Barn Finds

[h=1]One Owner Garage Find: 1968 AMC AMX[/h]
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Just yesterday, Jamie featured a 1969 AMX project with the 390 that looks to be a nice solid start. At $9k, it isn’t cheap though. That one might seem like a decent project, but I think I found one that might actually be a better buy! This ’68 also features a 390 V8 and gold paint, plus it has the Go-Pack, one previous owner, just 69k original miles and is in a much nicer shape! It’s being offered here on eBay in Santa Ana, California with bidding at $6,600. If bidding doesn’t go crazy, you could get a survivor that just needs to be cleaned up to be a driver.


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I’ve always thought an AMX with the 390 would be a blast to have! Of course, I would want mine with a 4 speed, but I could live with this auto equipped car. I really like the other options this car is equipped with and it sure would make it an enjoyable car to cruise in. And think, you could hit the drag strip in comfort, with the A/C cranked up and your favorite radio station blaring right up until you make your pass!

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/AMC-AMX-390-Go-Pack-V8-630x420.jpg

The seller claims to have the engine running, but off of a gas can as the fuel tank needs to be cleaned out. The brakes will need work and I’m sure there will be other small issues that will need to be addressed to make this one a driver, but it sounds like it could be a driver with minimal work. It looks like the exterior and interior will clean up really well. There doesn’t appear to be any rust, but like usual I would recommend getting underneath and checking the underside out carefully.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1968-AMX-390-630x354.jpg

While these cars aren’t as desirable as a big block Mustangs or Camaros, it’s hard to beat all the bang for your buck you get with one. Even if this one gets bid up over the $9k asking of the other, it still would look like a better buy to me! There is something to be said about a shiny muscle car with all the bells and whistles. So are you a fan of the AMX or would you still rather spend the extra to get a Mustang or a Camaro?

Filed Under: For Sale Tagged With: AMC, American, Survivors

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/one-owner-garage-find-1968-amc-amx/#bqYzd6r9cvsHYZDu.99
 
This is the only one that showed up as text and photos, I admit, I was too lazy to click on the other links, what did you do differently for this post?
TrueBlue02058;n1702 said:
[h=1]One Owner Garage Find: 1968 AMC AMX[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1968-AMC-AMX-390-1-630x392.jpg

Just yesterday, Jamie featured a 1969 AMX project with the 390 that looks to be a nice solid start. At $9k, it isn’t cheap though. That one might seem like a decent project, but I think I found one that might actually be a better buy! This ’68 also features a 390 V8 and gold paint, plus it has the Go-Pack, one previous owner, just 69k original miles and is in a much nicer shape! It’s being offered here on eBay in Santa Ana, California with bidding at $6,600. If bidding doesn’t go crazy, you could get a survivor that just needs to be cleaned up to be a driver.


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1968-AMX-Interior-630x420.jpg

I’ve always thought an AMX with the 390 would be a blast to have! Of course, I would want mine with a 4 speed, but I could live with this auto equipped car. I really like the other options this car is equipped with and it sure would make it an enjoyable car to cruise in. And think, you could hit the drag strip in comfort, with the A/C cranked up and your favorite radio station blaring right up until you make your pass!

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/AMC-AMX-390-Go-Pack-V8-630x420.jpg

The seller claims to have the engine running, but off of a gas can as the fuel tank needs to be cleaned out. The brakes will need work and I’m sure there will be other small issues that will need to be addressed to make this one a driver, but it sounds like it could be a driver with minimal work. It looks like the exterior and interior will clean up really well. There doesn’t appear to be any rust, but like usual I would recommend getting underneath and checking the underside out carefully.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1968-AMX-390-630x354.jpg

While these cars aren’t as desirable as a big block Mustangs or Camaros, it’s hard to beat all the bang for your buck you get with one. Even if this one gets bid up over the $9k asking of the other, it still would look like a better buy to me! There is something to be said about a shiny muscle car with all the bells and whistles. So are you a fan of the AMX or would you still rather spend the extra to get a Mustang or a Camaro?

