Barn Finds

[h=1]Skinny Dipper: 1969 Camaro Pace Car[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1969-Camaro-Pace-Car-630x421.jpg
We have featured a couple of Camaro Pace Car projects over the years, but this is the first one that looks like it may have gone for a dip in the lake! That may not actually be the case, but the top half looks very nice while the bottom half is extremely rusty. It runs though and appears to be complete so there’s no doubt that someone will save it. These Pace Cars all came well outfitted and that orange hounds tooth interior is just so dang cool! Take a look here on eBay where the auction ends later tonight.


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There’s that crazy orange interior I mentioned! If you are going to cruise around in a convertible, you might as well do it in style. The Pace Cars were well optioned and fairly expensive when new. Well, that’s understandable considering that this was basically a SS/RS convertible with some custom touches!
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You could get a big block in your Pace Car, but this one is fitted with the base 350 V8. It still put out 300 horsepower though so I doubt anyone complained. This one also appears to have the Super Scoop intake on the hood that opened under hard acceleration. You could also get a 4-speed with a Hurst shifter, but since the dealers were ordering these featured packed, many of them came with the automatic like this one.
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So, apparently the Camaro was chosen as the Pace Car a couple of times because of its wide tires? Weird. Even if it was just a marketing gimmick, the car was pretty cool. You can read about all the differences between the it and a standard car over on Camaros.org where they delve more into its history.
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It’s a shame about all that rust. Guessing from the originality and overall condition of the car, someone was trying to save it as an investment or for future use. The moisture that appears to be in the area really took its toll. The seller is generous with the photos though so the next owner should know what they are getting into. There’s a lot of metal to be replace here… Hey, that zip line platform in the background sure looks like fun! Anyone up for a swim?

Tags: American / Camaro / Chevrolet / Projects

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[h=1]Amazing Survivor: 1965 Corvette[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1965-Corvette-Survivor-630x354.jpg
The seller of this Corvette coupe claims it is all original, from the paint all the way to the carpets. It’s in really great condition, but having 66k miles it seems too good to be true. It isn’t perfect, but if it is all original, it has been extremely well cared for ever since new! The seller calls it a barn find, but doesn’t offer any history or much more information beyond what I’ve already stated here. I would love to hear more from them about it’s history. Whether or not it’s original, it’s a beautiful classic and would be fun to have. If you’d like to have it parked in your garage, you can find it here on eBay in Manahawkin, New Jersey with a BIN of $65k.


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Looking at the interior, I see just enough wear to make me believe the mileage claim. Things aren’t excessively worn, but just rough enough to prove it wasn’t recently restored. Going off the interior alone, I’d tend to believe the originality claims.
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The paint on the other hand looks way to nice. Remember, this car is 51 years old and a lot can happen to paint in 5 decades. Of course, it is white, so blemishes and cracks wouldn’t show well in photos. This is one I’d have to see in person to know for sure if it is original or not, but I want to believe it is! It sure would be incredible if turns out to be factory original inside and out, minus consumables of course. What do you think, does it look original or would you say it’s an older restoration?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Survivors

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[h=1]1978 Trans Am Survivor With Adams Upgrades[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/e2-e1467228208912-630x354.jpg
It’s obvious that the original owner of this 1978 Trans Am was looking to go places quickly! As the seller says, “From the paper work that I have, the original owner went through the Herb Adams catalog in 1979, and ordered a TON of parts.” You can see the purposeful stance of the car from the picture above. This seriously enhanced Firebird is located in St. Paul, Minnesota and is for sale here on eBay, at a tempting (for me) buy it now of $14,000 but even lower offers are being entertained.

