Barn Finds

[h=1]Grandpa’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air[/h]
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I wish I had one of the many cool and interesting cars that my grandfather once owned! It would be amazing to inherit something like this ’57 Chevy, but I don’t know if I could ever let it go. This seller’s grandpa bought this Bel Air many years ago. At that point it had a ’69 Camaro 350 V8 and it’s matching 4 speed transmission. That had to make this one fun Tri-Five! It’s been parked in the family’s barn since 1980. The seller claims they have the engine running and that it’s in good health. It isn’t an all original survivor, but looks like a fun Bel Air! You can find it here on eBay in Riverton, Utah with a current bid of $16k.



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I’m not a huge fan of the yellow respray, but it’s very much the style of the late ’70s and early ’80s hot rods. The seller claims the interior and sheetmetal are both original, but I’d want to check the body for body filler. If you’re just looking for a fun driver, this one looks like a good one! I imagine the Camaro engine would make it one fun driver. So who here wishes they had one of the cars their parents or grandparents once owned?

Tags: American / Chervrolet / Projects

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[h=1]Well Optioned: 1973 Porsche 911S[/h]
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Even though the Porsche craze is getting a bit long in the tooth, there are still some interesting cars popping up that are worth documenting. One way to truly set a vintage 911 apart is whether it remains numbers-matching or has a healthy options list; this 1973 911S here on eBay and discovered in Australia possesses both qualities. The asking price is $125,000 and I wouldn’t be surprised if the seller gets his number.


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Even better about this barn find is that it remains largely solid. I was expecting a rust bucket given the location, but it appears the worst effect of long-term storage is dusty paint! This 911S was well-spec’d from the factory, and those desirable bits remain attached. This includes the OEM fog lights, but the color-matched headlight rings appear to have been replaced with standard chrome items.

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In the top photo, you can also make out the rear fog light. Other enhancements include Koni shocks and “S” package brakes. The engine is original to the car but no input is offered on its running condition. Obviously, it’s not a runner currently, but for the asking price it’d be nice to know if it still turns freely. The presence of the factory engine bay stickers is encouraging, and helps validate the original paint claims.

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More desirable features can be found inside, including cloth/leatherette sport seats, air conditioning, climate control, power windows and 3-point safety belts. This 911 had to have been one of the priciest examples to roll out of the dealer parking lot when new, and I’d love to know if it has been in Australia since that time. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be surprised to learn this was an import from Japan, as there’s a healthy market of importers that bring those cars Down Under. Is this 911 as good as it looks or do you see potential red flags?

Tags: German / Porsche / Survivors

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[h=1]Survivor Workhorse: 1978 Chevy C10 Van[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/00l0l_d6DvRm8Erb5_1200x900-e1471987096140-630x310.jpg
We’ve all seen them: the old plumbers’ vans or contractor trucks. They look decrepit, somehow hanging on for dear life despite rust overtaking the body and evidence of accident damage on every panel. Sometimes they are Econolines, other times Chevy’s C10. To find one that has somehow escaped the fate of being a workhorse is incredible, which is why this 1978 C10 van here on craigslist is an unusual survivor find with only 43,000 miles.

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Look at those interior walls – free from scuff marks due to PVC piping or paint supplies, and no evidence of being used to make in-town moves between apartment buildings. It shines just like new, and even the floor lining appears near-mint. Speaking of mint, I hope you like that color as it coats everything from the dashboard to the seat belts! I don’t mind it; it seems perfectly suited for a van from the 70s.
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Check out the vibrancy of the colors on that switchgear. It’s hard to fake originality like that, and this C10 even retains its OEM radio. The cloth seating surfaces present as new, and the chrome on interior handles and knobs all shines up brilliantly. The cleanliness of the interior reveals just how attractive these C10s were inside when new, because I can’t remember looking inside one of these in its more typical used condition and thinking it looked like a nice place to spend any time.
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The seller is a dealer, and he unabashedly notes that he bought it in Virginia, drove it home to Detroit to sell. $6,900 seems like an OK price for one of these in such nice condition, but I’m guessing it will take a very particular buyer to plunk down the cash. Don’t get me wrong – I believe that buyer is out there, as van culture is still strong in the USA, but it may take some time to find a C10 enthusiast. Do you think it will sell fast?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Survivors

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[h=1]Porthole Illumination: 1955 Buick Super Riviera[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/55-buick-1.jpg
Appearing in original condition and being a desirable hard top model, we are a fan of this 1955 Buick Super Riviera. These famous large 2 door coupes are still plenty large to haul a family, plus whatever else you could want to put into the trunk. There are some flaws, but to be in completely original condition, we think the little bit of tlc this Buick needs is marginal. The asking price of $10,100 is a little stiff, but it is a complete, and an original hard top model. Find it here on craigslist out of Sacramento, California.


