Barn Finds

[h=1]Factory Big Block: 1966 Chevelle SS396[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1966-Chevelle-SS396-630x420.jpg
Who doesn’t love a big block equipped American classic? I know the weight of a 396 cui V8 sitting up front can have negative effects on handling, but few things are as much fun as hammering the throttle of a big block and feeling the rush of horsepower and torque hitting the pavement! This ’69 Chevelle SS is said to be running and driving, but needs some work to be a nice driver. The seller describes it as the kind of car you can drive while you work on it, which is exactly what I would do with it. I’d put as many miles on that 396 as I can while the weather is nice and as soon as there’s some snow on the ground, I’d start restoring the interior. Take a look at this Chevelle here on eBay in Irvington, Alabama and then let us know what things you would fix on this one first.


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1966-Chevelle-SS396-Engine-630x504.jpg
Before putting any serious miles on it I would want to do a full service with all new fluids and the usual consumables. I can live with the interior and exterior not being perfect, but you don’t want to risk damaging the 396 right away. Speaking of the engine, here’s that glorious big block. It actually looks to be in amazing shape. It’s so clean I’m going to guess it was rebuilt not too long ago, at the very least it has been repainted.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1966-Chevelle-SS-Interior-630x420.jpg
The interior actually doesn’t look too bad. It really just needs a good cleaning and some detailing. That’s something you could do right away or you could just do pieces of it at a time. I would recommend vacuuming the carpets right away, before any dirt or dust gets ground in.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1966-Chevelle-SS-630x420.jpg
With the engine tuned up and running well, I would turn my attentions to rust prevention and repair. The seller claims the floors are in great shape, but that there are pinholes in the trunk. I’d want to take a closer look at it to see how severe the rust is. If it isn’t too bad, I’d just remove the bad spots and weld in patches. It would be fairly easy and cheap to do. If the rust is more extensive, the only option maybe to weld in a whole new trunk. Of course that’s something you could put off for a while if you properly treat the rust to keep it from spreading. So what’s the first thing you’d do with this Chevelle (other than a burnout)?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Muscle Cars

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/factory-big-block-1966-chevelle-ss396/#TkDD8GrsIlqpmxxA.99
 
[h=1]Dead Batteries: Electric Mazda RX7 and Subaru 600[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/s-l1600-27-e1472583030413-630x312.jpg
Do you ever wonder what it must feel like to start a significant project – like converting a gasoline car to batteries – and then abandon it in the woods? I have a difficult enough time finishing long-term projects that if I did bring one across the finish line, I’d sure as heck not let it rot. Then again, if said project wasn’t an enjoyable experience, maybe I’d chuck the thing outdoors to forget about it. There’s a pair of intriguing electric vehicles up for grabs from the same seller, including a 1983 Mazda RX7 here on eBay and an unusual Subaru 600 van, also here on eBay. Both appear to be long-idled projects in need of lots of love.


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/s-l1600-2-8-e1472583083627-630x363.jpg
The Mazda up top was apparently running and driving up to speeds of 70 m.p.h. before a controller failed, rendering it useless. Unlike a hybrid, these early conversions apparently can’t fall back onto their conventional fuel-burning systems to gain momentum, so they can quickly become paperweights. The seller includes an invoice with the conversion parts needed for the undertaking, and it appears quite lengthy and expensive. The Subaru 600 pictured here apparently drove off the car transporter to its current location before becoming inop and needing new batteries.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/s-l1600-1-8-e1472583099572-630x369.jpg
What a mess of wires and mice damage. To begin this project, you are either a bored electrical engineer or determined to drive an electric sports car. Whatever your motivations, the RX7’s electric air-cooled motor will need rejuvenation, and it might be an even bigger challenge due to being somewhat of a custom conversion by a previous owner. Where do you begin to figure this out? The seller offers up that design notes and component logs will be included, but it still seems like a long way back to road worthiness to me.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/s-l1600-3-9-e1472583115977-630x341.jpg
Wow – just how does this little van even accelerate with an entire floor of batteries to cart around? I can’t even imagine how to begin you’d get started on this project without a blueprint to work from of its original design. This Subaru is clearly from the pioneering days of electric cars with that many batteries crammed into a tiny, low-powered vehicle. According to the seller, these vans were used by the government and the U.S. Postal Service, which definitely adds to its novelty and perhaps even worthiness of being rescued and restored as an artifact of electric car construction. Which of these two oddballs would you take on as a project?

