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»
Project Cars
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»
Solid Foundation: 1973 Jensen-Healey Project
The British sports car scene of the 1970s offered plenty of choices, but the Jensen-Healey stood out as a bit of a hybrid—part Lotus, part Jensen, with American safety standards in mind. This 1973 Jensen-Healey, listed here on craigslist… more»
Assembly Required: 1960 Rambler American 4-Door Sedan
We’ve all been warned about the dangers of tearing apart a car for restoration; once you do, there’s no going back. This is why we see so many abandoned projects on the pages of eBay, Marketplace, and craigslist. Whether… more»
True Barn Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible V8
Every so often, a classic appears that reminds us why the phrase “barn find” carries so much weight in the collector car world. This 1967 Ford Mustang convertible, now listed here on eBay and located in Georgia, is exactly… more»
One-Owner Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
General Motors treated all of its A-body intermediates to a redesign in 1968. Perhaps the best-looking of the lot was the mid-size Chevy Chevelle, which was entering its fifth year. The seller’s ’68 Malibu Sport Coupe is a one-owner… more»
Blank Slate Muscle: 1971 Pontiac Firebird Project
Not every project car arrives as a turn-key driver. Some, like this 1971 Pontiac Firebird listed here on eBay, are true blank canvases waiting for a fresh start. While it’s missing many of the essentials, including an engine, transmission,… more»
Sport Sedan Project: 1988 BMW 535is
Selling a project when it’s halfway through a major refurbishment is always risky, as it could seriously impact the asking price that likely reflects the work that’s already been done. In the case of this 1988 BMW 535is, one… more»
4-Door Survivor: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
Here’s a trivia question. What was the best-selling U.S. automobile in 1965? If you answered the Chevrolet Impala, you would be correct. At more than one million cars, it beat the hot new Ford Mustang by nearly double (if… more»
Blank Canvas Build: 1993 Chevrolet Blazer 2-Door Project
Two-door SUVs from the ’90s have taken on a cult following, and Chevrolet’s 1500 Blazer sits near the top of that list. This 1993 Chevy Blazer, listed here on craigslist, located in near Tacoma, WA, isn’t a turn-key driver,… more»
Buried Treasure: 1961 Chevrolet Impala Project
Every once in a while, a listing comes along that reminds us of the raw side of the “barn find” world. This 1961 Chevrolet Impala, now listed here on eBay, isn’t tucked away in a climate-controlled garage or sitting… more»
Unfinished Restoration: 1971 Porsche 911 Targa
It’s unusual these days to see a long-hood Porsche 911 project show up in unfinished condition once the restoration has begun. I say this because the pay-off for a proper restoration on a car like this usually justifies the… more»
Last Year Wagon: 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
Chevrolet introduced the compact Chevy II in 1962, a thoroughly conventional alternative to the VW Beetle-like Corvair. It sold well, but sales fell off in 1966-67, perhaps due to the styling (IMO) and boxy shape (things would rebound with… more»
