When looking for a collector-grade vehicle to buy at a project car price, you sometimes have to stoop pretty low. I know this personally with my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 project, which I bought for peanuts and have since… more»
Project Cars
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Gorilla Drag Car: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you heard of the Gorilla Drag Car? I have not but that does not mean anything. More importantly, do you like to go fast? Well, this might be a car of interest to you. It is a 1970… more»
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Pair of 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 Coupes
In 1966, the popular Impala Super Sport was in its third year as a series of its own. Sales were down 18 to 20% over the prior year, but 1965 was a record sales year that would never be… more»
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Cheap Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Finding an affordable C3 Corvette project candidate can be challenging, but they are out there if a potential buyer exercises patience. If you have been hunting, you may have struck gold with this 1974 example. It has sat in… more»
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Solid Driving Project: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Choosing the path to pursue with a project build can be difficult as an owner balances thoughts of originality with personalization. Those choices face this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s new owner, but their project will commence from a rock-solid… more»
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“Super” Slant Six: 1979 Plymouth Volare Duster
The original Duster was Plymouth’s fastback version of the Valiant compact. From 1970 to 1976, Plymouth sold more than 1.3 million of the popular cars, so it’s not surprising the Duster name would pop back up later as a… more»
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Real Deal: 1968 Meyers Manx Project
We’ve told the story of Bruce Meyers and the Manx several times in the pages of Barn Finds, but it’s worth mentioning again that while the Meyers Manx wasn’t the first dune buggy, it was certainly one of the… more»
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Golden Eagle Project: 1979 Jeep Cherokee
For 1979, Jeep offered its Cherokee in three models, a four-door, a two-door, and a “wide-wheel” two-door. They also came in three different appearance packages: the Cherokee S, or Sport package, the Cherokee Chief, and the Cherokee Golden Eagle…. more»
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Rare Lipstick Edition! 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV
If you base it on nothing but sheer size, at 19 feet long the 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV made quite an impression in the daytime just by pulling into your executive parking spot before you even exited the… more»
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No Reserve Manual Coupe: 1968 Jaguar E-Type
When you come across a sports car that has actually been used as intended with all the hallmarks of a life well lived, it’s near impossible to resist its charms. The 1968 Jaguar E-Type shown here is a Series… more»
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Power Top Project: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
Sitting in this garage is a classic that suffered a sad fate. It is a 1957 Corvette that was a victim of a fender bender in the 1960s. It was disassembled for repairs that never eventuated and now needs… more»
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350-Equipped: 1974 Jeep CJ5
Choosing the right weapon for wilderness adventures can be challenging. Some people prioritize comfort, while others won’t compromise on off-road abilities. This 1974 Jeep CJ5 could be the ideal choice if you fall into the second category. It is… more»
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Cheap Wheels or More? 1977 Ford Mustang II
Ford reinvented the once-popular Mustang in 1974, but this time as a subcompact (which was closer in relative size than the top-heavy 1973 Mustang). Now called the Mustang II, it turned out to be the right car at the… more»
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Triumph Stags: Which Project Would You Pick?
Coincidentally, these two examples of Triumph’s luxury sport Stag arrived on the Barn Finds assignment list at the same time. What are the chances! Both are project cars: one has no motor and one has a Chevy 283 cu…. more»
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Rare Convertible! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454/4-Speed
1971 was still a decent year for the early Golden Age of muscle cars, with the Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport being no exception and continuing to offer a potent 454 under the hood. You could still get a convertible… more»
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Rusty Hulk: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback Rescue Project
You’ve got to be kidding. Two people have bid a rusty hulk of a 1967 Mustang Fastback up past $12 grand? Are they not reading the very thorough and honest description provided by the seller here on ebay? Are… more»
