UPDATE – Sold Unfortunately, one of the more common reasons for project cars to change hands is the passing of an owner. That’s the case with this 1940 Mercury Club Coupe which is listed for sale here in our… more»
Project Cars
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Real RS / SS! 1968 Camaro Project
Most classic muscle enthusiasts know the grille-mounted “SS” badge and rollover headlights on this Camaro indicate both “RS” and “SS” packages graced the factory order. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS / SS in Bonita, California doesn’t just look the… more»
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No Reserve Project: 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National still looks iconic, even sitting there with bricks stopping any forward progress and rust potentially blocking a shot at restoration. Of course, that last part is just in the eyes of the seller, who… more»
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Parked Since 1990: 1974 Triumph TR6
When a no-reserve, inexpensive Triumph TR6 comes up I’m always paying attention. This 1974 model is listed for sale here on eBay and is going pretty cheap at the moment for just over $3,000 without a reserve. It’s waiting… more»
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Former Eastern Airlines Van: 1965 Ford Econoline
This 1965 Ford Econoline is hiding out in the woods of Georgia, and the listing reads very similar to the ones I’ve created for the cars and trucks in my friend’s collection. It’s an affirmation of sorts that you… more»
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Cheap 1965 International Travelall D-1000
As if I needed another reason to move to the southwest US, finding solid vehicles like this 1965 International Travelall D-1000 just put it over the top. It isn’t rust-free but compared to what a swiss-cheese-mobile it would be… more»
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Buick 4.1 Swap: 1975 Chevy Vega Kingswood
This 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kingswood wagon is described as an 80% finished project that has just 40,000 original miles on the body. The drivetrain has been swapped out in favor of a 4.1L Buick V6 paired to a manual… more»
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One-Owner Survivor? 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
Update 2/23/20 – This Corvette was been relisted here on eBay with no reserve! We don’t know what it actually sold for or if it even did, but it’s now in Kosciusko, Mississippi. How high do you think it… more»
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1 of 300 Made! 1959 Cadillac Superior Hearse
This 1959 Cadillac hearse is a really cool car and would make a unique project for someone. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid over $28,000, but the reserve hasn’t been met yet. There is… more»
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Cheap Project? 1959 Chevrolet Corvette
At first glance, this 1959 Corvette seems to need a lot. Upon closer examination, it starts to look better and better, especially if you don’t require matching numbers. The car is for sale here on eBay where bidding has… more»
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Wrecked Exotic: 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
I haven’t been in too many accidents in my life, despite driving 40,000+ miles a year. I’ve been lucky, there is no question about it. I can’t imagine the feeling to have been in an accident with a car… more»
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Lots Of Possibilities: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
It seems that first-gen Camaros turn up as either fully restored trailer queens or piles of cinders that are usually promoted to be something way beyond what they actually are. But here’s a different twist, a ’68 Camaro Sports… more»
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Lilliputian Limo: 1968 Wolseley Hornet Mk III
The original Mini was designed to be inexpensive transport for the masses, and it managed to become both a sales success and a motoring legend. Of course, a little luxury goes a long way, and the humble Mini managed… more»
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Rough But Worthy: 1973 Porsche 911T
We had a different 911 slotted for this post that sold before we could get to it, and it was an entertaining specimen loaded with rust in all the worst places. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Montana D. who… more»
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1939 Studebaker Coupe Express Project
While not an absolute first, the 1937-39 Studebaker Coupe Express was one of the first pickups to be car-based; like the much later El Camino and Ranchero and in a similar fashion to Australian “utes”, a pickup bed was grafted… more»
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Blank Canvas: 1966 Corvette
I’m sure whoever left the original dealership in 1966 with this Corvette coupe (one of 27,720 C2s produced that year) never expected it to end up engineless and transmissionless in a garage! That’s the situation we have here, though,… more»