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The 322 cubic inch v8 is listed as being in good health, and the seller suspects that it may have been rebuilt. The automatic transmission has indeed been rebuilt. We only wish this Buick had air conditioning. But beggars can’t be choosers when finding an original Buick such as this. A swamp cooler, or other various vintage methods could keep the interior chilled. The engine and bay would benefit from a good cleaning and detailing, but it looks to be in over all good shape under the hood. The seller has shared a lot if information on this car and has also mentioned that the wiring is in good operation which can be a little hairy on an old car that’s sat. The body looks straight and honest for the most part with some blemishes and touch up spots on the paint. The rear passenger quarter looks as if it may have been squashed slightly in the long, long ago. One of the tail lights is broken as well, but that’s a minor detail to contend with.
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The interior of this Buick looks promising, and is in fair condition. The front seat is obviously torn, but that is the worst of it. The back seat is very nice, and the dash board and gauges are reported as mint and fully functional. The steering wheel may be a little faded, but that could be resolved as well. The Door panels look very nice and the carpet appears to be there, but it may require a little attention. A little tlc on the interior would go a long way for the look of this Buick.
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It is exciting to see a car that has a slightly raw look, but is still fully functional. We love the light up portholes on the fenders. This Buick isn’t absolutely perfect, but it is a great start for a preservation cruiser, or even a complete restoration. The outside looks like it would clean up wonderfully and that annoying little black spray paint spot on the trunk would certainly get wet sanded back down to the white finish if we owned this Buick. Would you take on this Buick Super Riviera? What would you do with it?

Tags: American / Buick / Projects

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[h=1]Convertible Fuelie: 1963 Corvette[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1963-Corvette-Fuelie-630x419.jpg
While it isn’t a split window Coupe, this ’63 Corvette convertible is a highly desirable fuel injected 4 speed car! Reader James W found this beautiful survivor in a barn and thought the BF crowd was the place to go to find a good home for it. He states that it is all original and that the 50,070 miles are correct! It sure looks to be in original condition and I love all the old stickers and badges. It’s bee in storage for the past 38 years or so and will need some work to be a driver again! If you’d love to give this Fuelie a new home, you can contact James via email here or find it here on eBay. It’s currently located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with a BIN of $53,000.


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Some work has already done to get it running again, so far the injection box has been redone to factory specs and the original distributor has also been rebuilt. The engine and radiator are both original. This was the most powerful Corvette offered in ’63, with a respectable 360 horses! The 4 speed should put that power to great use and will make this one fun drop top.
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The interior looks to be in fantastic condition, obviously it was never left exposed to the elements. It even still has its original clear floor mats! It comes with both a soft top and a hard top, so you can enjoy it year round. Although I’d probably stay away from slick roads in something as special as this Corvette.
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I really love the looks of this Corvette and I have a feeling it has a pretty interesting story. Given the sticker, rims and upgraded ignition system I’m going to guess that this car has some type of racing history. I think the Spring Rallye badge from 1965 may give us some idea of the car’s background! I’d love to know more of the car’s history, hopefully James will get on and share more of its story.
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I sure wish I could afford this Corvette right now, it would be one amazing classic to own. Hopefully the next owner will keep us updated as they get it back on the road! If you have any questions or would like to make him an offer, be sure to email him. I want to thank him for giving us the chance to find this amazing car a new home. Let’s find a good home for it, so be sure to spread the word!

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Survivors

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[h=1]Short Bed Big Block: 1967 Ford F100[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1967-Ford-F100-630x394.jpg
Classic trucks are hot and this one looks like it could be fun. Short bed, Wimbledon white, and a 360 big block V8! Sounds about perfect to me. The only problem is that you couldn’t actually get a 360 until ’68. The VIN tells us that it did leave the factory with a 351 though and that was still the biggest engine available at the time. Someone has obviously made a few upgrades here, so you’ll want to make sure you know exactly what you are getting. This truck isn’t perfect, but it does look like a fun driver. It’s located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and is listed here on craigslist for $7,500.