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This car is just gorgeous to me–I prefer the white with blue to any other T/A color scheme. The seller thinks this is the original paint (I see no evidence to the contrary in the pictures) and the car is said to be completely rust free. Considering the location, I’m pretty sure that means it hasn’t been driven in the winter. And I love that it doesn’t have T-Tops! I’m afraid I would have a tough time keeping the miles low on this car!
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Yup, this is the view I would have loved to see outside my window when I was in high school. Not that my TR4A was bad, mind you, but the rumble of the few Trans Am’s I saw back then put my ANSA system to shame. The seller is the third owner, and the one previous to them had the car for 20 years. Among the add-ons that were installed when the car was new are front sub frame braces, an oil accumulator, a lowering kit, oversize anti-roll bars both front and rear, and racing-type safety harnesses. The build sheet and original safety belts are included.
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The interior honestly looks unused! Seriously. It’s hard for me to believe the car actually has 70,400 miles–it’s obvious that it has been loved since the day it was delivered. And yes, that is a Hurst manual transmission shifter and a third pedal you see. I told you this was a serious machine!
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By the way, the seller has just finished a tune up, with fresh plugs, wires, cap and rotor, as well as an oil change and radiator flush. Oh, they also have 100% feedback with a previous $15,000 Chevelle sale to boot. In other words, there’s nothing preventing you (ok, there are 14,000 reasons, but still) from buying this car today and totally enjoying the drive home. Wherever you live. I’ve almost convinced myself to do it, so one of you save me and buy the car instead. You can post below when you have, ok?

Tags: American / Pontiac / Survivor

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[h=1]What A Shame! Firebird Under Leak[/h]
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The good news is that this 1967 Pontiac Firebird has 30,648 original miles and had been stored from 1980 until four months ago. The bad news is that the roof leaked, apparently the entire time it was in storage. Based on the corrosion, I’m wondering if the roof leaked acid! It’s for sale in Princeton, New Jersey and is listed here on eBay. Bidding as I write this is just over $3,000, and the buy it now figure is $5,000.


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You can see the path the water (acid) took on this rear fender. Apparently the flow was down the rear channel by the window and then onto the fender. Ouch!

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Here’s a close up of the damage. Double ouch.

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As you can see, the A pillar was another route the water took. The sad part is, panels where the water didn’t touch look really nice with original paint. You can also see the 1980 inspection sticker on the windshield.

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The low mileage claim is born out by the upholstery and floor mats. Unfortunately, it looks as though some of the moisture got in the inside as well. I can’t quite agree with the seller that “everything is as it was in 1967” though.

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The engine in this case is a 400 V8, and the seller was able to get it running after changing out the spark plugs. However, it looks like nothing else has been done, and that would be the case based on the seller’s description. Interestingly enough, the seller is including the original tires and snow tires on separate rims.
In this original advertisement available on eBay, apparently Pontiac thought of the 400 as the “Heavyweight.” Even though this one is missing a little bit of its original metal, do you think you could find a home for it? How would you proceed if you did end up with this find? Let us know in the comments below!


Tags: American / Pontiac / Project

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[h=1]Two Sided Pony: 1966 Mustang Convertible[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/c1-1-e1467690320670-630x410.jpg
Based on this first picture, this is a pretty good looking project, from it’s cool color to it’s original wheel covers. But in the same way that there’s two sides to every coin, there are two sides to this Mustang. It’s located in Temperance, Michigan and is up for sale here on eBay, with bidding just over $1,000.

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Unfortunately, the Mustang has this side, too. As you can see, there’s a lot of corrosion! Thankfully, the seller has included some new sheet metal as well.
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Yes, it has an inside as well. Or what’s left of it! Looks like floors are needed as well.
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Here’s that sheet metal. The seller talks about it being a good father/son project–I think it could be a father/daughter project too!
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With a 289 V8 and a four speed (no idea if they are original or not, but hey, they’re present!) this could certainly be a fun driver. What worries me the most is that if there’s this much rust showing in the sheet metal, what rust is there underneath that isn’t shown in the pictures we see? The seller does tell us it runs and drives but needs brake work to be safe. I think some underneath shots would be nice! Would you like to look further at this pony?

