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[h=1]Bone Stock: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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While I think the seller of this clean 1986 Ford Mustang SVO may be slightly ahead of the market in terms of pricing, it’s not by much. The SVO is listed for $10,500 or best offer, and that is where I consistently seeing the turbo Fords of the 80s selling for. Clean SVOs command a higher price than the Thunderbird Turbo Coupes and Merkur XR4Ti’s, usually with five-figure price tags. Check out the SVO here on eBay where the seller highlights its clean, stock condition and tidy cosmetics.
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The SVO wore a different set of duds than its 5.0 brethren, and the seller points out the turbo Fords struck a slightly European tone in terms of styling. The bi-plane rear spoiler is a great look and reminds me of the shared lineage with the Merkur. The flat-face alloy wheels were a common look for turbo’d cars of the 80s, and I’d love to swap a set on the Thunderbird Turbo Coupe I’m considering as a project car. This SVO has been repainted, but the seller claims it was not due to an accident but rather because of poor quality factory paint.
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The interior remains in great condition with some typical signs of wear and tear. The SVO came with awesome Recaro-style buckets with deep bolsters and a sharp three-spoke steering wheel; all of the SVO-specific trim remains in place. The seller notes the factory radio is still in the dash and that while all of the A/C components remain installed, it doesn’t blow cold at the moment. Other minor issues include a passenger-side lock actuator that needs replacing. Otherwise, the cabin is said to be stock and free of major faults.

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The seller states that the engine remains in great condition with strong performance. The original Koni shocks remain installed, which likely could use replacement given the SVO has 92,964 miles. The limited-slip rear end and five-speed manual are working in perfect harmony, and the seller says there are no signs of major abuse or modifications to the turbocharger or intercooler setup. That’s good because boost always tempts the mod-crazy owners into turning up the fun without building up the internals – never a good combination. Stock SVOs and FoMoCo turbo siblings are ones to watch, in my opinion – anyone agree?


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[h=1]Stored For Restoration: 1965 Ford Mustang[/h]

Brentton Fuller
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In what is probably a circumstance we all have heard, this 1965 Ford Mustang C code car was parked in 1996 to begin restoration and never touched. While the current owner has had it since 1985, they claim the mileage of 68,619 could be rolled over. The car is currently located in the Phoenix, Arizona area and the asking price is $8,500. Thank you, Ikey H., for the tip. You can read more about the car here on craigslist.

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As far everything mechanical goes, the 289 cubic inch V8 is stock except for an Edelbrock intake and four-barrel carburetor. The owner is not sure if the engine block is original to the car or not. They do say however that it is a four-speed manual, which was apparently a rare option. It also has disc brakes up front from the factory. This is a classic case of ran when parked, so assume assistance will be needed to get it running.
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The listing state that the car has a “Pony interior.” As you can see in the photo, it will need some deep cleaning, but otherwise, all the pieces and parts seem to be there. It seems like the storage unit it was sitting in has done well at keeping the elements and any critters out. If you are frequently looking at restoration projects, I would imagine you would want all your interiors to look like this.
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No photos of the engine or underside are in the listing, but the seller says that if you contact them, they will send you more photos. The car seems to be in a good enough condition that may be a little help and cleaning, and this could be hauling you to car shows very soon. With the automotive hobby so diverse nowadays, the way this Mustang sits currently, this would actually be very much appreciated I’m sure.


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[h=1]READER AD: 1983 Ford Mustang GLX Convertible[/h]

Josh Mortensen

What Makes It Special? It’s an original Mustang Fox Body Convertible survivor with no rust. It’s been garaged its entire life and has covered just 64,095 miles.

Body Condition: The body is in very good condition with only minor dings and a few scratches. The body is straight. The paint could be buffed and waxed. Clean original interior with minor loose stitching on drivers bucket seat. Solid Floor pans, shock towers, and trunk pan. Newer top with nice glass rear window. This car is a steal at this price.
Mechanical Condition: The car runs and drives. Has a carburetor hesitation between 1,400 and 1,600 rpm. Possible vacuum leak in one or more engine hoses. Choke needs to be adjusted a bit. Brakes stop well and there are no leaks. Transmission shifts well. May need a modulator vacuum valve, but works fine as is.
Seller’s Listing: Here on craigslist

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While it isn’t in perfect condition, this little Mustang looks to be a decent survivor. It could use a tune-up and a good detailing, but it shouldn’t take more than a weekend to get it back up to top condition. The red and white interior looks great, the only issue I see is that it’s an automatic! Alright, that’s not really an issue and more a personal preference, but it sure would be fun to have a manual.
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Finding clean Fox Body Mustangs that haven’t been driven into the ground is getting harder and harder to do. This one might not be a high optioned V8 car, but it sure is clean and would be fun car to cruise around in. And you’d be hard pressed to find another rear wheel drive convertible in this nice of shape for less than $4,500. So, be sure to check it out and contact David M to make an offer!

• Asking Price: $4,500
• Location: Cincinnati Ohio
• Mileage: 64095
• Title Status: Clean
• VIN: 1FABP2731DF183448

List your car here on Barn Finds for only $50!


