Project Cars

Field Find: 1968 Dodge Charger Project

Having to pick a favorite B-Body could prove a difficult task for me, as just about all of them score plenty of points in my book when it comes to great looks.  However, if I had to narrow it… more»

1-Of-1: 1967 Ford Mustang GTA Convertible

After a successful first pass from 1964 to 1966, the hot new Ford Mustang got a styling refresh in 1967.  As a result, an enlarged engine compartment could now accommodate big-block V8 engines. The GT Group was an option… more»

BF Auction: 1992 Dodge Li’l Red Express Dakota

UPDATE: The seller has added additional photos to the gallery. It’s a dull day indeed if you’ve learned nothing new, and I think that I will not be alone in saying that the Dodge Dakota “Li’l Red Express” has… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

When the seller’s father-in-law purchased this 1977 Corvette about 15 years ago, they set out to build their dream Vette. They managed to get a ton of the work done, but unfortunately, he passed away before being able to… more»

Promising Project! 1969 Dodge Super Bee

Deep-dish Centerline-style wheels and noticeably fat tires out back give this 1969 Dodge Super Bee in Allen, Texas a purposeful ’80s Hot Street look. The claimed original A12 (440 Six-Pack) post car comes with a 1967 440, non-original hood,… more»

Good Starter Car: 1947 Mercury Sedan

One of the largest obstacles to overcome in our hobby is inertia. It takes a lot for someone interested in classic cars to purchase a vehicle to fix up, restore, or hot rod.  While many buy with their heart… more»

Stored Nearly 40 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

After an extended hibernation spanning almost four decades, this two-owner 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle has finally reemerged and is looking for a new caretaker to get it back on the road again.  However, some tough decisions will be coming up… more»

Parts Car Project? 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro was the first serious threat to dethroning the newly appointed King of Pony Cars, the Ford Mustang. Chevrolet sold 221,000 copies of the Camaro in 1967 and another 235,000 in 1968, a relatively unchanged product. This… more»

Last Registered in 1994: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro “pony car” would close the 1960s with its best sales year up to that point (nearly 250,000 copies). But that performance was aided by a 3-month extension in the production cycle due to a delay in… more»

Rare COPO 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Named Motor Trend’s car of the year in 1973 and for good reason. Full of ’70s luxury and excellent handling these cars left no quality unattended. The engineers attempted to have a completely silent car, the cars are said… more»

More Than a Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The Ford Mustang was perhaps the hottest new car of the 1960s. With its sporty good looks and mass appeal, the company built 1.3 million of them from 1964 to 1966. The fastback joined the roster in the Fall… more»

Loaded FJ! 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 GX

Building on the Land Cruiser’s reputation for rugged durability, Toyota easily slid into the hot SUV market with its 1980 FJ60 series. This 1988 FJ62 in Goodlettsville, Tennessee features leather, power windows, and air conditioning! Boasting fresh paint and… more»

Stored 15 Years: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 390 V8

Faded, with dents and dings, and a bit rusty (like me), this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 two-door hardtop would be a great project for anyone into the last of the stacked-headlight Galaxies. I’m a wicked huge fan of the… more»

Solid Body: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

UPDATE 12/04/2024: We’ve seen a recent influx of classics at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success. This 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A is a perfect example of that trend, and we must give the seller credit for persistence…. more»

BF Exclusive: 1990 Jaguar XJS V12 Convertible

Topping the E-Type was no small task, so when Jaguar introduced its replacement, the XJS, they decided to move away from the flowing curves and go for something with angular and aggressive lines. It was a dramatic visual and… more»

Non Profit No Reserve: 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

While old cars, actual barn finds in particular, are our stock-in-trade, the automotive universe is a whole lot larger and much more diverse than that narrow field. For that reason, we wander a bit and consider, from time to… more»

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