Project Cars

1 of 700! 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo

Boosting its sporting image, Fiat graced the Spider 2000 with an optional turbocharger for model year 1981. This 1981 Fiat Spider 2000 Turbo in Berkeley, California seeks a new owner after recently losing its indoor storage location. Check out… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1966 Jaguar 3.8S

Jaguar is best known for its sports cars, which blend performance with luxury. Models like the XK120 and E-Type command significant prices these days. They are impressive machines to drive, but not everyone wants a two-seat sports car or… more»

Ran When Parked: 1965 Plymouth Fury III

For the 1962-64 model years, sales of Plymouth’s full-size cars had been hampered by a strategic Chrysler error. They had been downsized to the B-body platform because the scuttlebutt was what Chevrolet was doing. That proved incorrect and they… more»

396/4-Speed Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has enough of the right stuff to grab the attention of most bowtie fans quickly, and there are plenty of positives here to get excited about.  However, this cool Chevy is also a project,… more»

32K Mile Barn Find-Dust Included: 1978 MG MGB

A few days ago, I did a write-up for a 1967 Chevelle four-door.  The article was centered around the need for inexpensive classics that are simple to work on for first-time buyers.  The comments left by readers indicate that… more»

Original L76: No Reserve 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Some classics leave potential buyers with tough decisions to make. That might be the case with this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. Mechanically, it’s a no-brainer, because this car retains its potent numbers-matching L76 version of the 327ci V8. Therefore,… more»

Extra Cab! 1967 Dodge Power Wagon WM300

The Power Wagon is just one of several vehicles inspired by automakers’ war experiences, but it is the first medium-duty truck to be made in a civilian version. It arrived in 1946, following Dodge’s WC series. It took a… more»

Deuce Coupe? 1932 Plymouth PB Project

We’ve all heard of the Little Deuce Coupe (car and song) and know emphatically, that we’re talking about a 1932 Ford coupe. It was a big deal because it was a break from the old-school Model A and it… more»

No Reserve 1968 Pontiac GTO Project

This 1968 Pontiac GTO is another sad story where the seller began disassembling it with a restoration in the works, but due to an unfortunate family illness, those plans have fallen through, and now the goat is in search… more»

Out in the Woods: 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190SL

The Mercedes-Benz 190SL was the little brother (or sister) to the 300SL and was built in Germany between 1955 and 1963. It was a 2-door roadster (a convertible available with an optional removable hardtop) with a just twist of… more»

The Junkyard Collection: 1964 Iso Grifo A3/L Spider Prototype

I covered this Iso prototype briefly in an article on the cars of the Rudi Klein “Junkyard” collection, but Araknid78 isolated this tip for us, and I’m a sucker for these weird exotics, so here we go again. This… more»

Possible Yenko Tribute: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Purchasing an unfinished project can be fraught with danger, and many enthusiasts will attest to this. Fresh paint will sometimes hide horror stories of Stephen King proportions, souring what should be pure enjoyment. However, this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro would… more»

One Owner Engine Upgrade: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda

When the Plymouth Barracuda was redesigned in 1970, the ‘Cuda version stood for performance. The ‘Cuda engine choices were a 340, 383, 440, and the 426 Hemi. But the focus changed in 1972 as rising insurance premiums had buried… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible Project

Hiding in this garage is a project candidate that should offer a lot to its next owner. It is a genuine 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible, and while it requires total restoration, it retains its numbers-matching and potent… more»

Woodie Roller: 1952 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe

In its heyday, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka “woodie” or “woody”) was something of a status symbol. The body was made of real wood, which meant a lot of handwork was required, which also made them expensive. Chevrolet’s last… more»

Tiny Brit Collection. Mini Cooper, Parts, and Mini Moke

Austin released the original Mini as affordable and economical transport, but it eventually became a giant killer in motorsport. With international rally success and a clean sweep of the first nine places in Australia’s 1966 Bathurst 500, it proved… more»

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