Some project builds are more involved than others, and it is common for enthusiasts who prefer the DIY approach to avoid candidates with rust issues. However, this 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo shows promise. It is a dry climate survivor… more»
Project Cars
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Same Owner Forty Years: 1948 Rover P3 Model 75
Rover’s story began like many a British maker – crafting bicycles and motorcycles starting in 1878. The company’s name was associated with “wandering”, and it chose a Viking longship as its emblem, symbolizing exploration. When the automobile market erupted… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
California Special: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS
Sure, if you buy this Highland Green California Special, there will be at least one ’68 Mustang more famous than yours, but who wants that much attention anyway? Even though this Mustang is not Frank Bullitt’s iconic fastback that… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Is the Circus in Town? 1949 Crosley Clown Car
Crosley Motors was the upstart automaker that began before World War II, took a pause, and struggled into the early 1950s. They’re mostly remembered for creating several variants of microcars that included a small pickup and an open-air roadster,… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Reserve 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340 Project
The third-generation Plymouth Barracuda is one of those cars most Mopar fans dream about owning, and with only five years of production, it’s also a textbook example of how quickly things can change in the automotive marketplace. Muscle cars… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In 1970, Chevrolet built 635,000 automobiles in the Chevelle family, which included the El Camino and the new Monte Carlo. But just 7,000 were Malibu convertibles with a V8 engine. That’s how the seller’s Chevelle started life, but its… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rock Solid Driver: 1967 Dodge Charger Project
We’ve recently seen a few classics at Barn Finds that have divided reader opinions, and I expect the same from this 1967 Dodge Charger. It appears to be a prime candidate for restoration, and many will see that as… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Update: The seller has pulled the reserve! Restoration projects sometimes stall before they start, which is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air-2-Door Sedan. The owner’s father fell in love with the car when he saw it on… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Cheap Garage Find: 1976 Triumph TR7
Most people love the Triumph TR6. The same can’t be said for its younger brother, the TR7, though. Why is that? Period reviews praised it and it was a much more usable design. Maybe it was the wedge shape… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1927 Ford Model T Pickup
The Ford Model T was one of the first and most successful production vehicles. Launched in 1909, nearly 15 million copies were built before it was retired in 1927. Their affordability was key to the Model T’s success, and… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Solid Yard Find: 1967 Ford Bronco
Hiding under this cover is one of the stars of the current classic market. This 1967 Ford Bronco has occupied this spot for years but hasn’t suffered unduly from the experience. It is a rock-solid project candidate that deserves… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Project With A Rebuilt Engine: 1968 Saab 96
Like most of you, I actively look for dozens of specific cars for sale online, and the offbeat Saab 96 is one of them. There’s something appealing about its functional shape, sheer quirkiness, and storied rally history with daring… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Turbo Drop-Top: No Reserve 2004 Volvo C70 Convertible
Volvo spent decades establishing a reputation for producing some of the safest cars on the planet. Besides its legendary P1800 range, it hadn’t offered many genuinely sporting vehicles until the 240 Turbo hit showrooms for the 1981 model year…. more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Running Convertible Project: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 debuted in 1964 as Oldsmobile joined others in the GM stable in the mid-size muscle car market. It was an option on the Cutlass until 1968 when it finally became a series of its own. 442 or… more»
Jul 21, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1970 Ford Torino GT Project
Muscle cars were still a healthy segment in the market when Ford introduced the Torino in 1968, which started life as a more nicely trimmed Fairlane, with a GT version available right from the get-go. The car got a… more»
