Project Cars

350-Equipped: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

We’ve been fortunate to see a few promising project candidates recently cross our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro falls comfortably within that category. There is a way to go before it becomes a sparkling classic,… more»

Rebuilt 283: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

One of the challenges facing some enthusiasts is locating a project candidate where most of the work is within their skill set. Not everyone possesses finely honed welding ability, meaning that major rust repairs are not an option. Therefore,… more»

Pony Car Wannabe: 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan

UPDATE – This 1975 AMC Hornet Two-Door Sedan is listed for sale again after it was featured last August here on Barn Finds. It’s posted here on craigslist and is still located in Visalia, California. The seller has dropped… more»

Real Deal Project: 1972 Chevrolet Nova SS

The demand for muscle cars was waning in the early 1970s, thanks to rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for low emissions. Nova Super Sports from 1968 to 1972 are popular for cloning, though by ’72 only a 350… more»

Barn Find? 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier

The vagaries of buying a car sight unseen are bound to rouse a heated online debate among car folk. As on many things, I fall somewhere in between; for example, if I were spending new house money on a… more»

389 V8 Yard Find: 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix

The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a performance-oriented personal luxury car based on the popular Catalina. The second-generation arrived in 1965 and the Grand Prix would be differentiated by a formal roofline rather than a fastback. We’re… more»

Great Project Car: 1965 Buick Riviera

About 25 years ago, I decided that I was going to buy a first-generation Riviera the first chance I got, but because I was a young man at the time and a comedy of errors kept us apart, it… more»

Selling For A Friend: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 4 Speed

This ad says it is listing for a friend who is not a computer guy. That is a rare breed these days. Mitchell G. alerted us to this “Snow Find” located near Newburgh, New York in the Hudson Valley…. more»

289 V8 Conversion: 1966 Ford Mustang

After a successful launch at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964, sales of the Ford Mustang exploded for the next 2 ½ years. By the time the last bell rang in 1966, more than 607,000 copies were… more»

Wandering Roller: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad

The original Chevrolet Nomad from the “Tri-Five” years of 1955-57 are considered iconic today – and can command big bucks. That configuration was as a 2-door “Sport Wagon” which had a unique body from the windshield back. But the… more»

El Camino Casino: Which One Would You Take?

Just when I was thinking, gee, it’s been a long time since I reviewed an El Camino, in fact, maybe I never have…. two popped up! On the right is a 1977 with a new engine, and on the… more»

1939 Plymouth Model DLH 10-Ton Switcher

We’ve seen nine 1939 Plymouth cars here at Barn Finds, as in Chrysler Corp 1939 Plymouths. This 1939 Plymouth Model DLH 10-Ton Switcher is from another mother: Plymouth Locomotive Works. You can find it listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»

Bargain Bullet Bird? 1962 Ford Thunderbird

The 1961-63 era of Ford Thunderbirds are often referred to as “bullet birds” because of their futuristic styling. Though they didn’t sell quite as well as the generations right before and after, they may be more popular with collectors… more»

BF Exclusive: 1978 Chevrolet C20 Pickup

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price! Classic Pickups always represent excellent project candidates. Enthusiasts can choose between a faithful restoration or a custom approach from mild to wild. That makes this 1978 Chevrolet C20 worth a… more»

Party Pack: Trio of 1965 Pontiac GTO Projects

The Pontiac GTO was one of the surprise sellers in the 1960s (another being the Ford Mustang). Instead of the presumed annual demand of 5,000 units, the GTO sold 32,000 copies in 1964 and another 75,000 when the 1965… more»

Formal Roof: 1962 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe

In 1962, the Chevrolet Bel Air and Impala Sport Coupes had different rooflines. The year before, they were both “bubble tops” with a lot of glass. But in ’62, the Impala gained a formal roofline that instantly set it… more»

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