Project Cars

30k Mile Project: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette

America’s first production sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette, was not a sales success at first. From 1953 to 1955 the car didn’t exactly fly out of showrooms, but that changed when a V8 engine would finally become available. By… more»

Parked 25 Years: 1969 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396

After a brief outing in 1959-60, the El Camino returned in 1964 as part of the Chevelle mid-size lineup. It was considered a “gentleman’s pickup” because it was based on an automobile platform rather than a truck. The Super… more»

Solid Project: 1967 Dodge Coronet 440

The Dodge Coronet 440 was the middle-of-the-road offering in the model’s lineup for 1967, and even though this one needs restoring it seems to have some strong bones to work with and appears pretty much complete, plus it’s always… more»

Welcome to Datsunville! Cache of Datsuns

If you’re a fan of pre-1980 Nissan products – back in the day when they were called Datsuns in the U.S. – this is your lucky day. The seller has amassed 15 to 20 of them in all shapes… more»

Ran When Parked: 1973 Jensen-Healey Roadster

It’s Healey time! Jensen-Healey, that is. Here on eBay is a 1973 Jensen-Healey roadster, bid to $1800 with no reserve, and located in Audubon, New Jersey. The seller notes that he was told the car ran when it was… more»

Driving Project: 1972 Ford Bronco

There is something undeniably attractive about purchasing a project candidate that can be enjoyed immediately. It allows the owner the chance to assess its needs and prioritize how they will tackle the build. That opportunity is available with this… more»

Affordable Project: 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce

Affordable project candidates are always tempting but often raise the question of whether you are getting what you pay for. By that, I mean, is the initial purchase price the mere tip of the iceberg? Interested parties must consider… more»

Sports Car Opportunity: 1978 Datsun 280Z

One of the earliest sales successes that Nissan Motors had in the U.S. would be the Datsun 240Z. It was a 2-seat sports coupe designed to compete with similar cars coming out of Europe. It sold quite well throughout… more»

Parked 10 Years: 1978 Dodge Warlock Pickup

In the 1970s, Dodge dabbled with some “adult toys” in the pickup truck market. The best-remembered iteration was the Lil Red Express. Besides the latter, the Macho Power Wagon, and the Adventurer, Warlock was also offered from 1976 to… more»

34 Years In The Barn! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

Until the 1955 model year, Chevrolet was behind the 8-ball with Ford when it came to engines. They hadn’t sold a V8 motor since 1918, but that changed with the all-new “Tri-Fives,” of which nearly five million copies were… more»

Rare Cross-Ram Project: 1964 Chrysler 300K

The Chrysler Letters Series cars of the 1950s and 1960s are considered by many to have started the muscle car movement (compared to the later Pontiac GTO). These were full-size cars loaded with plenty of performance and luxury. The… more»

Basement Find! 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

Well, as is often said, “Parts is parts” and they’re plenty of them associated with this 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. The seller claims that this Chevy was stored in a cellar for 40 years, actually, “since the mid 70’s, the… more»

Field Find: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Project

I totally get that the second-generation Dodge Charger is the type of offering Mopar dreams are made of, with the seller of this 1968 Dodge Charger R/T here on eBay quickly mentioning how beautiful his sports hardtop will be… more»

Bargain Brit? 1951 Jaguar XK120 FHC Project

The fixed-head coupe design of the Jaguar XK120 is perhaps one of the most striking models ever conceived by any company. Now, Jaguar certainly had a reputation for building beautiful automobiles, but the XK-series of coupes is in a… more»

BF Auction: 1958 Lincoln Continental Mark III

UPDATE – The seller has relisted this Lincoln with a lower reserve! Life in the fast lane isn’t always what an enthusiast seeks when searching for a classic car to park in their garage. Isolating themselves in a vehicle… more»

Stored 20 Years: 1973 Ford Maverick Grabber

The Maverick was Ford’s second sales success of the 1960s. It followed the Mustang by five years to the day when the car went on sale in April 1969. Sharing the same long hood/short deck portions as the Mustang,… more»

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