Barn Finds

Strange but true.

[h=1]All American Shorty! 1968 Malibu[/h]
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Was this ‘shorty’ the result of a high-speed collision between a 1968 Malibu and an immovable object? No, the real story is even more interesting! Sit back in your chair (if there’s room to do so) and let’s have a short conversation! This highly abbreviated Chevrolet is located in Fenton, Michigan and is up for sale here on eBay, where bidding is just over $500 and there is no reserve.


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We’ve looked at some shorty finds before on Barn Finds, and frequently they are incomplete projects or have been non-runners for a while. This one is neither. The story goes that a new car dealer reconstructed it and used it as an advertising promotional car for many years.

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When the dealer was finished, the Malibu was left having a 84 inch wheelbase and is now only 168 inches long. The seller points out that in comparison, a 1968 Corvette has a 98 inch wheel base and is 182 inches long. They also tell us that the shorty travels well with no issues at any speed, even on the expressway. That’s an awfully short wheelbase; I’m a little skeptical of their stability claims, but I don’t think I’d be commuting in this anyway (unless it was a short commute–ok, I should have resisted the temptation, but I couldn’t).

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Apart from the 80’s aftermarket steering wheel that wouldn’t last the trip home if I bought this car, the interior looks quite tasteful. There’s even air conditioning, although we don’t know whether it’s functional or not.

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We’re also told that some work has recently been done here, with new headers and a new exhaust system–“quiet at idle, but a mild roar when accelerating.” I have seen a lot of these, but very few with nice execution. The ad says that the doors open and close well and a few bubbles in the paint are the only corrosion. I actually like the wrap that’s been applied–as if you needed some other reason to look at this car! Any horizontally challenged car fans!


Tags: American / Chevrolet / Oddballs

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[h=1]Here Comes Da’ Judge! 1970 GTO Survivor[/h]
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With only 32,965 original documented miles and a great specification including Ram Air III induction, this always garaged survivor looks terrific! There are plenty of details in the auction listing here on eBay. The buy it now is pretty steep, but the auction bidding looks more reasonable. This car was found by our very own Jesse–thanks!


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By 1970, the Judge was well-established as the king of the GTO lineup. However, only 3,797 Judges were sold out of a total of 40,149 GTOs. Perhaps that had to do with the loud graphics, but also because it was a fairly expensive package. This car is still wearing almost all it’s original white paint. The right rear quarter panel and driver’s door were repainted at some point. There are cracks in some of the finish, but with it having been garaged since new and state registrations and PHS documentation to affirm the seller’s claims, I think it’s worth looking over!

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Here’s a closeup of some of the cracks the seller tells us about. Honestly, that’s not very bad considering how original the car is; I could live with these for a long time.

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As you might expect, the interior looks the part as well, with it looking both beautiful and original. Yes, it’s an automatic and not a four speed, but honestly, in a car this nice I can overlook it. I certainly wouldn’t change it considering how original this Judge is!

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A big part of the Judge was always the powerful engines, and this one is no exception with the Ram Air III induction. All 1970 Judges were fitted with at least the Ram Air III, which on the 400 V8 this car is equipped with was rated at 366 horsepower. Wow! The seller is even including three of the original tires as well as the spare!
This is a rare opportunity to obtain a nice looking, very original and powerful muscle car without going into the 6-digit dollars that you see frequently now. I know it’s not inexpensive, but good cars rarely are. I read the other day that the average new car in the USA is going for more than $30,000 now. I’d pay a little more to get this car, wouldn’t you?

Tags: American / Pontiac / Survivor

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[h=1]Incredible Survivor: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/s-l1600-19-e1468526210411-630x381.jpg
The phrase “like new” is often overused and sometimes a blatant lie. When describing this 18,302 original miles ’79 Camaro Z28 here on eBay, however, it’s extremely accurate. This Z28 has been with one owner up until just recently, and the only replacement parts are said to be the battery and the tires – otherwise, it’s just as it left the dealer.

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You have to give a tip of the hat to the original owner who somehow resisted the temptation to thrash this car. Performance vehicles rarely lead quiet lives, but it’s safe to say this Camaro was cherished. The 350 V8 and automatic transmission may not be the most exciting combination, but it will get you down the road just fine. The colors in the engine bay reflect those of a new car; the hood insulation pad remains intact, if not a little dirty.
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The interior is one of the places I see most often trashed on this generation of Camaro, whether having been hacked up for parts or butchered for some other reason. This one remains clean and uncut, with the gauge cluster still showing nice color, the original Z28 horn pad still in place, and the bucket seats only beginning to display some mild cracking. Even the original radio remains installed, furthering the theme of restraint throughout this example.
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Of course, you have to love this era of the Z28 for its eye-popping color combinations and splashy graphics and wheels. This black-on-gold color scheme is definitely one of the better combos out there and the original paint remains in phenomenal condition. Of course, what I am dying to know is how this Camaro stayed so nice for so long. While I’m sure the original owner ripped a burnout or two in his day, it appears he largely treated this Camaro like an investment since Day 1. What do you think it will sell for?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Muscle Cars / Survivors