Tags: American / Drivers / Ford / Mustang

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[h=1]RHD ‘Stang: 1981 Ford Mustang Ghia[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/57-e1467690535651-630x374.jpg
In the USA, we tend to get bored with the Mustang. It’s not because the Mustang itself is a boring car; rather, they’re just so plentiful, especially in low-spec, base model form. That’s why this 1981 Mustang Ghia here on eBay in the U.K. caught my attention: it’s a right-hand drive model equipped with the 2.3L Turbo engine. Quite a combination and unusual even by British standards.

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Can you imagine showing up to the local meet with a steering wheel on the wrong side? I bet it would blow a few minds. Now, being that I own a vehicle with such a steering configuration, it doesn’t phase me – but in a Mustang, it’s downright jarring. Can any of our Mustang experts spot anything else different about the interior that is clearly British-market specific?
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The carb’d 2.3L turbo motor found under the hood is more commonly associated with the ’79 Pace Car we saw stateside. It’s an interesting option for a motor, and has been known to handle decent amounts of power using the stock block. The engine in this example is said to run out decently but would still benefit from a tune-up and fresh fluids.
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Not sure what’s going on with the tail lights, but they don’t seem to match up with the U.S. lenses. The nothback body is still one of my favorites, and the slicer-style alloy wheels are the same as found on USDM models. And in what seems like a requirement for all U.K. vehicles, there’s a trailer hitch. What else stands out to you on this oddball RHD Mustang? If this stayed cheap enough, it’d be a gas to bring this stateside just to park at shows all summer long.

Tags: American / Ford / Survivors

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Nice Old Truck
[h=1]It’s Honest Truck Time Again![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/d1-1-e1467688633956-630x428.jpg
This 1967 Chevrolet C10 long bed pickup looks like it’s been a working truck it’s entire life. I’m thinking it’s got some good time left, though, and the seller thinks so too. It’s available here on eBay, with a buy it now of $2,125 and bidding starting at $1,200. The truck is located in Huntington, West Virginia.

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While the truck is a little bit beat up around the edges, as you can see it’s still very usable. I don’t think I would be painting this one; just enjoying it’s utility. Black rims and white center caps just add to the work truck appearance.
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No, I have no idea who Zeke was, and any traces of any illicit hauling that has been previously done, well, that will be between you and your own local authorities I guess!
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I could see this every day outside my house–what about you?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Drivers / Trucks

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Here's one for Martin, he could park it next to the Right Hand Drive Version that he already has.
[h=1]Trail-Tested Time Machine: 1987 Suzuki Samurai JX SE[/h]
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This is a bit newer than we usually show here, but it’s unusual enough, and nice enough that I thought I’d take a risk! The 1987 Suzuki Samurai JX SE seen here is in Carlsbad, California and is listed on eBay with a current bid price of just over $3,600 with no reserve and six days left on the auction!



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This is a cool little thing, not to mention that it’s probably the nicest, original Samurai that you’ll ever see again. The owner says that this “one is in extremely uncommon condition sporting all of the original interior and the original soft top and shiny, not oxidized anywhere, original paint.” They had a new one in ’87 and have been looking for another one “later in life”, so they found this one in 2009 and have only put 1,500 miles on it since then.

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This is a “JX” special edition, which added an in-dash clock and a tachometer. The body is in fantastic condition on this example, but the soft top could use some work, the seller says that the original top is “in fair condition. It has a couple of tears in the plastic moon roof, and one of the rear zippers needs re-stitching.” The “SE” added “color coded paint package, grey not white painted wheels, a “Special” dash emblem, and other decals and special upholstery that made it stand apart. It had its own emblem for the targa bar, and a different gear shift knob, a special 2 tone and smoke, not clear window soft top, and most notably, the only model with split, not a bench, rear seat.”

