Perhaps not one of the most sought after big finned models, this ’52 Cadillac Coupe De Ville is an affordable survivor. Not perfect but nice enough, this Cady is drivable but needs some overall tlc to be truly roadworthy…. more»
Project Cars
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$450 OBO: 1978 Toyota Hilux
Whether you like imports or not, you know as well as I do that old Toyotas never die. Beginning in the 70s and to the current day, Toyota carved out a reputation for building capable little trucks that seemingly… more»
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Cheap Coupe Project: 1949 Ford Coupe
Though plentiful and popular, we couldn’t withhold this cheap ’49 Ford coupe. Appearing to have undergone a partial restoration, this Ford is nice and comes with a great deal of good condition and new parts. Priced at $2,900 we… more»
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Colorado Dry and No Reserve: 1972 914
Sometimes, a new project comes onto your radar unexpectedly and you need to sell off a project to fund its acquisition. That’s been my experience as of late, where I quickly let go of my 1987 5-Series to fund the… more»
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Shiny But Rusty: 1965 Corvette Coupe
At first glance this ’65 Corvette looks to be in amazing shape. The paint is glossy and bright, the body is straight and the stance is perfect, but take a closer look underneath and the view quickly changes. Reader… more»
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Mixed Bag: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda AAR
As a general rule, AAR Barracudas are desirable specimens. But what do they become when the original engine is missing and the body is a mess? To my mind, they remain rare enough that it’s still worth saving, but… more»
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Nearly Finished: 1955 Buick Super Convertable
This project listed on eBay is just like building an airplane. When it looks like you’re almost done, there’s still the other half of the project to complete. For example, that’s either the cleanest windshield ever or, well, it isn’t there!… more»
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Where to Start: 1947 Hudson Truck Project
The prospects of this project on eBay being completed look better than most. The chassis is complete and powder-coated. The rest is, well, all in pieces. Perhaps one could start with the engine. It appears they might have started… more»
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Cheap Thrills! 1979 Triumph Spitfire
This relatively inexpensive (at least for now, and the auction doesn’t have a reserve) Triumph Spitfire is for sale in beautiful Costa Mesa, California and the auction is posted here on eBay. Current bidding is $750 with no reserve.
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$4,000 Captive Import: 1978 Plymouth Sapporo
Here’s a car you don’t see too often anymore, if ever: a 1978 Plymouth Sapporo! It’s in Baldwin Park, California, just a handful of miles east of Los Angeles. It’s posted on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,000.
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Trade for Porsches: 1960 Cadillac Series 62
Sometimes, the best part about an ad for a project car is what else is in the background of the photos. In this case, the seller of this 1960 Cadillac Series 62 coupe also has a website featuring his… more»
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Rally Sport Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
This Camaro was supposedly drivable in 2002. It has been parked since then and now needs an owner who will see the restoration through. This is a Rally Sport car with a 4-barrel 327 V8, so there are worse… more»
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Ex Drag Car: 1959 Corvette
Do former drag cars instill a sense of awe in you, wondering about the days they charged down the strip? Or is it just a used-up muscle car that would have been far more valuable if left intact, with… more»
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428 CJ/4-speed: 1970 Mustang Mach 1
If you’ve been looking for a muscle car to restore, may I suggest this Mustang? It may not look like much now, but this Mach 1 left the factory in a very cool Lime Metallic color. The best part… more»
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Dirt Cheap Luxury: 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III
Always a favorite of mine, is the “dirt cheap project cars” department here at Barn Finds. I regard it as one of the leading indicators of American abundance and excess, a well that will never run dry. The subject… more»
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Original Paint: 1971 Dodge Super Bee
This old Dodge may look kind of crusty, but it might not actually be that bad. The original 383 V8 is gone, but there’s another engine included in the sale. The car needs lots of work, but if the… more»
