Project Cars

Get email alerts of similar finds:

440 V8 Transplant: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda

This 1970 Barracuda was from the first year the car received its new E-body platform, distancing itself from the compact roots it had before. Sales were quite brisk compared to the year before and this car left the factory… more»

Ran When Parked: Garage Find 1985 BMW 318i

When it comes to accessible vintage BMWs, the 1980s E30 chassis is one of the best bangs for the buck going. Easy to work on, relatively affordable to maintain, and a hoot to drive, most models in the range… more»

Sportstar Edition: 1980 International Scout II

By 1980, the International Scout II was at the end of its run, but there were still plenty of special editions available in that final year. One company that specialized in creating these limited models in 1979 and 1980… more»

V8 Conversion Project: 1967 Ford Mustang

The hugely successful Ford Mustang got competition from General Motors in 1967 and still outsold both those cars combined (Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird) by nearly 2 to 1. It also received its first restyle since being launched in… more»

One Family Owned: 1970 Chevelle SS 396

The 1970 model year was perhaps the heyday for the Chevelle Super Sport, with both 396 and 454 versions of the car available. In fact, nearly 53,600 of these hotties left the factory that year, making for a decent… more»

Stored 26 Years: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Dodge was the last major player to field a “pony car” – more than five years after Ford got the ball rolling with the Mustang. The Challenger rolled out for 1970 using the new E-body platform that the revised… more»

1972 Dodge Demon 340 Project

By 1972, the Dodge Demon was in its second year of production. It was essentially a Plymouth Duster with a Dart front clip and different taillights. The Demon name would only have a two-year run as Dodge rebranded it… more»

Hot Rod Handyman? 1957 Chevrolet Two-Door Wagon

It looks like a Nomad but it’s not! Nevertheless, any two-door station wagon from the ’50s is going to garner attention (and being pink certainly helps in the look-at-me department). So, since we’re looking, let’s look closer at this… more»

Original Big Block: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Some projects can be more challenging than others, and while this 1969 Corvette will need some work, it is a complete vehicle. It features its original big block under the hood and would have been a potent package in… more»

Cheap and Cheerful? 1989 Yugo GVL

The poor old Yugo has been the butt of more cruel jokes than I care to remember. It was imported and marketed in the US with a single aim, and that was to be the cheapest new car sold… more»

Highly Desirable BMW 3.0 CS Coupe Project

Hiding in Colorado Springs, Colorado is this mega-desirable 1972 BMW 3.0 CS. It’s certainly enticing, but approach it sober – getting the car back on the road will be a significant undertaking. If you think you are up for… more»

Three-Speed Project: 1965 Ford Galaxie 500

There’s no doubt about it, I like old American full-size cars. Even when they were common-place, I enjoyed their presence. Particularly, models from the early-’60s into the early ’70s caught my fancy and they didn’t have to be Pontiac… more»

Overhead Cam Six: 1967 Pontiac Tempest Wagon

It’s sometimes easy to forget that General Motors was quite an innovative company in the 1960s. One example of this forward-thinking was the overhead cam six-cylinder (OHC6) engine that was the brainchild of Pontiac Chief Engineer John DeLorean. At… more»

Rat Rod or Restore? 1938 Willys Pickup

This 1938 Willys Pickup is a relatively rare beast that the owner found languishing in a barn. It is a solid classic that is mechanically complete. The buyer has the choice of restoring the Willys, or it could make… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Opel GT 1.9

Debuting in 1965 at the Paris and Frankfurt motor shows, the Opel GT was originally just a styling exercise. Come 1968, however, they decided to make it a real, live car. Exceptionally lightweight, its base model 1.1 liter, 87… more»

Highly Optioned: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Sitting in this garage is a 1965 Corvette Convertible that has led a quiet life. A previous owner parked it more than 35-years ago, but the current owner has managed to coax it back to life. It runs and… more»