Here’s a listing that leans more toward parts and potential than a finished car. This 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 340S fastback is currently up for sale on eBay, and it’s being presented pretty clearly as a project or parts car… more»
Project Cars
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Work In Progress: 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk
The Gran Turismo Hawk was the final variant of the Studebaker Hawk that began in 1956. The GT Hawks were produced from 1962 to 1964 until the company transferred all automobile production to Canada. Cars not making the shift… more»
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Newer 350 V8: 1968 Chevrolet C-10
In the 1960s, the C-10 was a two-wheel drive, half-ton pickup truck sold by Chevrolet. Though several generations were produced, the concept was in place from 1960 to 2002. The seller has a patina-laden 1968 C-10 with a slightly… more»
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Rebuilt 350: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Project
Some enthusiasts won’t consider purchasing an unfinished project, fearing what nasty surprises might be hidden from view. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case with this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller adopted a frame-off approach, but everything is… more»
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Low Mileage Project: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12
Is a low mile DeLorean DMC-12 worth much if it is a project car? Here we have such a dilemma. This 1981 DeLorean is listed for sale here on eBay for $25,000. The car is located in Sacramento, California… more»
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Non-Running 351: No Reserve 1969 Ford Mustang
The secret to the success of the First Generation Mustang was diversity. Buyers could order a base model, but keep adding options to create a potent package that was a genuine sleeper. Such was the case with this 1969… more»
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No Reseve: 1955 Studebaker Champion Coupe
If a “cheap and cheerful” project candidate is on your radar, this 1955 Studebaker Champion Coupe could be a strong contender. The seller states that it needs a refresh, but the listing images suggest that the required work won’t… more»
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Factory 426 Street Wedge: 1965 Plymouth Fury III
After relying on the smaller B-body platform for its full-size cars in 1962-64, the C-body returned the big Plymouths to a competitive position in 1965. The models offered were the Fury I, II, III, and Sport Fury, putting the… more»
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First-Year Model: 1959 Ford Galaxie
For those seeking an automobile that unmistakably offers a one-year-only body style, the 1959 Ford Galaxie is a promising contender, as the car received an entirely different exterior for its second year of production. Introduced as a ’59 model,… more»
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Droptop Mopar Project: 1963 Plymouth Fury Convertible
A quick first glance at this 1963 Plymouth Fury from the right front seems to show a Mopar with potential for a rewarding restoration, and if you’ve got strong sheet metal repair skills, it’s probably worth considering taking on… more»
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455 Powered Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The General Motors A-Body offerings got a significant redesign in 1968, including the popular Oldsmobile Cutlass, which featured new sheet metal to kick off its third generation of production. By 1970, the 2-door models came with two different rooflines,… more»
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Rainy But Magnificent: Portland’s April Swap Meet
Every April, regular as rain (and it does), a consortium of car clubs hosts two swap meets – one at Portland International Raceway and one at the nearby Expo Center. Every year, I’m there, sifting through greasy rust for… more»
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Donated Woodie: 1975 Ford Pinto Squire
The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact automobile and was in production from 1971 to 1980. Only a single generation was built, though obvious changes were made over time. The Squire model was added in 1972, a 2-door wagon with… more»
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Fastback Conversion: 1967 Ford Mustang
This 1967 Ford Mustang began life as a coupe, much like 100s of thousands of them did. Since the seller’s business is fixing up old Mustangs, enough spare body panels were lying around to convert this coupe into a… more»
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Weather Weary Wagon: 1959 Edsel Villager
FOMOCO introduced the Edsel to much fanfare (and corporate expense) in 1958. The company gambled on the need for a fourth marque in the market, but the buying public didn’t see it that way. Sales of 68,000 units in… more»
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Dusty Barn Find: 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk
I said this (out loud) upon opening the link to this 1963 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk: “Oh no.” The GT Hawk is one of the four old cars I’ll allow myself to buy at this juncture (the others being… more»