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Speaking of “special upholstery“, nice! There’s a tear in the driver’s seat, but luckily it’s in an area that could be replaced without too much trouble. There are a mere 59,900 miles on this little time machine, it should be good for another decade or two if a person keeps up on the maintenance and doesn’t drive it in the salty-snowy winters. The first thing that I would do, and it would happen the instant that the shipper delivered this to our garage, is to take that speaker enclosure out of the back. It would be a nice tip for the shipper when I handed that to them.

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This engine looks almost clean enough to eat off of. They must have spent some time, or money, or both, on detailing this vehicle, which is nice to see for a change. This is Suzuki’s 8-valve OHC, G13A engine, a 1.3L inline-four with 60 hp. The G13B with 16 valves had around 100 hp but it wasn’t available in the Samurai, at least in this era. The beauty of this engine is that it’s a non-interference type, so that means that you can put off and put off and put off changing the timing belt for too long, and most owners probably do.. but if the belt breaks, it won’t crash the engine like the G13B interference engine will do. This is the cleanest, nicest, best-looking Samurai that I think I’ve ever seen. Have any of you ever owned one of these little things? They can be a terror on the trails, it would sure be fun to try this one out.

Tags: Japanese / Survivors / Suzuki / Trucks

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[h=1]Take Your Pick: Javelin, Impala and F85[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/00z0z_bxqhbhDH55Q_1200x900-e1467819093436-630x417.jpg
If you’re looking to pick up one or more project cars this weekend, consider planning a trip to the great Pacific Northwest. In an area known as the Columbia Gorge, you’ll find a 1965 Chevy Impala, a 1970 AMC Javelin and a 1976 Oldsmobile F-85 in varying states of repair for not much money. The full listing is here on craigslist, and while you’ll need to supply your own engine on some cases, the bodies look like good candidates for restoration or resto-modding. The Impala seen here is only $600 but it will need a drivetrain and interior before hitting the road.

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This 1970 Javelin could be a good parts car. It has a complete interior but no drivetrain, similar to the Impala. This one does have a bit of rust to deal with in the roof and rear floor on the driver’s side. The seller is looking for $1,000 to take this one away, but it may be worth going in at $700 and seeing if you can save a few bucks. In all cases, the cars have wheels and tires, so I’m assuming they roll freely. What other classics can you spot in the background of this photo?
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Finally, this Oldsmobile F-85 sports a complete drivetrain, featuring an inline-six cylinder with a three-speed manual transmission on the column. The seller says it’s a complete car albeit a bit tired cosmetically. As a classic “ran when parked” example, who knows how much work it will take to get this one to fire back up, but at least it has a motor. The seller is looking for $750 for the Olds, and makes no mention of any rust issues. So, while none of these are particularly exciting finds, they are all pretty cheap. Which one would you pick and why?

Tags: AMC / American / Chevrolet / Oldsmobile / Projects

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[h=1]War Paint: 1978 Datsun 280Z[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/s-l1600-8-1-e1467810027427-630x361.jpg
Along the same lines of the walls in an old house, I also wish vintage automotive paint jobs could talk to us. I imagine the one that this 1978 Datsun 280Z here on eBay wears would give us some interesting insights into how it came to be half-stripped on one end and wearing what looks like old racing paint on the other. It’s of little surprise that this Z-Car has recently escaped long-term desert residency, and it is up for grabs with an openind bid of $1,699 with no reserve listed.

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Although it’s hard to be sure of when the factory paint was removed and the custom paint added on, I think it’s safe to say the nose has worn green paint and yellow, BRE-style stripes for some time. The Datsun is said to be completely rust-free but isn’t quite road-worthy, with the seller specifically calling out clutch and brake bleeding and engine timing as known issues. There’s also a fair amount of trim missing, and the Datsun will come with the wheels pictured here and not the ones in the other photos.
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I can’t tell if the paint job is left over from the Z’s time as a race car, but the stripped out interior would certainly provide good evidence of a past involving weight reduction. The floors have been coated with heat insulation / sound deadening paint and then a layer of Dynamat was slapped over that. That doesn’t seem fitting for a race car, but perhaps the seller was attempting to bring it back to more daily-friendly condition. The Z will only come with one seat, so don’t bring any friends if you intend to drive this project home.
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On that last bit: the fuel tank was removed for cleaning, so driving cross country isn’t advisable given the temporary fuel arrangement the seller has rigged up. Overall, this Datsun is no doubt a project car but the rust-free metal provides a great starting point for a build. Although I love the “war paint” on the nose, I’d be sorely tempted to restore this back to its factory colors given how much of the finish is already stripped away. I’d definitely keep those fender mirrors, though. How would you restore it?

