Project Cars

Get email alerts of similar finds:

Tri-Power 350: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project

This second-year Chevrolet Corvette appears to be at a reasonably good point in its restoration for the next owner to jump right in and see the project through to completion, but it’s also one of those cars that whoever… more»

The Highlander! 1972 Chevrolet C-10

Spicing up its outgoing trucks in this body style’s final year, Chevrolet offered three “Highlander” packages for ’72, and this 1972 Chevrolet C-10 in Shuqualak, Mississippi came decked out with the top level C package including tilt wheel, air… more»

Fiberglass Field Find: Devin Body

The physical deterioration of some project candidates will lead enthusiasts to place them in the “too hard” basket. However, some are so cheap they will leave potential buyers second-guessing whether they should accept the challenge of tackling a build…. more»

No Reserve: 1978 Ford Bronco

If you look beyond the surface corrosion and tired paint, this 1978 Ford Bronco offers a lot to a potential new owner. Returning it to a presentable state should be straightforward because it appears there is no penetrating rust… more»

Unfinished Business: 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda

In 1970, Chrysler produced two “pony cars” that were designed to compete on the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) circuit – the Dodge Challenger T/A and the Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda. Both were limited-production autos that were built for… more»

Turbocharged Drop-Top! 1964 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder

In the 1960s, Chevrolet offered two compact cars, the Chevy II and the Corvair. The former was thoroughly conventional by Detroit standards (front-engine, water-cooled), while the latter was anything but. Like the VW Beetle, the Corvair had a rear-mounted,… more»

Original 265: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Two-Door Sedan

Tri-Five Chevrolets remain a favorite among enthusiasts seeking a project candidate. It doesn’t matter whether the aim is a faithful restoration or a custom approach, the ready availability and affordability of parts off the shelf means there is something… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Dodge Charger

The 1960s was an exciting era in automotive history, with models emerging that would become iconic. It was a decade that brought us the Mustang, Camaro, Firebird, Barracuda, Marlin, and, in 1996, the Dodge Charger. Our feature car is… more»

White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger

Chrysler redesigned its mid-sized, B-bodied cars in 1968 and the Dodge Charger benefitted the most. From sales of fewer than 16,000 units in 1967, buyers scooped up more than 92,000 copies in 1968 and another 85,000 in 1969. The… more»

Real-Deal Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

As the muscle car market of the mid-1960s was heating up, Chevrolet promoted the Super Sport 396 (or SS 396) from a Malibu option to a series of its own. For the three years it held this status (1966-68),… more»

Grape Britain: 1974 Triumph TR6 Project

Mod colors were a hallmark of the 1970s. Carmakers – while never in the vanguard of fashion – followed suit. Who can forget Mopar’s Lemon Twist and Panther Pink, Ford’s Grabber colors, and AMC’s Big Bads? I think my… more»

4X4 Projects: Trio of Dodge Ramchargers

The Dodge Ramcharger was Chrysler’s version of the Ford Bronco or Chevy Blazer. Built from 1974 to 1993, it was based on a reduced wheelbase of the Dodge D-Series pickup. The seller has three of them to sell, two… more»

Cheap and Rare: 1982 Porsche 924 Turbo

We see a lot of potential projects filter through these pages, but every now and again, there’s a car that seems like an exceptional deal even compared to all the vehicles we look at. This rough 1982 Porsche 924… more»

Used For Storage: 1956 Ford Thunderbird

A lot of folks think that the early Chevy Corvettes and Ford Thunderbirds competed in the same market. Sure, they both were two-seaters, but Chevy was going after the sports car space while the Ford was a small personal… more»

428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

I admire an owner who admits a desirable but unused classic needs a new home and chooses to list it for sale. That has been the fate of this 1969 Mustang Mach 1, although its lack of activity for… more»

SSS Bluebird Project: 1970 Datsun 510

Back in June, I covered this very sharp 1971 Datsun 510 Bluebird and it was a rare SSS performance-themed model. While familiar with the 510, the Bluebird edition was a new one for me. Well, today, we have a… more»

Barn Finds