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Things are a little crusty inside, but you can order a kit to remedy that. I’d probably leave the exterior alone and focus on the interior because it’s nice to have a clean place to sit. The hole in the dash needs to be filled with a radio and a new dash pad would work wonders. The deep dish steering wheel and wild shift knob might be a little much for most people, but I guess it goes with the hot rod theme the seller was trying to create. Personally, I’d stick with subtle visuals and spend my money of things that actually matter.
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Like speed! The seller has provided many videos of the truck and even a few of it reaching highway speeds. I’m sure it’s a lot of fun to drive now, but with a little work, I bet it could be a serious speeder. These trucks weren’t built to be quick though, so it might take some work getting everything right. The 3-on-the-tree probably isn’t the best choice for quick gear changes and it’s doubtful that the brakes are really up to the task. That does appear to be a dual master cylinder in there, but I’d want to check out my disc brake options before adding too much more power.
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This truck reminds me a lot of our old Mustang and I’m not just talking about the color. It has a cool vibe about it and just needs the right owner to complete the look. I’d source some stock looking black steelies and redo all the vinyl in either black or brown. The surface rust and dings are fine on an old work truck, but some detailing could really make it shine. We discovered that most auto part stores carry Wimbledon white in a rattle can so some of the mismatched painted could be corrected. Either way, this looks like a fun pickup project!

Tags: American / Ford / Trucks

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That fuel injected 63 Corvette is not a bad deal at the Buy It Now price of $53k. Having a removable hard top for it is an added bonus, as you could drive it earlier, and later in the year. Unless the engine is totally trashed, another $3-5k you could make a really nice driver out of it, and you could tool around in it as it's value continued to climb. Sure wish it was closer to be able to look at in the flesh.
 
[h=1]Seriously Loved: 1960 GMC 1000 Fender Side[/h]
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This truck isn’t a barn find and isn’t even that original, but it has been seriously loved by its previous two owners. It has been well cared for over the years and even received a few upgrades along the way. It isn’t our standard fare, but I bet it could make for a fun classic cruiser. It came out of Southern Oregon and I can’t find any reason that it couldn’t be enjoyed right away. It’s located in Anderson, California and is listed here on eBay with no reserve. Bidding is really starting to heat up though so it will be interesting to see what it ultimately sells for.



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This truck has only had two owners and it was reportedly always parked in the garage. The last owner loved it so much that they kept it for 37 years! It was repainted in 2011 using a single stage urethane and although yellow is one of my least favorite colors, I think it looks great on this truck. The interior looks very clean and the automatic transmission was just rebuilt last year. The 3.08 gearing in the Positraction rear end should provide for some relaxed highway cruising.

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There should be plenty of power for it too because this thing is fitted with a 400 cubic inch V8! The engine is claimed to have been rebuilt by a speed shop back in 1985. It still runs great without any leaks or worries. Power brakes and power steering should make the extra weight out front easy to handle. It would seem that the previous owner wanted more of a cruiser than a full out hot rod, but that’s probably a better plan anyway if you actually plan to drive your classic on today’s roads.

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I’d probably swap out the rims just to make it my own, but other than that, it looks about perfect. It’s not original, but it’s evident that someone loved this truck and actually enjoyed driving it around. Here at Barn Finds we value originality, but don’t turn up our noses to tasteful modifications done to make a car more drivable. It’s better than just letting a classic sit. Hopefully, the next owner will continue the trend and keep this old girl on the road for another couple decades!

Tags: American / Drivers / GMC / Trucks

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[h=1]Is It Worth $125k? 1973 Porsche 911S[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1973-Porsche-911S-630x420.jpg
I know Porsche 911 prices are off the chart these days, but I’m struggling to believe this 911S barn find is really worth $125,000! Price guides are showing top shelf examples fetching $260k or more, so maybe they aren’t as far off as I thought. I get that air cooled Porsches are in demand right now, but are they really worth this kind of money? I’ll let you guys debate that topic, but let’s take a closer look at this one. It isn’t running and needs work, but it’s surprisingly solid for having been parked for 20 years. It’s located in Australia, so be sure to take shipping into account when you make an offer! Hey, if your going to spend that kind of money on a project, the least they can do is throw in shipping. You can find it here on eBay in Kingswood, Australia.


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It doesn’t seem that long ago that I was looking at relatively low mileage ’70s 911s and thinking $10k was way too much to spend on a high performance Volkswagen. Don’t get me wrong, they are so much better than a Beetle, I just can’t help but think of the cheap little Bug every time I see an older 911. They really are superb cars to drive.
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One of the reasons this one is so valuable is that it’s an S, which means its 2.4 liter boxer 6 is good for 190 horsepower. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but was a decent amount of power a 2,200 pound car with the engine hanging out back. It’s definitely enough power to get yourself into trouble with, but that’s the thrill of driving a rear engine sports car.
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So what do you think is driving the values of these cars? Is it purely a market fad that will die off or is value being driven by rarity and how good of cars they are? I know we’ve talked a lot about the P-Car bubble before, but I’m curious to see why you guys think these have gone up so much in value recently and if you think prices will ever drop back down!

Tags: German / Porsche / Survivors

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[h=1]Survivor 1972 Plymouth Road Runner![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1972-Plymouth-Road-Runner-e1472087172478-630x354.jpg
While I prefer the first generation Plymouth Road Runner, I honestly would love to have this second generation example! The seller lists it as a one owner car, but his father is actually the second owner. The original owner kept it until just a few months ago, when they hit hard times and this father son duo purchased it to help them out and to have something to work on together. It had been in storage since 1990 and while it has it’s problems, looks like a good buy! It’s already had been made to run, now it just needs to be made into a safe driver! You can find this Road Runner here on eBay in Newark, Delaware with a BIN of $14k and the option to make an offer. I think I’d offer them $10k, how about you?


Tags: American / Mopars / Plymouth

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[h=1]Parked Since The 80s: 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/E-Type-Garage-Find-630x354.jpg
The seller of this Jaguar claims that it has been in the procession of the first owner since new. It supposedly only covered 47k miles before being parked in the 80s though. The car was then taken apart in anticipation of a restoration. Well, that never happened to so now it needs a new owner to finish the job. What a job it will be! This is an E-Type Roadster complete with toggle switches and a factory hardtop. Find it here on eBay where the bidding ends soon!


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If you are not into E-Types, then you may wonder what the big deal is about toggle switches. Well, not long into production Jaguar had to make some changes to comply with safety and emissions requirements. The cool contoured headlight covers had to go as did the toggle switches on the dash. The rocker switches that took their place just never looked as cool, so most people prefer these earlier cars.
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Besides better cosmetics, the Series 1 cars also benefited from having three SU carburetors instead of the later cars’ dual Strombergs. Tuning them may have taken more work, but the effort was well rewarded with better throttle response and more power. The low mileage claim is nice to hear, but without documentation, I wouldn’t give it much credence. Even if it is true, this thing still needs a complete restoration.
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The rockers are toast and I’m sure there are plenty of other problems that you can’t see in the photos. The negatives haven’t seemed to deter anyone though. Bidding is currently over $40k, but the reserve has not been met and no one has click the $63k Buy it Now button. After a meticulous restoration, this thing could be worth over $200k so it will be interesting to see what it ultimately sells for.

Tags: British / Jaguar / Projects

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[h=1]Super Clean 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1981-Volkswagen-Scirocco-630x395.jpg
This could be one of the nicest Sciroccos still in existence! It is showing 54k miles on the odometer, but the paint, engine, and interior all look like new. The seller has owned the car for 7 years and has obviously taken good care of it. The previous owner performed a few upgrades that could easily be reversed. Overall though, this thing is stunning and should be on any VW fan’s watchlist. It’s located in Ada, Michigan and is listed here on eBay where bidding ends tomorrow!


