Random Best Project Cars For Beginners And Expert Mechanics (30 items)

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  (#20) Toyota Supra

  • Toyota

  Any year Supra makes a fun project car for those seeking a sporty Japanese project. The 4th gen features the legendary 2JZGE straight-six capable of tolerating massive amounts of boost and modifications producing over 1,000 horsepower. That’s about 600 more horsepower than you really need, but it sure makes for great track driving, grand touring, and road racing. Aftermarket products from companies like JUN, Tom’s, and Mine’s are great resources for engine rebuild and clutch kits, and suspension and drivetrain upgrades.
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  (#27) Datsun 510

  • Datsun

  The iconic 510 is perfect for those interested in road racing, rally racing, or auto cross. They are frequently listed for relatively low purchase costs, and the versatility of this model makes it easy to choose how you want to build this car. Modifications are relatively simple, and the body has lots of space for installing a custom roll cage and other off-road goodies. Throwing a turbo-charger into the engine bay gives these cars crazy power-to-weight ratios - such 510’s have beaten Corvettes, Cobras, and Porsche 930’s in their class.
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  (#9) 1st Gen Chevy Pickup

  These timeless pickup trucks were manufactured from 1951 to 2002, and most of those years make great project cars for beginners. However, 1960-1966 presented the best body styles, featured the bulletproof Chevy Small-Block, and the simplest electrical systems - perfect for newbies. On top of that, there is also a massive amount of support for those looking to build or modify these trucks. There are even complete kits from companies like Brothers Trucks for those looking to make their long beds short, or their big rear windows small, and everything in between.
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  (#7) Ford Mustang

  • Ford

  Either the 1st Gen Mustang or Fox body Mustang both make excellent project cars. They have tons of aftermarket and community support, taking the guesswork out of whatever plans you have in store. They both feature user-friendly, relatively simple layouts, and they both offer a massive fun factor. Keep the classic Mustang stock, or resto-mod it for vintage style with modern amenities. For those craving power, the Fox body is a great starter option with over 220HP out of the box, and the ability to easily swap in other Ford options for substantially more power.
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  (#30) Volkswagen Beetle

  • Volkswagen

  “Bugs” have been a favorite project car for generations. They are readily available, simple to work on, parts are easy to get and inexpensive, and you can easily swap in Porsche components to add some extra “oomph.” The simple electronics make swapping in different motors a breeze. Their versatility is second to none - you can transform one into a dune buggy, or race it down the straights.
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  (#4) BMW 325is E30

  • BMW

  Bimmer fans wax rhapsodic about all three of these models, and endlessly debate over which is the best project car. The E28 is the predecessor of the M5, the E30 revolutionized the 3 Series, and the E34 offers sedan and hatchback body styles as options. Regardless of which one you choose, these legendary BMWs offer user-friendly layouts with large aftermarket support. They are also low maintenance with relatively inexpensive parts, which makes them perfect for greenhorns looking to build their own ultimate driving machine.

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