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[h=1]Parking Garage Split Window Corvette![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1963-Corvette-Splitty-Sighting-630x419.jpg
Reader Brian T recently sent me a couple photos of a ’63 Corvette Split Window Coupe. All he said about it was that he stumbled across it and was in the process of trying to negotiate with the owner to buy it. He asked me to not post it until he knew for sure what was going to happen with it. Well he just emailed us and sadly he couldn’t work out a deal, so he wants to share his story with everyone, in hopes that one day the owners will let it go to a good home to be saved!


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From Brian – So for a fathers day gift my wife and two sons bought me a 5 day vacation to L.A. to watch a couple Dodgers games, Vancouver Whitecaps soccer game against L.A. Galaxy and to enjoy the 4th of July (amazing sight to look over L.A. and see the million different firework explosions) as my oldest son is in the USAF. Did I mention that I’m from Canada? My wife located a rental condo in the heart of Beverly Hills – very nice. We had a underground parkade to park the rental car, I didn’t notice on the first night the heap of dust covered Americana – probably from a late night flight.
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The next morning as we went down to the rental car my wife says to me – look isn’t that the car like your dad had… “Holy crap” you’re right- I was hooked. Now here comes the interesting part, as I looked at it with its 40+ years of dust. It has black plates and it looked as if the tag expired in ’72. This 1963 split window in gold with tan interior was reeling me in. Against my better judgement I checked the doors, to my surprise it was open. Like I said I was hooked – I opened the glove box and checked out a couple of pieces of paper to see if I could find any info on this beauty. I was in-luck and found a name and phone number (no longer in use, dead end). On another paper I found a company that in its day was the premier equipment rental company for Hollywood. The paper gave me a name.
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I looked up the name and found contact info, but they are now deceased, which means their daughters own it. I made contact with them and made an offer. I firstly offered $25k which was refused immediately. I waited a few days and offered $35k – again it was refused and that they wanted to keep it in the family. Looks like some front end damage had been redone as there is primer on the front end, and it states on the paperwork needs headlight motor.
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So I enjoyed the rest of my stay in Beverly Hills, hit Venice beach with my boys and met Howie Mandel – funny guy. We returned home five days later and I couldn’t get the Vette off my mind, I thought about it for the rest of the week. I decided to try one more time and contacted them with a $50k offer – denied. So I’ve given up on the Vette – $65k and my last born and they won’t budge. It’s probably just as well as it probably will cost $80k to get it back to its original state, besides I’m looking for a TR4 or TR4A. If any of you know of any TR4s, let me know, I would be interested.
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I feel compelled to state that we don’t not condone or recommend opening other people’s cars and rummaging through their glove boxes! At this time, it would seem the owners aren’t willing to let go of their Corvette, but hopefully they will either give it some much needed attention soon or decide to find a new home for it. We would hate to see it degrade further, but at least it’s stored indoors. Special thanks to Brian for sharing his find with us!

Tags: American / Corvette / Sightings

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[h=1]One Rough Cat: 1963 Jaguar E-Type[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1963-Jaguar-E-Type-630x354.jpg
From this angle, this Jaguar really doesn’t look too bad. Sure, you can see a few rust spots and some dings, but nothing alarming. Now before you scroll down the page and see the rest of it, remember these cars can be worth serious money when in good shape. If you aren’t too concerned with condition and just have to have an early E-Type Roadster, you can find this one here on eBay in Syracuse, New York with bidding already over $30k. You’ve been warned, what you’re about to see isn’t going to be pretty!


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It looks like this Jag was in a head on collision. Either that or someone decided this cat needed to keep its mouth shut! There’s also ample amounts of rust that will need to be dealt with, but given the amount of damage here you might be better off finding a new front end.
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Let’s move to the other side of the car. And what do we have here? More rust? The tin worm really worked the passenger’s door over. And it looks like it made it’s way into the rear fender as well. All of these pieces can be fixed or replaced fairly easily. The floor pans on the other hand might be a bigger issue to address.
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For some reason the floors look a lot like the pavement. Oh wait, that’s because the floors are nearly gone and what we see now is the road!
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Alright, let’s face it, this E-Type is pretty rough. It has lots of rust, the floors are about gone, the interior is in terrible shape and much of the engine is missing, but nice examples can fetch well over $200k! So the question then becomes, can this one be purchased and rebuilt for far less than that?

