When Barn Finds reader SD-KC sent us the tip on this 1973 BMW 3.0 CS coupe, I was glad to see it in the marketplace, as well-kept and nicely restored examples are really cool cars and exchanging hands for… more»
Project Cars
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Great Restoration Project! 1957 Mercedes 190SL
Old Mercedes-Benz 190SLs are no stranger to Barn Finds and quite a few are in more deleterious condition than this Rosedale, Maryland resident which is a 1957 example. Considered by the seller to be a “great restoration project“, this… more»
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429-Equipped: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Gauging the desirability of a project vehicle is sometimes tricky, but this 1969 Mustang Fastback leaves little doubt. It requires a total restoration, but its flaws and defects are no worse than many First Generation Mustangs we’ve previously seen… more»
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Pig in a Poke: 1926 Chrysler 70 Roadster
It never ceases to amaze me how many project cars are popping out of ultra-long term storage. The problem seems to be that these projects often come partially disassembled and possibly missing key parts. If you are in the… more»
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DIY Candidate: 1952 MG TD
We’ve recently seen a few MG TD project cars at Barn Finds, and they are an ideal candidate for anyone considering a first or DIY restoration. Their essentially handbuilt nature and simple engineering mean an owner can dismantle and… more»
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Stalled Restoration: 1960 Alfa-Romeo Giulietta Spider
This is a stripped-to-the-floorboards 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider project here on craigslist in Silver Spring, Maryland. It needs just about everything. Funny, the vendor says the car “was stripped down for the body repair and has been sold… more»
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Ute Conversion: 2010 Dodge Charger R/T
Did you know there’s a company that sells kits to convert your present-day Dodge Charger into a Ute (utility or coupe utility vehicle)? These cars are plentiful, especially retired police state trooper cars that can usually be picked up… more»
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A Trio of Projects: 1956 Oldsmobile 98s
The seller’s father no doubt had an affinity for the 1956 Oldsmobile 98 (also Ninety-Eight). He managed to collect at least three of them, two of which are convertibles. He opted to restore one (though unfinished) while the other… more»
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Build it Your Way! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Take a close look at this Pleasanton, California classic before pronouncing it too far gone, and credit the seller with showing the clean and relatively rust-free undercarriaage on this rough-looking Chevy. The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s non-original and non-running… more»
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Air Cooled Mystery: 1925 Franklin Sedan
Franklins are coming out of the woodwork it seems. Just a few days ago we wrote up an Airman, and now here’s an earlier mystery Franklin I can’t identify. Fortunately, these air-cooled cars have a sturdy following. For instance,… more»
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Shelby GT 500 Project: 1967 Ford Mustang
The Shelby Mustang was a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang, built as a partnership between Ford and Carroll Shelby in 1965-67 and by just Ford in 1968-70. Considered iconic today, the Shelby GT500 was given a huge lift… more»
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It’s Free! 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
Some classic project cars can be so cheap that they seem almost too good to be true. This 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is a prime example because its owner wants to give it away to some lucky person…. more»
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Modern Hemi AAR Clone: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Here’s a Barracuda with a rather unusual vision all the way around, and frankly I’m a bit torn on whether I’m kind of on board with what’s been started here or if it’s making me want to cringe. There’s… more»
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Unfinished Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Sometimes it can be challenging to determine whether a classic hits the right note with enthusiasts. A car that ticks the right boxes for one person may leave others feeling cold. There are no such questions with this 1971… more»
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Rare in Red: 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 Project
Incredibly, this DeLorean DMC-12 was parked for 20 years in what looks like a storage locker. What’s not surprising is that it doesn’t run; what is surprising is the red paint job it sports, covering up the iconic stainless… more»
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Cobra Jet Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Looking to attract more performance-oriented buyers to the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 model in 1969. Available only in the fastback (aka SportsRoof) body style, nearly 25% of all Mustangs built in its first year were the Mach… more»
