Project Cars

Stalled California Project: Jeep J-10 4X4

It might not be a popular opinion, but my favorite Jeeps are the oddballs: FC-150s, Willys Station Wagons, and Gladiators/J-Series Pickups. I saw one of the rustiest ’83 J-20s in the world for sale last year, and I geeked… more»

Non-Running Project: 1962 Ford Thunderbird Convertible

Collector cars can be found in some unique places. For example, this ’62 T-Bird convertible is being sold by the Salvation Army in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Surrounded by donated trinkets, housewares, and a moped or two, the Bullet Bird… more»

Must Go Before Winter: 1950 Jaguar XK 120

Being under the gun to sell anything is hardly an enviable position, and I don’t know that assigning a sense of urgency to a vehicle sale ever actually works (especially if the car in question lingers for a few… more»

Affordable E9 Project: 1974 BMW 3.0 CS

A few days ago, we featured a desirable 5-speed manual-equipped BMW E9 coupe, which you can check out here. It turns out the seller actually bought a total of three E9s and this is one of the other cars…. more»

Genuine Barn Find: 1950 Chrysler Town and Country Newport

This 1950 Chrysler Town and Country Newport seems to prove that the supply of interesting and promising barn finds isn’t drying up. It recently emerged from a Nebraska barn and hasn’t suffered unduly from its prolonged hibernation. It needs… more»

Cheap Luxury: 1964 Imperial Crown Coupe

In 1955, Chrysler decided to tackle Ford and General Motors head-on when it transitioned its Imperial from a model to a standalone marque. Designed to compete with Lincoln and Cadillac in the prestige market, the Imperial set the benchmark… more»

Solid Car, Spare Parts, and Overdrive: 1969 Triumph TR6

Reading the ad for this 1969 Triumph TR6, I see a lot of the owner’s habits in myself.  I too am guilty of owning a collector car or two and letting it sit undisturbed in the garage while I… more»

“Personality Issues”: 1979 Fiat X1/9

Bertone designed dozens of more illustrious cars than the X1/9 – including the Lamborghini Countach, Alfa’s Giulietta Sprint, and the Lancia Stratos – but none more ubiquitous in the US than this little wedge-shaped Fiat. About 60% of production… more»

One-Owner Garage Find: 1965 Ford Fairlane 500

The Fairlane debuted in 1955 as the top-of-the-line mainstream Ford product. Its name was taken from Henry Ford’s estate in Michigan, Fair Lane. It held Ford’s top spot until the Galaxie came along in 1959. Then in 1962, Ford… more»

Factory A/C! 1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon Project

Hardtops were very popular in the 1950’s – in both two-door and four-door varieties. And in 1957, Buick (and its cousin, Oldsmobile) did the four-door hardtop one better with the introduction of a fancy, upscale four-door hardtop station wagon…. more»

Solid History Since 1952: 1948 MG TC

In the not-so-distant past, an MG TC was a top-shelf collectible with a price that reflected its status among automobile enthusiasts.  Sadly, as the generation of Americans who discovered the joys of British sports cars in the first place… more»

Slant-Six Shooter! 1971 Plymouth Duster Twister

Plymouth introduced the Duster in 1970, a fastback version of the compact Valiant. The car proved quite popular, including the performance version called the Duster 340 (small-block, 275 horsepower). Not everyone wanted that much muscle, so Plymouth came out… more»

Older Restoration: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

The “Tri-Five” Chevies were born in 1955 and – through 1957 – would account for combined sales of nearly five million cars. Their popularity was no doubt due in part to a new 265 cubic inch V8 – the… more»

Rusty, but Restorable: 1966 Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback

Rusty First Generation Mustangs are a common sight at Barn Finds, with some worse than others. This 1966 GT 2+2 Fastback joins the list, with the new owner facing plenty of work. However, the critical areas that often represent… more»

Price Slashed: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

Update 09/27/2024: It is often said that he who hesitates is lost, but that isn’t the case with this 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28. It appears the seller didn’t taste success last time we saw this classic, so they are… more»

A Hupmobile Aerodynamic and a Car ID Test

It is almost a given that when archaeologists stumble upon the remains of a literate society, they have a limited number of written words to decipher.  To be fair to our ancestors, carving symbols into stone or making your… more»

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