Tags: British / Jaguar / Projects

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[h=1]A Strong Cup Of Tea: 1970 Lotus Europa V8[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1970-Lotus-Europa.jpg
When thinking of a classic Lotus, we all want and imagine that Lotus having the DOHC Lotus engine that is all too familiar. But not every lotus had that wonderful twin cam engine. Some Europas came with a Renault engine. This car likely had the small French power plant. Although now this Europa has something much more interesting going for it. It looks to have been someone’s “race car” or “toy” for a lack of better terms. After surgery this lotus now has an aluminum heart from a Buick. There are some other apparent modifications to the Lotus as well, including the ever so wide fender arches. The seller has not listed a price, but has instead mentioned he is looking to trade this Lotus for a 1968-1972 Corvette. Money always “talks” so if you don’t have a Corvette to trade, see if you can meet his number. Find it here on craigslist out of Denver, Colorado.


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How many of you are scratching your head trying to think of what aluminum block Buick V8 is in this Lotus? The Displacement is 305 cubic inches. I will give a hint. The original displacement of this engine was 215 cubic inches. In 1965 this engine came to be known as the Rover V8. The Buick 215 is the grandfather to the Rover version. In 1965 General Motors sold the tooling to Rover to build their own V8 engines. The engine in this Europa likely has a Buick 300 crankshaft, along with some other heavy duty work to achieve the 305 cubic inch displacement. It looks to fit nicely into the bay of the Europa with an interesting intake setup for the carburetor. There also appears to be some ducting work over the manifolds, to allow the heat to rise and escape the engine compartment. The exhaust looks well planned and executed. There are two collectors for each set of 4 cylinders. The header style is laid out in a 180 degree fashion much like what you would expect to see on something like a GT40. Lotus S2 Federal cars would originally have produced a 0-60 mph time of 9.6 second with only 80 horsepower to boot. 0-60 mph times must be impressive with this V8, to say the least.
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Standard Europa lines are interesting and quirky. Opinions of the Europa seem to come in two groups. The first group of people like them, the second group, well, not so much. The Europa isn’t a shooting brake, but is often considered a bread van. This Europa boasts some wide racing fender arches as well as what appear to be some Keizer wheels. The overall looks of this Europa are aggressive to say the least. The wide fenders, the large center exit exhaust, and the aluminum wheels give hints to what it is all about. The owner has explained that it needs some TLC but is still a runner/driver. The only thing on the body that looks off is the lower front valence. As far as missing parts go, the seller has mentioned that the small rear window is missing from the car. The more you examine the car, the more apparent it is that this Europa was likely raced or auto-crossed. The intricate detail of the car really shows a well thought and executed racer. The Porsche gear box, the 180 degree headers, Corvette stoppers, and the Keizer wheels show a level of detail that could have easily been over looked on a street car.
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Racing, auto-crossing, or simply test driving this Europa would have to be an absolute thrill. The craigslist ad may be a little skimpy on information, but upon closely examining this Europa it is easy to see it was once someone’s expensive project. If you had the assets to get this Lotus, what would you do with it? Would you make it an occasional auto-crosser? Maybe a time trial racer or a dedicated auto-crosser? There is always room for a fun street machine as well. Tell us what you would do with this cool Lotus.

Tags: British / Drivers / Lotus / Race Cars

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[h=1]1970 Plymouth Superbird Barn Find![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Superbird-Barn-Find-630x395.jpg
I’m not sure how we overlooked this one, but this Superbird is claimed to be a barn find and it does look the part. It was with the same owner from new until just recently and has 43k miles on the odometer. It’s a little rough around the edges, but it looks absolutely perfect to us! It’s listed here on eBay with bidding starting at $105k and only a couple hours left. The seller mentions that they are taking the car to the Chrysler Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania this weekend, so I assume they hope to make a deal there.


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Boy, I would have loved to been there when they pulled this one out! The uninterrupted ownership is a nice plus and the mileage is believable. That big block’s fuel system has already been flushed out and the fluids changed in order to make it run again. The seller doesn’t provide much information in their listing, but as already mentioned, I doubt they plan to sell it through eBay.
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People always act surprised when they see the bench seat and column shift automatic inside. That may be a let down after admiring the extreme exterior, but that is how most of these came from the factory. You would think bucket seats and a manual transmission would have been a requirement is such a racy looking machine. You could get a 4-speed and a Hemi, but I haven’t seen many so equipped.
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Plymouth built a couple thousand of these in order to homologate the slippery shape for NASCAR. Race cars were hitting 200 miles per hour and this was an attempt to improve the aerodynamics of the big B-body. It probably generated more lift than they would have liked, but the cars did pretty well until the rules changed in ’71. The Superbird may have been short-lived and little-loved, but the sight of one today is an exciting event. Some may be surprised by the bench seat inside, but I’m more shocked by the mud flaps on this one. Now, that’s not something you see on a Superbird everyday!

Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Plymouth / Surivivors

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[h=1]ime To Swing: 1970 Dodge Dart 340[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1970-Dodge-Dart-340-Swinger-630x354.jpg
Now that we are the proud owners of a Dodge Dart, I’ve been giving these small Mopars more attention lately. I know they aren’t as desirable as their big Charger and Challenger siblings, but that’s a good thing if you ask me! We’ve had a tough time finding detailed information about our car, but I’m sure that wouldn’t be the case with this ’70 Dart 340 Swinger. These later cars are far more popular than our ’64, especially the high performance and special variants. This seller makes some bold claims, but their Dart looks like a good find and would be fun to fix up! Find it here on eBay in Peconic, New York with a current bid of $2,550.


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This seller claims that 1970 was the only year that Dodge offered the 340 in the Dart, yet I’ve found plenty of references stating that the Swinger 340 was available in ’69 and you could get a Dart Demon 340 in ’71 and ’72. So it would seem you could get a 340 in more years than just 1970. That doesn’t make this car any less cool though, just not as rare as the seller thinks.
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If you were going to by a Dart in ’70, the Swinger 340 was the one to get! Besides having the 275 horsepower 340, they came with a heavy duty suspension, upgraded brakes, a 3.23 rear end and functional hood scoops. While it might not have the grunt of one of the big Mopars, this Dart weighed almost 500 pounds less, that’s a big difference!
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I wouldn’t mind having one of these 340 Swingers, they are good looking little muscle cars. I really like the bright Hemi Orange paint on this one, but it’s going to need a lot of work. It’s been taken apart and has plenty of rust issues. While I can live with both issues, I’m not a huge fan of the seller’s choice to not include the engine with the car. It’s said to be original to the car, yet they want the buyer to pay them extra for it. I’m going to guess that’s one of the reasons bidding hasn’t taken off. I would want to find out how much they want for the engine before bidding, but if they are reasonable, it would be worth paying the extra to have the correct 340. What do you think?

Tags: American / Dodge / Projects

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[h=1]R Code: 1972 Mustang Mach 1[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/4-1-1-e1468444670653.jpg
Sometimes, the mere stance of a vehicle can make you stand up and pay attention. It’s hard to ignore the aggression emitted by this 1972 Ford Mustang Mach I here on eBay, which is made all the rarer thanks to being equipped from new with the “R Code” package and 351 H.O. motor. An unusual car that featured a slightly de-tuned engine setup over the previous year’s Boss 351, it’s still a rare bird and quite desirable today, especially when it retains most of its stock bits like this car does.

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The R-Code cars came standard with a 4-speed transmission, 9-inch rear end with 3.91 gears, larger wheels and tires and a more aggressive suspension set-up. As a Mach I car, this R-Code variant is likely one of only 336 cars produced in this configuration. The “Ginger Knotted Vinyl” interior still shows exceptionally well for the age, but the 94,000 miles on the clock can’t be verified. The carpet is supposedly not original but still works well with the interior color scheme.
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The seller claims the Mustang has a functioning ram air setup that is “original” to the car, but I’ve read this particular model instead sourced fresh air via a duct under the battery that then fed air into a hose that lead into the air cleaner snorkel. I’ll leave it to our Mustang experts to confirm if this example remains as it left the factory or if it’s been modified. It could also be a case of the seller not quite understanding the nuances of this year’s fresh air induction system.
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Although the seller (rightfully) laments that the wheels are not original, I wouldn’t rush to swap them out. Other issues include some rust in the doors and difficulty maintaining a smooth idle. Overall, this R-Code Mach I remains in impressive original condition and looks to be a few weekend projects away from being a reliable, stock driver-quality restoration that you can simply enjoy. Bidders seem to agree, as it’s already over $10K with six days left.

Tags: American / Ford / Muscle Cars / Survivors

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[h=1]Storm’s Coming Fast! 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ 428[/h]
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What a rare muscle car this is! Available here on eBay and being the benefit of some restoration efforts but still having a lot of originality, you could own something very different from the Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelles and Mopars that are increasingly common. It’s located in Elizabethton, Tennessee and is available for a buy it now of $24,500 with bidding starting $2,000 below that.


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With 428 cubic inches of Cobra Jet power, this is the view most other drivers would have of this Cyclone (isn’t that a cool car name?) if they challenged it to a stoplight drag. 1969 was the only year that Mercury offered the Cyclone CJ, and there weren’t many made. The seller has included a picture of the Marti Report for the car to detail its rarity.

