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Affordable 390: 1967 Ford LTD

Affordability is a key consideration for many enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. There is little point in spending a million dollars if that leaves nothing in the kitty for their build. That’s where cars like this 1967 Ford LTD… more»

351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof

This 1969 Ford Mustang SportsRoof would have been a relatively meek and mild vehicle when the first owner took delivery. However, someone has performed a few upgrades that would have transformed it into a formidable beast in its time…. more»

Parked For 20 Years: 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT

There are few sights sadder than a classic that has been left for years to fend for itself, exposed to all Mother Nature can throw at it. Such has been the fate of this 1978 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT…. more»

Stalled Project: 1987 Buick Grand National

This 1987 Buick Grand National reminds me an awful lot of my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth project: very tired, pretty rusty, but complete enough to make the decision to invest in its restoration somewhat tricky. The seller notes that… more»

Parked for 46 Years: 1959 Mercedes 220S Coupe

Cool roof line! Yeah, but there’s a bit more to this 1959 Mercedes 220S than attractive lines. It’s definitely rough around the edges, but this Benz is one to examine! Found in Riverside, California, this project Mercedes is available… more»

455/4-Speed Project: 1972 Pontiac GTO

After being its own separate model in the Pontiac lineup since 1966, it was a sign of the times back in ’72 when the GTO returned to an option package on the LeMans.  By this period, the muscle car… more»

No Reserve: 1974 Saab Sonett III

Saab marched to the beat of a different drummer, producing interesting and quirky cars. This 1974 Saab Sonett III was its attempt at bringing a sporting model to the market, although it never sold in the volumes originally envisaged…. more»

Unfinished Project: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet enjoyed a huge sales increase in 1955 thanks to all-new styling and the company’s first V8 engine since 1918. One of the most popular models and body styles was the Bel Air Sport Coupe, of which the seller’s… more»

396-Powered 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS

I remember being home sick one day back in high school, and I spent a couple hours watching a VHS copy of Two Lane Blacktop to pass the time; while I watched it for the cars, I was somehow affected… more»

Loads of Patina! 1954 Chevrolet 210 Wagon

Big changes were coming to Chevrolet in 1955, including their first V8 engine in 37 years. So, the 1954 models were little changed after a nice facelift in 1953. Chevrolet built its last wood-bodied station wagon in 1951, so… more»

Restoration Required: 1958 Austin Healey Sprite

This 1958 Austin-Healey Bugeye is about as forlorn as a Bugeye can possibly be, but the seller calls it “a good candidate for full restore”. It’s listed here on eBay, with bidding starting at $1500 – no one has… more»

Worth The Effort? 1969 Dodge Charger Project

UPDATE 04/09/2025: This 1969 Dodge Charger received plenty of feedback when we saw it last month, and the fact that it has reappeared only a few weeks later should tell you that the seller didn’t have success with their… more»

Upgraded V8: 1973 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Pickup

UPDATE 04/08/2025: Few things are more frustrating for a seller than when a deal falls over once their auction ends. That appears to have been the case with this 1973 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne. The previous auction closed with what… more»

V8 Swap Shop Truck: 1987 Chevrolet S-10

A shop truck is a great way to get around – especially if you can find some actual use for it beyond just convincing people you didn’t just want an excuse to buy another project (not that there’s anything… more»

Same Family 50 Years: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino

After a three-year absence, Chevrolet’s “gentlemen’s pickup,” the El Camino, returned in 1964. From there until the end of the run in 1987, it would be based on a mid-size platform. The styling was refreshed in 1966/67 and followed… more»

Daily Driver Potential? 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente

During the 1960s, the Mercury Comet wore several hats. First it was a compact, then it was a mid-size, and later revived again as a compact. This 1965 edition is the fancier Caliente model, but it has the dreaded… more»