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The Scirocco was basically a sporty Rabbit. So, if you have ever owned one of those, this engine layout should look familiar. You can see hints of the upgraded suspension here and there’s also a big compressor for the air conditioning. The seller mentions that it’s loosing its cooling capacity so budget some bucks for that if you live in a hot climate. The fuel injection system can cause headaches if it’s not clean, but it sounds like this one is okay. Whatever you do though, don’t try to adjust the mixture!
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If you thought the engine bay was clean, then check out the inside! Admittedly, the carpet has been replaced, but everything else looks great. That’s saying a lot too because the sun can really destroy all the eighties’ plastic used in these cars. There’s a few little flaws, but nothing major that I could spot. The horn and backup lights do need some attention. With manual windows and very basic controls, there not much that can go wrong.
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I’m not the biggest VW fan, but this sleek little car has me going. It’s almost too nice to daily drive though! With the suspension mods it could make a fun weekend canyon carver or autocross entrant. I’m sure it would garner some respect at any local VW club event too, so I’m sure the next owner will have a lot of fun with this one even if they decide to not drive it much. That would be a shame though because these pack a lot of FWD fun!

Tags: German / Survivors / Volkswagen

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[h=1]33,880 Miles! 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Survivor[/h]
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Once again we have a low mileage claim, but when you look the car over, it really does appear to be a 33,880 mile car. The old Olds (see what I did there?) is located in Zanesville, Ohio and is listed here on eBay at no reserve. Bidding as I write is only $1,225!


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Still wearing the dust (the seller suggests it hasn’t been washed in over 10 years) of storage, this one extended family car (the original owner was the seller’s brother’s father in law) looks only a few years old at best. Even the tires look period, and I suspect they are, being Sears tires. There’s one scratch that was probably put on the car in storage (the seller included a close up picture), and a single spot of rust along the bottom edge of the passenger door that’s about 1/2″ long.

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Nitpicking: I do wish they had latched the hood for the pictures. Oh well. The chrome looks shiny and everything looks straight, just like it should be. The vertical surfaces that don’t have the dust layer look great, as does the paint in the door and trunk jambs in close up pictures.

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If you look closely at this shot, you’ll see almost unworn pedal pads, mint original factory floor mats and of course, the requisite CB radio that was added to what seemed like most cars in the 1970s. We don’t get a picture of the seat upholstery but given the rest of the car I’ll bet they are nice. It still might be worth asking for a picture of them if you plan on bidding.

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Under the hood, in addition to more dust we have a “Rocket 350” Olds small block. Note the air conditioning. The seller mentions that there is some paint gone and cosmetic damage below the brake master cylinder; it’s amazing what a good paint remover DOT3 brake fluid is! All I know is that I like it, and if the price stays anywhere near where it is (highly unlikely!) it will make someone a great bargain classic! Let us know if you pick it up!

Tags: American / Oldsmobile / Survivor

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[h=1]Affordable Survivor: 1969 Mercury Montego[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/69-montego-1-e1472079370783.jpg
When “1969” and “Mercury” are in the same sentence, our minds often cling to the immediate thought of a Mercury Cougar. But Mercury made other cool cars in 1969 like this Montego Sports Coupe. This Montego is clean and original, but features a puny power plant. To each their own on what engine it should have, but the condition and price on this one are on point at $5,000. Find it here on craigslist out of Portland, Oregon.


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The 250 cubic inch straight 6 isn’t the most inspiring, but it certainly gets the job done. The engine and bay look original, needing a bit of cleaning. The underside of the hood has some rust that should be arrested. The body looks clean and straight and the paint looks nice as well. It is mentioned by the seller that this Montego has minimal body damage and rust. Over all the car doesn’t look to rough, and looks like it would be a good “swap and cruise” candidate. The interior isn’t too shabby either, well, at least out of what we can see from the craigslist ad.
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Montegos are a semi uncommon car to see out and about, so this one would certainly get some attention at car events. This car has great lines and we rather like the green color. A V8 of your choice would certainly spice up this Montego making it a little more fun to drive, or you could certainly leave it how it has been since it left the factory. Would you pick up this affordable Montego? What would you do with it if you did?

Tags: American / Mercury / Survivors

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[h=1]Unloved 1966 Porsche 912 Project[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/front-left-1-e1472161885557-630x420.jpg
For some time I’ve been writing about absurdly priced piles of rust with Porsche nameplates. The Porsche craze has cooled so you are beginning to see cars like this one, listed here on craigslist at a more reasonable (or not so crazy) asking price of $14,000. It’s been sitting for 20 years and has just the one rusty bit in the spare tire well. It’s said to be a matching numbers car. This 912 raises several puzzling questions, like why did they take the back windows out? Where did the turn signals lenses go? The original green paint was very thoroughly covered, so one might hope the respray was done well.


