Project Cars

2 Die 4: 1956 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Hearse

We all have regrets in life, and one of mine is that I didn’t manage to write this article in time for Halloween. Can you imagine the possibilities! But, better late than never. Here on eBay we have a… more»

Winter Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Who is looking for a black T-Top Pontiac Trans Am that is being stored in a horse stall in Athol, Massachusetts? This 1979 Trans Am is listed for sale here on eBay with 2 days remaining in the auction…. more»

Caddy V8 Powered! 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Club Victoria

“I wish my classic car had less power.” Have you ever heard anyone say that? No, me neither. Most enthusiasts are happy with what the car’s creators provided, but a few crave more. Such is the case with this… more»

Donor or Restore: 1977 International Scout II

This 1977 International Harvester Scout II is going to be difficult to move unless you have some axles, wheels and tires. It is located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The seller has the vehicle listed here on Craigslist for $1,800. The… more»

Rare 455 V8 Project: 1970 Buick GS Stage 1

All General Motors divisions offered a mid-size muscle car in the 1960s and 1970s. That is except for Cadillac. At Buick, it was the Gran Sport (aka GS), based on the Skylark platform. Because the GS was a Buick,… more»

Stalled Solid Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

If you’ve ever doubted the popularity of First Generation Mustangs, this 1969 Fastback proves that the passion for these classics is alive and well. It is a stalled project that spent twenty-five years in storage. It is missing a… more»

215 Aluminum V8: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

The F-85 was Oldsmobile’s first compact automobile and the Cutlass was the top trim level. It was only in production for three years (1961 to 1963) before General Motors promoted all of its non-Chevrolet compacts to mid-sized vehicles in… more»

Ran When Parked: 1969 Dodge Charger Project

This 1969 Dodge Charger is another B-Body that the seller says was in running condition when it was parked, but that was a long time ago and the car has now been sitting between 15 and 20 years, so… more»

Big Block Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

They say to buy the best car you can find, so is this the top-of-the-heap project 1969 Corvette? Probably not, but it’s on eBay in Janesville, Wisconsin without a reserve and a $8,100 bid. It’s not running and was… more»

Demolition Derby Candidate? 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

“What’s not rusted is dented” states the ad for this 1979 Pontiac Trans Am here on Craigslist. This Trans Am is one of over 117,000 built in 1979. The Trans Am was the top model produced in 1979 out… more»

Rare WW-5 455 HO! 1972 Pontiac GTO

By 1972, the muscle car era was undergoing a wake, and the funeral was not far behind. Increasing insurance premiums, tightening emissions controls, and (soon) rising gas prices, would make the mid-size performance cars of the 1960s a thing… more»

Bad Motor: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

In the mid-1960s, you had to be hiding under a rock not to notice the sensational new Ford Mustang. It coined the term “pony car” and saw more than 1.3 million copies built in just 1964-66 alone. This nice-looking… more»

BF Auction: 1950 Ford Tudor

While some people view a car as little more than a tool that will take them from Point A to Point B, others build a relationship that makes parting with their beloved classic unthinkable. That is what makes this… more»

Incredibly Rare: 1955 Porsche 356 Continental Roadster

This 1955 Porsche 356 1500 Continental Cabriolet (that’s a mouthful) is one of the rarest 356 models and also one of the prettiest (in my opinion). That spectacular bent windshield is the tell-tale sign that this is a 356… more»

Grandma’s Ride? 1977 Buick LeSabre

The LeSabre was Buick’s “bread and butter” car from 1959 to 2005. It was positioned below the Electra in terms of trim, much like the Chevy Impala was to the Caprice. The cars were part of General Motors’ downsizing… more»

Woody Project: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon

Some classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds that leave me scratching my head. Such is the case with this 1952 Dodge Power Wagon. We have seen these robust old vehicles in many forms over more than a… more»

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