller is… more»

Wagon Ho! 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban

The term “land yacht” has been used to describe large American cars for a long time. Maybe this one should be called a Prairie Schooner! This 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban 9-passenger wagon takes the idea to the extreme; this… more»

1957 Chevrolet 210 For Just $1,500!

In late November of last year, we featured an orange ’57 Chevy from Wisconsin. I thought it was interesting because of its completeness and originality, most of the trim and other parts were still installed on it, and it wasn’t priced… more»

Rat Rod Builders: Model A Body Two-Fer

Out in the central Illinois town of El Paso, are two Model A bodies for sale. They are currently listed here on craigslist in the Bloomington-Normal area. The asking price is $1,875 for both bodies.

Lead Sled Potential: 1951 Mercury Coupe

This 1951 Mercury coupe is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and is offered for sale here on craigslist for $3,500. With the prices on decent four door versions of this car approaching ten grand, non-restored, previously unmodified coupes like this one are… more»

Neon Green 1970 AMC AMX Barn Find

I’ve always been a fan of the AMC AMX, I actually still remember the first time I saw one! It was bright orange with wide slicks in the back and incredible exhaust note. This one isn’t orange, but is… more»

Early Hidden Headlamps! 1942 DeSoto Club Coupe

This 1942 DeSoto Custom S10 Club Coupe must be one of the first examples of hidden headlamps in a “regular” vehicle (I don’t consider Cords regular!) for sale in North America. This one is located in South San Francisco,… more»

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