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289/4-Speed: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Being placed in a situation where you have to choose between two project builds sitting in your workshop would never be easy, but that’s a choice that the owner of this 1965 Mustang Fastback has faced. It was either… more»

No Reserve: 1996 Geo Tracker

Custom paint will always divide opinion. Some people will love it, while others won’t give it the time of day. The Brown color that graces the panels of this 1996 Geo Tracker is a custom mix that is sure… more»

It’s Twins! Pair of 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428-Cobra Jets

For performance enthusiasts, is there anything better than finding a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 project car in desirable Grabber Blue with a 428 Ram Air Cobra Jet V8 under the hood? Actually, there is. This owner has a pair… more»

289 V8 Project: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

Other than a Shelby, the two most sought-after early Mustangs are no doubt the fastback and convertible. Which should no doubt add to their value over the coupe. There isn’t a lot of history provided on this old Ford… more»

Woodie Daily Driver: 1957 Ford Country Squire

For more than 40 years, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. It was ushered in to replace the wood-bodied wagons of pre-1950 (aka “Woodies”) with steel-bodied ones that were less expensive to produce. The Country Squire was… more»

Real 442? 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible

Not to be outdone by Pontiac’s hot GTO, Oldsmobile souped up its popular mid-sized Cutlass, making the 4-4-2, originally designating 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed transmission, and dual exhaust. By 1967 the package had evolved from the original warmed-up 330 cid… more»

Muscle Car Projects: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

One of the most often cloned muscle cars is the 1970 Chevelle SS396 (or 454). One reason is there has been plenty of supply, with more than 300,000 Malibu Sport Coupes built that model year. The seller has not… more»

Restorable Micro Car: 1956 Eshelman Sport Car

The Eshelman Sport Car was more toy than car, designed for two children to ride around at 15 mph thanks to a Briggs & Stratton engine. These were fun little machines and the number built is said to have… more»

Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala SS

This 1966 Impala SS might look tired, but it has some important positive attributes to consider if a project build is on your radar. It appears to be a complete classic whose engine bay still houses its original big-block… more»

Easy Project? 1972 Datsun 240Z

Noticing the success that the European carmakers were having in the lucrative sports car market, Nissan rolled out the Fairlady Z in 1970. In the U.S., the car would be imported as the Datsun 240Z with the numerical part… more»

Rust-Free Project: 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

It’s pretty common for Jaguar E-Type project cars to land on our desks here at Barn Finds, and the vehicles in question have often developed some significant rust issues. That makes this 1971 Roadster a breath of fresh air…. more»

Documentation Provided: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Project

The listing states 1968 Z28 with paperwork. The emphasis is on the paperwork more so than the actual car. And there may be a reason for that so we should take a close look and see what’s what. After… more»

Round 2: Another 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Well, there were lots of comments, all appreciated, flying back and forth regarding this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette post from October 19th. That being the case, I thought I’d feature another ’68 ‘Vette and see what sort of comments that… more»

Anniversary Gold! 1963 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet would celebrate its 50th anniversary in 1963 and – to help honor that occasion – the company produced a series of Impalas with special gold paint. This paint had its own code (927) and was brighter in color… more»

Project or Parts Car? 1960 Ford Ranch Wagon

Between 1952-74, the Ranch Wagon was Ford’s least expensive station wagon and usually a full-size model. All full-size Fords received futuristic styling for 1961, which even included flat tailfins on the wagons. This edition has an extensive amount of… more»

1 Of 30 Prototypes: 1971 Chevrolet XM705

By the 1970s, the U.S. Army was looking to replace its aging fleet of Jeeps and Dodge trucks, many of which went dated back to 1950. Chevrolet stepped up with a proposed 1 ¼-ton replacement and built between 30-36… more»