1. 1996 Nissan 240SX

The Nissan 240SX is a compact sports car introduced by Nissan in the North American market. The 240SX is a sports coupe with a manual gearbox and rear-wheel-drive setup

2. 2001 Ford Mustang GT

Most enthusiasts know that the 2001 Mustang GT comes with a naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V8 that produces just 260 hp at 5,250 rpm and 302 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 RPM.

3. 1994 Honda Civic

The Civic remains one of the most popular and successful cars in automobile history. The Civic is a phenomenal project car that you can buy for less than $5,000.

4. 1992 Toyota MR2

The Toyota MR2 is a two-seat, mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car made in Japan. Toyota offered a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine for the USA market.

5. 1990 Mazda Miata MX-5

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is one of the best affordable and fun-to-drive cars obtainable in the US market today. It looks great, drives well, lasts long, and is easy to maintain.

6. 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT

The 3000GT is one of the most unforgettable and iconic fun-to-drive mid-range project cars in terms of reliability, driving satisfaction, and affordability.

7. 1995 Lexus SC400

The Lexus SC400 offers 250 horsepower from a 4.0L V8 engine, making it the most capable project car. It Offer 260 lb-ft torque capacity, 105.9-inch wheelbase, and 18 city MPEG.

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