Project Cars

No Reserve: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary

Chevrolet threw a party in 1993, and the guest of honor was the Corvette. Four decades had passed since the badge first appeared, and the company decided to celebrate the milestone by releasing a 40th Anniversary Edition. Our feature… more»

Muscle Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone

There was once a time when high performance was the preserve of muscle and pony cars. However, GMC proved that there were alternatives when it released the Syclone. It offered the versatility of a Pickup with acceleration that put… more»

Volvo-Powered: Rare 1971 Marcos GT

The Marcos GT is fiberglass fabulous, and this one has a steel chassis – a graduation from the first iterations set on plywood underpinnings. Contrived by Jem Marsh (a race driver and developer of performance parts for Austin 7s)… more»

Running Project: 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180D

This ponton-styled 1959 Mercedes-Benz 180D is looking for a new home. It’s listed here on facebook Marketplace with a $12,000 price tag, though the seller is entertaining offers. The new owner can pick it up from Spring Creek, Nevada…. more»

Intact Plywood Chassis: 1969 Marcos 1600 GT

You cannot say that sports car buyers had few options in the late sixties.  It seems that sports cars were being imported to the United States from all over the globe.  The British, who introduced their version of the… more»

Rare 1952 Chrysler New Yorker Convertible

From 1940 to 1996, the New Yorker was Chrysler’s most opulent automobile (excluding the Imperial when they were in production at the same time). This 1952 New Yorker convertible was restored more than 20 years ago and is one… more»

Three-Pedal Project: 1970 Plymouth Duster

This 1970 Duster has already exchanged hands twice recently, with the seller telling us the guy he acquired it from bought it in Montana two years ago.  The Plymouth went to Maine, where the present owner purchased it then… more»

Small-Block Equipped: 1973 Triumph Stag

The Triumph Stag promised so much upon its release. Its stunning styling caught the buying public’s imagination, and the V8 under its hood seemed like the icing on the cake. Unfortunately, that engine also proved to be its Achilles… more»

Rare Woodie Convertible! 1969 Chrysler Newport

Throughout the 1960s and beyond, the Newport was Chrysler’s “entry-level” automobile, though nothing about a Chrysler would be considered basic. In 1969, they built just 2,169 Newport drop-tops of which as few as 250 could have come with the… more»

Restored, Then Stored: 1940 Diamond T 306

Wish this rare truck could tell its story – because it was given a thorough restoration twenty years ago, then immediately stored. Why! Was it a shop project for a graduating local community college? Was the restorer simply tired… more»

One-Owner Turbo: 1987 Buick Grand National

There are many ways to sell a car. You can park it on a busy corner with a for sale sign, you can list it online, you can post it on a Facebook enthusiast page or you can consign… more»

One Cylinder of Fury: 1967 King Midget

It seems that in the ’60s, it was totally normal to order a car kit from the back of a magazine and put it together in your garage. Barn Find has profiled countless kit cars, replicas, and sports cars… more»

Sleeper Potential: 1956 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery

The Chevrolet Delivery Sedan (aka Sedan Delivery) was based on the entry-level 150 2-door station wagon. During the “Tri-Five” era of 1955 to 1957, nearly 30,000 were produced, though a far cry from the almost five million automobiles the… more»

Former AAA Service Car: 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe

With so many auto insurance policies now including some sort of roadside assistance these days, I’m not sure how many drivers even still use the American Automobile Association services, or AAA for short.  However, Triple A was once quite… more»

Widebody Project: 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

The DeTomaso Pantera is obviously a known quantity around these parts, but that doesn’t mean we’re still not surprised on occasion. Any time a classic sports or muscle car appears as a modified example can give enthusiasts some pause… more»

One Family Owned 1974 Plymouth Roadrunner

Plymouth developed the Roadrunner as a more affordable option to their more elite GTX model. They paid Warner Brothers $50,000 to be able to use the Roadrunner name and general likeness. The cars are said to be a fun… more»

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