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[h=1]Transport Damage: 1991 Ford Mustang LX 5.0[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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The listing for this very clean 1991 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 describes it as a “barn find”, but I’m not exactly sure how it qualifies. It doesn’t really matter, as the Fox Body is a survivor in excellent shape – aside from some painful-looking damage incurred during transport. The Mustang is otherwise quite clean with a minty interior and no modifications. Find it here on eBay with a $7,700 Buy-It-Now.
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Red with black trim and the five-spoke “GT” wheels is a great look for a car like this, and it just looks lighter than the liftbacks that preceded it. The late 80s GT hatches always looked heavy to me, perhaps due to the side skirts and bigger rear spoiler. This 1991 model lost the body cladding in favor of a more subdued appearance that makes it a bit of a sleeper if you’re unaware the LX could be spec’d out with the 5.0L V8.
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While we love to see the manual gearbox in these cars, I can get over that thanks to the spotless interior. Mileage is reported as a hair below 90,000, so this Mustang hasn’t been sitting in a bubble waiting to be discovered – making the condition of the interior all the more impressive. Sure, gray cloth loses to black leather every day, but it also reinforces this car’s nature as a mid-tier model that happened to get the big firepower under the hood.

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Now it’s time to play, “What caused this damage?” The second photo down shows how the hatch is tweaked pretty substantially, with the damage incurred sometime during the shipment process. Did a ramp come down on the car’s roof? Possibly, but the cause is not fully explained. The listing says the title is still clear, so whatever happened wasn’t so bad that insurance needed to get involved. $7,700 seems like a reasonable deal to me, but I’d hold out for a manual – would you make an offer on this sleeper Mustang?


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[h=1]S-Code 390 Project: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback[/h]

Adam Clarke
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Like everything in life, the values of classic cars are very much “demand driven”. It wasn’t that many years ago that a really rusty Mustang (or Camaro/Firebird) would be stripped of any salvageable parts, and the remains would head to the crusher. Today, the fact that there are companies that can supply everything from the smallest patch panel to an entire body-shell has changed the game entirely. Now a car that was once considered to be a hopeless basket case can be resurrected, and that has pushed values ever higher. I’m not saying that this 1967 Mustang Fastback is a basket case, but it is going to require a fair amount of dedication to bring it back to its best. Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia, it is listed for sale here on eBay. With bidding currently sitting at $15,900, the reserve has not been met. The owner also has set a BIN price of $22,500 for that individual who just must own the Mustang regardless.
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At first glance, this Mustang really doesn’t look that bad. However, it seems that the owner doesn’t advise people to look too closely at the paint, because the quality is pretty poor. He says that it is quite blistered, and the whole lot will need to be stripped from the car. It’s also a 1st generation Mustang, which means that there is rust that will need to be dealt with. This includes repairs to the ends of the front frame rails, the left-hand torque box, and some repairs to both quarter panels. The front floors have previously been replaced, but the owner advises that this will need to be done again. The one item that he notes that is of concern is to do with front panel alignment. He says that the gap between the driver’s door and the front fender is wider than original, which is pretty obvious in the first photo. He isn’t sure if this is merely an alignment issue, whether it is due to a reproduction fender that might not fit properly, or whether there might be a deeper issue. It is certainly something that would stand to be investigated, especially given the fact that there are already previous rust repairs that will need to be redone. I hope that this isn’t a car that is also hiding badly repaired accident damage.
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What is present inside the Mustang doesn’t look to be too bad, and the majority of the upholstery could certainly be reused if the next owner is aiming at building a daily driver. There is no information on the presence of the door trims, but the rear trims have been cut to fit aftermarket speakers, and the original radio has made way for a radio/cassette player. The seats look to be pretty good, as does the dash and pad. So, there’s plenty inside the Mustang that could be utilized in a restoration.

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When this Mustang rolled off the line in September of 1966, what resided under the hood was a 390ci S-Code V8 and a C6 automatic transmission. With 320hp on tap, this was the gun engine in the Mustang range. Since that day, things have changed for this car. At some point, that engine and transmission combination was removed, and the Mustang ran a smaller engine and 4-speed manual transmission. These are now gone, and in their place is a 1966-vintage 390, but it isn’t an S-Code. It does wear the correct intake but has come from some other vehicle in the Ford range from 1966. The owner also states that the engine does not turn over, so it is probably going to at least require a rebuild, provided it can be made to turn freely. Likewise, there is now a C6 back in the car, but it also isn’t original. What is original is the rear end, and while the Mustang was also originally fitted with power steering, it looks like the majority of the hardware for that is now also gone. I guess that this leaves the next owner with the choice of trying to restore the Mustang as close to as original as possible, or treating the car as a blank canvas, and building it to whatever specifications they choose.
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As project-grade Mustangs go, this one isn’t the worst that we’ve seen by a very long way. Don’t be mistaken though, because it is still going to consume a lot of time, effort, and dollars before it is ready to hit the road again. Judging by the bidding to date, it seems that there are a few people out there who are willing to take it on. Do we have any readers who are willing to join the fun?


