Project Cars

Original 340 Project: 1972 Dodge Challenger

There certainly aren’t very many E-Bodies that Dodge fans would consider not worth saving, and I’m in no way suggesting that this 1972 Challenger shouldn’t be.  At some point, the supply chain of projects is likely to begin drying… more»

Jet Fuel Tanker: 1952 Ford F600

The idea of a vehicle you can see endless potential in as garage or yard art but struggle to justify owning for any other reason is a quandary many of us have faced. How many small business owners with… more»

For Restoration? 1974 Lamborghini Espada Series III

Marcello Gandini put his prints on many a supercar, from the Countach to the Stratos, the Miura to the Espada. Of this grouping, only the four-seat Espada is even the slightest bit practical. In fact, keep one in good… more»

1972 Datsun 240Z is Crusty and Collectible

The 1972 Datsun 240Z for sale in Naples, Florida on eBay needs the works, though it doesn’t appear to be rusty enough to actually collapse. These early 240Zs are iconic, and historically really significant—proof that the Japanese could build… more»

Backdated Project: 1978 Porsche 911 Targa SC

When it comes to finding an affordable air-cooled Porsche project, you may have to lean pretty heavy on the project side to make the math work. There’s different ways of going about this – you could buy an original… more»

Breezeway Duo: Pair of 1963 Mercury Montereys

The “Breezeway” roof was a styling and convenience fixture on Mercury and Lincoln automobiles between 1957 and 1968. Available on sedans and hardtops, the Breezeway was a reverse-slanted rear window that would go up and down to provide greater… more»

Not Many Left? 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel

American Motors made an early performance statement in the late 1950s with the Rambler Rebel. Those cars came standard with a V8 engine rather than an inline-6. But it was phased out after 1960 as AMC focused more on… more»

BF Auction: 1970 Ford Torino GT

There’s something satisfying about finding a project car that hasn’t been picked over or left to decay outdoors—and this 1970 Ford Torino GT, now listed on Barn Finds Auctions, fits that bill. Located in Stockbridge, Georgia, this classic muscle… more»

Super Sport Project: 1962 Chevrolet Impala

While Chevrolet introduced the Super Sport package on the Impala in 1961, the concept didn’t take off with buyers until 1962. From a few hundred copies in 1961, sales were just shy of 100,000 units in 1962. Besides special… more»

Tri-Power/4-Speed Roller: 1966 Pontiac GTO

When searching for a muscle car project, buyers often have to face the bad with the good, and that’s certainly the case regarding this 1966 Pontiac GTO.  The biggest negative is that the original engine and transmission are no… more»

Big-Block Project: 1968 (?) Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Hiding in this shed is a classic that is both a promising project and a mystery machine. The seller advertises this Corvette Convertible as a 1968 model, although there are indications that the model year may be incorrect. Only… more»

Mechanically Restored: 1958 Ford Ranch Wagon

As wood-bodied wagons were phased out in the early 1950s, the Ranch Wagon became Ford’s entry-level metal-body wagon. It would hold that position through 1974. The seller’s 1958 2-door edition has been rebuilt mechanically, with the cosmetic side of… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1962 Dodge Dart 440 Drop-Top

Most folks remember the Dodge Dart as a compact car in the 1960s and 1970s. However, from 1960 to 1962, it was a full-size offering, including the only time the name appeared on a B-body product (1962). The seller… more»

It’s Really A Gran Coupe! 1971 Plymouth Barracuda

When an enthusiast’s vision is to turn an auto into a clone, I’m generally supportive of the idea, as my thoughts are that if it’s your car, you’ve got the right to do whatever you want with it.  However,… more»

Early Grader! 1937 Caterpillar No. 10 Auto Patrol

Time to wax poetic about one of my favorite topics: construction equipment. Not only is the history of these machines intimately entwined with human progress, but learning how the first guy came up with the first forklift, grader, excavator,… more»

Held Captive: 1961 Plymouth Fury Project

Chrysler scored a major hit with the “Forward Look” styling of its 1957-59 automobiles, especially the Plymouths. A shift to unibody construction in 1960-61 brought a reversal in good looks, producing some of the most awkwardly designed cars of… more»

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