Project Cars

Container Find: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

Garages and barns are probably the two most popular hibernating places for cars, but another less-utilized option is a container, which has been home to this second-year Firebird for the last eight years.  The seller says he’s a lover… more»

Bell System Van: 1983 Dodge B150 Van 4-Speed

Ma Bell. It’s a term that most people under 40 don’t have a clue about. Most younger folks have probably never heard of the Bell System or anything related to the pre-AT&T era because they weren’t even alive in… more»

Cheap 5-Speed Project: 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

With Fox-Body Mustangs being strong performers in the classic market, finding an affordable project candidate is often challenging. However, this ’86 GT Convertible rides to the rescue as a driver-grade vehicle that would benefit from a cosmetic refresh. It… more»

Stored 40 Years! 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Fastback

The sporty Plymouth Barracuda had the misfortune of hitting the market 17 days before the Ford Mustang in 1964. The latter vehicle coined the term “pony car” to define the new market segment, and it buried the Barracuda in… more»

New From Nose To Tail: 1965 Mustang 2+2

The typical Mustang 2+2 (fastback) of early vintage goes for around $40K (and climbing) when auctioned. That for a restored model or a decently preserved original. You’ve got to get there from somewhere, though, and in the case of… more»

Garage Find Hot Rod Project: 1929 Ford Model A Street Rod

Some cars just carry that timeless hot rod vibe, and this 1929 Ford Model A is one of them. Listed here on eBay with no reserve, it’s a fiberglass-bodied street rod that’s been sitting in a garage for the… more»

Field Find Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet 210

In “Tri-Five” circles, most of the interest in 1955-57 Chevrolet station wagons falls to the Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door wagon with its own sporty body. Low production numbers mean they can be very valuable today with collectors. Of… more»

Patina Project With Clean Title: 1957 Chevy 150 Two-Door Sedan

There’s just something about a ’57 Chevy that always stops people in their tracks, even when it’s a project. This two-door 150 sedan listed here on eBay carries the kind of well-earned patina that restorers and hot rodders love… more»

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»

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