Project Cars

Factory 402: 1971 Chevrolet El Camino

Classics like this 1971 Chevrolet El Camino offer an intriguing possibility for potential buyers. They are exceptionally versatile, but when fitted with a big-block V8, their lighter weight tends to give them better performance than the sedan or wagon… more»

Found Under A Barn? 1946 Ford Tudor Sedan

I don’t know what it is, but I doubt there’s an old car more wholesome and authentic than a 1946 Ford Tudor Sedan. It’s simple, rugged, and handsome without being ostentatious, and I have a vague notion that after… more»

Meyers Manx? 1972 Volkswagen Dune Buggy

Dune buggies were all the rage in the 1960s and 1970s, at least along the beaches in California and Florida. Most were fiberglass bodies affixed to a Volkswagen chassis and using Beetle power. Perhaps the best known was the… more»

Cheap Wheels Project: Pair of 1970s Opel GTs

The Opel GT was a closed-coupe sports car that was produced by Opel in Germany from 1968 to 1973. Its styling was not unlike that of the third-generation Chevrolet Corvette that debuted about the same time (General Motors was… more»

Cheap Project: 1958 MG MGA Roadster

It is often said that we get what we pay for, which seems to be the case with this 1958 MG MGA Roadster. It requires a lot of work before it graces our roads again, but the seller’s price… more»

More-Door Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevy Chevelle was wrapping up its first generation in 1967 (it was introduced in 1964 as the GM division’s new intermediate-sized product). The car received a minor facelift in ’67 and the Malibu was still the top-of-the-line model… more»

Freshly Rebuilt 318 V8: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger

The fourth-generation Dart (1967 to 1976) was the most popular run for the Dodge compact. Yet sales of the automobile eluded the more youthful buyers until the Swinger 2-door hardtop was introduced in 1969. Two years later, Plymouth got… more»

Cheap Garage Find: 1974 Dodge Charger SE

This 1974 Dodge Charger certainly gives off the vibe that it’s been sitting in the same place for quite some time, with the seller’s confirmation that this one’s been idle since 1983.  However, several positives can be found here,… more»

Cheap Shelby! 1984 Dodge Charger

Dodge revived the Charger nameplate in 1981 and applied it to a sporty hatchback/subcompact in production through 1987. It was based on the L-body platform shared with Plymouth for a similar car. Dodge partnered with Carroll Shelby in 1983… more»

Low Mileage Barn Find? 1970 Cadillac Eldorado

There’s no denying that the first of the front-drive Eldorados is a styling masterpiece. Intricately detailed with swoops and swells and creases, it’s certainly among Bill Mitchell and company’s best efforts. The 1970 model, pictured for sale here, was… more»

Too Many Doors? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Among serious car enthusiasts, many sedans just don’t get the same amount of fanfare as their two-door counterparts, and it’s understandable since most are viewed as more family-oriented rather than having the cool factor that comes with only half… more»

Chopped “Oval” Beetle: 1956 Volkswagen Type 1

The Volkswagen Type 1 (or Beetle) was dubbed “The People’s Car’ when it was conceived in the late 1930s. Once production resumed after WW2, more than 21 million copies of the popular little “Bugs” were built through the end… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air

UPDATE – The seller just informed us that the brakes have been serviced and now work as they should! This 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air is a striking classic that is guaranteed to turn heads and draw a crowd. It… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

UPDATE – The seller has added underside photos to the gallery. It isn’t unusual for a classic to become laid low by a minor fault, which is the case with this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle. Its previous owner completed a… more»

Worth Saving? Rare 4-Speed 1972 Pontiac Trans Am

  Mothballed in 1998 for a someday restoration, this 1972 Pontiac Trans Am in Martinsville, Indiana awaits a new owner and a timely revival. These TAs were no joke, with a single engine option, the 455 high output LS5… more»

Special Order Paint: 1972 Ford Sport Bronco

Most modern vehicle manufacturers have a fixed color palette for particular models in their range. However, there was once a time when buyers could select a Special Order shade, and companies were willing to accommodate such requests. This 1972… more»

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