Project Cars

Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Nova 350 V8

In its ninth year in 1970, the Chevy Nova compact was still one of the company’s best-selling cars. More than 300,000 copies were dispatched through dealer showrooms that year, it’s the third biggest year up to that time. The… more»

One-Owner Project: 1965 Ford Mustang 23k Miles

The Ford Mustang was the sales phenom of the 1960s. From the Spring of 1964 through the end of the 1966 model year, nearly 1.3 million copies left the assembly line. Early examples are considered by many to be… more»

350 V8 Restomod: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

Chevrolet sold a bundle of automobiles from 1955 to 1957, referred to later as the “Tri-Fives”. Besides all-new styling, the cars had the first V8 engine offered by Chevrolet since 1918. The Bel Air was the upscale model and… more»

Low Reserve! 1970 Dodge Charger

We’ve seen some pretty sad and sorry classics over the years at Barn Finds, but the sight of this 1970 Dodge Charger is almost enough to make the toughest enthusiast weep. To say that it has fallen on hard… more»

Rebuilt S-Code V8: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

The popular Mustang pony car got its first facelift in 1967 but continued to be what a Mustang should be (long hood, short deck). The big news was an enlarged engine compartment that could now be populated with big-block… more»

Restore Or Parts? 1979 Dodge Magnum XE

There’s no confusing Dodge’s first Magnum with the one that came next, this one was based on the B-platform that gave us the Cordoba, Charger, Monaco, Fury, and Chrysler 300. The next Magnum would be the muscular wagon that… more»

#169 of 500 Hot Hatch! 1986 Shelby Omni GLH-S

In the ’80s, the addition of monochrome trim & bumpers, rocker valances, and front and rear spoilers often meant nothing other than someone spent money on a cosmetic “sport” package to gain the appearance of sport. In an era… more»

Halo Roof: 1971 Ford Torino Spring Edition

Ford redesigned its mid-size Torino in 1970, giving the car a leaner and more slender aerodynamic appearance. Sales were less than spectacular, and the design would only be run for two years before the automobile was redone again. The… more»

Vintage Scooter Project: 1981 Vespa P200E

The Vespa scooter was born in Italy in 1946 as an economical way to get around Europe after World War II. Several iterations have taken place over the years, with perhaps the most popular and durable being the P200… more»

Dad’s Pair: Two 1955 Hemi DeSotos

The seller’s father purchased two 1955 DeSotos to restore, but now they are being sold. One of the projects, a two-door Fireflite Sportsman Firedome Special Coupe, has been started, while the Firedome sedan remains intact. Could these be the… more»

Blank Canvas Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

One of the greatest challenges when searching for a First Generation Mustang project is locating a candidate that doesn’t require rust repairs. Salvation may be at hand with this ’65 2+2 Fastback. It appears to be rock-solid, and the… more»

Long-Term Storage: 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible

Like many classics, certain Cadillac models are more desirable than others. The stakes are pretty high when the attention shifts to a Biarritz Convertible from the 1950s. This 1956 Biarritz recently emerged from long-term storage and is a rock-solid… more»

Oklahoma Field Find: 1971 Ford Bronco

This 1971 Ford Bronco is an unmolested field find that could represent an excellent project candidate for the right person. It requires total restoration, but everything is there for someone to return this classic to its former glory. Alternatively,… more»

Former CHP Cruiser Project! 1968 Dodge Polara

Throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, Chrysler did a big business providing patrol cars to various law enforcement agencies across the country. Dodge seemed to be the product of choice by many and in 1968 it was the Polara… more»

Stored 39 Years: 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project

The two-seater Ford Thunderbird made its debut in 1955. Despite it being a niche car (a pricey, two-seater personal luxury car with limited trunk space), it was a sales success with 16,155 units sold. Plus, it accomplished its task… more»

Three On The Tree! 1966 Chevrolet C-10!

Take a look at this! We have a 1966 Chevrolet C-10 up for sale in Naples, Florida, for only $6,500. When I saw this, my first thought was to preserve and seal that patina with linseed oil. Other people… more»

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