Barn Finds

[h=1]Daily Potential: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am[/h]
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On a recurring basis, I question why I drive an old M3 around the pothole-plagued city I call home. Then, I wonder why I choose to deal with a car that eats steering racks, window motors and seems to always have a squeaky bushing hiding somewhere. The answer? I’d go nuts (as I almost did) owning an econobox just to avoid a few personality quirks that an older car delivers in spades. That’s why I am digging this well-weathered Pontiac Trans Am here on eBay, which wears its years proudly. Plus, the seller seems committed to selling with the first good offer he receives.


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A California car all of its life, this Trans Am retains its original engine with only 110,000 miles. It features a new radiator and the transmission was recently rebuilt. Being a West Coast car that was clearly not parked near the ocean, the Pontiac is rust-free. It was repainted once and your guess is as good as mine as it relates to the quality of that paint job. Any car can eventually lose its battle with the sun, but it could also be evidence of poor paint prep. The Trans Am-specific front splitters, flares, induction system and rear spoiler are all still in place.

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The interior is in surprisingly good condition. The dash, gauges, steering wheel and console all look great for their age. The seats are incorrect and the seller says they fit poorly (and it also sounds like they are pretty well shot cosmetically). The fuel gauge isn’t working and one of the window motors needs replacing, but those aren’t terribly big jobs. The original radio remains with the car and the carpets and door cards look super clean as well. Despite its rough-looking exterior, I think it’s safe to say this Trans Am has been loved.

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So, back to my original point about driving older cars daily: you do trade some comfort and convenience to daily an old-but-interesting car. Most folks won’t love riding in the car with you, so it’s best to plan for solo trips to grab lunch – not that that’s really a bad thing, if you ask me. And yes, you may have a day or two where it refuses to start and you’ll need to find an alternate travel arrangements, but that’s what spouses and Zip Car are for! Would any of you consider daily-driving this Trans Am? At the very least, I’d leave it stock – what about you?

Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Pontiac / Projects / Survivors

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[h=1]Backyard Find: 1973 Porsche 914[/h]
Can you imagine vacating a property and leaving your project car behind? Personally, no, I cannot; then again, I have never despised a car enough or been leaving for such a compelling opportunity that I simply had to travel light. Whatever the story is, this 1973 Porsche 914 here on eBay was left on a property after its ownership changed hands, and it sounds like the current seller just wants it gone. It’s located in Delaware County, New York, with a Buy-It-Now price of $4,650.


As you would expect, the current owner doesn’t know much about the car. The interior doesn’t look half bad in this photo, aside from the unusual and quite rudimentary gauge cluster. Perhaps the originals quit working? The original radio also appears to be present. One of the nice surprises you’ll find inside the cabin are the remnants of the key, of which half remains broken off in the ignition.

Wherever this car sat, I’m guessing some trees were nearby. Or, alternatively, a few families of mice have been routinely spending their winters in the 914’s engine bay. Next to nothing is known about the P-car’s mechanical health, other than it was driven to where it sat for the last few years, so it ran at one point. Assume you’re starting from scratch with this one, and that any fuel in the system has turned to varnish.

The car sits quite low in the rear (or is it sitting high in the front?), so hopefully that’s just a case of blown-out shocks and not rusted-out towers. Something odd is going on with the rear end, which was either crudely painted or is sporting some wavy body work. The vacated trunk lock hole is also worrisome, and might explain why vermin found it so easy to nest here. A worthy project car? Perhaps, but not at that price. Would you ever leave a project car behind?

Tags: German / Porsche / Projects
 
[h=1]Left All Alone: 1964 Morgan Plus Four[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/right-5-630x407.jpg
The Morgan Plus Four is basically the same car as when it was introduced in 1950. This one is listed on eBay and located in Coleville, California where it’s been stored for over 20 years. Coleville is a long way from anywhere on a lightly traveled highway so it’s surprising to find a car this rare abandoned there. There were only about 4500 Plus Fours built. Over the years there have been a lot of interesting cars abandoned on the trip from LA to Reno, like the Corvair I recently wrote about also for sale in Coleville. It is a very dry area, but very cold in the winter. I have seen cars stored for 80 years that have survived in remarkable condition. There are no takers yet on the $8,500 opening bid for this Morgan. Thanks to Robert P for the tip.


