Project Cars

Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments

12k Mile Barn Find! 1964 Mercury Park Lane

In the 1960s, Park Lane was the upper series of full-size Mercury automobiles, positioned above the more pedestrian Monterey. The seller’s 1964 edition could be rare for two reasons: first, it’s a convertible of which less than 2,000 copies… more»

Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments

440/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Charger

There is something undeniably attractive about a project candidate a new owner can drive and enjoy immediately. That is the opportunity provided by this 1973 Dodge Charger. Adding to its appeal, its drivetrain combination should provide performance that will… more»

Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments

Cheap Project? 1965 Ford Mustang Barn Find

Finding a cheap project candidate can be challenging, especially if the object of a buyer’s desire is a first-generation pony car. However, this 1965 Mustang could be such a vehicle. It recently emerged from a barn after years in… more»

Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments

Stored 30 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury III

In the 1960s, the Plymouth Fury III competed head-to-head with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. But, as was the usual case, Plymouth came in third in the sales race for 1966. The seller’s station wagon had been… more»

Mar 4, 2024 • Auctions • 24 Comments

BF Auction: 1978 Ford F-150 4×4

There is something about a classic 4×4 pickup that is difficult to resist. You get all the benefits of a truck with the added charm of a classic design. However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a classic… more»

Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments

Potential Custom Van: 1977 Dodge Tradesman B200

If you grew up during the seventies or eighties like I did, there’s a good chance you went through the wanting a custom van stage. For me, the interest began when my high school principal bought a Chevy van… more»

Mar 4, 2024 • For Sale • 40 Comments

Luxury Load Carrier: 1959 Cadillac Pickup

Most custom builds are designed to stand out in a crowd, and some achieve that goal more effectively than others. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1959 Cadillac. A previous owner performed a conversion, transforming a Series 62… more»

Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments

Highly Optioned: 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Cheyenne 4×4

Early 4x4s didn’t offer owners a particularly luxurious motoring experience. Most were based on commercial models, and creature comforts were a secondary consideration to practicality. However, vehicle manufacturers soon realized there was an untapped market, and the result was… more»

Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 57 Comments

Runs After 25 Years: 1959 Chevrolet Impala

Thanks to the unexpected styling success of Chrysler’s “Forward Look” cars of 1957, the 1958 Chevrolets would be a one-year-only design. They were big and bulky-looking automobiles compared to the sharp edges and fins of the new Plymouths and… more»

Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 52 Comments

Restore or Preserve? 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible

It is an age-old question enthusiasts confront when faced with a classic like this 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Convertible. It is rock-solid and rust-free, but is preservation or restoration the most appropriate choice? There are merits in both… more»

Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments

Awaiting Restoration: 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

One issue often facing enthusiasts hunting for a first-generation pony car project is that many have been consumed by rust. Addressing such problems can be expensive and time-consuming, resulting in some potential buyers consigning candidates to the too-hard basket…. more»

Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments