Project Cars

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»

1963 Chevrolet Chevy II Nova Project

“Restoration started.” We all know what that means. It sounds better than “restoration stalled.” Who knows what happens when someone starts on a project with huge enthusiasm and then loses interest halfway through? This desirable 1963 Chevrolet Nova coupe,… more»

Project Potential: 1972 Chevy El Camino SS

The El Camino has always straddled the line between muscle car and pickup, and this 1972 Chevrolet El Camino SS looks like a worthy candidate for revival. Listed here on craigslist out of Edmonds, Washington, this example is described… more»

1977 AMC Hornet AMX 4-Speed

American Motors built several performance cars back in the day. Notable was the AMX, which was a 2-seat GT-style muscle car from 1968 to 1970. During 1971 to 1974, the name was attached to the fastest Javelins – and… more»

1976 Pontiac Trans Am Project

The Pontiac Trans Am is one of those cars that instantly brings back memories of 1970s muscle, and this 1976 example could be just the ticket for someone looking for a running project. Listed here on craigslist, this yellow… more»

Turbo Project: 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger

Listed for sale here on craigslist in Colville, Washington, this 1987 Dodge Shelby Charger is offered at $2,300 or best offer as a nearly-finished turbo project with a long list of new parts. While it isn’t quite road-ready, the… more»

Same Owner 30 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ford could do no wrong in the mid-1960s with the introduction of the new Mustang. The peak year was 1966, when 607,000 of the new “pony cars” found homes. Yet there was one rare body style in those numbers… more»

Only 23,882 Miles! 1980 Mercury Bobcat 4-Speed

Ford was on their color naming game in this era, as they referred to this burgundy over orange 1980 Mercury Bobcat 3-Door Runabout as being “Dark Cordovan Metallic over Bright Bittersweet”. The passenger door appears a shade darker, and… more»

One-Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In 1969, the Chevy Chevelle was still a strong seller in its sixth model year. And the most popular series and body style was the Malibu Sport Coupe. The seller’s example was built like many others: 350 cubic inch… more»

Rare Gold Nugget Special: 1968 Ford Mustang

If you’re hunting for a Mustang with true regional history and rarity, this 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe may be worth its weight in gold, literally. Offered as a project here on craigslist, this is a genuine “Gold Nugget Special,”… more»

Ran When Parked: 1973 Porsche 914 2.0

This 1973 Porsche 914 2.0 was supposedly a runner when it was parked many years ago, but it may not matter much based on the current condition. The later 2.0L cars are generally desirable for their improved performance over… more»

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