Tags: Japanese / Mazda / Oddballs / Projects / Subaru

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/dead-batteries-electric-mazda-rx7-and-subaru-600/#rHyGyIOOGovXbG4h.99
 
[h=1]Parking Garage Corvette Comes To Market![/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1963-Corvette-Split-Window-1-630x354.jpg

If this split window Corvette looks familiar, that’s probably because we featured it back in July when reader Brian T found it abandoned in an L.A. parking garage. He was able to track down the owners and made them a strong offer, but they turned it down, you can read that story here. It would seem that his offer got the owner’s thinking, as it has just popped up here on eBay in California and is clearly being offered by the original owner’s family. While I feel bad for Brian, I’m glad that this car is finally being pulled from the parking garage and is hopefully destined for a good home where it will be restored and driven!



image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1963-Corvette-With-Original-Owners-630x354.jpg

Brian was able to gather quite a bit of the car’s history, which he shared with us, but it’s great to hear it from the owner’s. It was a gift from their father to their mother as an anniversary present. They even remember climbing into the back to go for rides around Los Angeles. They still have all of the original paperwork that came with the car and even have photos of it from when they were kids!

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1963-Corvette-Coupe-1-630x420.jpg

Even if this wasn’t a split window, it would be an amazing find, simply because of all the history that comes with the car. While I’m really glad they’ve finally decided to let it go to a good home, I really feel for Brian. They told him they wouldn’t ever sell it, but I guess they had a change of heart when they realized how desirable and valuable it is. Given the condition, I think his offer was a good one. Being a 300 horse automatic car, I don’t think it’s worth much more than that. It’s going to be costly to restore the body and there is rust in the birdcage. It will be interesting to see what this one goes for. And maybe Brian will be able to buy it for less than what he originally offered them!

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Projects

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/parking-garage-corvette-comes-to-market/#Yl2xWbsoRxTOp3Dp.99
 
[h=1]BF Exclusive: 1963 Ford Fairlane 500[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Driver-Side-630x394.jpg
From Joe W – Numbers matching 1963 Ford Hairline 500, local KC car all it’s life. Runs and drive great. 260 two barrel, with three speed. New front disk brakes (Non power), Power steering, upgraded radio, engine compartment detailed, has been painted from trim down. From trim up is original paint with some patina. All glass is good and windows roll up and down fine. Needs interior. Surface rust in trunk only, no holes, floor pans are fine and original. New gas and brake lines, cooling system gone through, new plugs and points, runs fine. Rear quarters were repaired by previous owner.


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Fairlane-Grill-120x120.jpg
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Passenger-Side-120x120.jpg
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Front-Seat-120x120.jpg
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Rear-Seat-120x120.jpg
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/260-V8-120x120.jpg
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Undercarriage-120x120.jpg
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Thumbs-Up-120x120.jpg

This car is located in Desoto, Kansas and Joe is asking $7,000. You can contact him here via email if interested. Thanks for listing this with us Joe! If you have a classic that you are going to sell, please consider listing it here on Barn Finds!

Tags: American / Exclusives / Featured / Ford / Survivors

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/bf-exclusive-1963-ford-fairlane-500/#bOxEkGDSIIh1iY75.99
 
[h=1]Roadside Find: 1960 Ford Thunderbird[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0565-630x419.jpg
My wife and I were driving down the road today in separate cars and when I saw this classic I knew I had to stop. To her credit, when I pulled over and called her she said sure, and waited for me to turn around, look the car over, take some pictures for you folks to see and then come back. Yup, I married the right woman! Back to the car, I know!. Anyway, this 1960 Ford Thunderbird coupe is waiting for you in Willow Springs, North Carolina, and as far as I know it’s not advertised anywhere. They are asking $6,500, and you can call the owner at 919-665-7268 according to the signs on the car.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0568-630x420.jpg
The car doesn’t look as good up close as it does in these first two pictures. The paint looks somewhat mottled, and it was evidently a clear coat repaint as the clear coat is starting to peel in multiple places. However, the car appears complete and quite original apart from the paint.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0569-630x420.jpg
You can see the paint issues here on the passenger side rocker panel. Some rust bubbles as well. I do like that the fender skirts are in place (my uncle’s 1960 seemed to have trouble keeping them on) and the color is appealing. You could drive the car for a while, debug things and then go for paint eventually, I suppose.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0574-630x420.jpg
Obviously, I couldn’t look under the hood, but I can confirm there’s an engine in there as I could peer through this hole. My uncle’s rusted through in about the same spot!
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/IMG_0573-630x420.jpg
The windshield was quite tinted, so it gave everything a blue color wash trying to photograph through it. Sorry about the picture quality; I tried several angles and windows and this was the best of the bunch. I’m pretty sure this is the original upholstery though. If you’re interested, I can meet you out there; I’d love to see more of the car. We actually completed our move from the area today, but it’s not that far to meet a Barn Finds reader!

