Project Cars

Flat Fender: 1964 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon

Like many 4x4s, the Power Wagon sprang from wartime development. Conflict in foreign lands meant vehicles had to go anywhere and get back, hopefully in one piece. The civilian rendition of Dodge’s WC military truck, this flat-fendered 1964 WM300… more»

Turbo 2.2 Liter: 1985 Dodge Charger Shelby

This 1985 Dodge Charger Shelby was parked in 1995 and is said to be a one owner vehicle. It was sent to us by numskal who found it listed here on Craigslist. The seller is asking $500 in its… more»

Sat 24 Years Under Trees: 1952 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup

This cool old Chevy farm truck has potential – and patina – written all over it. It’s from Central Kansas, was last registered in 1999, and was rescued from a tree row where it had sat for more than… more»

Barn Find V12: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2

There’s no replacement for displacement boasts the seller of this 1972 Jaguar E-Type for sale here on Craigslist, and when there’s a V12 lurking under the hood here his point is kind of difficult to dispute.  Jaguar began producing… more»

BF Auction: 1974 International Harvester 200 Pickup

Finding an unfinished project build where the hard work is complete can be challenging. Finding one where that work has been performed to a high standard sometimes seems impossible. However, that is the opportunity offered by this 1974 International… more»

Military Ambulance: 1965 Willys Jeep M679 Project

The M679 was a military variant of the FC-170, a “Forward Control” Jeep by Willys. In this case, it used a van body with two cabin doors and no side windows, fitted for use as an ambulance. We’re told… more»

L48 V8 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350

The Ford Mustang had the pony car market almost all to itself until 1967. Then the parade began with the Chevy Camaro and others joining the party. In terms of sales, the Camaro was the only one to come… more»

Pride and Joy: 1967 Plymouth GTX

Born as the Belvedere GTX in 1967, the GTX would become the senior performance car in the Plymouth line-up after the debut of the Road Runner the following year. Serious about muscle, the GTX always came with at least… more»

Automotive Potpourri: Chevrolets and Fords

For the past 15 years, four cars have been sitting in a dry warehouse waiting for what comes next. They consist of two 1967 Ford Mustangs, a 1980 Chevy Corvette, and a 1986 Chevy Camaro Z28. They’re in a… more»

289 V8 Fastback Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

While the Ford Mustang would begin its domination in the new “pony car” market in the Spring of 1964, it was not until that fall that the fastback body style would go into production. This ’65 fastback has an… more»

No Reserve Project: 1974 Dodge Charger SE

In addition to just the basic Charger offerings, Dodge offered some more upscale models throughout the earlier years to satisfy almost any craving a buyer might have in mind, such as an R/T for drivers who wanted plenty of… more»

Mopar Sleeper: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 Wagon

Dodge fans celebrated when the Coronet was resurrected in 1965. The nameplate had flirted with muscle car status since the mid-1950s when Dodge shattered records at the Bonneville Salt Flats and racked up wins with Lee Petty in NASCAR…. more»

Worth a Grand? 1989 Chevrolet Camaro RS

Finding an affordable project candidate can sometimes be challenging, especially if a pony car is on the buyer’s Wish List. However, they are out there if potential buyers are willing to exercise patience. This 1989 Camaro RS proves that,… more»

Mid-Seventies Sizzle: 1976 Ford Mustang Cobra II

After years of declining sales, Ford reinvented the Mustang pony car in 1974. Instead of being a derivative of the Falcon compact in the 1960s, it was an extension of the Pinto subcompact of the 1970s. It was smaller… more»

Grabber Blue Project: 1971 Ford Torino GT 429

Ford redesigned its mid-size cars in 1970, going for a more aerodynamic look. The slipperiest was the SportsRoof (Ford-speak for fastback) which could come in Torino 500, GT, or Cobra trim. The seller’s car is a GT that once… more»

Numbers-Matching Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

The muscle car era was in full swing by the mid-1960s, and General Motors led the charge across several marques. Pontiac got the ball rolling, but Oldmobile’s response with the 442 offered worthy competition. This 1965 Olds 442 is… more»

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