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Spotless Survivor: 1991 Ford Mustang LX[/h]

Adam Clarke
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This 1991 Mustang LX has been garage kept for its whole life, and when you combine that with a life spent in Texas, it is no surprise that this is a rust-free car. The condition is pretty impressive, and it would really suit anyone who is looking for a clean survivor that they can drive and enjoy immediately. The Mustang is located in San Antonio, Texas, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has now reached $12,100, and the reserve has been met.
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Finished in Titanium Frost, the Mustang is a very clean looking car. The original paint is consistent right across the car, and there are no signs of any significant marks or dings. I think that what impresses me most is how well the paint has survived over the past 28-years. These metallic paints, and silver, in particular, can have a tendency to develop a matte look to them, or the clear coat can deteriorate quite badly. This is especially true in hotter climates, but this car seems to be free of those problems. The alloy wheels also look to be in good condition, and are free of any obvious scrapes or curb strikes.
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Powering the Mustang is a 302ci V8, which is backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission. This combination produces 225hp and allows the Mustang to provide decent, but not stunning, performance. The Mustang also features power steering and power brakes, and the owner states that the car has covered a documented 95,000 miles. The presentation under the hood is pretty reasonable for a survivor of this age, with no obvious signs of leaks or nasty surprises. Given the longevity of this combination, there should be plenty of life left in the car yet.

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The interior of the Mustang remains stock, with no sign of any aftermarket additions. The condition is also extremely good, with the Titanium upholstery having held up really well over the years. There are no real problems to note here, and one of the plus points from my perspective is that the vulnerable side bolsters on the front seats seem to have survived with little wear. As well as featuring a driver’s airbag, the Mustang also comes equipped with air conditioning, a radio/cassette player, power windows, power seats, and power locks.
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Giving this Mustang a careful check from top to bottom, its overall condition seems to be what you would expect from a car that has been well maintained and treated with respect. It looks like the only thing that the next owner will need to do is to climb behind the wheel and enjoy the ownership experience.


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[h=1]Roasted 1969 Ford Cobra 428 SCJ Drag Pack![/h]

Todd Fitch
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Looking more like Grandma’s beat-down daily driver than anything impressive, this old Ford left the factory with one mission in mind: striking fast in a straight line. Nobody ordered a 1969 Ford Cobra with the venomous 428 cid (7.0L) Cobra Jet Ram-Air V8, close-ratio four-speed, and 4.30:1 gears to, say, pull a boat trailer. Nevertheless, this specimen in Nevada, Texas seeks a new owner here on eBay where an opening bid of $5000 will get the ball rolling.

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Anyone thinking this car traded its Cobra-specific trunk lid, rear trim, and C-pillar badge with a non-Cobra Torino should stand down from DEFCON5 as this is a donor car to help restore the Cobra, and it’s available to the buyer for an extra $2000. While the fastback or “SportsRoof” Cobras get most of the glory, Ford featured the “2-Door Hardtop” Cobra in its brochure.
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The original bucket seats are gone, replaced by a generic bench seat, and a nifty red and brown steering wheel, or maybe this is the donor car. The devil is in the details.
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Anyone who would paint over this car’s fabulous original Gulfstream Aqua paint with this off-white hue either wanted a super-sleeper or had rocks in his or her head. For an extra $12,000 the seller will include a freshly-rebuilt (non-original) 428 SCJ and transmission. This deal’s getting better by the minute! Joking aside, the Cobra has significant structural and cosmetic rust, so a Torino donor of some sort is a must. I’ve seen people try to sell a destroyed 428 SCJ car’s VIN tag on eBay for $2000, so surely this one’s worth $5000. What would you give for this sorry snake?


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Worth a Look, has a 400 HP Mustang 302 under the Hood.
[h=1]Sleeper Station Wagon: 1978 Mercury Zephyr[/h]

Adam Clarke
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I love what old-school naval personnel would refer to as a “Q-Ship.” A Q-Ship is a vessel with concealed weaponry, which is what this 1978 Zephyr Wagon has in abundance. Barn Finder Ikey H spotted this absolute barnstormer for us, so thank you for that Ikey. The Zephyr is located in Helena, Montana, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist. The owner is asking $7,800 for the Wagon, and once you’ve given the vehicle a bit of a look, you might find that it is potentially money well spent.
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The Cream paint on the Zephyr is said to be fairly fresh, and it certainly does look good. The hood scoops are actually functional, but the owner is also including a standard hood which has been color-matched to the car. This can be used if the new owner prefers, but there will be a couple of changes required under the hood to make this happen. Apart from the hood scoop, what you are looking at is a subtle and unassuming family wagon.
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The interior of the Zephyr also presents very nicely. It appears that the owner really loves his car because there isn’t much that can be faulted inside the car. Some of the plastic trim in the cargo area is showing a bit of aging, but if this is all original, then it is pretty remarkable for plastic from this era. That stuff has a strong tendency to dissolve over time, so hats off to this car. You also get air conditioning that blows ice cold, and a CD player with USB to pump out your tunes on the road. Of course, the array of aftermarket gauges tends to suggest that there might be something a bit special hiding under the hood.