Tags: American / Drivers / Ford / Thunderbird

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/roadside-find-1960-ford-thunderbird/#jTZzYuoDXmRe3GVj.99
 
[h=1]27,000 Original Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/00S0S_3LPtnDrWKt6_1200x900-e1472677264417.jpg
Wow – I haven’t seen too many Mustangs of this generation in yellow, and I like it. Of course, what I like even more is the story that this ’67 Mustang with only 27,000 original miles has been in the same family since new, passed to different generations of ownership. It almost makes me sad to see the current caretaker put this gorgeous example here on craigslist, where the asking price of $20,000 drives an interesting discussion: would you rather this car or the survivor-grade Caprice from yesterday?

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/01515_h0iFKmZaL1H_1200x900-e1472677292549.jpg
But wait: that’s not an original Mustang color, is it? Nope, as the description will tell you the seller’s uncle painted over the original white paint to match another car in his collection. That’s a shame, and I immediately know my answer to the above question: I’d take the Caprice! Low mileage or not, originality is a big factor for me with car purchases. As it turns out, the carpet was also replaced.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/00q0q_6DuTzbxIZUr_1200x900-e1472677310892.jpg
So now that we have that out of the way, how do you feel about this Mustang? If the mileage claim holds up, then it’s still an interesting find – but it definitely needs to be repainted for its limited use to be relevant, in my opinion. The no accident claims are a plus and rust is limited to an apparently minuscule spot at the bottom of the door. The chrome still looks sharp and the recently-added whitewall tires are period-correct.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/01414_h9fxZuFkTaE_1200x900-e1472677350266.jpg
The seller says he is letting go of this family heirloom to invest in his business, which isn’t the craziest reason to sell a car like this. My question remains fixated on what happens next: repaint and restore or keep it as it currently is? Some might say the repaint adds to its history, but without seeing pictures of the interior, I think this low-mileage example needs to be brought back to as close to OEM-correct as possible. What about you?

Tags: American / Ford / Muscle Cars / Mustang / Survivor

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/27000-original-miles-1967-ford-mustang/#Ed986mfRxBerk80P.99
 
[h=1]“Gentleman’s Road Runner”: 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-6-630x420.jpg

This beautiful 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite convertible is listed for sale here on eBay and is located in Frazeysburg, Ohio. Bidding is currently up to $15,100 but has not yet met the reserve.


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-630x420.jpg

Just look at those clean lines! I think the factory wheels look terrific as well, and the raised white letter tires are perfectly appropriate on this car. The car is said to have been repainted once 25 years ago, but it sure wears it well. The seller mentions some light surface rust on the exterior doors and under the hood as well, but it must be small patches at best!

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-2-630x420.jpg

The 1969 Sport Satellite is actually quite rare, even more so than the Road Runner of the same year. There’s a neat article about them here. According to the article, there were less than 200 built with a 383 cubic inch V8 like this one has. There’s no telling how many had air conditioning like this one does! What a neat car! I would work on the front bumper alignment, though, based on the picture above.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-3-630x420.jpg

Naturally, with the outside looking that nice, the inside looks good as well! Now, here’s the question: do you believe the 27,560 claimed miles? Looking at the interior, it might just be true. The owner provides all the codes and VIN so that you can check the options in the auction–everything seems on the up and up.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-1-630x420.jpg

The top is in great shape as well.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-5-630x420.jpg

Here’s that 383 cubic inch V8. If the distributor looks a little odd, apparently the original owner changed to aftermarket electronic ignition shortly after the car was new. I’m thinking the Mallory system that’s on there now is later than that, but since I’d be driving the heck out of this car if it were mine, that really doesn’t bother me at all. Anyone know if the Road Runner air cleaner is factory? I know I’d like to be coming out to this “gentleman’s Road Runner” on sunny days; what about you?