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Inside, it looks almost drivable. A good cleaning and carpet would go a long way toward making a decent interior. Perhaps the sagging dash pad could be glued back into place.
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There’s some surface rust on the floor but there’s no parking lot showing. On the other 912, you could see more parking lot than floor.
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Things look complete under the lid. One has to wonder just what expensive bit went wrong that made someone quit driving this Porsche. Parts are expensive, so even a clutch might have sidelined this 912. The seller has made no attempt to start it. Hopefully the engine is not frozen.
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There is just the one rusty bit in the bottom of the spare tire well. Otherwise, the bottom looks pretty solid.
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This old Porsche has accumulated its share of dents and abuse. Sadly, it might well be parted out to save an overvalued 911. I would just clean this up and do the necessary mechanical work and as little cosmetic work as possible and enjoy driving it. It would have the Hollywood look; someone who has enough money to own a cool car and doesn’t have to treat it like a treasure. “This old thing? It’s just my daily driver. My other car is an F40” kind of thing. This Porsche does deserve better treatment, of course, and one could spend a lot of money on just body work and paint. Once again, it’s more a matter of what someone is willing to pay than what this 912 is really worth. At this price, it will likely sell quickly once the owner shows it Sunday afternoon. Would you be tempted to haul this home? What would you do with it?

Tags: German / Porsche / Projects

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If Mad Max Drove a Mustang.
[h=1]70’s Street Racer: 1965 Ford Mustang[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1965-Mustang-Street-Racer-630x394.jpg
This crazy custom Mustang supposedly tore up the San Jose street racing scene in the seventies! Some proof of its past antics would be nice, but even if that can’t be provided, I love this thing! It’s been chopped and flared and the seller admits that there’s probably fifty pounds of bondo holding the body together. Still, it would be fun to bring this Stang back to its former glory and see if any old racers remember it. It’s located in Hayward, California and can be found here on eBay for $4,500 or best offer!


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Here you can see a better shot of that chopped roof line and multiple spoilers and scoops. It’s doubtful that any of these tasteful mods actually made this pony any faster, but boy, do they look cool! The rust in the bottom of the doors – not so much. Nothing that a couple of junkyard doors couldn’t remedy though.
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Wait, where’s the hot engine? Oh, yeah. It’s still sitting in the backyard where the seller found the car. They can get it for ya if you want though… Apparently, there used to be a souped up 351 in there with two four-barrel carburetors on top! Sounds like a lot of carb to me, but that’s how the street racers did it back then. Dontchyaknow?
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Checkout that duck tail spoiler! It created some much needed downforce during those high speed midnight runs. Sure, the huge fender flairs probably counteracted it all, but they were needed to cover the huge tires. Hey, wait a minute. I thought this thing raced Tully road in San Jose. So, what’s up with the Oregon plates?
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Wow, if you thought the exterior was wild, then you should get a load of the inside. Just like the race cars of old, there’s diamond pleated vinyl everywhere! The Pontiac shifter made banging through the gears a breeze during those boulevard drags and the tiny deep dish steering wheel was perfect for those twisty canyon roads. Well, at least there’s a couple of dune buggy seats in there and a full roll cage to protect you just in case something goes terribly wrong.
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This Mustang may look more Mad Max than street racer, but this custom creation does have a cool vibe about it. It’s probably a good thing it’s not closer because I’d be tempted to drag it home and attempt to make it drivable again. I doubt it would win any street races today, but I bet it would turn more heads than any body kit wearing Honda ever could!

Tags: American / Custom / Ford / Mustang

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A Good Candidate for a Return to a Stock Restoration.
[h=1]1959 Corvette With A Nose Job![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/upl...3B19m8RK1_1200x900-e1472155952475-630x375.jpg
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For those of you who either know about or have attended the variety of car shows and swap meets in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, you likely know that there’s a community of weird and wonderful vehicles that reside in the nearby communities. Call it an energy that attracts the oddballs, but whatever it is, I blame it for this creation here on craigslist – a 1959 Corvette with a snout that gives it the appearance of a frightened anteater.