Filed Under: For Sale Tagged With: AMC, American, Survivors

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/one-owner-garage-find-1968-amc-amx/#bqYzd6r9cvsHYZDu.99
 
Because we are only able to post 4 pics per post on this Forum , the majority of the links have too many photos. If I see that there are 4 pics or less I open , copy and paste. If you click on the link you get the whole story. Only takes a second.
 
[h=1]Clean Seats: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car[/h]
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The seller of this 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car here on eBay lists some interesting attributes for this 2,680 original mile example, including that you could be the first one to – ahem, introduce the sensation of flatulence to the cabin. I don’t know if that would get me to bid on a car but it certainly makes for a memorable ad, which goes on to say this limited-edition four-eyed Mustang hasn’t been driven or even run in many years.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mustangpace3-e1456838541764.jpg

The vehicle was parked in the late 80s in storage and hasn’t moved much since then. The Mustang was female owned, which would offer some hope that it was used gently in its limited time on the road. As a turbocharged 2.3L example, this particular Pace Car is one of about 5,970 examples made with the 4-cylinder mill; the rest had the 5.0L V8 with either an automatic or manual transmission.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ustangpace4-e1456838566859-630x391.jpg

As one would expect, the graphics and paint remain in excellent condition. This may at least indicate it was stored well, despite the seller seemingly indicating it didn’t get much use of the kind that is usually required for long-term storage. It’s so easy to fire up a car and roll it down the street once or twice. The lack of use can often times have more harmful effects than adding a few miles to the odometer to keep fluids moving and tires from flat-spotting.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/mustangpace1-e1456838588655-630x376.jpg

All said and done, 1979 was a good year for the Mustang Pace Car. It received standard Recaro seats and the period-correct Marchal fog lights, the latter of which was only offered in this model year. Bidding is currently over $6,000 with the reserve unmet and plenty of time left in the auction, so it will be fun to watch and see whether this seller’s colorful description yields a sale. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Jim S. for the find.

Filed Under: For Sale Tagged With: American, Ford, Mustang, Survivors






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[h=1]One Rought Goat: 1967 Pontiac GTO[/h]
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I love the Pontiac GTO as much as the next guy, but boy are these things pricey! No, they aren’t Porsche kind of pricey, thankfully, but they are still worth considerable money. That being said, I think this seller is dreaming with their $9,500 asking for this rough Goat. I also think they have a very different definition of what “AMAZING CONDITION” is than I do. Before you make a decision about this car, be sure to check it out here on eBay in Claremont, North Carolina and look it over more closely for yourself!


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Perhaps for a North Carolina car, this one is in great shape, but to me it looks pretty rusty. The seller seems upfront about the car, I think they are just optimistic and trying to get the most for it (can’t say I blame them). I’m actually impressed by all the great photos they have provided, that’s something I wish more sellers would include! They admit that it has rust in the floors, trunk and various other areas. Thankfully, these cars are popular so you can get replacement metal for just about every piece.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1967-Pontiac-GTO-Engine-630x354.jpg

The seller isn’t sure which engine this is, but they believe it is original to the car. They provided the block numbers and I’m sure one of you GTO fanatics can tell us if it’s correct or not. It looks to be the 400 V8 with the 2 barrel carb to me, can anyone confirm that? Apparently the engine runs and sounds great, but is currently running off of a fuel can. It will need the tank reinstalled, the lines cleaned out and brake work to be driven. The 4 speed should make it rather fun to hit the road in, well at least it would be once all the rust is repaired and a full interior installed. I guess if you want to use it as a race car, it’s already stripped out for you!

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1967-Pontiac-GTO-Project-630x354.jpg

Fully restored ’67 GTOs can go for big money, but you can find decent driver’s for under $20k. If it were a Ram Air car, it might be worth it, but if it’s a base model car I think the seller will have a hard time finding a buyer at this price. I’d love to hear what you guys think though! Is it priced too high or just right?