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In this picture the interior and floors look solid. Why do you suppose they’ve removed the transmission cover?
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In this view inside, it appears there’s a view of the shop floor through the driver’s side floor. It also appears they’ve tried to start the Morgan.
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Things under the bonnet look original and complete as wall as dirty and neglected. The air filters aren’t missing. The cowling fits so tight there isn’t room for one. The engine should look familiar to fans of the TR4.
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Because the bodywork is all hand formed and each piece is unique, it’s a very good thing it appears solid.
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One can’t tell a great deal from the pictures provided. This Morgan would need to be inspected carefully by someone very familiar with Morgans. The wooden body frame is a common issue. Hopefully it was solid before it was parked. When nice examples are selling for less than $40,000, how much could this one be worth? If this Morgan could be purchased for under $10,000 and put right for less than $20,000, perhaps it could be worthwhile. Otherwise, it’s very expensive garden art. What do you think it might take to at least make this roadworthy?

Tags: British / Morgan

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[h=1]It’s Not A ____ _______: 1970 Opel GT[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/061416-Barn-Finds-1970-Opel-GT-1-e1466000484438-630x379.jpg
At no time during this story will you hear me utter the phrase: baby Corvette. I’m not even going to mention the term “baby Corvette” at all, just so we’re clear on that. This very cool, almost-baby-Corvette-like 1970 Opel GT is in Rochester, Minnesota, home of the famous Mayo Clinic, and also home to Clements Chevrolet, which coincidentally sells real, adult Corvettes. This little, baby Corvette is listed on eBay with a current bid of just over $500 and five days left on the auction.


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The Opel GT was made almost entirely during the Nixon administration, from 1968 through 1973. Coincidence? I think not. I have no idea what that means, I was just trying to start a rumor. Actually, President Lyndon Johnson was still in office when these baby cars (fooled ya!) came to market. The Opel Experimental GT wowed the Frankfurt and Paris Motor Shows in 1965. Although it had rather pedestrian underpinnings from the Opel Kadett B, its shapely body was formed by the French firm of Brissonneau & Lotz. The public response was understandably positive and the car was brought to market, albeit, as is usually the case, with quite a few changes to the design. But, overall I think it was a successful transition from concept to production car.
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This particular car was purchased by the current owner in 1990 and was put into dry storage where it’s been ever since. After realizing, some 26 years later, that they won’t have time to restore it, it’s now on the market. It will need quite a bit of work, in fact a total restoration is probably needed on this car. They were “told that it was a Texas car”, but there’s “a little Bondo in the body” and also “some rust-through at the bottom of the rockers and a couple small holes in the floor.” I guess vehicles can rust even in Texas.
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As you can see, this was originally a Chrome Yellow car, but it was painted in some sort of wine-country shade of Merlot or something, for some reason. I would have to do a nut-and-bolt restoration on this car and it wouldn’t take long before the restoration costs would equal the value; like about two weeks into it. But, for a learning and life experience, everyone should restore a vehicle at some point if they have the opportunity to do so. Some Opel GTs came with automatic transmissions but thankfully this is a 4-speed car. However, the seller says that the “transmission works in all gears but the #2 & #3 synchros are weak.” The interior looks fairly rugged but maybe not too far gone.
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Opel made 103,463 GTs between 1968 and 1973 and this 1970 GT has the 1.9L as opposed to the 1.1L engine. Oddly enough, the smaller engine would be more collectible today because they only made a little over 3,000 of them. But, when it comes to power, bigger is usually better so most folks opted for the bigger 1,897 cc engine with 102 hp as opposed to 67 hp for the smaller engine. The 1.9 also had Opel’s “cam in head” system as opposed to an overhead cam unit on the 1.1L engine. The seller says that the “engine starts easily, idles down and run decently. It’s a bit loud as the exhaust is a patch-work mess.” This car needs more work that I could give it, how about you? Is this baby.. I mean, this Opel GT past the point of financial feasibility given the amount of work that it needs?

