Project Cars

Original L-82/4-Speed: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The C3 Corvette has always been a fascinating member of the classic car world. Early examples have consistently performed well in the market, but those produced after the “chrome bumper” era have often struggled. However, times have changed, and… more»

Original Paint! 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Project

When you’re actively in the market for a tri-five project, it’s not uncommon for various obstacles to pop up during the search, as many of these cars seem to be plagued with rust issues or have already gotten modifications… more»

Postwar Dream Boat: 1946 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.  Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life.  What… more»

Field Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT

Few sights are sadder than seeing a desirable and potent classic left to fend for itself, exposed to everything Mother Nature has to throw at it. That has been the fate of this 1970 Ford Torino GT. However, its… more»

Needs Finishing: 1993 GMC Typhoon Project

This 1993 GMC Typhoon perfectly demonstrates the evolution of the automobile industry and changing buyer taste. High-performance models during the 1960s and 1970s had been almost exclusively muscle and pony car territory. However, as buyers embraced Pickups and SUVs… more»

Which Sprite? 1965 Driver or 1962 Project

This tale of two Austin-Healey Sprites begs us to choose: both are early cars but the red one is an Irish twin of the Bugeye, with production separated by a mere year. It shares the same motor, albeit with… more»

327/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

Okay, I admit it. We will have readers who look at this 1970 Chevrolet C10 Pickup and question its mechanical specifications. That makes perfect sense because the engine under this classic’s hood was not offered in that model year…. more»

Tetanus Shot on Standby: 1973 Ford F250 4WD

Every once in a while, we post a Barn Finds story about a former volunteer fire department vehicle.  The farther out in the country, the better chance that VFD is making do with a vehicle or two that was… more»

Malaise Era Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Coupe

After the Mustang grew wider, longer, and heavier into the late 1960s and early 1970s, Lee Iacocca took an interesting question from a shareholder at the company’s annual meeting. Anna Muccioli, who owned 200 shares of Ford, asked why… more»

Rolling Project: 1969 Plymouth GTX

Leaving the factory with a 375 HP 440 as standard equipment, there’s not much not to like about the 1969 Plymouth GTX, lovingly dubbed The Gentleman’s Muscle Car as the concept here was adding some luxurious touches to a… more»

California Coupe: 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SL

The amount of collector cars found in places like Miami and Los Angeles is sometimes a bit mind boggling. Obviously, these are areas with extreme pockets of wealth, so accordingly, there are vehicles that simply accumulate as part of… more»

No Reserve: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

Tackling an unfinished project is not for everybody, although the interest generated by this 1958 Corvette suggests there is no shortage of candidates willing to give it a go. A previous owner dedicated plenty of time and money to… more»

Original Paint: 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Convertible

If we devised a list of the most significant post-war American production cars, vehicles like the Mustang and Corvette would undoubtedly make the grade. However, the Chevrolet Corvair deserves inclusion. It didn’t offer outstanding performance or unsurpassed luxury, but… more»

Dry Body! 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom V8

The Blazer was Chevy’s tour de force – sniping sales from Ford and International immediately upon its launch in 1969. With its upscale interior – while the competition was still feeling truck-like – the Blazer tripled its production in… more»

Right-Hand Drive: 1960 Morgan 4/4

This forlorn Morgan will find a new home after twenty years thanks to the auction action here on eBay, where it is bid to $2850 with no reserve. It is located in Veedersburg, Indiana, and you’ll need a trailer… more»

1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham

“You went through the school of hard knocks. So you know a smart buy when you see it. This one is right at home.” That makes little sense unless you know that the brochure photo related to this 1983… more»

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