This rugged-looking thing is a 1930s Caterpillar Twenty-Two, and it’s in Columbus, Montana, 45 miles west of Billings. It’s on Craigslist with an asking price of $1,100.
Project Cars
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Which Woody? ’59 & ’64 Ford Wagons
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to pick which one of these two black Ford woody wagons you’d be most interested in. And yes, we know neither are real wood–nothing but the finest Di-Noc. Both are… more»
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Old But Not Dead: 1978 Datsun B210
This 1978 Datsun B210 is in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is on Craigslist with a $1,200 asking price, or make an offer. The seller says that it’s “Old But Not Dead”, which may or may not be the best… more»
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Affordable Luxury: 1952 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
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»
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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»