Tags: Datsun / Japanese / Projects

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Now that's a Truck !
[h=1]Big Honking Truck! 1953 GMC Military?[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/c2-2-e1467769068250-630x416.jpg
Here’s a huge one! The seller states that this is a 1953 GMC military truck with a 2-1/2 ton frame and 5 ton axles. It currently has an International 345 engine, but the seller states that it might not be the original engine (not surprising). Unfortunately, we don’t get any other pictures or more information, but this cool looking truck is located in Covington, Pennsylvania and is listed for sale here on eBay with an opening bid of $5,500. Interested?


Tags: American / GMC / Projects / Trucks

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Has a Pinto Engine. I wonder if the new 2.3 Eco Boost would fit ? [h=1]Tri-Ford? 1962 Triumph TR3 Swap[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/b1-1-630x420.jpg
Barn Finds reader Harlan B. wrote: Guys, not really sure about this, very little info. Pinto engine? If someone has another parts car this might be a great deal? Never seen these wheels on one? Car is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It’s identified as a 1962 Triumph TR3, which depending on the serial number may mean it’s a TR3A or TR3B. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist for $5,500.

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First off, I’ll agree with Harlan that those are aftermarket aluminum wheels, not factory Triumph wheels. Based on this picture the car was in California for a while, but of course someone could have just bolted a plate on. Overall, there are some curves and waviness on this body that just shouldn’t be there, so although it looks relatively solid in these pictures, I would check carefully.
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While the seller states “rust free”, apparently their definition of rust and mine aren’t the same. I’ll take this to mean “no huge holes in the body that weren’t there at the beginning, but who knows what’s actually under that paint.” The shroud here has certainly been worked on as no lettering or badge holes are present.
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It looks like the floors are pretty solid, which would be nice, but I’d still want to look closely at the sills and lower doors for corrosion. The seats aren’t original upholstery but might clean up to be ok for a driver, and the “occasional” rear seat might just take a baby seat strapped in if you can deal with doing that. It looks like the dashboard has been customized, and after looking under the hood I can see why.
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No, that’s not the wet liner Triumph four-cylinder! I think Harlan has correctly identified the engine as being of the Ford Pinto family, although I’m not sure of the exact size. We’re not told if it runs or not, but I hope it does. Would you leave it like this with the Ford engine, or try to restore it? Or do you consider it a parts car?

Tags: British / Project / Triumph

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[h=1]Tucked Away in ’89: Olds Cutlass S Convertible[/h]
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It’s rare that we find project cars seemingly put away for safe-keeping when the owner realizes he’s not going to put it back together any time soon. This 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass “S” convertible here on eBay is far from original, but it does look like it’s well on its way to being a presentable driver that you won’t be afraid to modify. It’s available in Pennsylvania with a $7,000 Buy-It-Now and the option to submit a best offer.


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Here’s the ‘ol girl being rolled out of the garage for the first time since 1989, when she last turned a wheel. Interestingly, the rear quarters were either replaced or refreshed with new metal before the car went into storage, but that’s about where work stopped. At some point, a non-matching engine was swapped in, but at least the 425 cu in mill should provide reasonable scoot. Perhaps it came from a Riviera?

