Project Cars

BF Auction: 1929 Mercedes-Benz Gazelle Replica

If you’ve ever dreamed of classic European motoring but wanted the ease and reliability of American mechanicals, this 1929 Mercedes Gazelle replica might be your perfect match. Listed as a Barn Finds Auction exclusive and located in Haverhill, Massachusetts,… more»

Stalled Tribute Build: 1967 Ferrari 330 P4

When it comes to replicas and kit cars, there are some obvious winners and losers. Winners are the likes of the Factory Five Racing, which produce some incredible tributes to the legendary Cobra street and race cars. Things trail… more»

Rare Sports Car Pair: 1974 Volkswagen SP2

The VW SP2 (sports car) is rarely seen in the U.S. Volkswagen produced it in Brazil in the mid-1970s and did not officially export it to the 50 American States. It used a widened Karmann Ghia chassis (Type 14)… more»

Ran When Parked: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Nestled among numerous autos in a gravel lot somewhere in Avilla, Indiana, is this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, which the seller says was running fine when it was parked here.  The circumstances of why this one ceased operating remain… more»

Roller Restomod? 1979 Chevrolet Nova

The industry’s most successful compact, the Chevy Nova, ended its 18-year run in 1979. That’s after nearly 4.7 million copies had rolled off the assembly line. The seller’s edition from that last year seems like it was rather unassuming… more»

Cheap ZR-1: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette

The C4 Corvette really came of age in 1990 when Chevrolet released the ZR-1 variant. It possessed the level of performance that recalled the badge’s glory days, and although it wasn’t cheap, it was warmly embraced by buyers. This… more»

Pace Car Project: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro

The Chevy Camaro has served as the official pace car of the Indianapolis 500 nine times. That should make it second only to the Corvette to have that honor. Chevrolet built 6,360 pace car replicas of the 1982 Camaro… more»

390-Powered 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

By 1969, the Ford Mustang was still the “go-to” player in the “pony car” scene. But its market share had eroded in 1967 and 1968 with the influx of competitors. So, in 1969, they expanded on their role in… more»

Solid Survivor: 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible

Sometimes, finding a good project car comes down to locating one with solid bones, and this 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible listed here on craigslist in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, looks like a strong candidate. The seller claims it is an Oklahoma… more»

Small Big Wheel: 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel BW80

UPDATE – This 1986 Yamaha Big Wheel BW80 is listed for sale again after it was featured in June of 2025 here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on eBay and is still located in Phoenix, Arizona. The seller… more»

31k One-Owner Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

Even though the Chevrolet Corvette had lost a bit of its spunk in performance capabilities by 1977, the C3 still looked great outside, especially when dressed in black.  Barn Finds reader Curvette spotted this one here on eBay, sitting… more»

BF Auction: 1952 Cadillac Series 62 Coupe

Cadillac celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1952, and this beautiful Series 62 Coupe proves that they had come a long way from those wonderful single-cylinder 1902 models that were so brilliantly crafted by that great American engineer, Henry M…. more»

Manual Donation Car: 1990 Ford Mustang GT

Some projects just have a vibe. While many cars simply fall into the category of being dilapidated and neglected, there are some that are undoubtedly in that condition but still seem eminently appealing. This 1990 Ford Mustang GT is… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

Given the growing popularity of muscle cars, Plymouth surmised there was a market for a budget model. So, the gimmicky Road Runner was born in 1968 and found enough demand to prove to Chrysler execs they were right. This… more»

Big Block Pace Car! 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS

What better way for Chevrolet to promote its racy new Camaro than pacing the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the Indianapolis 500? Interestingly, we don’t know how many Indy 500 pace car Camaros Chevy built. An expert at HotRod quotes… more»

The Original Dune Buggy: 1972 Meyers Manx

Few vehicles capture the carefree, beach-going spirit of the 1960s and 1970s like the Meyers Manx dune buggy, and this example, listed here on eBay, is patterned after the original “Old Red.” Titled as a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, this… more»

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