Tags: German / Opel / Projects / Survivors

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[h=1]Million Dollar Mustang? 1964 Real Pace Car[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/collage-6-630x416.jpg
Yes, it’s THE car. No, it’s not a barn find, although it was a storage find at one point! This is THE 1964-1/2 Mustang pace car, modified by Holman-Moody, that paced the 1964 Indy 500 (or at least one of three that did). Here it is! There’s a neat story about it being found and restored by a Mustang enthusiast in Florida and how many original components it has. It’s being sold by specialists RK Motors in Charlotte, NC and is listed here on eBay for, get this, $1,099,000 or best offer!

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I wish they had gotten the font exactly right on the black. But that’s me. Since I don’t have $1M to buy it and correct it, I just had to say it here. However, this may be the nicest Mustang restoration I have ever seen. Period.
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As I understand it from this great article, one of the issues was finding enough Mustang convertibles to supply the Speedway. Not these three, but the replicas that were customarily provided to the Speedway and local dignitaries for the month of May. What a spectacular interior!
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It’s nice to see that the restoration quality continued under the car. Wow.
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And under the hood. Yes, I realize this isn’t a barn find, but I thought you folks might enjoy looking at this beautiful, rare car the way I did. And if any of you actually can afford this and choose to do so…I am up for adoption! Would you like to own something like this, that you couldn’t really drive? What are your thoughts?

Tags: American / Ford / Mustang / Restorations

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[h=1]Not Quite 7 Litres, But Close![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/f1-1-e1465962079887-630x421.jpg
A lot of you folks liked the 1966 7 Litre we featured recently, but some of you thought it might be a bit expensive for their budgets. Since that applies to me too, I looked for how we could get part of the way there without the expense, and found this 1966 Galaxie LTD here on eBay, where it’s being auctioned at no reserve and opens at only $200! Now that fits even my depleted budget! It’s located in Bedford, Ohio but was last on the road in Nebraska in 1993 according to the license plates.

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Ironically, this car was purchased to originally be used as a parts car for a 7 Litre restoration! Thankfully, the only parts the seller ended up using were the radiator and the “F O R D” letters from the trunk. That missing front trim is with the car. The seller says that they purchased the car from a barn with a dozen red Galaxies in it–I’d like to see that barn!
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The seller mentions only surface rust under the car, although I’m a little suspect of this front fender fit I’m betting that can be corrected. There’s no telling from the pictures what quality the red repaint is, but if it’s kept the rust at bay I’m all in favor of it! I really don’t see anything major to worry about in the body and the seller says the frame only has surface rust as well. They also mention surface rust underneath, but remember, this car is 50 years old!
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I think someone made some top of seat half covers to either cover wear or protect (I hope) what I think is the original upholstery. Interesting, regardless. That steering wheel can be restored at home and I can live with the dash for the time being. A good cleaning will carry this a long way. Yes, it’s an automatic. Hopefully it’s a C6–that varied depending on how early in the model year the car was manufactured.
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No, it’s not a 428 or 427, but it’s not the price of one either. A 390 can offer plenty of horsepower, thank you! And that all important air conditioning compressor is there for us Southern folk. And that radiator can be found easily. I’m guessing that underhood color is either Wimbledon White or Tan; I’d settle for the white but would actually prefer a red. Since the fender wells are satin black, it’s not too hard to get the underhood looking nice. All in all, I’m liking this as 7 Litre alternative. Maybe it’s only 6.38 litres, but that would do for me. How about you?

Tags: American / Ford / Projects

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[h=1]Another 1970 Plymouth Superbird On Craigslist?[/h]
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A couple of days ago we featured a Superbird that was listed on craigslist and today we have another! This one is claimed to have covered only 44k miles since new. The seller also mentions that the suspension, brakes, and fuel system have been rebuilt. Could that mean that this winged muscle car is original and unrestored? This could be quite a catch for the serious Mopar collector. Find it here on craigslist out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for an eye watering $175,000. Thanks goes to Mark W for the tip! Keep these winged wonders coming guys!


Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Plymouth

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[h=1]Number 95: 1973 Lotus Europa Special[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1973-Lotus-Europa-630x354.jpg
When it comes to affordable and fun sport cars, the Lotus Europa is absolutely packed with value. We’ve seen quite a few of these in barn find and project form, but there is always one issue with taking one of these cars on and that’s the expense of restoration. They just aren’t worth enough in the end to justify a high quality restoration. Of course, if you aren’t worried about resale value or you’re wanting to build a track day warrior, this ’73 looks like a great candidate! It’s a Special, so it has the twin cam engine, and it is solid enough to be worth saving. Find it here on eBay in Flanders, New Jersey.


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With bidding already over $5k, perhaps values are going up for these fun Brits? Or maybe someone simply wants it for the engine and transmission?
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The body looks pretty clean, although it needs paint. I’d love to know the story behind the stickers that use to be on the driver’s door! It appears someone raced it for a while.
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This car isn’t going to be cheap to restore, as parts can be tricky to find. It might be complete enough to be worth restoring though and it definitely has track car potential. I’d want to have a close look at that engine before bidding, but you’ll have to act fast on this one if you want it! So would you restore it, race it, or part it out?

Tags: British / Lotus / Projects

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[h=1]Kansas Kool: 1949 Ford F-6 COE[/h] Cool Old Truck , would a modern Cummins Turbo Diesel fit ? image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/061516-Barn-Finds-1949-Ford-F-6-COE-1-630x473.jpg
This great-looking cabover 1949 Ford F-6 COE is in Great Bend, Kansas and is listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $4,800. It looks like it’s in nice condition, overall. Just think, if you had a TV reality show you could restore this thing in three days!..


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The F-6 is Ford’s 2-ton chassis and it has a 14,000–16,000 GVWR. COE stands for “Cab-Over Engine” for anyone wondering about that. I’m guessing that this truck will be modified quite a bit, these are such unique-looking vehicles that they always seem to get turned into big Hot Wheels-looking trucks. Not that it’s a bad thing at all to modify them, if a person is going to use these trucks for actual hauling duty instead of car show duty, it makes sense to upgrade things a bit while keeping the classic shape intact.
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But, man do they look great when they’re restored back to original spec! This truck is only “missing a few pieces”, and you should be able to find a company or two out there to help locate parts.
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Steering wheel and horn button: page 13, etc… This is what the interior could look like again, and hopefully it will someday. There are a couple of plates missing on the dash, one for the GPS and one for.. er.. no, wait. You should be able to find those. The seller says that it’s “pretty much complete”, hopefully that’s the part that they’re talking about, those little parts and pieces. The seats will need to be redone, of course, and so will everything else. I can’t tell if the gauges were painted or if that’s just faded and could be buffed out? The floors look pretty solid and in fact the whole truck looks pretty solid without a lot of rust-through visible. You have to love Kansas for how it preserves its vehicles, compared to a lot of other states.
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The seller doesn’t mention which engine this is, only that it’s a flathead six-cylinder. I’m guessing that it’s the base engine, a 3.7L 226 flathead six with around 95 hp. There was another optional six-cylinder engine so it could be a 4.2L 254 cubic inch flathead six with 110 hp, which was only available in the F-6. Most likely, only the numbers will tell for sure what it is. In any case, the seller says that the “truck is not currently running. Everything under the hood appears to be intact.” You’d want to pull the engine and at least clean it up and paint it so you may as well rebuild it. The hoses look new, though; weird. I love the look of these COE trucks, I can think of a hundred uses for this one. How would you restore this truck and what would you use it for?

Tags: American / Ford / Projects / Survivors / Trucks

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Another Cool Old Truck.
[h=1]Short Bed Farm Find: 1969 Ford F-100[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/c2-4-630x420.jpg
Farm trucks can be a mixed bag. On the one hand, they rarely accumulate a lot of miles, but on the other hand, small dents, tears in the seats, some rust and some potentially temporary repairs are par for the course. This short bed step side Ford has been on the farm stored in a barn for many years, and is still with its original owner. It’s located in Jonesboro, Louisiana and is listed for sale here on eBay, where bidding starts at $2,000 but the buy it now is only $2,600.

