Project Cars

Running Drop-Top Project: 1969 Plymouth Satellite

From 1965 to 1974, the Satellite was the top trim level for Plymouth’s version of the Chrysler intermediates. It was a step up from the Belvedere and Road Runner and on par with the GTX muscle car. This 1969… more»

Groovy Valencia Interior: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe

The General Motors downsizing program was in full swing by 1978 and the Pontiac Bonneville was no exception, with the auto shedding some 14 inches in length and a diet that resulted in a weight loss of 800 pounds… more»

No Reserve: Rust-Free 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible Project

Some enthusiasts dream of restoring a classic car to a pristine state. However, the prospect of spending hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars addressing existing rust issues is so daunting they will often throw the whole dream in… more»

Fresh Interior: 1955 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon

The pictures tend to tell the story of this 1955 Ford Country Squire Wagon. It was a restoration project that stalled due to ill health, and this classic spent many years hidden in an aircraft hangar. It has emerged… more»

Cluster of Seven Triumph TR7s

The TR7 was a wedge-shaped sports car produced by Triumph (British Leyland Motor Corp.) between 1975 and 1981. Exports to the U.S. were prioritized over units destined to stay in the United Kingdom. The seller in Marysville, California has… more»

Best of Buick: 1957 Roadmaster Convertible 76C

This 1957 Buick Roadmaster convertible is exceptionally collectible but in derelict condition and thus worth attention on that basis alone. But the seller’s advertisement on eBay is also meticulously written – making it doubly interesting. The seller wants $24,900… more»

One-Year-Only Color: 1968 Dodge Charger Project

With over 20 different colors available, buyers who couldn’t wait to get their hands on a new second-generation Charger back in 1968 had plenty of paint options to choose from, including a one-year-only hue known as Bright Blue Poly… more»

Hot Rod Project? 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

To many, the 1957 Chevrolets were the most attractive of the Tri-Five series (1955 to 1957). They gained tailfins that year but were tastefully done and not over the top like the winged wonders over at Chrysler. The Bel… more»

1937 LaSalle Series 50 Two-Passenger Coupe

If ever a car was sold by the look of its grille, it was the 1937 LaSalle. Harley Earl worked his magic for GM’s Cadillac division, distinguishing the brand’s junior line-up by creating a long, narrow grille to punctuate… more»

Restore or Restomod? 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door Hardtop

Some people look at a project candidate and struggle to decide what path to take. Others have a lightbulb moment and develop a clear vision for the same car. That brings us to this 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air 4-Door… more»

Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala 2-Door Post

This 1966 Chevrolet Impala looks like a mild-mannered classic but hides a potent secret below the surface. Its engine bay houses the car’s original big-block V8, guaranteeing it has the muscle to match its good looks. It is a… more»

Desert Find: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. The model was promoted to series status between 1966 and 1968, reverting to an RPO option on the Malibu after that. This… more»

Rare 1964 Jeep CJ-5A Tuxedo Park Mark IV

With my 8th anniversary at Barn Finds just a couple of days behind me, I thought I’d try to tackle a vehicle I rarely take on: a Jeep CJ. Some of you folks are experts and have owned them… more»

Worthwhile Project? 1968 Dodge Charger

You may be thinking the same thing I did upon first glancing at this 1968 Dodge Charger, that it’s just another high-dollar, already pilfered project with oodles of rust for the next owner to contend with.  The initial visual… more»

1-Of-1800: 1976 Lancia Scorpion Barn Find

Who remembers the Lancia Scorpion? It was an Italian-built, mid-engine sports car imported to the U.S. for just two years in the mid-1970s. And only 1,800 came to the States. This example from 1976 has been sitting in a… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Hiding in this garage is a classic that has hibernated for over a decade. It is a 1971 Mustang Mach 1 that is complete and features the Ram Air 351 under the hood. The seller acknowledges they will never… more»

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