I have to admit that I am a traditionalist. I hate to see an original car butchered up to become a hot rod or some monstrosity of a custom. Or, worst of all, butchered up and abandoned when the… more»
Project Cars
• For Sale • 36 Comments
Big Block Pony Project: 1969 Mustang Boss 429
What an abomination! This 1969 Mustang Boss 429, shown here on eBay, has been treated like it’s any old junk car, left to sit out, and now owned for a year by a person who has decided that he… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
One-of-One 1955 Michelotti Jaguar XK140 Coupe Project
Appearances can be deceiving. What looks like a mid-60s Maserati is instead a 1955 Jaguar XK140 Special Equipment Coupe with coachwork by Giovanni Michelotti in Italy. It’s a project now, for sale at Bonhams and set to be auctioned… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Calling Clark Griswold! 1973 Ford LTD Country Squire
The County Squire was born out of the shift from wood-bodied to steel-bodied wagons in the early 1950s. And would remain part of the Ford lineup for 40 years. None were bigger than the LTD Country Squires of the… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Parked For 30 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 RS
A previous owner placed this 1972 Camaro Z28 Rally Sport into storage more than thirty years ago. It recently emerged from hiding and requires a total restoration to return to its former glory. It will be a significant undertaking… more»
• For Sale • 41 Comments
Dukes Of Hazard Beater: 1969 Dodge Charger
There are very few cars that are instantly recognizable. The orange 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” from The Dukes of Hazard may be one of the most reproduced and replicated television cars of all time. This one can be… more»
• For Sale • 14 Comments
Restore or Recycle? BMW 2800CS Shell
If you follow old BMWs to any extent, you already know the E9 chassis cars are fairly pricey in either restored or survivor condition. Even if it’s a project, cars that aren’t terribly rusty still pull a decent number… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
White Hat Special: 1969 Dodge Charger
One of the sixties Dodge Charger packages that’s kind of a rarity is the White Hat Special, and while the name sounds pretty cool, in reality, it was little more than a seasonal offering where a buyer could group… more»
• For Sale • 10 Comments
California Cat: 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE OTS
Once again we confront a barn find Jaguar awaiting its Prince Charming. Here on craigslist is a 1953 Jaguar XK120 SE open two-seater, with an asking price of $55,000. Reviewing the assignment, I thought the ad sounded vaguely familiar,… more»
• For Sale • 28 Comments
Pair of Projects: 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Most folks think of the Ford Mustang as the first “pony car,” but the Plymouth Barracuda beat it to market by 17 days in 1964. The second generation of the small Mopar was winding down in 1969, while its… more»
• For Sale • 34 Comments
Needs Saving! 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet introduced the Impala Super Sport as strictly a performance car in 1961. They sold just 453 copies. The next year, they changed gears and focused the SS on style, and made them available with any powerplant Chevy offered…. more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
Mopar Liquidation! 50+ Muscle Cars and Parts
Behind a tool rental business off Highway 11 in Cleveland, Georgia lies a treasure trove of vintage Mopar muscle. Unfortunately for them, they lost their lease. Fortunately for someone looking for a Mopar project, they are liquidating their collection. Found… more»
• For Sale • 21 Comments
Forest Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
This 1967 Mustang Fastback has led a less-than-ideal life, having been parked in the woods since 1989. The seller had to fall a few trees to extract it from its resting place. Decades of exposure have taken their toll,… more»
• For Sale • 5 Comments
Outdoor Collection: Pontiac Firebird and Chevrolet Chevelles
There are four classic cars sitting outside and under pole barns in the small town of Wylie, Texas which is just northeast of the the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Three of the four cars are not in running condition…. more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
Many Possibilities: 1934 Ford Three-Window Coupe
Although this 1934 Ford three-window coupe project here on eBay in Owatonna, Minnesota is in overall good condition, with plenty of recent work to make it even better, the chances are it’s going to end up chopped and channeled,… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Update: Rare And Cheap? 1981 Honda C70 Passport
UPDATE – This 1981 Honda C70 Passport is posted for sale again with a lowered asking price here on craigslist in Palmdale, California. The seller is now asking $695, $280 less than what it was listed for back in… more»
