The listing for this barn-find 1969 Chevy Camaro here on craigslist for $40,000 reads like the dream options list for any gearhead with a pulse: big-block car with a 4-speed, disc brakes, no A/C. Just the essentials. Throw in… more»
Project Cars
1967 Olds 442 Convertible + Bonus Car!
That’s right, two Oldsmobiles for the price of one! There are some great options for the 1967 Olds 442 convertible if it’s as nice as described – a numbers matching car needing only a trunk floor and heads for… more»
Beautiful Lines: 1947 Jaguar 1.5 Liter
There are some cars that just take my breath away – even if they are “down on their luck” at the moment, something about the shape or character lines just reaches my automotive passions. This is one of those… more»
1975 Porsche 914 Lakester: Single Seater
With the abundance of project-grade 914s on the market at a given time, it can be tempting to hack one up to use for something other than a conventional restoration. While plenty have found their way to the autocross… more»
1958 Chevrolet Nomad: Parked And Stuffed
At what point do you step back and realize you may have chosen poorly when deciding to put a car out to pasture? I suspect this derelict ’58 Nomad here on eBay at one time was just an old wagon when… more»
Project With Parts: 1974 Saab Sonnett
This 1974 example of Saab’s front-wheel-drive sports car has certainly seen better days, but the price so far reflects that. Offered here on eBay where bidding is below $300 with no reserve, this project comes with a lot of work… more»
1955 Chrysler C300: Restored The Right Way
It’s not often you find cars on eBay with the words “patina” in the ad and have it not mean some sort of rat rod special. This 1955 Chrysler C300 here on eBay has 6 bids with the reserve… more»
1975 Chevy Monza: No Words Needed
I really should stop being amazed at how poorly some cars are presented on eBay. This 1975 Chevy Monza is listed for $1,000 and even has 5 watchers. But the seller has not taken the time to tell us… more»
1966 Chevelle SS 396: Big Block Project
It’s hard to tell from these poorly taken photos, but this is a claimed to be a real Chevelle SS 396 convertible with a 4 speed. Like many barn finds, it ended up in the barn as a project that… more»
Not A Nova: 1974 Pontiac Ventura
When I first saw this car, I thought it was a mis-named Chevrolet Nova. After doing some research, I found out that the Ventura version of the X-body “compact” was actually produced from 1971 to 1977, even spawning a… more»
1978 Plymouth Fury: Police Pursuit Options
Given the recent interest in our post on the ’79 Volare Police Car, I thought this 1978 Plymouth Fury here on eBay might offer a more affordable way into ex-police vehicle entry for our readers. Bidding is already active… more»
Rusty and Crusty: Citroen 2CV
I’m honestly not sure if this 2CV is worth restoring, and it’s awfully rusty, but it sure looks fun just the same! It’s currently in Medway, Massachusetts, and is being auctioned here on eBay where bidding is substantially less than… more»
1972 Cadillac Fleetwood 75: Cheap Luxury
In my recent foray into an Amish Country junkyard, there was an identical car to this 9-passenger ’72 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 here on eBay. Sadly, I didn’t get any photos, but I was impressed by the spacious accommodations and… more»
Motoring Monday: 1966 Jaguar S-Type
Long-time Barn Finds readers know that I’ve been looking for a nice Jaguar S-Type for a while. My parents had one when I was growing up and I have fond memories of the smell of the leather and ample performance… more»
1971 Corvette 454 Project
Here’s an unfinished project that could be interesting! It is a 1971 Corvette with a numbers matching 454. It’s been in a basement garage since 1996. The value of these Vettes has declined a lot in the last 5 years, so… more»
1963 Porsche 356B Coupe Project
It’s absolutely astonishing how many Porsche 356 projects seem to keep surfacing. I get that as values and demand keep increasing, more will come to market, but it is amazing to me that so many 356 owners kept their… more»
















