Project Cars

True Barn Find: 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville

The seller of this 1956 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville says this one is a true barn find, originally parked when the price of gasoline reached 50 cents per gallon!  If I did my homework correctly, that would… more»

No Reserve 4×4 Project: 1976 Ford Bronco

With the complex nature of most modern-day four-wheel-drive SUV offerings, it’s nice to step back in time when they weren’t so complicated, with the simplicity playing a large part in the appeal of this 1976 Ford Bronco.  Introduced back… more»

Cheap 440-Powered Project: 1969 Chrysler 300

I’ve been keeping an eye on this 1969 Chrysler 300 for a few days since we first received the tip, and for $3,000, I’m a bit surprised that nobody has snatched this one yet.  There will be some tasks… more»

BF Auction: 1940 Ford Sedan De Luxe

The 1937-1940 Ford De Luxe line has long been a popular car for hot rodding, largely due to its exceptional styling and V8 engine. These days, finding an unmodified and solid example is rather difficult, most have either rusted… more»

Factory 455? 1969 Buick Riviera

When we first got word of this 1969 Buick Riviera from Barn Finds reader Randy J., he was impressed enough to say to consider it gone when he gets there, and I can certainly understand his optimism.  Personal luxury… more»

Promising Project: 1961 Oldsmobile F85 Wagon

When it comes to gearhead thinking, it’s a sign of real maturity when someone comes to terms with the fact that they’ll never have time to complete a project, then decides to get whatever car they’re working on into… more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

I could see where some naysayers might argue that there’s a reason the Cadillac hearse is sitting next to this Chevelle, possibly waiting to transport this one to its final resting place.  However, while it’s true that this Chevy… more»

Ending Today: 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6

Bidding ends today on what looks like a clean 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 that benefits from what appears to be a ton of recent maintenance. This is one of those cars  that remains attainable for mere mortals and may… more»

V8 Swap: 1936 Buick Roadmaster

“Styled for a party but powered for a thrill” is the opening line of Buick’s 1936 Roadmaster brochure. Well, being one of Buick’s top dogs that year, and riding on a 131″ wheelbase, one could have quite the rolling… more»

Project Potential: 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Big Valve

Listed here on eBay, this 1973 Lotus Europa Twin Cam Special Big Valve is the kind of project that still holds plenty of promise for the right enthusiast. According to the seller, it retains its original 4-speed Type 352… more»

Solid Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

For a low-budget muscle car, the Plymouth Road Runner was a game-changer when it was introduced as a 1968 model, offering plenty of bang for your buck plus a 383 big block as the standard engine.  Of course, there… more»

BoatCar Project! 1967 Amphicar Model 770

Amphibious vehicles have been around since the 1700s, starting with horse-drawn wagons that could tolerate water. The first self-propelled boat-car was the Orukter Amphibolos, a steam-powered wagon invented in 1805. In the 1870s, logging companies used amphibious tugs to… more»

BF Auction: 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Project

Few cars capture the imagination of enthusiasts like the Jaguar E-Type. Even Enzo Ferrari famously called it “the most beautiful car in the world.” This 1972 Jaguar E-Type 2+2 Fixed Head Coupe, now up for auction in Manchester, Vermont,… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

Among Oldsmobiles, the 98 occupied the top slot, always retaining its luxury connotation despite GM’s habitual gyration of its models from top to bottom of the pecking order. Sitting on a longer wheelbase than the mid-market 88, with fancier… more»

Seen Better Days: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary

In 1979, the Pontiac Trans Am was 10 years old so what do you do, produce a Tenth Anniversary Edition Trans Am! Pontiac built 7,500 Tenth Anniversary Trans Ams, also known as, TATA cars by Pontiac enthusiasts. They were… more»

Real Starsky & Hutch: 1976 Ford Torino PS-122

“TV superhero cars.” Think Kitt from Knight Rider, the Batmobile, the General Lee (Duke boys as superheroes? Maybe not), and here, the Starsky and Hutch 1976 Ford Torino. It’s for sale in Taylors, SC, and easily viewed on ebay… more»

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