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If you believe that there is something special, then you are dead right. It isn’t clear which engine the Zephyr started life with, but whichever one it was, it’s now long gone. In its place is a 302ci V8 out of a Fox-Body Mustang. Now, why would you just drop that in without giving it a freshen-up? This one has had a bit more than that. The block has been stripped, surfaced, and then filled with forged pistons, GT40 heads, and an upgraded valve-train. There is also an RPM high rise intake, a Holley carburetor, headers, a dual exhaust, plus numerous other items. All up, this pushes power output up into the region of 400hp. Bolted to the back of that engine is an upgraded C4 automatic transmission, while you also get a Posi rear end and a disc brake conversion from a Ford Ranger. The owner says that the car runs, drives, and handles really well and that it does sound tough. Well, no surprises there. That high rise intake is also the reason why the car has been fitted with the hood scoop. The owner says that it would be possible to fit the standard hood, but there would need to be a different air cleaner to clear the standard panel. Personally, I don’t think that I’d touch a thing.
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This 1978 Mercury Zephyr Station Wagon is anything but average. It is a car that would slip nicely under the radar if driven sedately, but it would come alive with a snarl if you gave it a bit of a poke with a stick. It looks like it would be a blast to drive, and I’d be willing to bet that it will find its way to a new home very soon. Will that home be yours?


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[h=1]One Owner 41K Mile 1969 Ford F-250[/h]

Scotty Gilbertson
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The flashbacks are rolling in like crazy on this one. Not the flashbacks from the band days, those are different and much weirder flashbacks. This amazing, one-owner, 41,752-mile 1969 Ford F-250 can be found here on eBay in Spokane, Washington. The current bid price is $8,900 and the reserve isn’t met yet! All of a sudden I’m 7 years old again, and not just mentally this time.

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The only vehicle that my mom and dad ever bought new was a 1969 Ford F-250 Ranger Camper Special pickup and Winnebago pickup camper. They paid $8,000 for both if I remember right. I thought that this truck may be the same when I saw the toolbox behind the passenger door, but there’s no Ranger and/or Camper Special badging. Our truck was orange, which apparently was officially known as “Cordova” even though the salesman told us that it was called Copper. I’ve shown this pic before but this is it, and us, at Devil’s Tower in Wyoming in the early-70s. That’s me sitting down, I weigh about the same now.
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The truck for sale here is one amazing piece, it looks almost like new in the photos and the seller has done an outstanding job of providing dozens and dozens of great photos showing every square inch of this beauty top to bottom. There are a couple of areas with some light rust showing but after 50 years it’s in amazing condition. We had our pickup Ziebarted when it was brand new and it literally rusted enough to have big gaping holes in it within a decade. Their warranty was a mere 5 years or 50,000 miles, good grief.
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Other than the obvious wear to the driver’s side bench seat, this interior looks very nice. We also had AC and it came with that crazy black monstrosity on the passenger side and that weird little soft plastic, crooked-door glove box that never really fit right or shut completely since day-one, just like this one. It also dripped water on our feet when the AC was on, the mark of quality for sure. We also had dual gas tanks and I see a switch on this one for that feature, it was handy when gas was $0.30 a gallon and you were driving west into a headwind through either Dakota – North or South – it didn’t matter, they were both windy.
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We also had a 360 cubic-inch V8 with 215 hp which wasn’t even close to being enough power for that giant, heavy camper and four people in the cab plowing into the wind at 70 mph. But, it worked great and it sounds like that’s the case with this beautiful two-tone F-250. The seller used both all-caps and no punctuation so it’s a little jarring to read the description but they went through the truck to make it a nice driver and it works great. Hagerty is at $10,000 for a #3 good condition ’69 F-250 with a 360 V8 and I’d bet that their reserve is around that number. Have any of you owned a fifth-generation Ford pickup?


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[h=1]West Coast Survivor: 1972 Datsun 240Z[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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There’s no denying that the early Z-cars capture the essence of Nissan’s halo sports car in the purest form. The slim chrome bumpers and tidier proportions play into one why demand for 240Zs remains higher than the later cars, which also suffered from more restrictive emissions equipment. This car here on eBay is a rust-free California survivor that the seller is letting go of instead of continuing with his plans to modify it as a “JDM hot rod.”
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We’re all grateful the seller isn’t carrying out his plans, as survivor 240s like this are not easy to find. The burnt bronze paint looks great (but isn’t original) with the trademark blacked-out rear taillight panel, although the vanity license plate likely belongs on a different Z-car. The period alloy wheels and low stance still look killer all these years later.
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Inside, there’s a bit of good and a bit of bad. The good news is the interior is largely stock without major signs of damage; the bad news is, it’s far from perfect, with seat covers hiding some split seams and door panels that have been cut for speakers, presumably. The dash is cracked, and replacing that is a costly affair – if you can find an un-cracked one, that is.

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The engine is non-matching, although the original powerplant is included. This engine has been freshened up with a 5-speed manual conversion and an R200 rear end with positraction, according to the seller. Some crude bodywork is noted in both doglegs, and the factory color should be yellow – the next owner will have to decide if it’s worth going back to OEM correct spec.


