Project Cars

Parts Car Candidate? 1972 Mercedes 450 SL

Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Back in 1972, a Mercedes 450 SL was an exalted ride; if you had one, you were doing all right. Today’s deleterious find, located in Monroe, Louisiana, is a figurative shadow of its… more»

V8 Sleeper? 1975 Chevrolet Monza 2+2

Chevrolet introduced the Vega-based Monza in 1975 to largely compete against the subcompact Ford Mustang II. Unlike the Vega, which remained in production through 1977, the Monza could be ordered with a small-block V8 engine. The seller’s first-year Monza… more»

Running Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 was introduced in 1969 as Ford’s performance version of the popular Mustang pony car (but not the only one). Based on the sleek fastback, the move was likely designed to help recover market share lost to… more»

No Reserve Garage Find: 1966 Morgan Plus 4

In a life full of vagaries and inconsistencies, there is one comforting constant; the good folks of Malvern Link in Worcestershire will be happy to build you a Morgan that is as iconoclastic as it’s always been. They’ll be… more»

Parts Car Included! 1952 Mercury Monterey Convertible

You know, “Barn Find” has become a generic term in the old car world. It seems that everyone and his brother who has a car to flip calls it a “barn find”. That’s OK; you savvy readers know what’s… more»

Overhead Cam Six: 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint

Hiding in this garage is a promising project candidate. This 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint features a few modifications, although most are easily reversed using the original components that form part of the deal if the winning bidder craves authenticity…. more»

Pick Your Engine: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

The vintage Corvette world can be quite intimidating for first-time owners.  There has always been a heavy emphasis on finding a car with matching numbers and desirable options to restore to National Corvette Restorers Society standards.  The problem is… more»

Dad’s Stalled Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88

The Delta 88 was to Oldsmobile as the Impala was to Chevrolet. It was the GM division’s best-selling car for many moons, and the 5th generation (1971 to 1976) was perhaps the largest version ever in size. The seller… more»

Needs Some Assembly: 1955 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

Like many of you who find themselves a little uncomfortable in the 21st century, I frequent a number of car forums related to the collector cars I own. Recently, a member of one of them asked the kind of… more»

Sorted and Serviced! 1961 International AM120 Metro Step Van

International Harvester – well known since 1902 for its agricultural equipment – began making heavy duty trucks in 1915, concentrating on delivery markets. As its finances flourished, the company invested in more models, including a step-van introduced in 1938…. more»

All-Original 1953 Buick Special Riviera

Twenty years ago this September, I saw a ’53 Buick Special Riviera for sale in the newspaper classifieds (remember those?). I knew the car and had been ogling it as it sat in its owner’s driveway for about two… more»

Fun Car Project: 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

What to make of Chevrolet’s 1959 El Camino? What to make of the 1959 Chevrolet, in general, I suppose I could ask, considering its late fifties, over-the-top styling. And from my perch, that exaggerated styling is even more obvious… more»

52k One Owner Miles: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS

It was way back in ’61 when Chevrolet introduced the first Impala SS, which carried on through the rest of the sixties decade, but was then absent from the lineup for the next 25 years.  When the Impala Super… more»

Barn Find: 1952 Willys Pickup

About 15 years ago, my mother-in-law, who lives about 45 minutes away from me, called my wife and told her that she saw an “old truck” for sale on her way home from work that I might be interested… more»

Running Project: 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE

There are certain vehicles that seemingly never go out of stock. The C3/C4 Chevrolet Corvette, the Mazda Miata, and the C107 Mercedes-Benz are cars that rarely prompt an urgent need to buy. Now, of course, if you find the… more»

383 Ramcharger: 1969 Dodge Super Bee

Although it runs and drives, this 1969 Dodge Super Bee needs work before returning to active service. It is a prime candidate for restoration, featuring its original drivetrain components and the desirable Ramcharger option. The seller has listed the… more»

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