Tags: American / Drivers / Plymouth

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/gentlemans-road-runner-1969-plymouth-sport-satellite/#3uaXSXumOyRykSAG.99
 
[h=1]A Golden Trumpet: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Black-Plate-Toronado-630x420.jpg
When it comes to high performance driving, I’ve found I like the conventional front engine rear wheel drive layout. There’s nothing more terrifying going into a fast corner than having torque steer rip the wheel out of your hands. I have to give it to the guys at Oldsmobile though for building the Toronado and for doing such a great job with it. It was a daring move considering that most car buyers in the ’60s were like me and didn’t like the idea of straying from what they already knew. Without actually experiencing one of these beastly front wheel drive cruisers, you’d think torque steer would be out of control from the massive V8, but that isn’t the case! These are fantastic cars to drive and this California black late ’66 looks like a great example. You can find it here on eBay in Anderson, California with bidding already to $12k!


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1966-Oldsmobile-Toronado-630x354.jpg
1966-Oldsmobile-Toronado-630x354.jpg
Unlike most modern front wheel drive cars, the Toronado has equal length axles, which just about eliminates any twitchy handling characteristics. It doesn’t resolve issues like understeer or the beating that the front tires take from propelling and steering a 4,600 pound car! As long as you don’t get to crazy in the turns, neither issue should be that noticeable.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1966-Oldsmobile-Toronado-Engine-630x420.jpg
This car looks to be in fantastic condition and the seller has already done much of the work to make it a nice driver. The Super Rocket 425 V8 is said to running strong after being tuned up. It’s good for 385 horse and 475 pounds of torque! The seller really has done a lot to the engine, so it should be ready to enjoy.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1966-Oldsmobile-Toronado-Interior-630x420.jpg
The interior is amazing, I love the steering wheel, massive gas pedal and all that foot room. Since it’s front wheel drive, the floors are completely flat which allows for a lot leg room. I don’t see anything that needs attention in here, it really just needs a new owner to put some miles on it!
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Oldsmobile-Toronado-630x420.jpg
While I’ll always want my sports cars to be rear wheel drive, I think it would be fun to have one of these as a cruiser! Whether that’s just driving around town or putting some serious highway miles, you just can’t get much cooler or interesting than the Toronado. So would you enjoy hitting the road in this beast and would you do a few burnouts with it? I know I would!

Tags: American / Oldsmobile / Survivors

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/a-golden-trumpet-1966-oldsmobile-toronado/#YJHw8gH1YKWAYSx1.99
 
[h=1]Carolina Driver: 1967 Chevy Corvette[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-26-e1472822859414-630x407.jpg

Do you ever look at some cars and think, “Now, there’s a vehicle that’s been loved?” I do, and it’s because there’s a thin line between wear and tear and genuine effort made to preserve a vehicle. You can tell by the paint that’s a solid six out of ten, but more of an eight when you take into account the year it was applied; the interior is slightly tattered but complete; and in general, all of the original attachments like the bumpers may be drooping slightly, but they are still, in fact, attached. This 1967 Corvette here on eBay spent many years in the temperate climate of South Carolina with its longtime second owner before being parked in the early 90’s and just now coming back to life.


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-25-e1472822892131-630x367.jpg

The seller does a great job of spelling out the long list of original equipment, which fortunately, is still mostly accounted for on this example. Even the “Marlboro Maroon” paint is said to be mostly original, with just some light touch-up work appearing throughout. There’s a great shot of the trunk lid which shows the scars of use, perhaps incurred when gold clubs were being hoisted onto the luggage rack. The Corvette retains its factory-installed 327, close-ratio ‘box and limited-slip rear end, along with a factory hardtop.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-27-e1472822909143-630x425.jpg

While the seller may have cleaned up the engine bay for photos, there’s a base there that isn’t something you can spit and polish. It’s an honest car, free from evidence of corrosion or long-ignored fluid leaks. There is likely work to be done, I’m sure, but what’s happening under the hood only goes to reaffirm my belief that this Corvette was loved. It even still sports its original dated glass, seatbelts, alternator and overflow tank. Put simply, it’s un-messed with.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-28-e1472822925936-630x419.jpg

As you can see, the interior remains largely original, and the carpets are surprisingly clean for a lighter-colored material. The manual transmission is a definite plus, and I find it hard to believe those seats weren’t re-trimmed at some point. As you can see in the upper right, the door gaskets are shot but that’s to be expected. Despite sitting in South Carolina for 27 years, I’m assuming it was garaged during that time considering how well it still presents. The owner stopped driving in 1989, after which point its registration expired and it sat until the seller snatched it up.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-29-e1472822942821-630x378.jpg

I dig the old-school South Carolina license plates, and the inspection tag on the windshield offers further confirmation that this Corvette entered retirement in 1990. Don’t you wonder about the owner – who it was, how they lived, what they used the Corvette for? Was it a sunny-day driver that went to the country club, or just a daily that handled grocery runs? We may never know, but it’s clear to me its caretaker did his or her best to preserve this gorgeous example even once driving became an activity of their past. The asking price is $44,900 with the option to make a best offer.