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[h=1]Driving Survivor: 1968 Ford Bronco[/h]

Brentton Fuller
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As the days get closer to the new Bronco being revealed, one can still appreciate the heritage from which they are making a comeback. This 1968 Ford Bronco has a current bid price of $9,000 and is located in Fort Harrison, Montana. A VIN is listed, the title is clear, and mileage is shown to be 70,000, but they are unsure if that is accurate. You can view more about this truck on eBay.

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Under the hood, this 289 cubic inch V8 is said to start, run, and drive, with healthy oil pressure. A 600 Holley carburetor feeds air to the engine along with an aluminum intake. The dual fuel tanks are both working and the owner has logged 100 miles on it since getting it started. They do say it pulls to the right under braking and that there is wobbling at speed. Also, a note is made that the left turn signal is out.
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The listing is honest in the assessment of the summary, calling it in “fair condition.” Thankfully, they do say that there is no evidence of critter damage. A lot of things are in working order, such as the gauges, lights, wipers, and heater, but the radio and CB are not hooked up. The seller does note that the truck was a column shift but has since been converted to a Duff floor shift. They also say the windshield needs to be replaced.
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While there is some rust, the seller says it is solid where it counts such as the frame and body mounts. Moisture from mud packing has caused what rust there is, rather than salt. The areas which contain that rust is said to be typical for Broncos, including the floor, kick panel, rockers, and tailgate. The truck has its original paint and was new off the lot from Butte, Montana. While it hasn’t traveled far, it might be ready for its greatest journey yet; home to your garage. You can view a video of the truck here.


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[h=1]EXCLUSIVE: 1978 Ford Mustang SEMA Award Winner![/h]

Josh Mortensen

What Makes It Special? This car is a multi-time SEMA show display vehicle and was in the top 10 of the inaugural “SEMA Battle of the Builders”. Plus it was in the top 5 for Gran Turismo, and participated in OUSCI (Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational). It was in a trailer on the way back from SEMA when it was in an accident and had body damage. It was being rebuilt better than before (the ugly side vents and controversial Celica tail lights have been deleted), but the shop went out of business and it was stalled. It’s almost at the paint stage, but I’m just tapped out of funds and need to pay back some of the loan I owe on it.

Body Condition: $80k in body modifications and improvements have been made since the first version.
Mechanical Condition: Just needs to be painted and reassembled.
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It really is a shame that Brett B’s Mustang was wrecked, it looked awesome and was a real show stopper. You can see how it looked in the photo gallery below and gives you an idea of how it could look finished. It isn’t cheap, but replicating it would cost considerably more than Brett’s asking price. It appears that the chassis work is done and is a piece of art! So, if you’ve always dreamed of owning an incredible one-off show car, here’s your chance. You can contact Brett via the form below.

• Asking Price: $75,000
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Title Status: Clean

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[h=1]Black Plate Bargain: 1965 Mustang GT Fastback[/h]

Jeff Bennett
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As we all know, certain interior and exterior color combinations can make or break the look of a car. Of all the possible combinations, black on black is the most sought after choice. Not because it is easy to live with. It isn’t. The combination just looks so cool and , dare we say, sinister. This one owner 1965 Mustang GT fastback being sold on eBay out of Newport Beach, California is all that and more. It is a relatively rust free original black plate California car that was built with both a black interior and black exterior paint. Amazingly, with just two days to go, bidding is sitting at $12,200 with the reserve not yet being met. This pony needs work, but it might end up being a bargain for someone wanting a distinctive Mustang without all the usual body work.

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Yes, we know that it looks to be either silver, black, or even metallic green depending on what picture you look at. However, this is because the car was given an all over (maybe) Honey Gold paint job in the past. Unfortunately, it has sat in the same spot since 1975. The body itself is said by the seller to be rust through free except for some bubbling in the passenger rear bottom quarter and a dime-sized hole in the passenger rear floor. Everything else is described as surface rust.
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The seller also makes a point of this likely being one of the first fastback Mustangs built. While the car was introduced in both the coupe and convertible body styles, the fastback was offered later in the 1965 model year. Later the basis for Shelby’s famous GT350, the fastback style has a sporty look that made the car look less like a cruiser and more like a racer. Even in weathered paint and sporting surface rust, it is obvious that the styling on the fastbacks was well thought out and handsome.
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Other than necessary chrome work and the usual nickel and diming for every little part that comes with a restoration, there is little on this car that could not be fixed by a competent amateur restorer. The seller tells us that the car has never been in an accident, and the condition backs up that claim. There are various dents and bent panels here and there. However, it is amazing that the vehicle is in such good condition when we have seen restored cars on these pages with rust popping out. The ad also contains a number of pictures of the bottom of the car. Underneath, the car seems to be plagued by nothing more than surface rust.
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The door reveals not only the original Raven Black paint but the door plate as well. Running the numbers through Mustang Decoder Online, the plate tells us that the car was built in Detroit, Michigan on April 5, 1965. It was built as a 2+2 fastback, with a 289 cubic inch V-8 with a four barrel carburetor. The exterior was painted Raven Black, and the interior was the standard interior with black crinkle vinyl. It has a conventional axle with a 3.00:1 ratio and a four speed manual transmission. Once built, it found its way to the New Orleans district sales office.
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Inside, we see that the years outside have not been kind to the interior of this Mustang. The seller tells us that what we see is original to the car (except for the automatic-more on that later). It obviously needs a full interior kit and dash pad along with restoration of nearly every surface. The good news is that interior pieces are very easy to come by. The bad news is that I don’t believe that is a GT instrument cluster.
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The back seat area looks much better, likely because it must have been folded down during the car’s extended nap. The parts in this area might be reusable after some clean up and new foam. Every penny counts.
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Under the hood is the sad part of this story. The original drivetrain, according to the owner, is long gone. There is a 289 V-8 under the hood, but the seller is unsure of its condition. We also saw in the interior picture that an automatic has been added. Unfortunately, the clutch pedal has been removed or the whole assembly has been switched out. We are told that the car doesn’t run or stop, but it does steer.
The missing drivetrain hurts the value of this car a lot. It has everything going for it but the drivetrain problem and that some GT specific pieces are missing. Where are the fog lights, five-gauge instrument cluster, and the GT badges on the fenders? As with every Mustang of this vintage, a thorough inspection of all the problem areas is a wise decision and money well spent. You might also want to have an expert make sure this is an actual GT car.
It is hard not to like this Mustang, and you can imagine how handsome it would be after a full restoration back to its original condition. Who cares if black cars are hard to keep clean and black vinyl interiors are smoldering hot in the summer? This car in that combination would be worth any suffering once restored.
What would you do with this neat fastback Mustang?