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Can you imagine taking this beautiful car to your market? Believe it or not, the paint job, while not original, dates from 1984! Wow! It’s been garage kept since at least that time. Sorry, but I’d have to drive it more than that! It’s currently showing about 50,000 miles on the odometer, which given the condition of the original interior sounds relatively correct.

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Closeups of areas of the interior show a few splits and some wear, but certainly nothing excessive. I’d drive it as-is, for sure. Admittedly I’d rather have a manual, but with this much torque I won’t complain about the automatic. Funny, the steering wheel looks like a Chevy wheel to me, but it is the original one. This car has the optional bucket seats and remote mirror. I think that is a repaired split in the center of the dash, which is a shame. Believe it or not, those two small gauges to the right of the ignition key are original as well!

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The engine compartment looks really nice and has obviously seen some work. It does look done to mostly original specifications, though, and looks very impressive. I like the ram air system. How do you feel about this different muscle car? I’m liking the difference–a lot!

Tags: American / Drivers / Mercury

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[h=1]Factory Hurst 4-Speed Car: 1979 Pontiac Grand Am[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/071716-Barn-Finds-1979-Pontiac-Grand-Am-1-630x354.jpg
This 1979 Pontiac Grand Am is in Maryville, Tennessee and is listed on eBay. The seller has a Buy It Now price of $3,500 listed, or you can make an offer for this somewhat rare car. Oh yeah, it has a factory Hurst 4-speed!


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Other than some 37-year old rash and dings, and the wheels, it doesn’t look too bad so far, let’s see what the seller has to say. Well, they say that it’s “original, unmolested” and that it “runs shifts and drives good.” So far so good! It gets even better, it has “good brakes, factory tach, gauges, A/C, bucket seats and console.” Whoa, nice!
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Ok, the paint is faded and/or flaking off a bit, so you’ll have to budget a few thousand for a great paint job in the original Starlight Black and Burnished Gold scheme. The seller says that this car “should have gold Pontiac Rally II wheels”, so there’s another chunk of change. But, if that’s it, this car is a good buy, especially with that rare 4-speed.
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Screeeeech!.. Well, alrighty then, there’s a green door there. That’s odd, but even odder is that the seller is offering to let you purchase a correct color door! They say that they “do have better hood, fenders and doors that can be negotiated before or after the auction (black and gold).” I’ve never heard of that before, selling something with an incorrect piece on it and then offering potential buyers a chance to buy the correct piece, which the seller has, instead of just putting the thing on in the first place. That’s a new one on me, anyone else? Let’s see what’s behind the green door..
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Hey, this is a family show, what did you expect to see here?! Now, the interior looks like it’s in fantastic shape. Whew, that was close, I thought that this one had strayed off course but it’s back on track. And, there’s that Hurst 4-speed. 4,021 two-door Grand Ams were sold in 1979 and less than 500 of them had a Hurst-shifted 4-speed manual transmission. That alone makes this car worthy of being restored, in my opinion. There are no engine photos, but the seller says that it’s a 301 V8 and because this is a 4-speed car with a 301, it also has a four-barrel carburetor, so that’s even better news. It would have had 150 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. I think that this car has a lot going for it, even if it isn’t from the muscle car era. Does anyone else see the potential here, especially for $3,500 or offer and that rare Hurst 4-speed?


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[h=1]Sox & Martin Tribute Car: 1970 Plymouth Duster[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/071516-Barn-Finds-1970-Plymouth-Duster-Tribute-1-630x473.jpg
This Sox & Martin tribute car is a 1970 Plymouth Duster. It’s in Plainfield, Wisconsin and is listed on eBay with six days left on the auction and a current bid price of over $11,000, but the reserve isn’t met. I wonder what this car will sell for?


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This thing is beautifully done. The seller says that it’s “more show than go not a race car”, but when you see the photos on the eBay link I think that you’ll agree that it’s one gorgeous work of art, whether it’s a race car or not. In my world of 2, 3, and 4-cylinder cars, this is a race car! Ronnie Sox and Buddy Martin were a Plymouth-sponsored, dominant drag race team.
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I’m trying to guess which vehicle your kids would rather be dropped off at school with, your silver minivan, or this car? I thought so. The seller says that this car has a “southern rust free body, original body panels”, and it sure looks great. This YouTube video shows the car and it sure looks and sounds fantastic!
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You probably assumed that the interior would be pretty much flawless, and you’re right. Here’s where your kids will sit – you may want to install some 5-point harnesses, just for looks if nothing else. The underside looks about as good as it does on top. And, of course the trunk is spotless, too.
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But, you may need a 5-point harness for yourself in looking at this “non race car” engine! Man, what a gorgeous car this is, right down to the perfect engine and engine compartment. A person could eat off of that engine compartment, and I probably would, just because I’d be spending so much time with this car. This is a “383/ 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission” and it has a “stall converter, pistol grip shifter, dual holly carburetors, Offenhauser intake, 8-3/4 inch Posi rear end”. That sounds pretty race-car’y to me. There is no mention of horsepower but it’s got to have a lot more than the standard 383 would have had. I wonder what this beautifully-done Sox & Martin tribute car will sell for? Any guesses? I’m not a “replica” car fan by any means when it comes to fiberglass replicas, but I could see myself owning this car. How about you, is this a car that any of you would like to own?