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Remember those comments about dents and a little bit of rust? Here it is. Some would say that adds character, and, dare I say it, patina. Others of you look at this as “bodywork and paint needed before the cows come home today!” I can see both points of view. Which way would you pursue with this truck?
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One thing you can count on with a farm truck is a usable bed. Note, I didn’t say original, just usable.
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The inside doesn’t look bad–I think that’s just surface rust on the floor? And an inexpensive seat cover would work for me to at least be able to use the truck with shorts on. The dash actually looks surprisingly good! The seller says it needs a new ignition switch, but one is included. By the way, according to the seller, it has only 66,204 miles.
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According to the serial number and this chart, if this is the original engine it’s a 240 cubic inch inline 6. It also tells us the truck was built in Ontario, Canada, and is two wheel drive. The seller tells us they made it run, but that the truck still needs brake work (parts are included) and already has a new fuel pump and tank. With the inline six and what I presume to be a three-speed, this is a pretty ordinarily equipped truck. Does that mean it’s a blank canvas for you? Or would you restore it in it’s current specification? Or perhaps keep the p-word and drive it anyway? Let us know!

Tags: Driver / Ford / Truck

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Cool Old Wagon.
[h=1]Be A Pioneer! 1961 Dodge Wagon[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/a7-630x354.jpg
You can say a lot about Dodge styling of this vintage, but you can’t say it was boring! This 1961 Dodge Pioneer wagon has had a lot of work completed, although there is plenty to go. It’s located in Dixon, Missouri and is up for sale here on eBay, with a buy it now of only $3,400 but lower offers are being considered.

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Just look at those side panels in the rear! Those must be some of the most stylized tail lights there have ever been! With all the glass intact and a pretty decent body, you’re partially there. The seller says he purchased the car from California several years ago, has accumulated a lot of parts for it but now has to sell it on before completion. What a shame for them, but possibly a great deal for you!
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I’m not sure whether the wide whitewalls are what the car was delivered with, but I’d sure put a new set on when I was complete with whatever I was going to do to the car. You can see some rust on this side, and the seller does say it will need new floorboards. Since I didn’t find any, either I hope you are luckier or you’ll be fabricating patches. Carpet and undercoating has hidden my ugly but functional floorboard welds before! I err on the side of strength and weld integrity versus pretty.
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I love the “space age” flavor of this interior! And what’s that under the dashboard? Yes! Air conditioning! Yay! Yes, the upholstery will need replacing, but the door panels don’t look too bad.
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Now we’re getting positively modern! Rear air conditioning and a nine-passenger seating configuration, just like a modern SUV. Well, not really, because no modern SUV that I’m aware of has a bench seat in front. (Jamie quickly looks at the Chevy Suburban website, and finds they are nine-passenger as well, although how without a bench front seat I don’t know). Anyway, you can certainly take your whole family!
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What do we have here? Surprise! A fully rebuilt 318 “poly” V8 engine rebuilt with NOS parts. There’s a NOS carburetor that goes with the car. There are also new brakes, a flushed and tested radiator, a flushed and epoxy coated fuel tank, and even NOS glass for the tailgate (of which there are two). The seller also mentions “lots of miscellaneous parts in boxes.” This sure seems like a lot of car for the money; anyone out there agree with me?

Tags: American / Dodge / Projects / Wagons

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[h=1]1966 Shelby GT350: Unrestored Survivor?[/h]
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The seller of this 1966 Shelby GT350 claims that it is an unrestored survivor. They mention a mild refresh in the 1981 though and that about 80% of the paint being original. It may very well be preserved, but I’m not sure if that qualifies it as really being unrestored. Still, I love GT350s and this one does look good! The sheetmetal is all original to the car and so is the glass. Are we just being to harsh on this poor pony? Take a look and let us know what you think. It’s located in Buford, Georgia and is listed here on eBay with the option to place a bid or buy it now for $175,777!


Tags: American / Ford / Mustang / Shelby / Surivivors

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[h=1]Screaming Yellow Zonker: 1971 Ford Torino GT[/h]
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I remember craving Screaming Yellow Zonkers as a kid, and I crave this Torino GT now. Resplendent in Grabber Yellow, this largely original car can be found in Tavares, Florida and is up for sale here on eBay, with a buy it now of $23,500 but lower bids are welcomed.


