Project Cars

1,600-Mile Project: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Looking at it now, it’s hard to fathom this 2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 had traveled only 1,600 miles when the unthinkable happened.  However, the mishap also occurred back in 2003, and over the last couple of decades some progress… more»

Update: Garage Find! 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty Cabriolet

UPDATE: This 1927 Rolls-Royce Twenty cabriolet is now at auction here on eBay, with bidding at $12,121, reserve met. Considering that no one was interested three weeks ago when the seller advertised the car on craigslist for $8000, he… more»

Take One or Both! Pair of Vintage Triumphs

Triumph was one of many British sports cars to create a stir in the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s Two of their most popular models were the TR3 (built from 1955 to 1962) and the Spitfire from 1962… more»

Early-Production 1966 Ford Bronco Project

Who had “First-Generation Bronco” on their bingo card of cars that would go through the roof in value? Well, if we could all choose the best investments, we’d all be rich and we could all afford early Broncos. This… more»

Unfinished Restoration: 1966 Pontiac GTO

The 1966 model year was significant for the Pontiac GTO. The company granted the classic that is often recognized as the father of the muscle car standalone model status. That makes vehicles from that year some of the most… more»

Garage-Bound 25 Years: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet gave the red-hot Ford Mustang a run for its money by introducing its new Camaro in 1967. Though its sales were way below that of the upstart from Dearborn, the Camaro quickly established its second-place foothold among all… more»

Cheap Travel Project: 1950 Spartan Royal Mansion

During the 1940s, Spartan Aircraft Co. stayed busy making airplanes for the war effort. However, demand declined dramatically after the final cease-fire, so the company began to look for new ways to utilize its production capabilities. One avenue that… more»

Time For A Drophead? 1960 Austin Healey 3000

Frequent tipster TJ threw this little nugget our way: a 1960 Austin Healey 3000 coming out of an estate with an apparent 63,800 miles on the odometer and looking in pretty good health, if you get past the surface…. more»

Barn-Find 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

If one car said “America” in the 1960s, there’s a good case for the Chevy Impala. Yearly, hundreds of thousands of people chose a new Impala as their family car, and in 1966, over 100,000 bought the Impala Super… more»

4X4 Project: 1982 AMC Eagle SX/4

American Motors was always the little company that could. To survive, they were always trying different things to see what would stick to the wall. One was the Eagle, a 4-wheel-drive version of the Concord compact, which was followed… more»

Running Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth GTX

The GTX filled the slot nicely in Plymouth’s lineup as their luxurious muscle car, a bit more expensive than the Road Runner but offering a higher level of trim plus a 440 under the hood as standard equipment, so… more»

4X4 Conversion Project: 1963 Ford Ranchero

In the first half of the 1960s, Ford’s station wagon-based pickup, the Ranchero, was based on the new compact Falcon. It was a simple, two-wheel-drive vehicle that offered plenty of hauling potential – as long as it didn’t exceed… more»

Unearthed on July 4th: 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix

It is impossible to understate the importance of July 4th to the American people. It is a chance to celebrate the country’s great achievements and the values that unite the population under the Stars and Stripes. Therefore, there could… more»

Genuine L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Don’t be fooled by its tired appearance, because this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible could be a worthy restoration candidate. It requires nothing less than a frame-off approach to recapture its former glory, but there is one attribute that makes… more»

Dual-Quad V8: 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

Hiding in this garage is a project candidate that will appeal to enthusiasts who prefer their classics with a touch of luxury. This 1955 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible spent most of its life in a dry climate, meaning it is… more»

Original 327: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

One person’s definition of a word or phrase can differ from another’s, and a lot of that is determined by attitude and skill. Take this 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible as a prime example. The seller admits there are rust… more»

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