Partially refurbished, this well-preserved 1972 Triumph Stag in Lyons, Illinois seeks a buyer to source parts and get this British drophead 2+2 back in the wind. The listing here on eBay describes overhauled systems including a claimed $5000 engine… more»
Project Cars
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve 1969 Pontiac GTO Project
Sometimes used car salesmen get a bad rap, whether it’s at a dealership or an individual looking to find a buyer for whatever classic they’re trying to sell. It’s not unusual in this marketplace for bodies with rust issues… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Drive Or Restore? 1971 Plymouth Road Runner
The Plymouth Road Runner got some major revisions outside for the 1971 model, featuring a new shape that came to be known as the fuselage-style body. As before, the car retained some great engine options, although this would be… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Needs No Roads: 1964 Dodge Flat-Fender Power Wagon
While many manufacturers produced military vehicles during WWII – Jeep, Ford, Studebaker, Dodge – Dodge was the first to mass produce a civilian version of its four-wheel drive three-quarter-ton WC truck. The new truck was a response to the… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Copart Find: 1967 Austin Healey 3000
It’s been a good while since we’ve seen a classic or sports model appear at the local salvage auction, so if you’ve been hoping to find gold in the Copart lanes, here’s a potential opportunity. This 1967 Austin Healey… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Turbocharged Project: 1983 Buick Regal T-Type
If you went to your local Buick dealer in the 1980s to check out their mid-size cars (like the Regal), they gave you several performance-related choices. They included the T-Type, Turbo T, and the grandaddy of the bunch, the… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Restoration Required: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This garage contains an American classic that requires love. This 1969 Chevelle Malibu is an original survivor that appears to be a sound project candidate. The biggest question is whether faithful restoration is the right approach or if an… more»
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Flood Victim: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette sales were in a holding pattern in 1961, unable to crack the 11,000 mark (but close). The most noticeable changes were to the rear styling which included four taillights as the Corvette’s signature going forward. This otherwise… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare Crew Cab: 1970 Dodge Power Wagon
One of the more intriguing segments of collector vehicles are old-school pickup trucks with four full doors. Sure, these days we take it for granted that every full-size truck should have room for a small family inside, but that… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Swan Song: 1957 Nash Ambassador (1 of 608)
Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson Motor Car merged in 1954 to form American Motors and the former brands would remain in play through the 1957 model year. Before the merger and for two decades afterward the Ambassador would serve as the… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original Paint: 350-Powered 1957 Chevrolet 210
Lately, we’re seeing a flurry of “Tri-Five” Chevies popping up here on Barn Finds. Perhaps it’s the time of year, you know “Spring is in the Air” and all that! This ’57 210 2-door sedan could be considered a… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Other Nomad: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
In 1955, General Motors came out with the “Sport Wagon” based on a 1954 Corvette show car. Most remember it as the 1955-57 Chevrolet Nomad, but Pontiac had a version they called the Safari. Both wagons were built for… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
V8 Swap Project: 1972 TVR 2500M
Vintage TVR cars remain one of the hidden gems of the 1960s sports car scene, somehow remaining surprisingly affordable despite the impressive pedigree of this unique British marque. With a history of high-performance models that were serious competitors on… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
One-Owner Project: 1967 Pontiac GTO
To many, the 1960s Pontiac GTO was THE muscle car movement. From obscurity in 1964, the car quickly broke GM sales expectations and became a separate series in 1966. After a styling refresh that year, the 1967 models were… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Numbers-Matching V8: 1955 Chevrolet 210
The 1955 model year was a big one for Chevrolet. They would redesign their cars and consumer demand resulted in sales of more than 4.5 million units in three years. And, Chevy’s first V8 since 1918 would be introduced,… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Unfinished Project: 1965 Porsche 356
This 1965 Porsche 356 is in an interesting spot project-wise, as it seems like a whole heck of a lot of money and time was spent to bring it to this point before progress stopped. The list of improvements… more»
