Project Cars

Unfinished Project: 1955 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon

It’s a fact that not everybody has the time, funds, and especially the patience required to complete an automotive project.  All three seem to be running out for the seller of this 1955 Chevrolet Handyman Wagon, who recently purchased… more»

V12 Super Coupe: 1993 Mercedes Benz 600 SEC

Buyers who wake up one morning and decide they need a V12 coupe immediately encounter good news; choices are limited! That simplifies the mental or literal spreadsheet of the costs, options, and problems common to each. This 1993 Mercedes… more»

Driveway Find: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 SL

One of the harder aspects of the car hobby to wrestle with is when you have a car or part that you desperately want to sell but cannot find a buyer for. The Mercedes-Benz R107 is a terrific example… more»

Stepside Donation: 1977 Ford F-100

As potential projects go, this donated 1977 Ford F-1oo pickup with the desirable stepside bed looks like a potential home run. No, it doesn’t run, and it’s sitting in the donation yard, but the body looks super straight and… more»

390-Powered Woodie Wagon: 1969 Ford Torino Squire

Big news awaited Ford Fairlane buyers in 1968, as not only did the intermediate get a complete redesign, but a new and more upscale offering was also added to the lineup, known as the Torino.  The higher luxury moniker… more»

6 Series Project: 1977 BMW 630 CSi

You so rarely see sellers anymore who actually want the best for their project car. It’s not hard to see why – as prices have gone up, who cares? Just unload it as quickly as possible. This seller seems… more»

1 of 453: 1972 Plymouth Road Runner GTX

Between 1968 and 1971, Plymouth sold two mid-sized muscle cars. One was the Road Runner (a budget offering), and the other was the GTX (a premium hot rod). As the market began to shrink, Plymouth consolidated the pair in… more»

No Reserve: 1985 Chevrolet Blazer

Some classics are genuine mystery machines, and such is the case with this 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. The seller’s information is contradictory, although they indicate that it is a solid vehicle that is ripe for restoration. The bidding action has… more»

Real Barn Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette

If this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is an accurate guide, there are still extremely desirable classics squirreled away in barns awaiting liberation. It is unclear how long this ‘Vette has hibernated, but the layer of dust suggests we can probably… more»

Crusty Barn Find: 1971 Pontiac LeMans Sport

Both the LeMans and GTO were big mid-size sellers for Pontiac in the late 1960s. So, the GM division went one step further by creating the LeMans Sport in 1970-72, something of a cross between the two. It came… more»

Rare AstroRoof: 1987 Buick Grand National

The Buick Grand National is undoubtedly a sought-after American classic, and even if you felt like it had reached peak popularity a few years ago, listings like this one reveal it’s still going strong. Of course, this particular Grand… more»

400-Equipped: 1971 Dodge Challenger

Some cars can spring a surprise, which is undoubtedly the case with this 1971 Dodge Challenger. It has avoided most of the rust problems that often plague these classics. Its upgraded 400ci V8 runs nicely, the rest of the… more»

Big-Block Classified Find: 1955 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod

Few things are sadder than a project build that stalls when the owner passes away before their dream comes to fruition. Such is the story of this 1955 Chevrolet Corvette. The owner planned a full-blown Restomod build, slotting a… more»

BF Exclusive: 1967 Briham PRH4

Events like the Goodwood Festival of Speed have allowed historic racing machinery to gain a new lease on life. These vehicles were often cut up for scrap when their competition days ended, but there is a renewed focus on… more»

AMC-Sold Barn Find: 1983 Renault Fuego

Before Chrysler purchased American Motors in 1987, Renault came to the rescue (for a while) in the late 1970s. Unlike Chrysler, which mainly wanted Jeep, Renault was looking for a manufacturing and sales footprint in the U.S. to grow… more»

Stalled Ragtop Project: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief

Introduced in 1954, the Star Chief was sandwiched between the basic Chieftain and snappier Bonneville (which usually rode on a longer wheelbase) for most of its life. This 1957 convertible is one of only two drop-tops offered by Pontiac… more»

Barn Finds