Project Cars

Pontiac Graveyard Find: 80 Firebirds, GTOs & Grand Prixs

As a teenager, I remember going to salvage yards to find parts and seeing all kinds of American wrecked muscle cars. Many thanks to Max Utterback who sent us this tip for a graveyard full of 1960 to 1980… more»

Owned Over 40 Years! 1949 Nash 600 Super Special

What’s it like to drive a bath tub? While Nash gave the design of its brand new post-war sedans a fancy name – Airflyte – the vernacular is “bath tub styling”, and it arrived in 1949 as Nash’s first… more»

One Owner Project: 1969 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible

Sitting in this garage is a classic that could be an excellent project candidate for the right person. It is a one-owner 1968 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible that appears to be largely unmolested. It runs and drives, providing the… more»

Tri-Five Project: 1955 Chevrolet Sport Coupe

Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and met with tremendous success. Nearly five million of the “Tri-Five” Chevies were sold through 1957 as Chevy introduced its first V8 engine in 37 years. In ’55, two versions of the “no… more»

Greenwood Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette

America’s Sports Car, the Chevy Corvette, was in its 35th year of production in 1988 (they skipped 1983). Nearly 23,000 copies were built that year, with some of them customized by Greenwood Corvettes. Greenwood was founded by a pair… more»

BF Auction: 1985 Ford Bronco 4-Speed

The third-generation Ford Bronco was a tailored update to the previous model and was reportedly in development since before the previous Bronco was on the market. This white and black 4×4 is a bit of a project truck as… more»

383/4-Speed: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

This 1969 Plymouth Road Runner appears to be fairly entry-level in terms of equipment, but the whole idea here was to offer an inexpensive, no-frills muscle car with a standard big block and let the buyers choose if they… more»

Former Barn Find: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

I always feel for an enthusiast who has fallen foul of a non-paying buyer, especially when the classic is a desirable vehicle like this 1970 Ford Mustang. It has a fascinating past and is a rock-solid classic that is… more»

Restomod of Restoration? 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

Some classic projects leave potential buyers with an obvious path to follow, while others offer a myriad of choices. Such is the case with this 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback. Somebody has returned its body to a rust-free state,… more»

Running 440: No Reserve 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

This 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T has led what could literally be described as a colorful life. Its story includes a color change from one desirable shade to another, but there is an opportunity for a new owner to reverse… more»

Partially-Finished Project: 1941 Packard 120 Convertible Sedan

If you’re interested in the rise and fall of the Packard Motor Car Company, there are several good books available with true scholastic discussions of how that august nameplate ended up on a Studebaker body in the end. Some… more»

Fish Out of Water? 1965 Rambler Marlin

The Marlin was a fastback derivative of the Rambler Classic, built by American Motors from 1965 to 1967. Its styling looks to be a cross between the 1964 Plymouth Barracuda and the 1966 Dodge Charger. This first-year example looks… more»

Buried for Decades: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The Chevy Nomad was a “sport wagon” that was built between 1955 and 1957 (though the name would be used later on “regular” wagons after that). Production numbers were small at less than 23,000 copies out of nearly five… more»

Same Family Since the ’50s: 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe

From 1933 and 1942, the Master and Master Deluxe were the “bread and butter” cars of Chevrolet. They were joined later in the run by the Special Deluxe as a fancier family automobile. The war effort that began in… more»

Budget Brit: 1975 MG Midget Mark IV

This Mk IV Midget was made the same year that the UK government nationalized British Leyland, turning it into a ward of the state. Five years later, after spending the equivalent of $22 billion in taxpayer funds to support… more»

Still in The Barn: 1968 Dodge Charger

Hiding in this barn is a classic with a sad history. This 1968 Dodge Charger has occupied this spot since 1981, a project build that stalled before it started for various reasons. It shows promise as a restoration candidate,… more»

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