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Muscle Cars / Projects

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/carolina-driver-1967-chevy-corvette/#Ge7ZDct3IRLOsKtq.99
 
[h=1]True Barn Find 1961 Lincoln Continental Convertible[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l500-2-630x420.jpg
A genuine barn find about a year ago after decades in storage, this 1961 Lincoln Continental convertible is a runner, but not a driver. It’s located in Kingston, Wisconsin and is up for sale here on eBay, where bidding is up to $4,300 and there’s no reserve, so it will find a new owner this week!

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l500-3-630x420.jpg
You can see some pretty obvious dents in the rear fender here. The seller tells us the body is pretty decent, but there are some issues with the rear quarters and floors. The seller notes that there is a previous repair on the driver’s floor, but that they don’t think it’s rust-related.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l500-1-630x420.jpg
The clean lines of this generation Continental are very well known, and the black paint, even in poor condition really helps the appearance even more. The brightwork doesn’t look that great, but is intact at least and looks straight.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l500-630x420.jpg
The tires have been replaced with a used set of whitewalls, and the top mechanism partially works. There is no top itself, though, and the hydraulic mechanism appears to be disconnected. The seller tells us that the 430 cubic inch V8 engine now runs well after a timing gear and chain replacement, but the valve stem seals appear to be gone as the engine smokes while it’s running. The seller also mentions a coolant leak that they haven’t been able to identify yet, although they briefly took the car up to 60 miles per hour. They also mention issues with the power brake booster as the diaphragm has torn due to old age. The seller has also replaced the factory intake manifold and two barrel carburetor with a different one and a four barrel carb, but they are including the original parts with the auction.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l500-4-630x420.jpg
The interior looks like it could use a lot of help. There is no rear seat; the seller theorizes that it was taken out to work on the top mechanism and somehow got separated from the rest of the car. It looks like the front seat might be salvageable for a driver. Would you like to be driving this relatively inexpensive (at the moment) American luxury convertible?

Tags: American / Drivers / Lincoln

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/93905-2/#h8jyQlgSiQZRaPlE.99
 
[h=1]One Owner 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1966-Chevelle-SS-396-630x394.jpg

The seller of this Chevelle claims that they purchased it from the original owner and that it’s a numbers matching SS 396 car. They have replaced the tires and shocks and claim that it’s now ready for the next owner to drive while they address the issues as they come up. A rolling restoration makes a lot of sense if you actually drive your classics. If you don’t, then things probably won’t get fixed. The seller doesn’t mention if this one has been repainted or not, but it looks like it might be a good one. It’s listed here on eBay and is located in Irvington, Alabama.


Tags: American / Chevrolet / Muscle Cars

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/one-owner-1966-chevrolet-chevelle-ss-396/#CPOxKjFjoto8BayO.99
 
[h=1]Cheap 1966 Pontiac GTO Project[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1966-Pontiac-GTO-630x355.jpg
How wouldn’t love to own a GTO? It’s the car that kicked off the whole muscle car craze. It had power, good looks, and street credibility. The problem today though is that nice ones can cost an arm and a leg. So, what’s a normal guy to do? Well, you could try to get a loan, but if the bank doesn’t share your enthusiasm you may have to start with a project and pay as you go. This GTO is listed here on eBay and bidding is at $3k with only a few hours left to go!


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/389-V8-630x355.jpg
This one has been off the road since the eighties, but is claimed to be the real deal. It’s an automatic a/c car, so it may not be the street racer that we all envisioned, but it should make a nice cruiser for the average car guy. Since you are restoring it, you could always throw a 4-speed in there while you’re at it. I wouldn’t start hunting for one just yet though.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rotten-Floors-630x354.jpg
There’s a lot of rust to repair in the bottom half of the body. Lesser cars would have gone to scrape heap, but a GTO is something special. There was also something mythical about them and that magic still seems to exist today. We hope it goes to someone with the resources to make the restoration happen.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Rusty-GTO-630x355.jpg
The idea of starting with a project instead of a nice car is a good one, but we should probably all start with something a little less labor intensive before taking on something like this. Then again, the best way to learn is to jump right in. It will probably cost more than a nice one in the long run, but just think of how good you will feel when it’s done!

