Why are there so many project cars for sale that have been recently completed or are almost complete? You see them in the classifieds: For sale, no expenses spared! Engine not run in yet. Recently painted. Will not disappoint. Have receipts totalling $58,000. Selling for $33,000 ono. First to see will buy! Harry from Gumtree I won’t even start on the incomplete projects that swap hands until some nut enthusiast decides to actually throw the money and time at the rusted metal and seized engine. They don’t surprise me. Usually bought on a whim and with good intentions until reality …