Project Cars

Cheap European Car: 1977 Citroën Dyane

At first glance, the Citroën Dyane looks about like the 2CV upon which it was based. The styling of the latter car, though a bit odd, is iconic, and the Dyane helped carry the torch from 1967 to 1983…. more»

Stored Since ’98: 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe

This 1959 Jaguar XK150 Drophead Coupe proves we should never judge a book by its cover. This desirable British classic is a restoration project that stalled decades ago. However, it is rock-solid, and the seller believes it only lacks… more»

Restoration Required: 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider Veloce

Before Mussolini obligated Alfa Romeo to make aircraft engines for the sake of WWII, the company was at the apex of the performance roster at tracks around the world. On the road, its road cars were less accepted by… more»

Forest Find: 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite Project

The owner of this 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite here on Craigslist believes his car is as close to a rust-free example as you’re likely to find on an unrestored car, and although it’s going to take quite a bit… more»

Solid Squire: 1970 Ford Ranchero Squire

“The all-new Ranchero Squire heads a longer, livelier, more luxurious line of 1970 Rancheros by Ford. Rancheros are now five inches longer and feature new styling from grille to tailgate. New longer wheelbase and wider track provide a smoother… more»

Real Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth design team got it right when they introduced the GTX back in 1967, offering buyers not only an upscale trim level B-Body but also a 440 engine as the standard powerplant, so a more luxurious interior could… more»

Stalled but Solid project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

At Barn Finds, we are no strangers to stalled projects, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is a perfect example of the breed, having sat in its current form for over three decades. However,… more»

Abandoned Project: 1955 Triumph TR2

Seeking the purest form of a particular car model is an obsession with some collectors, and that often means early-year production. First-year Lotus Esprits used to go begging (they really aren’t that great), but today Series I cars are… more»

Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

“Meet the Olds F-85 Cutlass. A sweet-handling sports coupe with bucket seats and high-performance 185-H.P. Cutlass aluminum V8 at no extra cost! Cutlass – even the name is exciting! And excitement turns into action when you slip into those… more»

Rare Post Coupe: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

I’ve been looking for one of these for a while. What’s that you ask, a 1969 SS396 Chevelle? Well, sort of, I’ve been trying to find one that has been optioned on a 300 Deluxe trim level as opposed… more»

BF Auction: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS

UPDATE – The seller let us know that this Camaro is running and driving! The second generation of Chevrolet Camaros stayed in production from 1970 to 1981. Over those 11 years, it saw several cosmetic and mechanical updates. Early… more»

Barn Find 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM

The Citroen SM is a wild and wonderful combination of design and features that few cars have matched since. With numerous engineering accomplishments and a lovely Maserati-derived 2.7L engine under the hood, it offers a list of achievements that… more»

Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

There’s a bit of funny math out there as it relates to project cars and trucks. What I mean by that is if a car’s value is high enough, you can justify taking on a monster of a project… more»

Original 340/4-Speed: Highly-Optioned 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Originality is often the key to a high potential value with any classic, regardless of its inherent desirability. However, when the vehicle in question is a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda loaded with factory options, the desirability ramps up a notch… more»

Striking Paint & Trim: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am

The demise of marques like Pontiac has motivated passionate enthusiasts to strive to protect and preserve some of the brand’s more iconic models. That is true of the Second Generation Trans Am, but this 1974 example stands out from… more»

Overdrive and a Hardtop! 1970 Triumph Spitfire

This reasonably-priced 1970 Triumph Spitfire here on eBay deserves a new owner. It’s a nearly rust-free, complete car coming with a factory hardtop and an overdrive-optioned gearbox. It has finally received one bid at $1000, though the reserve is… more»

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