Filed Under: For Sale Tagged With: American, Pontiac, Projects









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[h=1]The Other GLHS: 1987 Shelby Charger[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/shelby1-e1456858595890-630x333.jpg
While they’re sometimes maligned for not being the brawny hot rods that wore the Shelby nameplate in the 60s, Mopars like this 1987 Shelby Charger GLHS here on eBay are appealing simply because they followed a similar formula of hotting-up cars straight from the factory, warranty intact. With a turbocharged powerplant, thickly bolstered bucket seats and Koni suspension, these warmed-over Chargers make a compelling case as a modern collectible that’s fun to hustle – and a rarely-seen alternative to the venerable Omni GLHS.
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That interior looks downright special, with thickly bolstered and two-tone bucket seats, a sport steering wheel and the requisite manual transmission. With less than 30,000 original miles, you’d expect it to look this good, but the lack of sunfade is a nice bonus. Carroll Shelby’s signature graces the dashboard, reminding you that this otherwise ordinary car stepped up a level when the man behind the country’s most famous muscle and racing cars got involved. In fact, the badging of this car refers to it as a Shelby, not as a Dodge.
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Just over 1,000 of the Shelby Chargers were produced for 1987. I recall an issue of Car & Driver magazine around that time gushing about the non-Shelby Charger’s out of the box handling capabilities when stacked up against other entry-level coupes that year. The engine in the turbocharged Shelby churns out about 175 b.h.p. and an identical 175 lb. ft. of torque. That’s a fair amount of scoot in a lightweight platform, and when new, they were paired with upgraded summer tires to put that power down.
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With the Koni adjustables at all four corners and the extra power on board, these Shelby GLHS’s had to be fun to hustle. This example remains as-new, so I’m not sure just how much use it will get with the next owner. The Mopar-Shelby connection has never led to soaring values of the late-80s limited production specials, but the GLHS cars in particular strike me as having the potential to start enjoying a modest rise in value sooner rather than later. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Jim S. for the find!

Filed Under: For Sale Tagged With: American, Dodge, Shelby, Survivors

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[h=1]California Legal: 1985 Renault R5[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/reneault1-e1456924946122-630x428.jpg
While we often point to the MK1 VW GTi or the Honda CRX as the benchmarks for hot hatches in the U.S., there are other vehicles that will truly put some hair on your chest while keeping with the three- or five-door design. This 1985 Renault 5 Turbo, or R5, here on eBay is considered forbidden fruit by many due to never being officially imported. But this example spotted by Barn Finds reader Jim S. has some fancy paperwork that will put all your fears of smogging and registering at ease.
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This particular car is one that was officially imported by a company called Sun International that has been in the business of importing R5s for quite some time. What this means is for enthusiasts residing in states that are strict about emissions or other non-federalized vehicles is that they’ve taken care of the hard part of getting the necessary paperwork and registration documents squared away so you can drive the vehicle legally, even in states like California that thrive on government overreach.
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Based on the photos, I can’t help but wonder if this R5 has been someone’s track toy. The Recaro buckets and spare set of wheels and tires may indicate someone who simply likes grippy seats and summer tires, but I think it’s more likely that it’s seen some regular track time. The interior does need some work as the carpets are stained and the headliner is missing. The carpets can be steam cleaned, but I suspect you’re looking at a custom upholstery job if you’re a perfectionist and want a replacement headliner.
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The car has some mechanical needs as well. The fuel distributor will need a rebuild, but the seller did run a compression test and came back with perfect numbers across the board. Really, for a rare car like the R5 that’s supposed to be a hoot to drive – and one you can flog with abandon knowing Sun International has checked all the boxes needed to operate it legally – the needs presented here are minor. I’d love to own it, what about you?

Filed Under: For Sale Tagged With: French, Projects, Renault









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TrueBlue02058;n1723 said:
Because we are only able to post 4 pics per post on this Forum , the majority of the links have too many photos. If I see that there are 4 pics or less I open , copy and paste. If you click on the link you get the whole story. Only takes a second.
Gotcha, I am a slow learner.......
 
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