Project Cars

BF Auction: 1963 Dodge Dart 170 Suburban Wagon

UPDATE – The seller has requested that we cancel the auction, as the car was involved in a minor collision. They are working with their insurance to get the damage fixed. Given the situation, we have ended the auction…. more»

Dusty Time Capsule: 1982 Bradley GT Project

Kit cars have always been a fascinating corner of the automotive hobby, and the Bradley GT is one of the better-known names from the era when “build-it-yourself” sports cars had their moment in the sun. This 1982 example, spotted… more»

Needs Finishing: 1950 Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet

Today we pay another visit to Vittorio Jano, a standout in the Italian engineering milieu for decades beginning in the 1930s: he designed the Aurelia for Lancia – one of the company’s most successful models. Constructed in six series… more»

Parked For Years: 1980s Kawasaki KLT250 Prairie

Ebony is what Kawasaki referred to for their black KLT250 three-wheeler, but we most often see them in Wildfire Red. They’re a fairly rare model and this one will need some work as the seller says it hasn’t run… more»

Sitting 15 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

Here’s another Chevelle that the owner acquired with the intention of performing a restoration, but as we all know, life often gets in the way of our best intentions.  Sometimes, it doesn’t take very long to realize our visions… more»

Solid Driver: 1971 Ford F100 Sport Custom

Some classics leave their new owner with decisions to make. This 1971 Ford F100 Sport Custom is a perfect example, because the buyer could choose to preserve or restore this rock-solid Pickup. The good news is that due to… more»

Rolling Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

With the cost of primo tri-fives likely to remain high, buying a roller at an affordable price is a good option for those with a vision and the skills needed to turn it into their dream car.  This 1957… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1968 Triumph TR6

The Triumph TR6 has long been considered the last TR that was designed in the original idiom, a no-nonsense, affordable, beefy roadster that combined good looks with a torquey engine and robust mechanical gear. Updating the TR4/TR250 bodystyle for… more»

Coach Built Rarity: 1955 Cadillac Caddy Camper

For readers who’ve ever been curious what it would look like if a vintage Cadillac hearse were blended with a camper, wonder no more!  The answer can be found in the form of a 1955 Caddy Camper, and believe… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 429CJ

One of the most underrated performance Fords of the muscle car era has to be the 1970-71 Ford Torino Cobra with the 429 Cobra Jet. A contemporary Motor Trend road test pitted a 370-horsepower Cobra Jet Torino against an LS6 Chevelle… more»

Stored 41 Years: 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda 340

The declining demand for muscle cars in the 1970s spilled over onto the nimbler “pony cars”, too. Sales of the Plymouth Barracuda were off by 60% from 1970 to 1973, leading to the car’s cancellation in 1974 (the Dodge… more»

4 Speed Project: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This Code 69 Brentwood Brown 1977 Pontiac Trans Am is still for sale and was sent to us by Curvette. The dealer listed it at $18,900 last month and has lowered the price to $16,900. That still may be… more»

Patina Project: 1973 AMC Ambassador

The Ambassador was American Motors’ flagship luxury automobile from 1957 to 1974. It competed with the likes of the Chevrolet Caprice and Ford LTD during much of that time. By the 1970s, the car’s prominence dwindled as even more… more»

Easy Restoration: 1967 Ford Bronco

It’s fascinating how some vehicles can be largely unloved when they are shiny and new, but become a “must-have” item years later. The First Generation Bronco is a perfect example of this, with spotless examples currently commanding very healthy… more»

Surprisingly Solid: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Judging a book by its cover can be a mistake, especially if the object in question is a desirable classic car. Take this 1969 Plymouth Road Runner as a prime example. Its tired paint and healthy layer of surface… more»

Driver’s Dream: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 SportsRoof

The 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has long been considered one of the most desirable first-generation Mustangs, blending aggressive styling with serious performance. This example, listed here on eBay, is a genuine Mach 1 (63C code) that’s ready to… more»

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