Tags: American / GTO / Pontiac / Projects

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/cheap-1966-pontiac-gto-project/#ExaAy95QS1Tph5IP.99
 
[h=1]Plain Yellow Wrapper: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/b1-630x353.jpg

With craigslist quality photos, the seller of this 1975 Chevrolet Camaro didn’t do themselves any favors. However, the car does seem very original and is an unusual (note, I did not say particularly desirable) configuration. It’s located in Belleville, Illinois and is listed for sale here on eBay, with bidding currently at $1,500.


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/b5-630x353.jpg

One of the reasons this car is unusual is the vinyl top paired with a base model (look at those “dog dish” center caps) car. There’s certainly some rust as you might expect from a Midwestern car, although I don’t think it’s terminal. It would be nice if there were more information from the seller, but all we’re told is that it needs bodywork and that the frame, firewall and floors are solid.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/b4-630x353.jpg

I’ve always wondered about how the designer came up with the front license plate location for this particular series of Camaros. It’s as if they said “whoops, we need a plate location” at the last minute and just tacked it on the side. It doesn’t matter to me, as I’m in one of the rare states that doesn’t require a front plate (North Carolina).

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/b2-630x354.jpg

The interior doesn’t look too bad for it’s age, but the seller talks about sun damage to the dash, and the seats need a little help as well. But with 108,000 miles, I can certainly understand some wear and tear! There’s a lot of black plastic in there!

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/b3-630x353.jpg

I’m guessing most of you were expecting a 350 V8 under here; frankly, so was I. But by looking at this page and seeing what the VIN can tell us, I was able to find out that it’s a 250 cubic inch inline six, with a one barrel carburetor, putting out 105 horsepower and 185 ft-lbs of torque. Based on the serial number, it was built in April of 1975. I don’t know that I’d pay what I think the sellers are looking for this car–what do you think it’s worth? And what would you do with it once you had it?

Tags: American / Camaro / Chevrolet / Project

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/plain-yellow-wrapper-1975-chevrolet-camaro/#DHD51EDvmJ6FgdWE.99
 
[h=1]More Solid Than It Looks: 1973 Dodge Challenger[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a6-630x419.jpg
This 1973 Dodge Challenger is being offered at no reserve with a 99 cent starting bid, so those of you that typically complain about price gouging can’t complain about this auction! It’s listed for sale here on eBay and is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Believe it or not, it’s more solid than it looks!

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a7-630x419.jpg
While there are spots of surface rust over most of the surface of the car, there are also large areas where the body looks pretty darned good. It also looks pretty straight. It’s certainly has some work done before and you’ll have to watch for filler of course, but it certainly could be either redone, or if you like this look just leave it alone.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a3-1-630x420.jpg
Here’s what I mean about it looking better than you’d think. Yes, there’s some corrosion on the floor, but it certainly looks solid enough to patch locally, if that’s even needed once it’s cleaned up.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a2-1-630x420.jpg
The lower quarter in front of the tire looks like someone has already repaired it once, although I can’t tell how well it was done. But even in the fender lip, there’s enough metal in that quarter that if you wanted to you could patch it rather than replace it, you could. I think the ideal buyer for this car would be an enthusiast that has more time than money, and isn’t an originality enthusiast.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a5-1-630x420.jpg
There’s not that much left of the interior, but at least you have something to reupholster. Again, if originality isn’t critical, it might even be less expensive to put other seats in.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a4-1-630x420.jpg
Given the amount of surface rust here, I’ll bet this has been blasted once already. Time for it to be done again, though. The seller speaks of a 360 V8 and a 727 transmission that they are willing to sell with it, but unless it was a screaming deal I’d be looking for a drive train around home. In this case, perhaps a late model Hemi? What would you do?