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[h=1]Stalled Project: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible[/h]

Adam Clarke
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While it might look dirty and unloved, this 1966 Mustang Convertible also might be a pretty decent sort of project car. Some of the work has been started, but not only is there still plenty to do, but there are also some questions that would need to be answered. The Mustang is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding on the Mustang hasn’t been what I would call frantic, and with it now only sitting at $3,800, the reserve has been met. That has the potential to make this one of the cheaper Mustang project cars that we’ve seen here at Barn Finds for quite some time.
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This is one of those cars where some of the restoration work has been commenced, but I have to shake my head and wonder what the owner was thinking at the time. The front fenders are a perfect example. Those are NOS items, but they’ve been fitted and then allowed to deteriorate to their current state. I also don’t understand the hole in the hood, and while they do have an aftermarket scoop to go over that, I would probably return it to original. The quarter panels have both been replaced with aftermarket items, but the owner says that he actually has a pair of NOS panels still in their wrappers that he can include at extra cost. It isn’t clear how the floors and frame of the Mustang are, but I think that I can at least see some evidence of rust in the front inner rocker on the passenger side. The combination of a dirt floor and the amount of corrosion present in some areas of the car really are a cause for concern. At least the frame for the power top looks like it is in pretty reasonable condition, but the material has definitely seen better days.
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The interior of the Mustang is largely complete, but once again, there is a fair amount of restoration work required. At least the dash hasn’t been hacked about to fit an aftermarket stereo, while the bench seat in this car is a nice little feature. The dash will need a new pad, while new covers for the seats, and carpet are the minimum that will need to go on the shopping list. Of course, there might be more needed on closer inspection. Once again, it looks like there might be corrosion beginning to appear on some of the metal surfaces inside the Mustang, which may not be a good sign.

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The Mustang started life fitted with a 6-cylinder engine, but now it sports a 289ci V8 and 4-speed manual transmission of 1967 vintage. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know that the car currently doesn’t run. However, the owner gives no indication as to whether the engine even turns freely. As with so many areas of this Mustang, there is plenty of evidence of surface corrosion on plenty of components under the hood, and the more that I see, the more I wonder about what we can’t see.
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If bidding on the Mustang Convertible doesn’t go much higher, it will be one of the cheapest that we’ve seen for a while. Is it a good buy? That’s a hard one to answer. I think that the only way to answer that conclusively would be by giving the vehicle a pretty thorough personal inspection. If it does check out as being a relatively solid car, then it could be a great project. The obvious and visible signs of corrosion on the car just raise some doubts in my mind.


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[h=1]12,990 Original Miles! 1986 Ford Mustang SVO[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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Talk about a time capsule: this 1986 Ford Mustang SVO not only has a mere 12,990 original miles, but it is also believed to be one of just 69 examples painted in the ultra-rare color of Shadow Blue. This seller has previously sold some incredible time-capsule grade SVOs on eBay, and this one is just as sweet as those. The wheels were chromed by the factory and actually look quite striking on a car with paint this nice. You’ll find the SVO here on eBay with no significant flaws to report and a Buy-It-Now of $38,900, which somehow still seems like a bargain to me.
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I say that because I only see the turbo Fords appreciating going forward. Finding an SVO this nice is going to be nigh impossible in the very near future, as most Mustang fanatics squirreled away the V8 cars if they were going to preserve one as a time capsule. The seller notes that the wheels were chrome-plated by the dealer, so they weren’t a tacky aftermarket add-on. The glass and paint are both original, and the seller notes some light touch-ups and paint correction has been performed.
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The interior similarly presents as-new, and you can see the purity of surfaces like the steering wheel, dashboard, and plastic trim is only found in as-new examples. Likewise, the factory floor mats and thickly-bolstered bucket seats show absolutely no wear, and it’s almost to the point you don’t want to sit in it. The seller notes the flocking on the dash was failing when he got it, and this is the only detail that isn’t 100% factory on the inside.

