Project Cars

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»

Cheap Woodie: 1984 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible

The 1980s Chrysler LeBaron was a K-car variant using front-wheel drive as the company was trying to become relevant again. That included a Town & Country wagon with “wood” paneling (as a nod to yesteryear). But in a unique… more»

Turbo Sports Roof: 1991 Toyota Supra

Toyota has always reserved its Supra model for drivers who liked the idea of a performance model that could also do grand touring duty. It’s not unlike the Porsche 928 in many ways, which did a similar job of… more»

DIY Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

Oldsmobile added a personal luxury car to its portfolio in 1966. The Tornado was based on the Buick Riviera, which arrived three years earlier, but with one important distinction: front-wheel-drive. The Riviera used rear-wheel drive, like everything else built… more»

Neighbor’s Mother’s Car: 1987 Cadillac Cimarron

The seller has this Glacier Blue Cadillac Cimarron, easily one of the most-favorite and popular cars here on Barn Finds (Hello? Is this thing on?), listed as a 1983 model year. The grille is clearly from the 1987+ update… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne

Up for auction is this 1977 K5 Blazer Cheyenne with a 350ci V8, 4-speed manual transmission, and 4WD transfer case. Some say that the car you drive says a lot about you. If that’s true, then the original owner… more»

LS5 Time Capsule: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454

This 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, finished in its original War Bonnet Yellow, is a project car with a lot of appeal. The seller states it has 86,000 miles and a clean title, offered here on eBay. Located in the United… more»

1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Project

This 1970 Dodge Charger R/T has a sad story, and it has nothing to do with the car, just the circumstances surrounding it.  It seems the owner brought this one to a shop for a complete restoration last year,… more»

1 Of 50? 1975 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon

Before the Minivan took the nation by storm in the mid-eighties, station wagons were king of the road when it came to transporting large families around town, or across the country when it was time for a vacation.  Surprisingly,… more»

21k Miles With Leather: 2000 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Pontiac’s Formula brought unique styling to the fourth-generation Firebird. Muscular and less flamboyant than the Trans Am, the Formula might pass for a V6 to novices, but the high-powered LS1 will surprise anyone testing that mistake. This one needs… more»

Pair of Hide-Away Hardtops: 1959 Ford Skyliner

1950s automobiles were sometimes known for their gimmicks. Perhaps the most famous was the 1957-59 Ford Skyliner with a retractable roof marketed as the Hide-Away Hardtop. It used a complicated series of wires and gadgets to make the top… more»

Built 360 V8 Project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

The Plymouth Barracuda shed its Valiant roots in 1970, receiving a fresh E-body platform that was also shared with Dodge’s new Challenger. Sales would increase by 50%, but the resurgence was short-lived and demand quickly trickled away. The seller… more»

Patina Time Capsule: 1959 Chevrolet Apache

Up for grabs here on eBay is a genuine slice of American truck history, a 1959 Chevrolet Apache. With 83,861 miles on the clock and a weathered patina finish that tells its own story, this Apache is being sold… more»

Cheap $900 Convertible: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Timing belt breaks are never a welcome occurrence, and the severity results can vary from just a simple replacement to significant internal engine damage.  Unfortunately, the cambelt snapping on this 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has resulted in the car… more»

Crusty 1968 Buick Skylark Needs Some Love

The images of this 1968 Buick Skylark kind of make you wonder: Is it being trailered to somewhere, or has it just come from somewhere? If the latter, then it appears that someone “drug this bad boy out of… more»

Unmolested Wagon: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII

In 1958 and 1959, American Motors and Studebaker introduced new compact cars that led to a revolution with the Detroit “Big 3” in the 1960s. The new Lark is just what the doctor ordered for struggling Studebaker, but in… more»

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