Project Cars

BF Exclusive: 1966 Jaguar Mark II

UPDATE – The seller has lowered their asking price. A car’s reputation doesn’t always follow it across oceans and borders. In England, the Jaguar Mark 2 had a bit of a bad-boy reputation, being a favorite getaway car among… more»

Factory 4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible Project

A 1969 Camaro convertible is already a sought-after find, but when you add the Rally Sport package and a factory manual transmission, interest tends to go up quickly. That’s what makes this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS convertible project, listed… more»

Nicest Roller Around? 1970 Chrysler Newport

Usually, when we run across a “roller,” the whole package needs a lot of work. Not so in the case of this 1970 Chrysler Newport, which looks quite tidy except for the hole in the engine compartment. Apparently, the… more»

Americana Incarnate: 1915 Republic Two-Ton Truck

This truck is from the most prolific manufacturer you’ve never heard of: Republic Motor, with roots reaching back to 1913. Search the internet for “first truck made in the US”, and you might turn up Autocar, but more likely… more»

Two for One: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

Is 1+1 equal to 1 good car? The seller for this listing here on Craigslist is asking $6,300 for two 1977 Trans Ams. The white one is rusty and a 4 speed car that was running 18 months ago… more»

Great 289: 1968 Ford Fairlane Convertible

For some enthusiasts, affordability is a crucial consideration when assessing the merits of a project candidate. This 1968 Ford Fairlane Convertible ticks that box, although preservation is a viable option. Its interior is surprisingly good, and the engine bay… more»

Code 69 Brentwood Brown: 1977 Pontiac Trans Am

This 1977 Pontiac Trans Am has been listed and relisted for sale for a while and the price keeps getting lower. It needs paint but the seller says it rust free. The definition of “rust free” sometimes varies depending… more»

Convertible SUV! 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster

Sporting shiny Rally Red paint and oversized tires on crisp white wagon wheels, this first-year Trail Duster seeks a new owner who appreciates these interesting and somewhat rare trucks. The 1974 Plymouth Trail Duster comes to market here on… more»

Cheap Hearse: 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

Here at Barn Finds, we like to feature a wide variety of makes and models, so there’s always something fresh for everybody to enjoy on any given day.  Although we’ve already posted a couple of other Oldsmobile 98s within… more»

Second Restoration Needed: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

It’s a sad time when you finally finish restoring your dream machine and an accident follows, but even more so when that auto happens to be a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A.  While $865 was a lot more money back… more»

Strong Running 351: 1971 Ford Torino GT

This 1971 Ford Torino GT is one of those cars that presents well from a few feet away, and fortunately, it doesn’t look all that bad even up close.  The seller says that he bought this one about a… more»

Numbers-Matching Project: 1964 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet’s full-size automobiles were in the last of a four-year design cycle in 1964. The crisp styling of the ‘63s was replaced by a boxier, slab-sided look, but models like the Impala continued to sell well over similar products… more»

AMC-Powered 1972 International Scout II

We all may be a little worn out by the word “patina,” but if you’re hanging out here at Barn Finds, you probably aren’t tired of seeing cars and trucks that have been, shall we say, visited by Father Time. Such… more»

Cheap Convertible Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

For those who prefer their convertibles in a full-size or luxurious package, this 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight might be worth considering, as it offers both, in addition to a nicely-shaped body.  The 98 received a complete redesign to begin its… more»

Driver Quality? 1964 Chevrolet El Camino

After a three-year absence, the El Camino returned to the Chevrolet fold in 1964. Instead of being a full-size “Ute” as in 1959-60, the returning El Camino was based on the new mid-size Chevelle 2-door station wagon. This ’64… more»

Original Paint: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

The seller accepted this 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible as a trade-in on a recent sale, but isn’t in a position to treat it to the TLC it deserves. It is an exceptionally solid classic featuring what he believes… more»

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