Tags: American / Plymouth / Race Cars / Survivors

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[h=1]Project Plymouth: 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/071516-Barn-Finds-1970-Plymouth-Sport-Fury-1-630x354.jpg
Binghamton, New York is where this 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury is located. It’s listed on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $3,000 and the reserve won’t be met even at that price. There are only a little over two days left on this one so if you’ve been looking for one of these rare Sport Furys, it’s crunch time.


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I love the look of this car, it’s 90% perfect to my eyes. It’s a little grungy, faded, and patina’d to within an inch of its life, not to mention those super cool dog dish hub caps and thin white wall tires. Although, the seller says that the original “rally wheels are included.” I would keep them in the garage because I’d be using these black steel rims and caps. As much as I love mint-condition vehicles, I would have a hard time doing anything to the faded Alpine White exterior of this Sport Fury. If they ever did a remake of of the movie, Christine, I would highly recommend using this car.
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The more I look at this car, the more I like it. The more I love it. The more I want it! This Sport Fury is a bodystyle number “PH29”, as in, it’s a 2-door Fast Top Coupe bodystyle, as opposed to the PH23 which is the 2-door Hardtop Coupe. The seller mentions that the headlight “doors are functional however the motor is no longer working. Power steering is leaking at the gear. A seal kit will come with the car.”
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D’oh! Ok, the interior is where I’d do a lot of work. Parts of this interior will clean up and maybe they could be dyed, but as you can see, other parts have already died… This car has a 727 automatic with a floor shifter and according to the seller, it “shifts fine” but it needs a new console, as you can see from the photos.
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This Sport Fury has a 6.3L 383 V8 as opposed to the Sport Fury GT which has a 7.2L 440 V8. A 383 works for me, and I have a feeling that a few “Sport Fury GTs” are really Sport Furys with an added 440 and GT badging. The seller says that this engine “is complete, original and runs.” I’m guessing that you’d want to pull this engine and go through it with new gaskets, paint, etc., not to mention clean up the engine compartment. Or, that’s what I would want to do, all while leaving the outer body in its current condition. I love this car, are there any other fans of these big, C-Body Plymouths out there? How would you restore this car, or would you just get things working perfectly, redo the interior, and drive it as look here, like I would do?


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[h=1]Solid Find: 1968 Plymouth Barracuda[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/l1-630x420.jpg
This rather plain but solid 1968 Plymouth Barracuda notchback is just begging for someone to love it. It’s mostly original with some good and bad points, but mostly good ones. She (why are all my cars she’s–do the rest of you do that?) is located in Ouray, Colorado and is listed for sale here on eBay, where the buy it now is $6,800 but bidding is far below that.

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The seller had stripped off the vinyl top (under which there was some rust that will need repair and had started to strip the original paint. Having seen a lot of these that are completely rusted out, this one looks pretty darned good. It’s a shame the original paint is all messed up though–I would have liked to see if it could be saved.
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Nice and straight, huh? I can think of a lot of cars I’ve worked on that didn’t look anything like this. I can really see the possibilities here, can’t you?
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The front seats have been reupholstered, for some reason in green. Why green? The car is yellow and originally I thought the rest of the interior is black, but looking closer at the pictures, I’m not sure. But why green? I’m afraid I’d be looking for black replacement components.
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Under hood we have what looks like a largely original 225 cubic inch slant six. Unusually, in this case, with air conditioning! The seller tells us that the Barracuda starts, runs and drives with no problems. They do mention that it could stand some carburetor work and that the brakes are soft. Of course, that air conditioning “needs a recharge.” So my question is this: would you leave this specification with the six cylinder and an automatic, or would you put something more exotic under the hood? Personally, I think I’d keep this original drive train, but if you would use something else, what would it be?

Tags: American / Driver / Plymouth

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[h=1]One Owner! Original 39k Mile 1973 ‘Cuda[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/v2-630x354.jpg
This 1973 Plymouth ‘Cuda (remember, Plymouth used the abbreviated form late in the model run) looks like a really great opportunity to pick up an original car. It’s been stored for thirty years but runs and drives “110%” according to the seller and original owner. It’s located in Buffalo, New York and is up for sale here on eBay, where the buy it now is $26,500 but bidding is considerably lower.