Tags: American / Dodge / Project

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/more-solid-than-it-looks-1973-dodge-challenger/#OIsoKEaiDDVDfKIm.99
 
[h=1]Georgia Pursuit: 1988 Mustang SSP[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ssp1-e1473085210492-630x364.jpg
The more I read about Ford’s Special Service Package Mustangs, the more I want one. Lightweight from the factory and built in limited quantities, it just seems like a car you can enjoy everday while never losing a dime on the purchase. Parts are plentiful and cheap, and these SSP cars are growing scarcer by the year. What a combination! You can check out this ex-Georgia State Patrol Mustang here on eBay, where the seller has listed it with a reserve and a Buy-It-Now of $10,000.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ssp3-e1473085248762-630x412.jpg
According to the listing, the Georgia State Patrol purchased only 100 SSP Mustangs in 1988, making this one a rare find. That’s because not only were some of them likely lost in accidents or being scrapped due to age, but also because the record-keeping after their years of public service came to a close is almost non-existent. They pop up from time to time painted different colors and with the police equipment removed, effectively hiding in plain sight.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ssp4-e1473085268419-630x345.jpg
In addition to lighter curb weights, the SSP Mustangs featured engine and transmission coolers, reinforced floor pans and a full-size spare, among other police-specific upgrades. Each state had the option to customize their orders further with options ranging from roll bars to manual transmissions. Unfortunately, this particular SSP car lost its original engine and makes do with a non-matching unit, but 5.0 Mustang motors aren’t exactly rare.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ssp2-e1473085287698-630x381.jpg
The paint scheme remains true to the Georgia State Patrol colors, with the two-tone combo featuring light gray paint on the roof, hood and trunk lid, and blue on the sides of the car. Some GSP Mustangs had the polished multi-hole alloys, but others were like this car with black steel wheels and hubcaps. I’d be sorely tempted to find all of the original strobes and flashers if this were mine; how would you use a genuine SSP car?

Tags: American / Ford / Muscle Cars / Projects

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/georgia-pursuit-1988-mustang-ssp/#4P17PmeQ8sLLyDgS.99
 
[h=1]Unrestored 1963 Porsche 356 Super 90[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1963-Porsche-356-Super-90-630x395.jpg
The seller of this Porsche 356 claims that it has never been restored. If you have ever tried to restore a car, then you know that is usually a very good thing. Seemingly shiny restored cars can hide unimaginable horrors. Wadded up newspaper in the Bondo, hacked up wiring, and other blotched repair jobs. That isn’t always the case, but if you want to do the job right, it’s probably best to start with an original car. If this one really is as unmolested as the seller claims, it may be worth pursuing. It’s listed here on eBay and the auction ends tonight.


Tags: German / Porsche / Projects

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/unrestored-1963-porsche-356-super-90/#ECr3euHkcT90Zbif.99
 
[h=1]Muscle Van: 1977 Chevrolet G20[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1977-Chevrolet-G20-630x355.jpg

The seller of this Chevy van claims that it’s a barn find, but I’m not exactly sure if it was found before or after the high performance 400 V8 was installed! It’s been seriously built and the seller even warns that it should not be bought for a minor. I can think of a few other good reasons why you shouldn’t buy your kid a shaggin’ wagon, but I’ll let you use your imagination. Find this muscle van here on eBay where the bidding is really starting to heat up!



image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Dash-Tach-630x394.jpg

Muscle cars are fun, but they never offered the versatility of a van. With this custom machine you can haul multiple people, boxes of junk, and still make a few passes at the drag strip on the way home! You can do it all in comfort too with those high back captains chairs and dash mounted tach.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Hi-Po-400-V8-630x354.jpg

With an estimated 550 horsepower, this thing may even shut down some of the most respected muscle cars. That would be a humorous sight indeed! A numbers matching small block is included in the sale, but I can’t think of any reason why someone would want to go back.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Slide-Out-Bed-630x354.jpg

After a busy day of errands and drag racing, you can pull the bed out and take a nap. Wall to wall shag carpeting and even some custom wood work complete the look. This could be the perfect muscle car for the guy who wants to go places without ever leaving home!

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Vans

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/muscle-van-1977-chevrolet-g20/#f31lXJPzE30Q89u3.99
 
