Project Cars

Running Project: 1972 Datsun 240Z

The Nissan Fairlady Z was one of the Japanese answers to the British sports cars of the 1960s. When the car made it to the U.S. in 1970, it was marketed as the Datsun 240Z (for its 2.4-liter inline-4… more»

Bought and Parked: 1969 Jeep Wagoneer

This 1969 Jeep Wagoneer might be familiar to some of you if it was on your list to bid on back in 2017. That’s because it’s the same truck that appeared in a Bring A Trailer listing and apparently… more»

MGB Powerplant Transplant: 1956 MGA 1500 Roadster

Sitting for thirty years is a harsh sentence for most cars, unless the storage time features regular starting, ambient temperature control, maybe even resting on jack stands periodically. Otherwise, cars end up like this MGA: brakes and wheels frozen… more»

No Reserve 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Project

After scrolling through all the photos, it’s sort of hard to comprehend that this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette needs a full restoration.  That’s what the seller here says, and as good as this car looks, I’m wondering if he’s referring… more»

Just Needs A Paint Job: 1967 Mercury Cougar

In painting, it’s hard to lay down the brush, just as in writing, it’s hard to lay down the pen. So many times, the first edition is the best, and I think that is true with the Mercury Cougar…. more»

Numbers Matching Project: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In 1972, the Chevy Chevelle was still one of America’s best-selling cars. More than 207,500 Malibu Sport Coupes were built with a V8 engine, including the seller’s car. And, refreshingly, it’s not been taken down the path of a… more»

Cheap Muscle Truck: 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T

One of the more interesting dalliances I had with a project car was when I purchased a pickup similar to this one: a 1998 Dodge Dakota R/T, one of the few remaining muscle trucks you can still buy without… more»

Ran When Parked: 1966 Mercedes-Benz 250 SE

Oftentimes, in the Mercedes-Benz lineup, the big-body coupe is the car that sits atop the family food chain, along with the long wheelbase models. These coupes often featured pillar-less designs that make for a striking profile and were the… more»

460 Power! 1973 Ford Ranchero 500

I’ve always had a “thing” for Chevrolet’s El Camino but have been indifferent towards the Ford Ranchero. I’m not sure why, after all, Ford beat Chevy to the introductory punch and jumped on the downsizing trend several years in… more»

1949 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Club Coupe

Still showing a lot of its original Kitchener Green paint, this 1949 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Club Coupe could be a PhD thesis study in patina art if it were faux patina, but it’s not. Blackwall tires were standard equipment… more»

Former Show Car? 1973 Dodge Challenger

The original Dodge Challenger came late to the “pony car” wars of the late 1960s. In fact, the Challenger didn’t arrive until the 1970 model year and only lasted five years. This rusty 1973 Challenger looks like it was… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The new Colonnade styling was all the rage at GM back in 1973, with the Chevrolet Chevelle getting a fresh body to begin its third generation of production.  This is one of those cars that got a bit sleeker-looking… more»

Nearing The End: 1965 Studebaker Lark

By 1965, Studebaker Corp. was treading on very thin ice. U.S. production was canceled in 1964 and left Studebaker of Canada to soldier on. The number of models offered had been slashed (no more Gran Turismo or Avani products)…. more»

Honda Valkyrie Tryke: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro

Here’s what has to be a one-of-a-kind. A 1998 Honda Valkyrie motorcycle converted into a 3-wheel tryke that looks like a 1969 Chevy Camaro (from the front). We’d love to know how and why this was done, but –… more»

Restoration Required: 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner

Ford was hitting its styling stride in the mid 1950s, with George Walker and Frank Hersey heading its design teams. Walker, fresh off introducing the 1949 “shoebox” Ford and the Thunderbird, took up his pen to restyle the ’55… more»

Cheap To Start With: 1967 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

A project car priced like a project. Who woulda thunk those still existed out there, given that even rusty hulks have prices that stretch past four figures. But this seller is in “get it outa here” mode, putting a… more»

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