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Hot Rod Project: 1947 Ford Pickup

Sometimes finishing someone else’s project is a great way to get into the classic car hobby. If quality work has been done already, this can save you a ton of time and/or money. This 1947 Ford half-ton pickup was… more»

Former Drag Car: 1966 Olds 442

According to the ad, this 1966 Oldsmobile 442 has been a drag car since new. Supposedly piloted by famous racer Bruce Allen, the car has been sitting for quite a while. If the seller (or new owner) can find… more»

Home Alone Hot Rod: 1985 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo

This 1985 Dodge Omni GLH is the desirable turbocharged hot hatch that surprised many more imposing performance cars back in the day. The seller has owned it for some time and provides plenty of detail on the tweaks and… more»

The Other Gullwing: Bricklin SV-1 Car And Part Stash

Health issues are forcing a Bricklin enthusiast to relinquish his collection of two project cars and a deep stash of parts. The owner’s son is managing the sale, which includes a running, project-grade SV-1 and another rolling chassis, along… more»

Tri-Power Included: $4,500 1963 Pontiac Bonneville

From 1959 until 1970, a Pontiac Dealership in Akron, Ohio, known as Knafel Pontiac, built and sponsored a series of drag race-ready Pontiacs known as the “Tin Indians”. The motivating force behind their efforts was brought about by various… more»

Hellcat Swap? 1968 Dodge Charger

This 1968 Dodge Charger is a pretty good looking project. It obviously has some bumps and bruises but the seller claims there is minimal rust repair needed. The ad states the owner will start building it for themselves if… more»

Worth Rescuing? 1971 Ford F100 SWB

There’s nothing quite like a farm-fresh pickup to get my attention! Peeking out from a dark lean-to in Cibolo, Texas, this fifth-gen Ford F100 is a real diamond in the rough. According to the ad, it’s been sitting since… more»

Parked in ’96: 1969 Porsche 911T

This 1969 Porsche 911 Targa is a stalled restoration project that has heartbreak written all over it. The seller has done a valiant job of tackling some very tedious rust repair in the years he has owned it, but… more»

95% Original? 1969 Buick Skylark

This 1969 Buick Skylark is described as being 95% original. It would seem that apart from the hubcaps, this car is essentially how it was the day that it rolled off the production line. I do have to send… more»

No Reserve Project: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon

If I were going to make a movie with a dystopian world view, like Mad Max redux, this 1952 Dodge Power Wagon would be my first prop. Located in Tustin, California, it is available here on eBay for a… more»

Light And Cheap: $2,950 1980 Lotus Elite

This 1980 Lotus Elite is a project car that’s been substantially broken down into a rolling parts bin, with most of its drivetrain in pieces and parts of the body flat-out missing. Still, this isn’t exactly unusual for basketcase… more»

Cheap Cossie: 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega

Cosworth Vegas were not cheap when they were new at about $5,900 in 1975. However, this 1975 Cosworth Vega is cheap and comes with an extra 1976 Vega, with no engine, as a bonus. This Cosworth is said to… more»

1970 Chevrolet Camaro SS 350 4-Speed Project

On February 26, 1970, Chevrolet introduced its brand-new iteration of the Camaro. While it was a radical departure, appearance-wise, from its predecessor, underneath it was basically the same car. The ’70 model year was abbreviated (February to July) but… more»

Fuelie Project: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

When it was shiny and new, this 1964 Corvette Coupe must have been quite a car. With a fuel-injected V8 under the hood backed by a manual transmission, it was a car that was all about speed. Today, it… more»

Farm Truck: 1952 Mercury M1 Pickup

This 1952 Mercury M1 Pickup is a project that stalled fairly early, meaning that the next owner can freely choose which direction they would like to head in with the vehicle. Given how solid it is, it would seem… more»

Pierre Cardin Project: 1972 AMC Javelin SST

Nothing says “American Muscle” more than an Italian fashion designer. Wait, what? American Motors Corporation’s sporty Javelin appealed to drivers who didn’t mind being considered somewhat, uh, “different.” So, if fender peaks sticking above the hood line weren’t strange… more»

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