Project Cars
Tri-Power Project: 1965 Pontiac GTO
The GTO remained part of Pontiac’s LeMans range in 1965 but did not receive standalone model status until the following year. That makes our feature car one of the last of that breed, and the first owner’s decision to… more»
Stash Of Over 20 Classic Chevrolets For Sale
When you run across a car collection, you’ll find that it often focuses on a type of car, a particular brand, or even a specific model. In the case of this assortment in Gretna, Nebraska, it’s comprised of 1961… more»
Wrecked 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
Before this 1965 Ford Mustang got into a rather nasty accident, it was probably a sharp-looking ride. Someone had fixed it up like something of a Shelby GT350 tribute, though the colors are wrong and the drivetrain was once… more»
Dual Quad Project: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
With sales numbers for the C1 on the rise, Chevrolet took the don’t fix it if it’s not broken approach for the 1960 Corvette, as there weren’t many changes made from the previous year. For the first time, America’s… more»
Pace Car Project: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS
UPDATE 05/24/2024: Some classics are genuine mystery machines, which appears to be true with this 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS Pace Car Replica. We saw this classic last month, and its previous eBay listing indicates it sold for $25,100. That… more»
Original Paint: 24k Mile 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
We are no strangers to low-mileage claims for classic cars at Barn Finds, and these must often be taken at face value. However, the stories of some cars make the claim plausible, even without documentary evidence. Such is the… more»
Supercharged Beauty! 1963 Studebaker Avanti R2
The Avanti was supposed to be one of Studebaker’s savior vehicles in the 1960s. But it perhaps was too little too late and not enough could be built to prevent the company from moving auto production to Canada –… more»
Numbers-Matching: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
In its early years, the Chevrolet Corvette had trouble developing a following. It wasn’t until a V8 engine became available that things began to change. Between 1953 and 1955, they only built 4,640 copies with a 6-cylinder engine and… more»
FILA Edition: 1985 Ford Thunderbird
Despite my thinking that this Fila edition Ford Thunderbird had to be one of the most obscure special editions out there, there have been a few examples that have popped up in recent years in surprisingly intact condition. Russ… more»
Hot-Rod, or Stay Stock? 1946 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe
In the race back to civilian production after WWII, carmakers leaned heavily on pre-war designs. Buyers were demanding new vehicles as fast as manufacturers could push them out the factory doors, leaving no time for innovation. Aside from grilles,… more»
Needs Finishing: 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS
Some enthusiasts avoid buying unfinished project cars because the existing work quality is unknown. However, this 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS shows promise. The seller hasn’t disguised any shortcomings, and their listing is quite candid. They include some original documentation,… more»
Bits and Pieces: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Chevrolet and Pontiac rolled out their versions of a new “Sport Wagon” in 1955. In the Chevy camp, it was called the Nomad, while at Pontiac it was the Safari. They shared the basic body shell, but the front… more»
Not Driving This One Home: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes we get the rare treat of an ad with a smidgen of social commentary snuck in. We all know that some buyers are just flat unrealistic or have stars in their eyes to the point that the obvious… more»
Two For One: 1964 Ford Galaxie 500
In the 1960s, the Galaxie 500 was Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Impala. It was a step up from the pedestrian Custom (Bel Air/Biscayne) and a notch below the sporty Galaxie 500XL (the LTD didn’t arrive until 1965). The… more»
Split Window Roller: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Within Corvette circles, the most coveted ride may be the 1963 “Split Window” coupe. It was a one-year approach that appealed to Bill Mitchell, GM’s head of design, but not to racing enthusiasts. After what may have been some… more»
Future SS Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
Just recently coming out of long-term storage, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible has several possibilities for the future owner, including transforming the Chevy into another SS clone. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but this one still seems… more»
