Finding an affordable project candidate can be challenging, especially if the car of your dreams is desirable. That makes this 1978 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible worth more than a passing glance. It has sat for years but is complete, and… more»
Project Cars
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1 of 2,434: 1959 Chrysler New Yorker Project
When the Chrysler New Yorker retired in 1996, it was the longest-running U.S. nameplate at the time. It was Chrysler’s most prestigious product (excluding the Imperial often sold without Chrysler badging). The seller’s 1959 edition is from the company’s… more»
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Well Optioned Cabriolet: 1962 Porsche 356 1600 Super
Sometimes, bidding on a vehicle tells a story that’s not immediate evident when you look at the gallery pictures. While a Porsche 356 Cabriolet is a desirable car, I was still a bit surprised to see bidding already over… more»
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Mach 1 Project: 1970 Ford Mustang
41,000! That’s how many 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1s were assembled, and by my count, I think we have reviewed every single one! Well, when enough’s just right, too much is perfect or something like that. Here’s another, but… more»
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City Cruiser: 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Club Coupe
The advent of the VW Beetle shook the US auto industry to its core – but not right away. The car was tiny, tinny, and its tail was full of motor. Sales were slow until in 1959, VW’s “Think… more»
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Ragtop Project: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
This car’s name tells a white lie, although you wouldn’t know it based on the image above: The ’65 Electra 225 is only 224.1 inches long, not the 225 inches that Buick promised. Specious rounding isn’t new in the… more»
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Bucket Seat Option: 1969 Chrysler 300
Long and low is one way to describe this 1969 Chrysler 300—the fuselage-styled body certainly makes a visual statement. Parked in 1989 and garaged ever since, this outsized two-door hardtop is looking for a fresh start with a new… more»
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Coronet With Sting: 1970 Dodge Super Bee
With the success Plymouth was experiencing with its low-cost Road Runner back in 1968, it didn’t take the folks at Dodge long to figure out they wanted a competitor, and a short time later the Super Bee was born. … more»
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Four-Door Roller: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955 model year was a big one for Chevrolet. They would create a three-year run of cars that would later become known as the “Tri-Fives” and sell nearly five million copies. Also, they introduced a new V8 engine,… more»
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“Baby Corvette” Project: 1972 Opel GT
Here we are living in the home of the brave, and that’s what it’s going to take to tackle this Opel GT. It’s listed on eBay with bidding at $610, reserve not met. Though it looks like it wants… more»
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Crinkled Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger arrived in 1970 and offered a variety of performance engines. But after 1971, the 383, 440, and 426 Hemi V8s were gone, leaving the 340 small block as the sole hot rod. This 1972 Challenger was… more»
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Ferrari Fiero! Testarossa Replica Project
When it comes to replicas and kit cars, some are definitely better than others. And perhaps, as time has marched on, the kit builders themselves have also found ways to make more convincing copies of high-dollar cars. This Ferrari… more»
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BF Auction: 1956 Chris Craft Capri 19′
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to relist this Chris Craft. Since we ran it last, they’ve moved it into covered storage, so we went over and took new photos so you can see it in its current… more»
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Risen From The Ashes: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Fire can do a lot of damage very quickly. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am was located by Mitchell G. in Granite City, Illinois. It is being sold on a salvage title after a fire ravaged the interior of the… more»
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Entry-Level Project Pony: 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe
Before every car had to be a profitable financial “flip,” spotting a ragged old Mustang in someone’s yard instantly sparked visions of its potential in the minds of passing gearheads. If those days are not gone forever, listen softly… more»
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Supercharged Project: 1989 Ford Mustang LX
We see an awful lot of stalled project cars on these pages but this one stands out for a few different reasons. This is a 1989 Ford Mustang LX convertible equipped with the venerable 5.0L V8 engine and preferred… more»
