Project Cars

Space Age Drop-Top: 1960 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet had a different design for each model year in 1957, 1958, and 1959. The 1959s were “swoopier” and gained “batwings” in response to the stylish success of the 1957 “Forward Look” Chrysler products (the Space Age had arrived!)…. more»

No Reserve Shorty: 1976 Chevrolet G10 Van

This 1976 Chevrolet G10 van has already received quite a bit of attention from the previous owner, but unfortunately, he’s now gone to the other side, so it’ll be up to the future caretaker to decide how to move… more»

Pony Car Wannabe: 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan

Was AMC’s Hornet a true pony car? Like the Capri, I think it fell shy, identifying more as a sporty economy car than anything. But the Hornet has virtues. Introduced as a replacement for the Rambler in 1970, the… more»

Needs Finishing: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Tackling another person’s unfinished project can sometimes be daunting, especially if question marks are hanging over the quality of potential panel and rust repairs. However, this 1972 Corvette Convertible shows no sign that it hides nasty surprises. The seller… more»

Cheap Project: 1980 Plymouth Volare

Some enthusiasts long to tackle a first project build, but find the prospect of sinking potentially thousands of dollars into a luxury undertaking daunting and hard to justify. That is where cars like this 1980 Plymouth Volare ride to… more»

True Barn Find! 1964 Ford Thunderbird

Ford introduced the Thunderbird in 1955 as a personal luxury car. But its 2-passenger set-up often got it compared to the Chevy Corvette, which was a sports car. After three years, Ford thought they could sell more T-Birds by… more»

1 of 2 Prototypes: 1989 Shelby CSX/VNT

While most car people remember Carroll Shelby for his association with Ford Motor Co. and the Shelby Mustang,  he had a long-standing relationship with Chrysler, too. One result of that association was the Shelby CSX/VNT which was based on… more»

Patina Pickup: 1954 Chevrolet 3100

There’s a lot to be said for classics that offer contrast, and that is undoubtedly the case with this 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup. Its aged exterior allows the freshly restored interior to stand out in a crowd and is… more»

No Reserve: 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle Project

Choosing the best candidate for a project build can be challenging, but there are a lot of reasons to like this 1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle. It is a one-owner dry-climate survivor that is ideal for enthusiasts who prefer a… more»

54k Original Miles: 1979 Datsun 280ZX

The Datsun 280ZX received mixed reviews upon its 1979 release. Some people expressed disappointment that it was no longer what they considered to be a sports car, while others appreciated the increased comfort that transformed the car into a… more»

One Quick Truck! 1956 Ford F-100

This 1956 Ford F-100 is said to be the last hot rod that the 81-year-old seller is going to build. While it’s not quite finished, many good parts and components have been used. As the seller says, “If you… more»

Flame Orange Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

The Olds Cutlass Supreme debuted in 1966 as an upscale version of the GM division’s mid-size car. The automobile developed quite a following over time and would ultimately become the best-selling vehicle in its field. The second generation was… more»

Craigslist Find: 1968 Jaguar E-Type Project

We have covered a lot of E-Types on Barn Finds, coupes, and roadsters alike, and the one commonality I have noticed is that they’re all projects just like this Katonah, New York resident. While I find that somewhat surprising,… more»

Parked In ’61! 1932 Ford Period Hot Rod

Just when you start wondering if a Camry parked in 2002 is a barn find, something like this comes along! Reportedly built for a car magazine in 1953, this 1932 Ford Five-Window Coupe was parked during the first year… more»

Stored 50+ Years: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

“America’s Sports Car” was largely unchanged for 1959 having received quad headlights the year before. Sales flirted with the 10,000-unit mark for the first time after surpassing 9,000 in 1958. The 283 cubic inch V8 remained the only engine,… more»

R-Code Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I

It would be easy to mistake this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I as a serious organ donor that got left for dead decades ago, and while it has been largely disassembled, some great news is that’s not the case… more»

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