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The engine bay was extensively detailed, along with all of the various nuts and bolts underneath the car and on the suspension. The undercarriage shots in the eBay gallery are incredible, with the red Koni shocks looking like new and the suspension hang-tags still present. The seller did do some modest painting of dull surfaces underneath, but really, there’s so little to fault here it doesn’t bear mentioning. I’d say find a better one, but I suspect this guys owns it already.


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[h=1]Green Billboard Graphics: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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When it comes to the often unloved Ford Mustang Cobra II, you have to look at the options to determine value. One of those options that can impact the final price is the color scheme of its loud, proud graphics running down the sides, roof, and trunk and hood panels. In the case of this 1978 model that needs restoration, the green “billboard graphics” are one of the rarer color schemes I’ve seen. Find the Cobra II here on eBay with bidding over $3,500 and no reserve.
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While many of our readers consider the Mustang II the very downfall of humanity, I always liked these underdogs. When equipped with the 302 V8 like this Cobra II is, they’re decent drivers, especially if they have a manual transmission. The graphics kit is not to everyone’s liking, sure – but this car also hails from an era where such decoration was socially acceptable (and downright awesome, in my opinion.)
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Rear window louvers are another trend I’d like to see return, along with gorgeous, airbag-free three-spoke steering wheels. The interior of the Cobra II remains in decent shape, though the front seats have been recovered due to the black vinyl being too hot for the original owner. The dash isn’t cracked and the carpets look clean. The seller says the automatic transmission shifts as it should. Mileage is listed as 33,013.

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The seller has driven the car long enough to verify the brakes work and it doesn’t overheat, though the tires could stand replacing. While it may be tempting to believe the low mileage on the odometer, the seller has his doubts. The Cobra II was acquired from the daughter of the original owner, so the chain of ownership is fairly short even if the mileage can’t be verified. Would you rock a Cobra II with green graphics?


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[h=1]Ready For Work! 1955 Mercury M350 Pickup[/h]

Adam Clarke
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Finding a good, solid classic pickup that you can drive and enjoy immediately is never a bad thing, and that looks like it is precisely what you get with this 1955 Mercury M350 Pickup. After sitting unused since 1982, it has been bought back to life and is now looking for a new home. It is located in Sweet Grass, Montana, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding on the Pickup has reached $5,399 in what is a No Reserve auction.
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Looking around areas such as the door frames, it looks like the Mercury must have been a striking vehicle when it was new. Especially wearing a color like Gulfstream Blue. The paint is looking quite tired now, but the vehicle itself is quite a solid one. According to the owner, rust is restricted to an area in the driver’s side fender just above the headlight, and a few minor pinholes in the running boards. The floors are said to be solid, and the vulnerable corners of the cab also look good. The bed is fitted with a 1-ton hoist to make it a dumper. This is said to operate perfectly, but of course, the option is there to remove this if it isn’t required. The body does have its fair share of dings and marks, but this is to be expected of a 64-year-old workhorse.
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The interior is one area where this Mercury really shines. There is no reason why it can’t be used and enjoyed as it is. The painted surfaces are all in good condition, while the upholstery on the seat is free of rips and tears. I can’t help but think that a deep clean would bring the seat up nicely, while a new rubber mat and new kick panels would finish the interior off nicely. None of these jobs would be urgent, and nor would they be complicated or expensive.


After sitting for so many years, you would be forgiven for thinking that you will be facing some work before the Pickup is ready to hit the road again. Well, I do have some good news on this front. A bit of tinkering has seen the original 259ci Y-Block V8 roar back into life, and it has done it very well. The Mercury starts and runs really well, the brakes, clutch, and transmission work perfectly, and the owner even provides a video here on YouTube which shows the Pickup getting along nicely at close to 50mph. The owner says that the Mercury can easily and confidently be driven into town.

This Mercury M350 is a great old pickup. It is the sort of vehicle that many people are looking for, as it is a classic pickup that has character by the bucketful, and can be driven and enjoyed as it currently stands. I know that we have plenty of readers who would love to find a pickup like this one, so it will be interesting to see whether any of you decide to bid on it.


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[h=1]Black Plate Bargain? 1965 Ford Mustang V8 Coupe[/h]

Adam Clarke
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It looks like someone has started the restoration process on this ’65 Mustang at some point, and it has stalled for whatever reason. If the photos are any indication of the overall condition of the car, this might actually represent an incredibly good project car. Barn Finder Ikey H located this one for us, so thank you for that Ikey. The Mustang is located in Lakewood, California, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist. The owner has set the sale price for the Mustang at $5,200, which appears to be quite competitive.
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Whoever began the restoration on the Mustang has tackled it in a haphazard manner, so there is going to be some work ahead for the next owner. What impresses me is the lack of major rust issues that are visible on the car. There might be a small spot in the lower quarter panel on the passenger side, but it is hard to be sure. There are definitely some spots in the bottom corners of both doors, and there might be a small amount in the rockers. However, the one shot of the underside of the car looks really encouraging. There is certainly some surface corrosion to be seen, including on the passenger side front floor, but otherwise, it all looks pretty promising.
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The news isn’t so flash when you open the door and climb into the Mustang. I suspect that the next owner will be wielding their credit card because the entire interior will require restoration. The dash has also been cut to fit an aftermarket stereo, which is hugely frustrating. There are also numerous small pieces missing, so it will definitely be a case of making a decent list before work commences.