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I really like the aggressive nose styling on this generation of Torinos. The small points on the leading edges of the front fenders are just right for me. My parents came very close to buying a new 1971 Torino wagon; I don’t remember why they changed their minds, but I remember thinking the front end styling was great. This one does not have the reflective laser stripe, but at least you don’t have to worry about it being applied at an angle!

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In side profile, the Sportsroof model was a definite nod towards sportiness. Ford was getting a little confusing to customers here, because as the Mustang had gotten larger, the Mustang and Torino were pretty close size wise. For example, the Torino’s wheelbase was only 8″ longer than the Mustang, and it weighed about the same. Heck, the Maverick Grabber’s wheelbase was only 6″ shorter than the Mustang’s, so you had three “performance” cars pretty darn close to each other. I actually prefer the Torino’s styling to the other two.

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For what I can only assume is 108,000 miles, the interior really looks nice. The seller states it is all original. Yes, I’d prefer buckets over the bench, but I’d keep this nice car as original as possible.

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It’s very obvious that a lot has been done under here; if this is original my jaw would be in danger of breaking on the pavement. The seller does say they just fitted a new exhaust manifold; perhaps they took the opportunity to do some detail work at the same time? They also state that it is a 351 Cleveland rather than Windsor V8. If you’re curious on identification of the two, this page offers a good guide. From what I can see, the seller is correct. Even with the small cosmetic defects in the trim, I think this would be a fun screaming yellow zonker “restovivor” to take to any local event, and lots of fun to drive around. Do you agree?


Tags: American / Driver / Ford / Survivor

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SHO [h=1]Save or Scrap: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/s-l1600-9-2-e1466428977824-630x348.jpg
I have this recurring problem where I look at honest, aged vehicles that have remained largely stock but also largely neglected – and I want to bring them home to safety. Take this first-generation 1989 Ford Taurus SHO here on eBay. One of the country’s great super sedans, it hasn’t been modified to drag race or ended up in the hands of some teenagers just looking for a good time. But it has been neglected for these last few years, and with an opening bid of $360 and no reserve, it’s tough to look away.

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These factory hot rods blended the high-strung performance of a Yamaha-built DOHC six-cylinder with the widely-recognized looks of the first-generation Ford Taurus. It took a recipe that had been perfected by the German brands over the years and gave the U.S. a contender in the Q-ship category of hotted-up sedans. Factor in the boy-racer good looks with a Mazda-sourced manual transmission and you had a recipe that could deliver 60 m.p.h. in just 6.6 seconds. These SHO motors are known for generating a fairly hefty maintenance bill right around 60,000 miles, so I’d like to know a bit more about the history of upkeep before even spending $360 on it – the price the seller claims he’ll get if it goes to the scrapper.
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Sadly, this SHO won’t be rocketing to its 143 m.p.h. top speed anytime soon. That’s not because it doesn’t run – it does, and it even passes California’s stringent smog tests. However, a failed clip that secures the shifter cable to the shifter rod prevents the SHO from being driven at the moment. It seems like a fairly minor repair to me, but as you can see from the interior condition, the current owner likely stopped paying the mechanic long ago. However, what is there reveals a car that hasn’t been hacked apart but will need lots of replacement components, from a new dash to reupholstered seats. If the price stays under $500, however, I could potentially see this SHO as an appealing long-term, low-buck restoration that you can drive.
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As a California car, it remains rust-free aside from some sun damage on the hood. The front air dam has been cracked, but I’m sure a rear-ended parts car would happily donate a replacement (might even get lucky and find a spare interior as well). I would hate to see this first-generation SHO go to the junkyard, as there just aren’t that many left. You can find later models in droves, but there’s something about the first run of a limited production model that appeals to me, even past the point of rational thought. The seller has listed this car for his dad, who likely just lost interest in driving the car or no longer wished to drive a stick. Either way, this car needs a savior – could it be you?

