Project Cars

Martini Championship Edition: 1977 Porsche 924

When a seller puts a minimum level of effort into listing a vehicle for sale, it can be a warning sign of a potentially challenging transaction ahead. However, in other instances, the car in question is clean enough to… more»

Solid Californian: 1985 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

It might sound strange, but now is the ideal time to buy a classic Convertible to park in your garage. We’re rapidly heading towards winter, which is traditionally a time when prices are at their lowest. That makes this… more»

Steeda Project Car? 1997 Ford Mustang GT

Among muscle cars, there are endless special editions. From sticker kits to actual high-performance upgrades, American manufacturers know that a “limited edition” Mustang or Camaro will prove fairly popular among brand loyalists. However, the lines can become blurred or… more»

Past Saving? 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon

We all know the challenge as enthusiasts of being faced with a rare car that is undoubtedly worth saving but sadly, may be past the point of rescue. These days, with the increasing difficulty that comes with finding a… more»

World’s Only Sprint Collection? Chevrolet Sprint Hoard

This is one of the more random collections I’ve ever seen and as someone who digs the occasional oddball, I am absolutely blown away by the owner’s commitment to an obscure model. Located in Hancock, Maine, this listing is… more»

Stored for Years: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 Project

Listed here on eBay, this 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 350 is a genuine factory Super Sport that’s waiting for someone to bring it back to life. According to the seller, this car was originally built as an SS 350… more»

Solid 4-Speed Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS project, listed for $15,000 here on craigslist in Salem, Oregon, could be the right foundation for someone ready to take on a classic muscle car with real potential. The seller says they purchased the… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1949 Hudson Hornet Project

UPDATE – The seller has added photos of the included parts. Up for grabs exclusively on Barn Finds as a no-reserve auction, this 1949 Hudson Hornet represents a rare opportunity to finish a restoration of one of the most… more»

Best Offer Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was one of the hottest and most influential automobiles of the 1960s. While a great many of the 1.3 million examples produced from 1964 to 1966 wore the coupe body shell, the fastback is perhaps the… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Are you a “glass half empty” or a “glass half full” type of person? If you fall into the former category, you will look at this 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible, recognize the rust issues, and throw it into the… more»

Nice Driver: 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle

One of the challenges of a project build is bringing together the parts needed to turn your dream into reality. That isn’t the case with this 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle. The seller has completed much of the hard work,… more»

Easy Project? $2,500 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT

Sometimes, you have to know when to hold them, and know when to fold them. Obviously, I spent a lot of time attending Kenny Rogers concerts when I was a kid (seriously – holiday tradition, he came to the… more»

Unfinished SS Project: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to compete with the Ford Fairlane that had been resized in 1962. It joined the other GM divisions (except Cadillac) that had rolled out their own A-body entries. The Super Sport was… more»

New Frame and More! 1963 Land Rover Series IIA

Despite its intentionally never-restored appearance, this 1963 Land Rover 88 Series IIa rides on a new galvanized steel frame and has enjoyed a host of new and refurbished parts. The Reidsville, North Carolina classic comes to auction here on… more»

Worth Fixing? 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Plymouth found a niche in the late 1960s performance car boom – the budget-minded muscle car. The gimmicky Road Runner debuted in 1968 and quickly proved to be a top seller with more than 81,000 copies in 1969 (its… more»

North Pole Find: 1967 Unimog 404

Sadly, I cannot stop thinking about my desire to own a Unimog. Specifically, I am looking for the orange Case MB4 models that were sold as tractors in the U.S., predominantly to cities, towns, and municipal agencies; I believe… more»

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