Project Cars

Parked For Years: 1940 Ford Tudor

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1959 Rambler American Super 2-Door Club Sedan

The seller of this 1959 Rambler American Super two-door Club Sedan doesn’t seem to know too much about it, spec-wise, as they don’t list an engine or show photos of a VIN or serial numbers or anything like that…. more»

Four-Door Fun: 1964 Rambler American 440

Rambler! That’s a name that conjures up different takes on American Motor’s famous budget-minded automobiles. Some of those takes may be outright derision while others can be comical but many are views of admiration. Today’s find, a 1964 Rambler… more»

BF Auction: 1946 International K1

Custom builds allow an owner to let their imagination off the leash. The finished product can sometimes be extraordinary, which is undoubtedly true with this 1946 International K1 Pickup. Created by the owner’s father as a labor of love… more»

Numbers-Matching: 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350

This 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 demonstrates why we should never judge a book by its cover. It’s a sad and sorry sight, with faded paint and plenty of visible rust. However, below the surface hides its healthy numbers-matching drivetrain,… more»

Don Knotts Approved: 1971 Dodge D200 The Dude

When a lot of us think about “The Dude”, we think about the Coen Brothers’ movie, The Big Lebowski, not the special edition Dodge Sweptline pickup for model years 1970 and 1971. I saw the movie in the theater… more»

Needs An Engine 1973 Raider 34TT Twin-Track

As far as Raider snowmobiles go, this 1971 Raider 34TT is lucky number seven, as in the seventh one we’ve seen here on Barn Finds. I’m either proud of the fact that I showed the first one, or I’m… more»

Unrestored 1963 Volvo 122S

Between its debut in 1956 and this 1963 model, Volvo’s Amason turned Amazon turned 122 watched much of the world abandon its ’50s styling. Still, this 1963 Volvo 122S, “S” for Sports, offered a welcome alternative to ponderous American… more»

BF Auction: 1951 Kaiser Special Collection

I hope we never have to worry about the term “post-war auto production” again, but it was a real thing in the mid-40s and Kaiser was ready. While most manufacturers were introducing 1942 models as “new” 1946 models, Kaiser… more»

Custom Coach Project: 1955 Greyhound Scenicruiser

Through the years, it’s clear that our travel options have gone from decent to great to pretty bad. These days, the elites are flying private and contracting services offering a quick trip on a chartered jet is quickly becoming… more»

Stored Over a Decade: 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Project

If the Monte Carlo hadn’t been introduced as a personal luxury car, it could have been adopted into the muscle car niche. Not that every version was a go-fast demon, but the SS 454 was a solid facsimile. Even… more»

Good Bones: 1957 Triumph TR3 Project

Hiding in this garage is a classic British sports car that could represent an excellent first restoration for the right person. The seller candidly admits to purchasing this 1957 Triumph TR3 with plans to return it to its former… more»

100% Rust Free! 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster 4×4

The tail end of the 1970s was one of Chrysler’s darkest periods (although things aren’t looking great for them right now). Because of this, you might find it in your heart to forgive them for creating this badge-engineered Ramcharger… more»

Tiny Project: 1939 Austin Seven

Mobilizing the masses was one of the main aims of the automotive industry during the first half of the 20th Century. This approach spawned affordable vehicles like the Ford Model T, the Volkswagen Beetle, and this 1939 Austin Seven…. more»

Assembly Required: 1954 MG TF with MGB Engine

I’m not a fan of engine transplants unless absolutely necessary, but this 1954 MG TF has a devil-may-care vibe that fired my imagination. The blend of straight sheet metal and worn paint is attractive. The generous display of car… more»

2-for-1 Projects: Pair of 1959 Chevrolet El Caminos

In 1957, Ford introduced a car-based pickup truck called the Ranchero. It used a 2-door station wagon as its foundation. Two years later, Chevrolet got into the game with a similar product they named El Camino. The initial run… more»

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