Here’s an old-school project car find, just the way it oughta be. A desirable 1957 Coronet two door hardtop, with a decent-looking solid Oklahoma body and a good four-door parts car. Although tail fins were clearly recognizable on Mopar vehicles… more»
Project Cars
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Drop-Top Willys: 1918 Overland Model 90
This Overland is powered by a 4 cylinder 179 cubic inch straight 4 that produces 32 horsepower at 2,000 rpm. It might not sound like a lot of power, but remember, this car is nearly 100 years old! It’s… more»
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Little Mopar: 1964 Plymouth Signet Convertible
I know the Signet isn’t the most sought after classic around, but there is something appealing about this little convertible. I love the lines and how they converge on the front fender, it just looks great. This example was… more»
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Down Under Truck: 1958 Ford Mainline Ute
Unfortunately there’s only one picture in the ad for this unusual (in the US) 1958 Ford Mainline “Ute”, originally from Australia. It’s currently found in City of Orange, California and is advertised here on craigslist for $1,999.
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California Special: 1968 Mustang Barn Find
I’m out in Kansas City for work, and as usual checked out the local ads. Imagine my surprise when I found this really neat, true barn find 1968 California Special Mustang! It’s located in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri… more»
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Life-Sized Barbie And Ken Corvette
So you say your daughter likes Barbie dolls, eh? Well, I may have found a way for you to justify bringing home a project Corvette! This 1957 Corvette here on eBay is said to be a one-off promotional car… more»
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Free 1981 Toyota Sunchaser!
I realize this 1981 Toyota Sunchaser (based on a Celica) is not the most complete car, but what’s there looks solid and it’s the best price of all–free! It’s located in northern Virginia near Washington DC, and is listed… more»
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Stuck in the 80s: Monte Carlo Collection
While they were at one time quite commonplace, the ’80s Chevy Monte Carlo is increasingly hard to find in anything but beater condition. Well, a seller here on eBay has been squirreling away parts cars and projects in every… more»
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Baby Slant: 1972 Porsche 914 Chalon
Have you always wanted to own a genuine, factory-converted Porsche 911 slantnose? Perhaps you wanted yours to be a turbocharged model, complete with those flared fenders and whale-tail on the engine cover. Money is tight, you say? Well, I’ve… more»
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Parmley Body: One-Of-A-Kind?
In the early 1970’s, a Tom Parmley wreaked his CJ-5 and wanted to rebody his good chassis, at least that’s how the story goes. He created a fiberglass body that would accommodate wider tires, a dash box with more… more»
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Stored For 60: 1932 Buick Business Coupe
It may not look like much here, but this old Buick was quite the car when new. The straight-eight engine was good, but there were lots of other interesting features that made this car special. There was a freewheeling… more»
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1969 Chevy Nova Roller Project
Are you looking for a “real rust free” Nova V8 project that is under way already? Listed here on craigslist in St. Louis, Missouri is, according to the seller at least, a real rust free 1969 Nova V8 priced at… more»
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Early Walkthrough: 1960 VW Kombi 11
It is reported that over 30,000 Kombi Buses were produced in 1960. This 1960 Kombi 11 is listed here on craigslist in Orange County, California and is priced at $18,500. The asking seems rather high for a Kombi, but then… more»
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Arizona Barn Find: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
It is reported that in 1963 fourteen 421 Super Duty Catalinas were produced with aluminum hoods, trunk panels, fenders, bumpers and had 120 holes punched in their bodies to “lighten” them up which lead to the nickname “Swiss Cheese”. This… more»
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Engine Donor? 1952 Jaguar Mk. VII
One of the sad things when a “regular” car’s mechanical components are used in what is considered a more desirable version is that the “regular” cars frequently get used as parts donors rather than being maintained or refurbished themselves…. more»
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Winter Project: 1955 Plymouth Plaza Wagon
We have featured many cars here on Barn Finds, but this is the first Plaza we’ve ever featured! It is reported that the 1955 Plaza was the first four-door Plymouth station wagon. We know many of you like two-door wagons and… more»