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Let’s be honest. how many opportunities do you get to purchase a 39,560 mile, 43 year old car from it’s original owner? Especially one as desirable as this ‘Cuda! It looks straight, and the seller tells us it has a few little dings but that it’s a true survivor car. This was one of the last of the true muscle cars, at least for a while.
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I wish the seller included more pictures, but based on what we can see it looks really, really nice. Not perfect, mind you, but I’d love to have it in my garage!
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Apart from the floor mats, this doesn’t look bad at all. The seller tells us the driver’s seat has a few tears, but that’s relatively minor to deal with. According to the ad, everything works apart from (guess what) the air conditioning, which of course just “needs charging”. How do you like that shifter? And yes, I’d ditch the floor mats before I came home with the car.
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Interestingly, the seller lists the engine as a 360, where the air cleaner clearly states it’s a 340 V8, albeit with a four barrel carburetor. I hope that is just a typo, because my immediate thought is that this is a flipper rather than the true original owner. I hope I’m wrong. And while some cleaning–ok, a lot of cleaning–is in order under here, the basic components are all there and look pretty original. Yes, I’d replaced the bright green battery, too. What would you do with this cool find?

Tags: American / Plymouth / Survivor

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[h=1]$3,500 Hauler: 1967 Chevrolet El Camino[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/071616-Barn-Finds-1967-Chevrolet-El-Camino-1-630x354.jpg
This red and ready hauler is a 1967 Chevrolet El Camino and it’s on Craigslist in Lakota, Iowa. The seller is asking $3,500, that seems like a heck of a bargain to me!


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This is the last year of the second-generation El Camino, and the 1967 models got a new front end treatment to match the Chevelle. These cars, or trucks, or car-trucks, had standard air shocks in the off chance that any owners would actually haul anything in the back. I’m guessing that some folks did use the bed on an El Camino to haul things, like some rare SUV owners actually take their vehicles off road.
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Here’s the new grille treatment. I prefer the 1964. 1965, and 1966 grilles, but that’s just my personal preference. The person selling this car says that it “has rust but would make a great donor car or can be easily repaired.” It must be covered up with body putty and paint, the body looks great from what I can see. Maybe that’s why it’s at such a bargain-basement price. The bed has some surface rust and you can see a bit on the tailgate. And, some bubbling is shown on the photo of the RR quarter, so there must have been some quick rust repair on this one.
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You’ll want to do a little work inside, but it looks pretty nice overall. The seller doesn’t give too much info about the interior at all, but they do say, “radio in glove box. it is in there temporarily and can be removed easily. I have the glove box door for it too.” 1967 saw the addition of a standard, collapsible steering column and this car has the optional power front disc brakes, first available on the El Camino in 1967.
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The seller doesn’t mention too much about this engine, other than: “350 engine and th350 trans. car is a in driving condition.” Here’s what it may have looked like when it was new. The only V8s available in the El Camino in this era would have been a 283, 327, and a 396 so this is a replacement engine, unfortunately. That may be another reason why the price is lower than what I would have guessed it would be. But, with all of that, this still seems like a good looking car for $3,500. What do you think? Is this one worth restoring back to like new condition again, or would you just keep going with the modifications?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Projects / Survivors / Trucks

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[h=1]Parked Since ’74: 1957 Corvette[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/57-vette-1-e1468626952755.jpg
This Iconic 1957 Chevrolet Corvette has been parked since 1974. Looking the car over shows what looks to be a remarkably original 57. This Vette has the hardtop and it features a 4 speed gear box. Having the 4 speed gearbox is a plus and it would be cool to leave as is and put some numbers on it to replicate a factory built racer. The seller is looking to trade it, and is in search of many different iconic muscle cars. Find it here on craigslist out of San Francisco, California.


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The engine bay looks original with minimal wear and surface rust. The 283 cubic inch engine is present, although its condition is currently unknown. The 283 was known for producing 1 horsepower per a cubic inch, indicating 283 hp. Hopefully the engine is not locked up and could possibly be brought back to life, or at the least be rebuilt. There is also no indication as to whether this is a matching numbers Corvette. But it looks Barn fresh so we can hope.
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The interior of this corvette looks good aside from the carpet being removed. The dash looks unblemished, almost as if the cockpit became a bit of a time capsule. The steering wheel looks undamaged aside from some minor rust on the hub. The 4 speed shift lever and its mini console with shift pattern are present and shiny. We are assuming someone along the line decided to remove the carpet due to potential mold issues. We can’t think of any other logical reasoning to remove it.
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This Corvette has potential, we would love more information on this Vette to better understand what we are looking at. The overall patina of the car is nice, there is no major damage apparent from the photographs. The car appears to have been stored indoors, as there is a fine layer of dust on the car in a couple of the photos. The hard top looks to be in good shape as well, and appears to feature all of its hardware and seals.
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We would love to see this Corvette be revived and preserved in its current condition assuming it is as original as it looks. There would be nothing more fun that than rowing the gears in this great American classic. What would you do with this Corvette? Preserve it? Resto-mod it to look like a factory racer? Restore it? Tell us what you think would be best for this 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette

