Project Cars

Diesel-Powered Mini Bus: 1975 Mercedes-Benz O 309 D

We’ve featured numerous fine automobiles from Mercedes-Benz on Barn Finds over the years, but I don’t recall coming across many wearing the O 309 D badge.  This moniker signifies a bus, one small enough to be driven with ease, yet providing… more»

Colorado Orange: 1972 BMW 2002 Tii

There comes a point in our lives when we decide time is at a premium and you become very selective about how that time is used. When it comes to project cars, the idea of restoring a vehicle and… more»

Body Restored: 1972 Maserati Indy 4.9

Every now and again, after looking at the local Facebook Marketplace listings for the hundredth time and seeing nothing that appeals, you’ll spot a car that isn’t a new listing but that also has never popped into your feed… more»

Stored Since 1982: 1959 Jaguar MK2 3.8

The Jaguar Mark II is one of the most important and successful cars the British automaker has ever built. It was everything at the time: opulent, fast, and looking like nothing else on the road. To think that this… more»

Compare and Contrast: Two MGB GTs

Up next, we have two MGB GTs at opposite ends of the spectrum: one is in need of just about everything, the other has a known history and could go to a casual show tomorrow. The 1970 project car… more»

New Turbo V6: 1987 Buick Grand National

For those of you who thought the mid-size muscle car was dead after the 1970s, you may have never met the 1980s Buick Grand National. Based on the popular Regal rear-wheel-drive platform, it was the street version of the… more»

Original Paint: 1967 Pontiac GTO Ragtop

The Pontiac GTO enjoyed its second-best sales year in 1967, even though it was down 15% over the record 1966 model run. With subtle styling updates in ‘67, the biggest “news” may have been the retirement of the 389… more»

Big Job: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The Pony Car, the class of smaller sporty cars of which the Mustang and Camaro are primary exemplars, took the automotive world by surprise. Nobody could have imagined people would sleep all night in the car on the showroom… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible

When shopping for a vintage car project, it’s always wise to consider one that’s still operational, even if you plan to perform a restoration.  Being able to drive as you work is certainly a fun perk, and you’ll be… more»

Solid 1950 Packard Eight Woody Wagon Project

Having entered my sixth decade of life recently, I’m old enough to recall when cars were primarily built from metal, before all those plastic components became the norm.  However, I’m not quite of the age to remember when station… more»

V8 Plus Parts: Pair of Chevrolet Vega Projects

Both Chevrolet and Ford got into the U.S. subcompact car market at the same time, in 1971. The Chevy Vega was well thought out but poorly executed, with persistent engine troubles and premature corrosion. The seller has a pair… more»

Needs Floors: 1960 Chevrolet Impala Project

The Chevrolet Impala became a series of its own in the 1959 lineup. Previously, it had been a coupe and convertible extension of the Bel Air, sporting some special sheet metal in the back half of the vehicle. The… more»

Rare Rescue: 1957 Studebaker Provincial Wagon Project

If you’re a fan of unusual American wagons, this 1957 Studebaker Provincial might be worth a closer look. Recently listed here on craigslist, the car was bought about seven years ago in Riverside, California, as a “rescue.” Now it’s… more»

Barn Fresh Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe Project

Few classics hold the universal appeal of a first-generation Ford Mustang, and this 1966 coupe project just listed here on eBay is a perfect example of why. It’s a true barn find that was stored indoors for the past… more»

Coach Built Ambulance: 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

Although the idea of owning a seventies ambulance hasn’t crossed my mind until now, this one’s kind of cool, at least as cool as a medical emergency vehicle designed to treat injured patients can be.  What began as a… more»

26K Miles: 1980 Honda Civic 1500 GL

At 12′-4″ long, this 1,670-pound 1980 Honda Civic 1500 GL would be an incredibly fun project to get back on the road again. It looks to be in nice condition, other than the missing driver’s door trim and a… more»

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