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Really, I can’t imagine someone thinking this would look good. I’m a kit car fan and have seen plenty I’d like to call my own, but not this. The family that just sold it off has owned it for 40 years, so clearly it meant something to them – were they also the original creators of this custom ‘Vette? Who knows, but at least it’s a manual with an engine that’s believed to be original. It doesn’t look terribly rusty, either.
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There’s where it was drug out of (couldn’t the seller have thought to take a photo before it saw daylight for the first time?) As mentioned earlier, Carlisle is car show heaven with events all throughout the year (except winter) and the seller will be bringing this car to the upcoming Corvette show, Corvettes at Carlisle, happening the 25th through the 28th. Today is the first day of the show and it sounds like the seller is bringing the car out this weekend.
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Does anyone remember this nose conversion being a popular enhancement back in the day? I can see the slight emulation of a Formula 1 car, or possibly a hammerhead shark. It may just be my eyes, but it appears the fenders were cut out, too, in the front. This Corvette has lots of stories to tell and significant work to be done to bring it back to stock, but it sure is a conversation piece! Would you chop the nose off?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Oddballs / Projects

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Worth Saving !

[h=1]Who’s The Boss? 1970 BOSS 302 Project![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/b1-8-630x354.jpg
As a long-time Boss 302 fan, this one calls to me in many ways. It’s largely original, and although it needs a lot, it comes with a huge list of NOS and restored components. The 1970 Boss 302 is for sale here on eBay, where heavy bidding has already driven the price to $30,000. It’s located in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Thanks to our own Josh for uncovering this find!

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Being largely original, you won’t have to find things like the iconic rear spoiler and slats for the rear window. The seller has a copy of the Marti Report listing all the options this car came with, and most are still there, including the numbers matching engine, transmission and rear end. And yes, that is the original dealer’s badge on the rear of the car. It’s obvious from looking at the other cars in the pictures that the seller must know something about early Mustangs, as there are plenty of them around.
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You can see where the original stripes are reflecting the camera’s flash. Ford was careful to reproduce that on the 2012-13 Boss 302’s, and you can see the same thing if you take a flash picture of my 2013. And no, I’m not ignoring the shaker scoop that’s missing. There’s some work to do here for sure, however the under car pictures basically show a relatively solid car compared to most Mustangs of this era.
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You can see in this undercar shot that I rotated for clarity that there’s a lot of solid metal under there.
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Here’s the heart of a Boss 302, the Trans-Am derived engine. The blue showing on the far side made me wonder for a moment, but the seller assures us that both inner fenders are stamped properly, and they do seem to know what they are talking about. Although the car was originally delivered in the USA, it’s now across the border. However, because it was originally a US car and there is proof of that, it should be relatively easy to re-import should you choose to do so. Anyone else out there want to be the boss with a Boss?


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[h=1]Parked 15 Years: 1969 Big Block Mach 1[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/a1-8-630x419.jpg
There weren’t a whole lot of big block Mustangs built, and it’s even rarer to find one with factory air conditioning! This particular car has been in Reno, Nevada its whole life up until now (and isn’t far away now in Sparks) and is available here on eBay, where bidding has climbed past any reserve to just over $15,000.

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I can’t say I’m a fan of the “torq thrust” wheels, nor the jacked up rear springs. However, the car as a whole appears quite original, including what I think is factory Lime Gold paint. I don’t personally remember seeing those stripes on 1969 Mustangs, but it does look like the “type 4” stripe on this page.
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The seller tells us that the only areas of real concern are the spot in the trunk lid that has rusted through and some minor dings and dents, one of which you can see here just behind the driver’s side front wheel. I guess it will depend on the final auction price whether I’d agree with that statement, but if you are looking for an original big block early Mustang with air conditioning, you don’t have a lot to choose from!
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Unfortunately, the seller doesn’t give us a good clear shot of the interior, but they do state that it will require a new dash pad and headliner. I wonder what the front seats look like? Could I live with them for a while? What about the dash pad and headliner?
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To me, the worst thing about this find is that you might have to pull that 390 that barely fits in that engine compartment in the first place. The engine doesn’t currently run (not surprising considering there’s no distributor cap, rotor or plug wires!) and we don’t even know if it is free at the moment or not. We’re told it has 56,000 original miles so I’m surprised there are many issues getting it to run at all. That being said–would you like to be the one running it next? I know I would!

Tags: American / Ford / Mustang / Project

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