Project Cars

No Reserve 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition Project

We’ve seen hundreds of special edition vehicles find their way onto the pages of Barn Finds over the years, including quite a few unusual variants of the Ford Mustang.  However, the story behind the one-year-only 7-Up edition is an… more»

BF Exclusive: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

It isn’t uncommon to find a classic muscle car with a big block engine swap, but typically, the builder starts with a base car. In the case of this El Camino, it started life as a well-equipped SS 396… more»

Rare Big Valve Project: 1971 Lotus Elan +2 S130

When you think of a Lotus Elan, it’s natural to picture an evocative two-seater roadster. After all, this is the nameplate that made Lotus a household name for car enthusiasts everywhere. However, the little-know Elan +2 is an alternative… more»

1-Of-6 Wagons? 1973 Cadillac DeVille

When you scrolled into a Cadillac dealership in 1973, you’d find a selection of hardtops, sedans, and convertibles. But what you wouldn’t find was a station wagon because that body style wasn’t in the marketing plan. If you wanted… more»

Stored 35 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Nova Custom

Chevrolet introduced its second entry into the compact market in 1972, the Chevy II. It was conventional compared to the earlier Corvair (the Chevy II had a water-cooled engine up front). The top trim level was called Nova, and… more»

Some Assembly Required: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro

Sitting in this garage is a 1979 Chevrolet Camaro with a story to tell. It is an unfinished project where the hard and expensive work is complete. The seller didn’t cut corners on their build, striving to return this… more»

Rare Bench Seat: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro

  Ford set the automotive world on fire in 1965 with its sporty new compact, the Mustang. It inspired a flood of competitors into a market segment that would be called “pony cars.” The Chevy Camaro arrived on the… more»

1970 Dodge Challenger 340 Convertible Project

What Mopar fanatic wouldn’t love to own a first-year Dodge Challenger, especially when it’s a convertible?  This 1970 model is said to be a running and driving example, and it’s priced at $12,500 with offers considered, less than you’d… more»

No Reserve: 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback

Many cars from the 1960s suffer from rust issues in one form or another, necessitating repairs that can be time-consuming and costly. However, the first owner of this 1968 Mercury Monterey Fastback wisely handed it to the good folks… more»

Floors Have a Couple of Holes: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad

As someone who lives under the illusion that they are a good writer, I have to admit that one of the hardest things to craft using the written word is subtle humor.  It takes a lot of skill to… more»

Possible Bargain: 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

One of the few bright spots in the prewar collector car world is the renewed interest in Ford’s humble Model A.  Built from 1928 through 1931, Ford’s much more advanced successor to the venerable Model T was a hit… more»

Yard Find: $3k 1968 Ford Mustang GT

With competition looming, the Ford Mustang got its first restyle in 1967. And, the cars would be little changed going into 1968, but sales declined as Chevrolet, Pontiac, and others were joining the “pony car” circus. From 607,000 units… more»

True Barn Find: 1975 AMC Matador

The second-generation Matador by American Motors (1974 to 1978) was a full-size automobile. And the styling of the 2-door coupe was a lot different than that of the sedan or wagon. Some consider the styling “quirky” but that seems… more»

Muscle Car Project: 1969 Plymouth Road Runner

The 1969 model year was a banner one for Plymouth’s Road Runner. The company produced 81,125 cars for domestic consumption, with a further 3,295 finding their way to Canada. It marked a high point for the badge, with muscle… more»

Estate Find: Maserati-Powered 1972 Citroen SM

In the early 1960s, Citroën embarked on Project S, intended as a sporty version of its DS. Development followed a winding path, as the concept evolved from a version of the DS to a separately engineered, more upscale effort…. more»

Coated in Cosmoline: Ford Escort RS Turbo

This is a fascinating post, as the seller apparently have several desirable 1980s-market European Fords for sale, with the centerpiece being this Ford Escort RS Turbo that was coated in Cosmoline and stuck into storage close to 20 years… more»

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