Project Cars

Last Year Flathead V8: 1953 Ford Courier

Often referred to as a “Sedan Delivery” here’s Ford’s offering for 1953, known as the Courier. I often encounter Chevrolet and Pontiac versions of this special two-door, modified station wagon, but this is the first Ford Courier I have… more»

NASCAR Favorite: 1953 Hudson Hornet

In the early 1950s, the Hudson Hornet was the hottest thing going, at least in the eyes of the newly-formed NASCAR. Even though six-cylinder engines powered them, the Hornets won almost anything in sight – sometimes as high as… more»

Update: 1967 International Scout 800 Sporttop

UPDATE – This 1967 International Scout 800 Sportop is for sale again a year-and-a-half since it was featured here on Barn Finds. It appears to have been cleaned up quite a bit and it has big wheels and possibly… more»

How Much? 1965 Ford Mustang

Most Barn Finds readers will have seen an example of a classic that seemed a lost cause but has been brought back from the brink by a dedicated enthusiast. It takes a special type of person to achieve such… more»

Build Or Part Out? 1972 Chevrolet Vega

The Vega was Chevrolet’s first entry into the subcompact car market in 1971. With two million units sold over seven model years, the car made a dent in the infiltration efforts of European and Japanese imports – or did… more»

Stored 22 Years! 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Wagon

After a period of styling excesses, Chevrolet toned down the appearance of their full-size automobiles in 1961 (no more “batwings”). The 1962s were even crisper in appearance and may be the best that Chevy had to offer that decade… more»

400-Equipped: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Road Runner Tribute

UPDATE 03/21/2024: You must sometimes wonder whether an owner is aiming too high when listing a classic for sale, and that might be the case with this 1971 Plymouth Satellite. Our own Russell Glantz spotted this tired old girl… more»

Desert Baked Business Coupe: 1936 Plymouth Coupe

For those of you who have been faithful readers for a while, I am again getting back up on my soapbox concerning prewar Mopar coupes.  I believe that these overbuilt but handsome coupes are one of the best choices… more»

All Apart – 1959 MGA 1500 Coupe

Hankering after a stylish British sports car that won’t obliterate your wallet? Here on craigslist is a 1959 MGA 1500 coupe project car with an asking price of $3500 located in Godfrey, Missouri. While the MGA roadster is a… more»

V-8 60 Equipped from the Factory: 1938 Ford 3/4 ton

While we tend to view trucks as transportation first and tools second, before World War II it was the other way around.  Trucks were spartan, utilitarian, and built primarily for hard work.  Thus, good survivors are hard to find. … more»

Rust Free Roller: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

There was a time when being offered a car with no engine or transmission wouldn’t necessarily be considered much of an opportunity. But times change, especially when the vehicle in question is an increasingly sought after model that can… more»

One Of A Kind Project: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

It is “a one-of-a-kind project car.” That much is clear. The midnight black cruiser started life as a front-wheel-drive 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, an innovative design in anyone’s book. From there, its owner got the customizing bug, chopped the roof,… more»

French Gem: 1936 Peugeot 302

We rarely correlate Peugeot with any but the most pedestrian of cars, meant to ferry middle-class drivers to work and the grocery. But in the 1930s, Peugeot took a walk on the wild side, very successfully. Instrumental in this… more»

Cheap WS4 Project: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Most Trans Ams sell for more when painted black. This 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is a roller and the black paint is pretty faded. Located in San Antonio, Texas, it is clearly a project and is listed here on… more»

Solid Project: 1969 Ford Mustang

Ford performed three significant styling and engineering updates to its First Generation Mustang during its production run, most of which was to keep its iconic pony car looking fresh and to accommodate larger engines under the hood. The second… more»

Original 318: 1963 Dodge W200 Power Wagon

Although Ford and General Motors models dominate the classic Pickup market, vehicles from other manufacturers generate significant interest when they are offered for sale. This 1963 Dodge W200 Power Wagon is a perfect example because it has attracted an… more»

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