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[h=1]Weekend Warrior: 1973 Pontiac Grand Am[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/grandam20-e1468733890264-630x338.jpg
A few days ago, one of the Facebook pages I follow revealed a group member had rescued a Pontiac Grand Am from a long-time slumber in a farmer’s field. I was surprised – the Grand Am of my youth was nothing to write home about, but the original seemed quite attractive and with V8 power on board. This 1973 model here on eBay sports some custom “Weekend Warrior” graphics which make it all the more intriguing as a cheap resto-mod project.

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The Grand Am here features the less desirable engine, that being the 6.6L V8 that originally came stock with a two-barrel setup; the seller has changed his to a four-barrel on the stock block, it seems. In addition, the original base model came with a single-outlet exhaust, and it would appear this car now has a dual-outlet setup, so it’s not exactly how it came from the factory. But the seller claims it still wears original paint, which is a nice bonus if correct.
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Here’s where we need some detective work: is this a dealer trim package or a real model Pontiac produced? I’ve seen some references made to a “Weekend Warrior” package online, but details are scarce. If this is an original paint car, it’s possible a used car dealer or some previous owner made the custom graphics, but I’m curious if our GM fans recall the company offering such a model within the Grand Am lineup.
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Overall, this appears to be an honest car that does need some bodywork: as you’ll see in the eBay listing, the nose cone will need to be replaced. And it absolutely should, considering that pronounced snout is one of the more distinctive features of the Grand Am. However, sourcing one could be a challenge. Automobile magazine considers the Grand Am a “collectible classic” – for $4,900 or best offer, do you agree?

Tags: American / Pontiac / Projects

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[h=1]Act Fast: 1966 VW Beetle[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/s-l500-2-1-e1468525864213.jpg
You’ll have to act quickly if you’re on the hunt for an air-cooled VW Beetle project, as this 1966 example here on eBay is ending shortly. It looks like a great starting point with an interesting history, as this Bug was purchased new in Germany and then shipped to California where it’s remained ever since. The starting bid is $3,999 and the seller is open to offers.

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From the limited photos and description, this seems like a great foundation for a sympathetic restoration. The seller says the second owner is letting the car go due to health issues and doesn’t expect to finish the project. The Beetle supposedly has no rust and an accident-free history, and a dent in the driver’s door is its greatest sin.
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The body work does appear solid in photos, along with the chrome bumpers and hubcaps. The Beetle is located in perhaps one of the best climates in the country for classic cars, that being lovely San Diego, CA. Given the high density of military officials stationed or retired there, I wonder if this Beetle came to the USA after a service member’s tour of duty.
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I do like these earlier, more svelte Beetles with the thinner bumpers and recessed headlights. Although $3,999 is a high asking price for a listing with zero details about engine or transmission health, it sounds like the seller will play ball – especially as his auction draws to a close with no bidders. I’d offer $2,750 and see where the conversation goes from there; what about you?

Tags: German / Projects / Volkswagen

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[h=1]BF Exclusive: 1973 Mercury Cougar Convertible[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IMG_7062-630x420.jpg
We are happy to have the privilege of featuring all three of these big convertibles. Ben, the seller, has sent us many photos and a detailed description for each car, so you will have to decided which is best for you. We will be featuring the other two soon. Here’s the description of the first one:

From Ben B – I bought this 1973 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible in 1975. It’s triple white with just over 30,000 miles. It has been stored for 32 years in a three sided carport that I had built in my backyard. It has sequential turn signals and an excellent interior.

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The engine is a 351 Cleveland four-barrel Q code (rare). Has an automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. I installed a new gas tank, sending unit, radiator, water pump, generator, hoses, wipers, headlights, alternator, voltage regulator, timing chain, battery and did a transmission flush. Now it just needs paint, re-chroming (due to sea air exposure), and a loving new owner.
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Inside you’ll find a power drivers seat, AM radio, leather inserted vinyl seats with Cougar heads embossed in the seat backs. The original front floor Cougar head mats are even still in place.
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The white power top is original with a glass rear window and it has only slight cracking in beading (still very serviceable). 3,185 XR7’s convertibles were produced in this last year of production. Considering the rarity, low mileage, and motor, I’m looking for a best offer over $9,000.


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This car is located in Vista, California and you can contact Ben via email here if interested. Thanks for listing this with us Ben! If any of you have a stash of cars that you would like to sell, please consider listing them with us.

Tags: American / Exclusives / Featured / Mercury

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