Project Cars

Highly Optioned: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Special Edition

The Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am remains one of the most highly sought classics from the 1970s. Although values for the 1979 Special Edition have taken a slight hit during the last year, pristine examples and promising project candidates… more»

6-Banger in the Barn: 1970 Chevrolet Camaro

After a successful first generation of the Camaro (1967-69), Chevrolet redesigned its popular “pony car” in 1970. The new Camaro was sleeker in appearance which would serve the car well for 12 more model years before the next rework… more»

Stored 31 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang

The “pony car” market sector was named after the new Ford Mustang launched in 1964. Between the Spring of that year and the end of the 1966 model run, nearly 1.3 million copies of the sporty little car were… more»

Fiberglass Kit Car? 1957 Ford Thunderbird

This is one strange bird. It’s registered as a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, but is it? Well, looks can be deceiving and this one is a bit of a Frankenstein. This T-bird is actually a Dofral kit car and my… more»

Road Runner Clone: 1973 Plymouth Satellite

At first glance, this 1973 Plymouth Satellite sure looks like it left the Windsor, Ontario plant as a genuine Road Runner.  However, a previous owner changed out the hood, and emblems, then added the stripes, and once all was… more»

Rust-Free Barn Find: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible

I know from previous feedback that we have readers who fear that the supply of genuinely desirable barn finds will eventually trickle to a halt, and that is a fair assumption to make. However, if this 1966 Ford Mustang… more»

Original Paint Garage Find: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

The popular Ford Mustang got its first serious competitor in 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro. Sure, the Plymouth Barracuda debuted the same month as the Mustang, but its sales were minimal by comparison. The seller’s 1967 Camaro has its original… more»

1 of 1 Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II

As the original car had ballooned in its proportions, Ford reinvented its Mustang pony car. Dubbed the Mustang II when it debuted in 1974, the timing couldn’t have been better with gas prices starting to soar. Some 800 lbs…. more»

Solid Tri-Power Project: 1965 Pontiac GTO

A Pontiac GTO is often near the top of the list of those searching for a vintage GM muscle car to take on as a project, and this 1965 model sure seems to tick a lot of the right… more»

Rare Pathfinder Conversion: 1977 Dodge Vancharger 4×4

Among the vehicle classes I’m sad to see has disappeared from the landscape, the aftermarket 4WD conversions to vans and trucks – done with the full support of the factory – is one of the bigger losses for enthusiasts…. more»

Chevy-Powered: 1956 Austin-Healey 100-4 BN2

The most common criticism leveled against classic British sports cars is a lack of outright performance. The drivetrains for these vehicles were often sourced from humble production cars, meaning high horsepower figures weren’t often achieved. However, this 1956 Austin-Healey… more»

Lots of New Parts: No Reserve 1969 Ford Sport Bronco

It is quite common to find an enthusiast who commences a restoration only to decide they have too many projects to tackle. Such is the case with this 1969 Ford Sport Bronco. The seller has attended to most of… more»

Complete Project! 1957 Imperial Crown Four-Door Southampton

Forward Look styling swept the Chrysler brands for model year 1957, with fins across the board. Imperial stood alone at the top of the family tree. This 1957 Imperial Crown Four-Door Southampton in Winchester, New Hampshire seeks a new… more»

Disassembled 25 Years: 1970 Plymouth GTX

The GTX was Plymouth’s premium muscle car from 1967 to 1971. It was a step up in trim from the budget-minded Road Runner and came with a 440 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. The seller has owned this… more»

Buick-Powered V8! 1958 MG MGA

The MGA was produced by MG in England from 1955 to 1962. It replaced the MG TF Midget and took a different approach to its styling. More than 100,000 of the little cars were built overall, with the majority… more»

Fresh Out of the Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood

For two periods, Chevrolet decided to brand its full-size station wagons differently than the rest of its passenger cars. This happened between 1958 and 1961 and again from 1969 to 1972. In 1958, the Brookwood was the equivalent of… more»

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