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Whoo, check out those seat covers! You can swap those out if red shag isn’t your thing. Supposedly, there was a patch welded in at some point on the passenger side floor. It’s anyone’s guess if that means the floor is overall solid, or if the old patchwork might need to be re-done. I can see some discoloration from this angle, but it could just be dirt. Or maybe I’m just distracted by the bench seat cover!

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The Cutlass will need a new top, but it does at least come with a limited slip rear end and a boatload of spare parts, not limited to an extra transmission and re-chromed bumpers. This absolutely feels like a project that stalled and either the seller is moving on or someone passed away. The next owner will get a car that is represented as being generally solid with enough spares to make it worth while. Would you throw an offer at this Cutlass convertible?


Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Oldsmobile / Projects

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[h=1]Well Documented: 1965 Plymouth Barracuda[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1965-Plymouth-Barracuda-630x354.jpg
This Barracuda has a pretty amazing story and while it isn’t necessarily low mileage, with 112k miles, it is extremely well documented and in great shape! Clearly the previous owner loved this Plymouth, as they wrote down every service and each time they added oil. They even kept track of how much oil they put in and when the next oil change was due. If that wasn’t the kind of attention to detail of a loving owner, I don’t know what is! You can find this all original Mopar here on eBay in Henderson, Nevada with a high bid of $8,356.



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I’m glad to see that this owner actually drove their car. So many survivors have been parked and forgotten, which is always interesting, but it also usually means maintenance was never done. This car wasn’t just driven, it was obviously meticulously cared for.
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After spending plenty of time behind the wheel of our Dart, I can attest to how much fun this era of Mopar can be! They aren’t sport cars, that’s for sure, but they are a great balance of handling, straight line power and noise. This Barracuda is more of a cruiser, but I’m sure the Commando 273 still makes a great sound and can chirp the wheels just fine.
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So do you have any fond memories of this generation of Barracudas? We would love to hear about them in the comments!

Tags: American / Mopars / Plymouth / Survivors

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Nice Old truck
[h=1]11,000 Original Miles: 1968 Dodge D100[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/00909_kf4xYgNs2ar_1200x900-630x473.jpg
Does it get any better than this? Well, I suppose if you were the one to originally discover this 11,0000 mile 1968 Dodge D100 pickup here on craigslist, it probably was pretty sweet. Now, the current seller has it listed for nearly $20K on the Palm Springs craigslist page, and I doubt it was originally procured for that much. To the victor go the spoils, though, as this survivor-grade truck is pretty tough to top.

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I can’t find any other evidence of this D100 showing up at an auction or estate sale recently, so it could have just been a case of being in the right place, at the right time. The listing doesn’t read like that of a family member selling grandpa’s old truck, but who knows? What I do know is that interior looks damn near spotless and better than some reupholstery jobs I’ve seen. When’s the last time a white-ringed steering wheel looked that good? I suppose the quality of the truck justifies the $18,995 asking price, but that’s up to you to decide.
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The bigger question is, who buys a truck like this and then never uses it? More importantly, buys a truck like this, never uses it, and manages to keep it in pristine condition? It’s unheard of. The D100 wears an attractive mint-green color and the bright color of the lenses, bumper and Dodge lettering on the tailgate all support the low-mileage claims. The only trouble is, I’d be absolutely petrified to use this thing. It would be on a trailer for any show I attended, and otherwise under cover when not being used. Where’s the fun in that?
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This Dodge D100 looks quite unrepeatable, and the condition is nothing short of impressive. I’m not sure that it’s destined to be anything other than a showpiece in a collection, but if it’s survived this long with such low mileage, I suspect this Dodge deserves a continued easy retirement. Would you consider putting up the asking price for such a pristine example, or look for something more usable?

