Project Cars

Mousy Mopar: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

I’ve looked at a lot of Dodge Chargers over the years, but I hate to say it, I have never noticed the door scopes on the ’70 R/T. I know I’ve seen ones with it before, but I never… more»

Deal Or Dud: 1971 Lotus Europa

If the Elan from the other day was a little too pricey for you, then may we suggest this Europa instead? The driving experience won’t be quite the same, but it will still be good and will end costing… more»

Canapés Anyone? 1946 Chevy Canopy Express

If you haven’t ever heard of or seen a canopy express truck, they are essentially a panel truck with open display areas on the sides and back. They were commonly used to display vegetables, fruits and other goods that were for sale. This… more»

Heavy Hauler: 1951 International L162 Flatbed

After seeing so many old trucks on Barn Finds at relatively high asking prices, this one jumped right out at me. And how often do you see a 1951 International?This L162 with a dumping flatbed is available for sale… more»

Plenty Of Potential: 1938 Ford Truck

This old truck listed here on craigslist in Louisville, Tennessee shows lots of promise even if the $6,500 asking seems ambitious. It appears to be another incomplete project, but it looks like there is a lot there. It was in… more»

Plenty of Spares: 1965 Sunbeam Tiger

Classic Motorsports magazine recently did an excellent write-up on Tiger ownership, and the gist of the article is that these cars are great drivers that will likely never decrease in price. A bummer if you don’t own one yet, but… more»

Corvette Funny Car: Cameo Chassis

I don’t know how much you get into a vehicle’s fame and connections to Hollywood, but I’ve always liked the idea of owning a car immortalized in film. That’s the story with this engine-less Corvette here on eBay, a… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1958 VW Beetle

I’ve been looking for inexpensive projects and for $2,800 this VW listed here on craigslist in Conroe, TX might just be one. It’s said to be mostly stock, almost rust free and have no damage history. It was running when… more»

Five Quarter Ton Kaiser Jeep Fun: 1969 M715

The M715 Kaiser-Jeep vehicle is nicknamed the “five quarter ton”, due to its one and a quarter ton troop or cargo carrying capacity. It was produced between 1967 and 1969 with more than 33,000 copies built. This 1969 model… more»

Little Big Project: 1969 Lotus Elan

I’ve mentioned before that I’d love to own a Lotus Elan. It has few rivals in the handling department and the power produced by that twin-cam isn’t too shabby either. They are getting harder to find though so I… more»

1979 Volvo 262C: Chopped By Bertone

This rare 1979 Volvo 262C Bertone coupe here on eBay has been kept in a garage for the last 20 years. If you ask the seller, it’s ripe for an engine transplant, as a few hot rods have been… more»

1978 Corvette Silver Anniversary: 26 Year Owner

I recently looked at a car that I thought the seller had said he owned for 26 years. This made me excited at the prospect of buying a car from the original owner, but it turns out he was… more»

Ruby In The Rough? 1974 Jensen-Healey

Barn Finds reader Packradt writes: I should not be the first person to ask when you are looking for someone to “proof” a car for you in the field, but this seems a fair entry into a complete, svelte forty… more»

Burn Victim: 1978 Ferrari 308

When life hands you lemons, make lemonades – that’s how the old expression goes. A lesser known one is, “When life sets your Ferrari on fire, make it into a rally car.” At least that’s what the seller of this… more»

Just Needs Tires: 1965 Chevy P/U

This old pickup listed on craigslist in Bakersfield, California has several things going for it. The asking is a reasonable price of $1,500. It’s got a rebuilt 283, three speed column shift. One has to wonder if all this was… more»

Big Block GT40? Not Really, But Interesting!

Of course it’s not a real GT40; if you look closely it’s only a caricature at best. But it’s also not hundreds of thousands of dollars, either, and it does have a big block V8 engine! Thanks to reader… more»

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