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The news is better under the hood, with a 289ci A-Code engine in residence, which is backed by an automatic transmission. The engine itself looks pretty clean, and the car has also been fitted with an aluminum radiator. What I don’t like is the missing brace running from the driver’s side shock tower to the firewall. I’d be getting one back in there pretty quickly. Ford certainly didn’t fit them for their good looks, so they serve a real purpose. The owner doesn’t indicate whether the engine is original, but he does say that it does start and run. He also suggests that there are a few tasks to be undertaken before the car is ready to hit the road again. These include a tune-up (important), and a brake rebuild (very important!). The car also comes with its original black plates, which is pretty cool.
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As Mustang project cars go, this would seem to be a good one. The photos don’t seem to show any horrendous rust issues, so it looks like the next owner is not going to be facing wholesale metal replacement to get the car back to a solid state. The fact that it appears to have a healthy 289 under the hood is an added bonus, so it might actually be a case of this one only needing cosmetic work. If this is the case, then that makes the price look pretty competitive.


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[h=1]S-Code 390: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Convertible[/h]

Adam Clarke
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This 1967 Mustang GT Convertible appears to have only led a fairly short active life before it was parked in the early 1970s. It then spent many years sitting in a Nebraska field before finding itself dragged out of that field and into a barn. The owner and his father had every intention of restoring the car, but it just hasn’t happened. Recognizing the reality of the situation, the owner has dragged it back out of the barn, and it is now up for sale. It is located in Melrose, Florida, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding on the Mustang has been quite lively, and has pushed on to $8,400. With the reserve now having been met, the Mustang is set to head to a new home.
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The Mustang apparently didn’t see a lot of use before it was parked initially. The last tag on the car is for 1972, and if this is right, then you would have to wonder why it was parked after only 5-years. The owner and his father bought it with the intention of restoring it, but after 20-years, and with his father now aged in his 90s, the owner recognizes the reality. The Mustang started life finished in Dark Moss Green with a black power top. Time has taken its toll on the car, but it is actually remarkably solid. The frame and torque boxes are said to be good, while a number of photos of the engine bay show the shock towers to also be solid. There is rust in the front floors and the passenger side rocker, along with the rear wheel wells. The trunk pan is solid, but there is also some surface corrosion on the car, along with a number of dents and dings.
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While the interior of the Mustang appears to be largely complete, there is still going to be plenty of work required to bring it back to its best. The Saddle vinyl trim all looks pretty sad, but surprisingly, the dash pad actually looks like it might be okay. The news isn’t so good on the mechanical front. The Mustang was originally home to an S-Code 390ci V8, but this is gone. The original 3-speed manual transmission is still present, along with the 3.25 Limited Slip rear end. If the next owner is looking at returning the car to some level of originality, then they will need to try to source another engine, and the preference would undoubtedly be to find one with the correct date code.

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Mustang project cars continue to be popular, and that is something that isn’t likely to change any time soon. This one has a lot of promise, and could be returned to its former glory. Bidding has been strong to this point, but you can’t help but wonder just how much stronger it would have been if the original 390 was still under the hood.


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[h=1]Left to the Elements: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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This 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 has plenty of eyeball appeal, and apparently looked even better before being left outside and subject to Mother Nature and her critters. The seller reports it is equipped with a variety of rare options, including the Ram Air / 2 Barrel setup, rim blow steering wheel, and fold-down rear seat. Some modifications are included, like a header and mild cam. The Mustang is listed here on eBay with bidding over $6K and no reserve.
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This Mustang found a new owner around ’99 after being purchased at the legendary Carlisle car show. Supposedly, that owner fell ill and the Mustang was barely used in his ownership. Two decades ago, it was lightly restored and repainted and apparently looked quite good at the show. As a Southern California car originally, rust is near non-existent and the undersides look quite cherry. Unfortunately, other areas are now affected by rust due to prolonged outdoor storage.
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These areas include the hood, trunk lid, and tail light panel, all of which the seller says will need to be replaced. This is due to leaves and other debris blocking vital channels for water passage, and rodents stuffing other areas with nuts and nest-building materials. The seller notes the cowl vents are also leaking, and that the car is somewhat rigged to fire due to the neutral safety switch failing. The Mach 1 now has a hardwired coil in order to drive it, according to the seller.

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When you see the interior, it dawns on you how nice this car once way. The carpets, dash, and seats all look quite nice, as does the console. It’s hard to say what you’re starting with here given the isolated areas of fairly serious rust (while other parts of the car remain unaffected.) Bidding seems reasonable for a car that looks like it was once a stunner, but now needs some bodywork to return to form. It just goes to show you that if you can no longer drive a car, it’s best to find it a new owner.


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