Tags: American / Ford / Projects

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A 472 Hemi , and Corinthian Leather !
[h=1]Hemi-Powered: 1979 Chrysler Cordoba[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1979-Chrysler-300-630x354.jpg
The story behind this Chrysler 300 is a strange one. Supposedly, a dealership in North Dakota sold it as a new car in 2002. The next owner then promptly installed a fuel injected 472 Hemi and high performance transmission. Then in an even stranger turn of events, the car was parked outside in 2009. Sounds like a sad story if you ask me! The seller claims the interior still smells like new and that both of the zero mile engines are included in the sale. What a shame that they just let it sit outside though! Anyway, it’s listed here on eBay and the auction ends in a few hours. Do you think the claims are true or is this just a tall tale?


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The red leather interior does look cherry, but this story just seems too crazy to be true. Could have this car really sat on a dealer’s lot for 23 years?
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The invoice does show that it sold new with 53 miles for $17,500… in 2002.
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And there’s the 472 Hemi. What a monster of an engine! Someone dumped a ton of money into this thing, so it makes you wonder why on earth they would just park it in their backyard.
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The window sticker is still in place and it shows us that this Cordoba is fitted with the 300 package – which included a white exterior, 300 style grill, and 360 V8. In low-mileage form this would have been a pretty desirable car, so it’s a shame that the owner messed with things and then left it out back to rot. The story seems far fetched, but do you think it’s all true?

Tags: American / Chrysler / Survivors

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1978 , when all you needed to be King was a measly 131 Horse Power.
[h=1]21,000 Miles: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/s-l1600-44-e1466181346531-630x416.jpg
The 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra here on eBay had me fooled: I thought it was just a decent project-quality example. But then I spotted the claim about having only 21,000 original miles, which seemed like a stretch given the condition of the exterior. After taking one look at the insides, though, I saw one of the best-preserved Mustang II cockpits I’ve seen in quite a while, lending some immediate credibility to the seller’s promise of unadulterated condition throughout. The King Cobra is in West Virginia with one bid to $2,000 and the reserve unmet.

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I won’t waste any time: here’s that minty-fresh Mustang interior. While it could have been re-done, I feel that becomes fairly obvious, with one area (like the seating surfaces) standing out as impossibly clean compared to the carpet or the dash plastics. But this Mustang King Cobra’s passenger compartment appears to be evenly worn throughout, and does resemble that of a car with a history of limited use. There’s some light surface rust on the steering wheel, but everything else looks nicely preserved.
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The original paint shows signs of consistent, prolonged exposure to the outsides, with fading throughout the finish. The iconic hood graphics are just barely visible, but I like the rough-around-the-edges look. Of course, the other bits and pieces are there, including the wide front air dam, mesh wheels and side skirts. What’s a little confusing is the hood scoop color that clearly doesn’t match the rest of the car – and could have been swapped in from another King Cobra at some point.
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According to the listing, the Mustang has benefited from numerous recent repairs including a refreshed fuel system, new brakes and tires, replacement rear shocks and a full tune-up. It has been in storage for the last 30 years and if all the claims of condition check out, it could be one of the more original examples left. The picture of spare parts above may indicate long-time ownership in the hands of an enthusiast, but I’ll leave that level of due diligence up to any prospective owners. What about you – does the low mileage claim pass the smell test?

Tags: American / Ford / Muscle Cars / Survivors

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[h=1]Hemi Cuda Package Deal![/h]
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This looks like a barn I’d like to visit! This seller has three Barracudas, two of which are Hemi Cudas and the other is a 440 6-Pack! All three are restored, but how often do you find a barn with three highly sought after muscle cars all being offered in the same auction? That’s right, the seller is trying to unload all the cars in one auction, which you can find here on eBay in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Bidding is already to $275,000, but considering just one Hemi Cuda can go for well over $200k, this seems like it could end up being an amazing deal!



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It must be amazing when a Cuda 440 6-Pack is the least interesting car in your collection. This seller definitely has good tastes and it appears that they haven’t spared any expense with regard to restoring and maintaining their cars!

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If I had the money, I’d be all over this trio. The 426 Hemi is one of my all time favorite engines. It’s loud, powerful and nice to look at it. Sadly, I don’t have this kind of money to spend on a house, more less a collection of Mopars. Of course, if bidding doesn’t go crazy, you might be able to sell two of the cars and keep one for yourself and not have too much into it. What do you think, is this package going to be a killer deal?

Tags: American / Mopars / Muscle Cars / Plymouth

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