Project Cars

50-Year Barn Find: 1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

The Sport Fury was introduced as Plymouth’s top-of-the-line car in 1959. It was positioned above the Fury which was now more of a family car. Two body styles were offered, a 2-door hardtop and a convertible. From the photos… more»

Basement Find: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Well, as is often said, “Parts is parts” and they’re plenty of them associated with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller claims that this Chevy was stored in a cellar for 40 years, actually, “since the mid 70’s, the… more»

Rare Find: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 4-Speed

With the introduction of the third-generation Nova, Chevrolet switched the SS package from what was essentially a trim option to a performance package. With the change came higher-performance engine options. While most cars received the tried-and-true SBC 350, a… more»

Sport Coupe Survivor: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The mid-size Chevy Chevelle was in its eighth year in 1971 and still going strong. The Malibu Sport Coupe continued as the series’ best seller at nearly 200,000 copies, most with a V8 (and they could be optioned as… more»

Fully Equipped Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

To many, the styling of the 1957 Chevrolets was the best of the “Tri-Fives” era (1955-57). The cars would sprout tailfins for a single model year, only to return after skipping 1958. The Sport Sedan, available in Bel Air… more»

No Reserve: 1966 Dodge Charger 426 Hemi

Some vehicles are mere pretenders when it comes to wearing the crown of a genuine muscle car, while others are the real deal. This 1966 Dodge Charger falls comfortably into the second category courtesy of its legendary Hemi V8…. more»

Cheap Project? 1962 Studebaker GT Hawk

The Gran Turismo (aka GT Hawk) was the final iteration of the Hawk Series that saw many variants from the mid-1950s. Built between 1962 and 1964, the GT Hawk was a personal luxury auto that had styling similar to… more»

BF Auction: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider

The Fiat 124 Spider is a truly undervalued and underappreciated Italian sports car. They are fun to drive, well-equipped, and look fantastic! For the money, it’s tough to beat a 124 Spider. The example being offered here has been… more»

Still in the Barn: Trio of C3 Chevy Corvettes

Imagine opening up a dirty old barn and finding three vintage Chevy Corvettes. That may have happened here as we’re told these are all one-owner, low-mileage ‘Vettes from 1978 and 1982. Two were from the car’s 25th anniversary and… more»

One Prior Owner Yard Find: 1966 Dodge Charger

When the Dodge Charger was introduced in mid-1966, it was intended to be sort of a mid-size “pony car” with fastback styling. Based on the B-body Coronet, the car had four bucket seats and a sleeker look than the… more»

Worth Saving? 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440

One of the pitfalls buyers searching for an unrestored second-generation Dodge Charger often face is locating one that’s not plagued with rust, but when you consider the unrelenting desirability these cars have in the marketplace, it’s a rare find… more»

3D Puzzle: 1973 DeTomaso Pantera

A certain segment of our readers will have wanted a DeTomaso Pantera for a long, long time since seeing their first one in the 1970s. Considering that Panteras combine beautiful Italian design with an American V-8 (a formula that… more»

Running Project: 1962 Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk

By the early 1960s, Studebaker’s checkered history was affecting operations. The Lark, a solid seller before the Big Three launched their own compacts, was fading. The merger with Packard confused and angered customers. Industry price and cost pressures infected… more»

V8-Powered Targa: 1972 Triumph Stag

Partially refurbished, this well-preserved 1972 Triumph Stag in Lyons, Illinois seeks a buyer to source parts and get this British drophead 2+2 back in the wind. The listing here on eBay describes overhauled systems including a claimed $5000 engine… more»

No Reserve 1969 Pontiac GTO Project

Sometimes used car salesmen get a bad rap, whether it’s at a dealership or an individual looking to find a buyer for whatever classic they’re trying to sell.  It’s not unusual in this marketplace for bodies with rust issues… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1971 Plymouth Road Runner

The Plymouth Road Runner got some major revisions outside for the 1971 model, featuring a new shape that came to be known as the fuselage-style body.  As before, the car retained some great engine options, although this would be… more»

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