Project Cars

Real Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth design team got it right when they introduced the GTX back in 1967, offering buyers not only an upscale trim level B-Body but also a 440 engine as the standard powerplant, so a more luxurious interior could… more»

Stalled but Solid project: 1973 Plymouth Barracuda

At Barn Finds, we are no strangers to stalled projects, with some showing greater promise than others. This 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is a perfect example of the breed, having sat in its current form for over three decades. However,… more»

Abandoned Project: 1955 Triumph TR2

Seeking the purest form of a particular car model is an obsession with some collectors, and that often means early-year production. First-year Lotus Esprits used to go begging (they really aren’t that great), but today Series I cars are… more»

Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass

“Meet the Olds F-85 Cutlass. A sweet-handling sports coupe with bucket seats and high-performance 185-H.P. Cutlass aluminum V8 at no extra cost! Cutlass – even the name is exciting! And excitement turns into action when you slip into those… more»

Rare Post Coupe: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396

I’ve been looking for one of these for a while. What’s that you ask, a 1969 SS396 Chevelle? Well, sort of, I’ve been trying to find one that has been optioned on a 300 Deluxe trim level as opposed… more»

BF Auction: 1971 Chevrolet Camaro SS

UPDATE – The seller let us know that this Camaro is running and driving! The second generation of Chevrolet Camaros stayed in production from 1970 to 1981. Over those 11 years, it saw several cosmetic and mechanical updates. Early… more»

Barn Find 5-Speed: 1972 Citroen SM

The Citroen SM is a wild and wonderful combination of design and features that few cars have matched since. With numerous engineering accomplishments and a lovely Maserati-derived 2.7L engine under the hood, it offers a list of achievements that… more»

Project Pagoda: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

There’s a bit of funny math out there as it relates to project cars and trucks. What I mean by that is if a car’s value is high enough, you can justify taking on a monster of a project… more»

Original 340/4-Speed: Highly-Optioned 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda

Originality is often the key to a high potential value with any classic, regardless of its inherent desirability. However, when the vehicle in question is a 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda loaded with factory options, the desirability ramps up a notch… more»

Striking Paint & Trim: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am

The demise of marques like Pontiac has motivated passionate enthusiasts to strive to protect and preserve some of the brand’s more iconic models. That is true of the Second Generation Trans Am, but this 1974 example stands out from… more»

Overdrive and a Hardtop! 1970 Triumph Spitfire

This reasonably-priced 1970 Triumph Spitfire here on eBay deserves a new owner. It’s a nearly rust-free, complete car coming with a factory hardtop and an overdrive-optioned gearbox. It has finally received one bid at $1000, though the reserve is… more»

Refresh or Refurbish: 1936 Ford Pickup Hot Rod

In the yin and yang of the automotive world, the salad days of old car restoration of the sixties through the eighties were met with an equal and opposing force in the form of hot rodding.  Thousands of old… more»

Moldy Barn Find: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

Time is undoubtedly kinder to some classics than others. Take this 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback as a prime example. It would have been a magnificent beast in its prime, but it is now a sad and sorry sight. It… more»

390 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, Ford and Chevrolet went head-to-head, offering products comparable to one another. Such was the Galaxie 500, which was produced between 1959 and 1974, and was on a par with the Chevy Impala. The seller’s… more»

LS5 Garage Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454

The Chevy Chevelle SS 396 gained a bigger brother in 1970 in the form of a 454 cubic inch V8. And two versions of that engine were offered including the LS5 which produced 360 hp. We’re told this Chevelle… more»

One Family Owned: 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 MKIII

Of all the various cars and trucks we list here as barn finds, I believe the Austin Healey 3000 has to be in the top 10 of models across any category that is most often found as a dusty,… more»

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