Project Cars

Forward Look Survivor: 1958 Plymouth Savoy

The Savoy was Plymouth’s first or second-tier automobile during its various cycles from 1954 to 1964. In 1958, the Savoy was sandwiched between the Plaza and Belvedere and Fury much like the Chevy Bel Air would be later between… more»

One Family Owned? 1969 Pontiac GTO

The seller of this 1969 Pontiac GTO states, “just arrived on 2/4, one family owned…“. That makes me think it’s a flip but details beyond that claim are minimal. He also suggests that it’s a bigger project than he… more»

Project 4×4: 1981 AMC Eagle Kammback

“So much practicality, so much affordability . . . all wrapped up in a smart appearing four-wheel drive package. Whether the new Eagle Kammback is your only automobile or a second family automobile, it’s a truly sporty subcompact.” So… more»

Cheap European Car: 1977 Citroën Dyane

At first glance, the Citroën Dyane looks about like the 2CV upon which it was based. The styling of the latter car, though a bit odd, is iconic, and the Dyane helped carry the torch from 1967 to 1983…. more»

Stored Since ’98: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe

This 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe proves we should never judge a book by its cover. This desirable British classic is a restoration project that stalled decades ago. However, it is rock-solid, and the seller believes it only lacks… more»

Restoration Required: 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce

Before Mussolini obligated Alfa Romeo to make aircraft engines for the sake of WWII, the company was at the apex of the performance roster at tracks around the world. On the road, its road cars were less accepted by… more»

Forest Find: 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite Project

The owner of this 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite here on Craigslist believes his car is as close to a rust-free example as you’re likely to find on an unrestored car, and although it’s going to take quite a bit… more»

Solid Squire: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire

“The all-new Ranchero Squire heads a longer, livelier, more luxurious line of 1970 Rancheros by Ford. Rancheros are now five inches longer and feature new styling from grille to tailgate. New longer wheelbase and wider track provide a smoother… more»

Real Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth design team got it right when they introduced the GTX back in 1967, offering buyers not only an upscale trim level B-Body but also a 440 engine as the standard powerplant, so a more luxurious interior could… more»

Stalled but Solid project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

At Barn Finds, we are no strangers to stalled projects, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is a perfect example of the breed, having sat in its current form for over three decades. However,… more»

Abandoned Project: 1955 Triumph TR2

Seeking the purest form of a particular car model is an obsession with some collectors, and that often means early-year production. First-year Lotus Esprits used to go begging (they really aren’t that great), but today Series I cars are… more»

Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

“Meet the Olds F-85 Cutlass. A sweet-handling sports coupe with bucket seats and high-performance 185-H.P. Cutlass aluminum V8 at no extra cost! Cutlass – even the name is exciting! And excitement turns into action when you slip into those… more»

Rare Post Coupe: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

I’ve been looking for one of these for a while. What’s that you ask, a 1969 SS396 Chevelle? Well, sort of, I’ve been trying to find one that has been optioned on a 300 Deluxe trim level as opposed… more»

BF Auction: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS

UPDATE – The seller let us know that this Camaro is running and driving! The second generation of Chevrolet Camaros stayed in production from 1970 to 1981. Over those 11 years, it saw several cosmetic and mechanical updates. Early… more»

Barn Find 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM

The Citroen SM is a wild and wonderful combination of design and features that few cars have matched since. With numerous engineering accomplishments and a lovely Maserati-derived 2.7L engine under the hood, it offers a list of achievements that… more»

Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

There’s a bit of funny math out there as it relates to project cars and trucks. What I mean by that is if a car’s value is high enough, you can justify taking on a monster of a project… more»