Project Cars

Solid Start: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Project

The 1969 Camaro is one of those cars that never lost its cool, and this example here on eBay shows why people chase them year after year. Finished in gray, it looks like a clean slate waiting for the… more»

Affordable Project: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible

In their youth, the seller and his friend used to hit the road aboard this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible, searching for fun and adventure. The friend passed a few years ago, with his widow handing the Galaxie to… more»

Drop-Top Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

The second generation of the Chevy Corvair (1965-69) suffered in the sales arena, thanks largely to some negative safety PR via Ralph Nader. Which is a shame, as the nifty compact was a much-improved automobile by then. The seller’s… more»

Mopar Project Alert: 1969 Dodge Charger 500

Mopar fans know that 1969 was the year Dodge pulled out all the stops in NASCAR, and the Charger 500 is one of the rarest results of that effort. Just 392 of these aerodynamically improved fastbacks were built, making… more»

A Good Daily Driver? 1983 Chevrolet Chevette CS

As rough as this 1983 Chevrolet Chevette CS four-door sedan looks in the overall photos and even in the detailed photos, I tend to agree with the seller that it could make a good daily driver. Maybe not the… more»

Needs TLC: 1959 Borgward Isabella Coupe

We’re looking at a Borgward Isabella coupe, a rare variant of the Isabella line. Prior to coming up with this attractive design, Borgward’s offerings were a scattered bunch, reflecting the company’s aggregation of multiple makes over the years, including… more»

BF Auction: 1949 Dodge Route Van

Here’s a chance to own a truly unique piece of Dodge history. This 1949 Dodge Route Van, available now exclusively on Barn Finds, comes from Albuquerque, New Mexico, showing just 48,022 miles on the odometer. With a clean title,… more»

Double Project: Pair of 1973 Chevrolet Novas

Finding one 1970s Chevrolet Nova project is always interesting, but finding a matched set? That’s exactly what’s being offered here: a pair of 1973 Chevrolet Novas, both needing work, both with potential, and both waiting for the right enthusiast… more»

Tri-Power 427 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L71

1968 was a prime time to pay a visit to your Chevrolet dealer, as not only was America’s sports car still offering several great engine options, but the two-seater also got a redesign with a completely new body.  Unfortunately,… more»

30k-Mile Project: 1967 Buick Electra

The Electra (aka “225”) was the flagship automobile built by Buick from 1959 to 1990. The 225 surname was a nod to the car’s length in inches. It was produced on the same C-body platform as other top-of-the-line big… more»

BF Auction: 1972 Mercury Cougar Convertible

This 1972 Mercury Cougar convertible, now live on Barn Finds, is one of the rarest Cougars ever produced. According to the included Marti Report, it is one of only 17 built in this exact configuration, making it a highly… more»

Matching Numbers Big-Block: 1966 Chevy Caprice Project

Chevrolet’s Caprice was introduced in the mid-1960s as the top-tier trim level for the full-size line, offering more luxury and style than the Impala or Bel Air. By 1966, it was available with some serious power under the hood,… more»

Forgotten Workhorse: Vintage Mack Truck with Lowboy Trailer

Sometimes a project comes along that isn’t just a vehicle—it’s a piece of working history. That’s the case with this vintage Mack truck and lowboy trailer, recently pulled from long-term storage and now available here on craigslist in the… more»

Field Find: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS RS

Chevrolet sold 700,000 Camaro “pony cars” in its first three years on the market (1967-69). So, an all-new design was on the schedule for 1970. Production delays resulted in the cars arriving in showrooms late by five months, contributing… more»

One Family Owned: 1978 Datsun 280Z

Was the 280Z the last great Z car? Or was it great at all? In the beginning, Datsun tried very hard to read the room when it introduced the 240Z, engaging in a long development period geared toward meticulous… more»

Stored 30 Years: 1969 Pontiac Firebird

It’s always interesting when a seller shares the reason they’ve decided to let go of a vehicle, especially one that they or an associate has owned for a long time.  We often hear of space issues, not enough time,… more»

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