Tags: American / Dodge / Survivors / Trucks

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[h=1]Behind The Barn: 1970 Camaro Z/28[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1970-Camaro-Z28-RS.jpg
We’ve seen more than a few finds that just never quite made it into the barn. In the case of this Z/28 Camaro, it made it right up to the back of the barn and that’s where it stayed. It’s looking pretty rough on the outside, but the engine looks decent and the interior would clean up. It’s going to need lots of rust repair, as is the case with most cars left behind the barn. The floors and trunk are just about gone and it really should have those areas repaired to be safe. Wouldn’t it be fun to leave it looking rough on the outside, but nice underneath and inside. It would be a great sleeper that would throw other drivers for a loop! If you’d like to take this Camaro on, you can find it here on eBay in East Aurora, New York with a current bid of $13,600. So what would you do with this Z/28?


Tags: American / Chevrolet / Pony Cars

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[h=1]Original Owner, Stored For 9 Years! 1974 260Z[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/a1-1-630x421.jpg
We all know that Japanese classics are a fast-growing area of our car hobby, and demand for the earliest Z-cars has climbed steeply recently. This car is a little later than those, and probably a little less desirable, but certainly seems worthy of consideration. It’s offered here on eBay and is located in Rescue, California, and is offered by its original owner. The buy it now is $10,000, but bidding starts at only $5,000.

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While I can’t say that what I think are Appliance aftermarket wheels are my favorites, I certainly did see them a lot on Z-cars in the day. The rear bumper guard looks like an AMCO item, and the mud flaps, although not to my taste, may be part of the reason the car is so corrosion-free.
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The 260Z did gain some uglyness in the bumper department over the 240, but at least this isn’t the awkward looking 2+2 version. I remember the 260 having some issues with the smog controls at the time, but I’m betting those have been taken care of long ago, as this car has traveled 138,511 miles!
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Apart from period “sheepskin” seat covers, the interior looks pretty nice! I can’t tell whether that’s a dash “cap” or the original, but it looks good. If you’ve never sat in an original series Z, it’s quite different to most cars of the time; you really sit in it rather than on it. I remember my friend’s 240Z feeling very different from my TR6, despite being similar in performance.
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Here’s the engine, which looks very original if just a little dirty. There was a huge amount of maintenance work done on the car before it was put into storage in 2007, including replacement clutch master and slave cylinders, rear brake drums, shoes, and cylinders, fuel lines and clamps, coolant and vacuum hoses, drive belts, all fluids and some shifter work. However, the owner hasn’t made any attempt to try to start the car since bringing it out of storage; that will be up to you! Interested?

Tags: Datsun / Japanese / Project

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Jul 8, 2016 / By Jesse / 19 Comments
[h=1]Street Hemi: 1966 Plymouth Satellite[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1966-Plymouth-Satellite-630x354.jpg
This Plymouth may not look very intimidating sitting there, but there’s a 425 horsepower 426 Hemi V8 under the hood! This thing is a serious sleeper and is claimed to have only covered 54k miles since new. The first owner was an American fighter pilot who ordered the car while in Germany. The fender tag is in German and there are kilometer markings on the speedometer. It was featured in Hot Rodding Magazine back in 1977 and appears to be in the same condition it was back then. It’s located in Coffee Springs, Alabama and is listed here on eBay with a $75k BIN and the option to place a bid.


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Unfortunately, the photos provided in the listing aren’t the best. You’d think that with a car so valuable, the seller could have taken the time to snap a few decent photos or at least paid someone else to do it. Oh well, I suppose the important bits are visible… It doesn’t really matter what body is wrapped it, it’s the 426 Hemi that people want. The seller claims that the car drives like new so this should be a blast to have around. I’d be afraid to drive it too much though because of how original it is. The seller claims that the only known replacement parts are the fuel tank and the oil pan!
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Here’s a clipping of the Hot Rodding article the car appeared in. Notice the air dams sticking out underneath the front bumper. I wasn’t able to find any information about that option online, so maybe one of you can fill us in. Could this have been a European only thing or was it something that was fitted on Mopars here in the States too? Its German roots do make the car more interesting, but I’m not sure how much it adds to the value. The price tag may seem steep, but where else are you going to find a low-mileage Hemi-powered car like this for less?

Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Plymouth / Survivors





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