Project Cars

SportsRoof Project: 1969 Ford Mustang 302 V8

Ford’s Mustang got its second facelift in 1969, and it was a little more pronounced than the 1967-68 rework. The car would gain quad headlights for the only time during the first generation’s long run (through 1973). Fastbacks would… more»

Not Your Dad’s Jeep: 1959 Austin Gipsy G1

Old military vehicles: it’s an acquired taste. However, if you are going to dabble in slow, no-frills vehicles with gearing that makes zero sense for modern roads, it’s nice to know you have options that aren’t limited to old… more»

Limelight Roller: 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda 383

Plymouth’s Barracuda got renewed vigor in 1970 with a new platform that finally distanced it from the Stalwart compact, the Valiant. Sales increased by 50% from the year before, with nearly 50,000 examples leaving the assembly line. Less than… more»

Post Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO Ram Air

Pontiac’s GTO is usually credited with starting the muscle car craze of the 1960s. From 1964 to the 1970s, the mid-size machine paved the path that a host of others would follow. Based on the lighter Tempest/LeMans, the beast… more»

Buried Resto Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

There are “claimed” barn/garage finds and then there’s da real ting, and that’s what Scott R. has found for us today, a “buried” 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, which is an apt description! Parked in the mid-eighties, this forlorn-looking ‘Vette has… more»

Ferrari’s Own! 1977 Ford F350 Wrecker

“Mechanic On Duty,” proclaims the sign above this 1977 Ford F-350 Custom wrecker in Ashland, Pennsylvania. If that describes how you feel, read on, because this classic can be yours for the asking price of $20,000. How many vehicles… more»

BF Exclusive: 1967 Chevrolet C20 Custom Camper

Last week, I read a book about “Billy the Kid,” primarily because I am woefully ignorant of that period of the American West. Yet for some reason, this picture of a 1967 Chevy C20 Custom Camper captures that vibe… more»

Solid S-Code Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

1967 saw a growth spurt in Ford’s legendary pony car, as not only did the exterior grow in size, but so did the engine options, with this year being the first time a big block V8 could be had… more»

Raising the Roof: 1969 Ford Econoline Camper

One of the hottest segments of the classic vehicle market is that of campers.  From kitschy tow-behinds and slide-ins to camping vans, these nostalgic remnants of an era when Americans took to the outdoors in droves during the sixties… more»

Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

The long-awaited second-generation Chevrolet Corvette arrived in 1963. And it brought a fully enclosed coupe for the first time. With a split rear glass, Chevy engineers had no idea they had created a future collectible because it was only… more»

Black and Chrome: 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10

It’s rare when you find a seller that is willing to overcompensate for his car’s flaws, but that seems to be what we have here in the case of the owner of this project-grade 1994 Dodge Viper RT/10. The… more»

Parts or Project Car? 1985 Pontiac Fiero GT

The Pontiac Fiero remains an accessible, entry-level classic car that has plenty of fans who are committed to keeping these sporty, mid-engined coupes on the road. The Fiero has long been overlooked by the broader classic car market, cast… more»

Weathered Drop-Top: 1968 Chevrolet Impala SS

The Chevy Impala Super Sport was one of the most popular cars of the 1960s – at least in the first half of the decade. But mid-way into that 10-year span the mid-size Chevelle came along, and the Chevelle… more»

Y-Block Project: 1960 Ford Galaxie Starliner

Ford released the first really hot FE in 1960 with its high-performance 360-horsepower 352, and when paired with the Starliner’s swoopy roofline, it was clear to see that Ford may have fostered some sporting intentions, perhaps in the southeastern… more»

Baby Corvettes: Pair of 1969 Opel GTs

If you were a fan of German-built Opel automobiles in the 1960s and 1970s, you had to look no further than you local Buick dealer to buy one. That’s because GM owned Opel in those days and Buick needed… more»

1 of 469!? 1974 Land Rover Series 3

By its last model year, 1974, Land Rover’s Series III had become rather specialized for the North American market, and this 1974 Land Rover Series III’s seller counts it among the final 469 U.S. imports before Land Rover succumbed… more»

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