Ugly , but that could have been overlooked if the original 427 was still under the hood.
[h=1]Baldwin Motion Equipped? 1969 Corvette 427[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/motionvette1-e1473115730376-630x368.jpg
It seems in the muscle car hobby, there are always a few names of period tuner shops that get tossed around with a hushed reverence, yet when a car comes up with a supposed connection, the story always gets hazy. In the case of Corvettes and Camaros, Baldwin Motion is one such name attached to now pricesless muscle cars modifed from new by the aftermarket shop’s parts, but determining lineage is always a chore. This 1969 Corvette here on eBay is said to have strong connections to Baldwin, and when new, was a genuine 427-equipped car.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/motionvette2-e1473115768307-630x404.jpg
Of course, that motor is long-gone and now a non-functional 350 resides under the hood. But before we get to that, check out those Dodge Charger tail lights! This Corvette has been extensively modified over the years, and not always in the best tastes. The seller is quick to point out the deviations from stock that could provide clues to a real Baldwin connection, such as the “Manta Ray” rear window and spoiler treatment and the flip-up gas tank cap.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/motionvette4-e1473115788146-630x385.jpg
Now, here’s where things get crazy! The seller claims the diamond pleat interior is another hint that this is a Baldwin car, but I’ll leave it to our in-house experts to confirm or deny that claim. It is impressive how much surface area the not-stock material covers, extending into the cargo area and along every other panel inside. The seller has included a photo of the Dupree electric fuel pumps, which he also claims is a typical Motion mod.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/motionvette3-e1473115809574-630x374.jpg
Although the Motion heritage is interesting if it can be proven, the missing 427 is perhaps what would make this Corvette a super compelling find. The missing motor and hum-drum replacement 350 hurts this Vette’s pedigree, in my opinion, especially when the Motion connection can’t be proven. But this at least makes for an interesting debate: do period modifications that match the style of a legendary performance shop “count” when it comes to proving a car’s connection, or is close enough not enough?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Muscle Cars / Projects

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/baldwin-motion-equipped-1969-corvette-427/#20CQGHOBgdV8kf5m.99
 
[h=1]Original Panels: 1967 Chevelle Malibu[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/00e0e_aDAzmDBA93b_1200x900-e1473167334875-630x368.jpg
Oregon is one of those states where it seems like there are always some interesting cars hiding. Washington State also gets its fair share of survivors and oddballs, so I salute our Pacific Northwest residents who keep these classics on the road. This 1967 Chevy Chevelle Malibu here on craigslist is said to be a single-family owned vehicle that has survived with its original body panels intact. Although it’s a small block and automatic car, it is said to fire right up and have only 111,500 miles from new.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/00303_fYwEa4BkO1W_1200x900-e1473167483168-630x386.jpg
I’ll admit, that paint looks better than expected for a car that’s been parked since 1999. The original Oregon plates are a treat, as is the vintage dealer license plate frame. The seller claims it was sold new by Ron Tonkin Chevrolet in Portland, so it hasn’t traveled far in that time. The chrome looks intact and presentable, and the grille is in excellent condition. In fact, it looks like it’s just a set of hubcaps away from rolling down to cruise night.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/00G0G_aWIGDMYcgan_1200x900-e1473167501976-630x385.jpg
The rear quarter has been repaired for reasons unknown to us. Possibly rust or accident-related, if we’re to assume that if those are original panels, it’s an unfinished job that needs some paintwork to be complete. However, I’d want to know why it wasn’t finished in the first place and what led to the need for repair. The tail lights appear undamaged, but looking towards the driver’s door, there’s evidence of further work attempted.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/00j0j_aPqPfp6SI2z_1200x900-e1473167518304-630x439.jpg
The seller says the floors are largely solid, and they do appear pretty decent in photos. While I think the price is a touch high for an otherwise ordinary family car, it is getting harder to find vehicles with a traceable ownership history and remaining in presentable condition even after being stored. What do you think this Chevelle is worth? I’d peg it around $7,500, but that’s not a scientific answer; regardless of the final sale price, I hope it continues to be a preserved, survivor-grade example.

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Projects

Read more at http://barnfinds.com/original-panels-1967-chevy-chevelle/#ieYI22QzT1oxTC8Z.99
 
[h=1]This Bronco’s Not Busted![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/g4-630x420.jpg
Despite it’s dilapidated appearance, this 1966 (the seller calls it a 1965, but the earliest Bronco’s were actually 1966 models) Ford Bronco is actually in pretty decent shape, and unusually doesn’t have cut wheel wells. It’s currently for sale here on eBay where bidding is starting at $200 (yes, there’s a reserve) and is located in Ringold, Alabama.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/g1-630x420.jpg
Broncos have been popular when discussed on here in the past, and while this one has only been farm driven since 1994, it does still drive around the pasture at least. The vehicle looks pretty straight, and I can believe that it’s been “farm used” as these basic utility vehicles were intended.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/g2-630x420.jpg
Obviously, both rocker panels have seen better days, but the fenders look pretty decent, as do the bumpers and some of the vulnerable parts of the hard top. Also, all the trim (that’s almost an oxymoron on a Bronco) is present that I can see. The seller also claims to have all four original wheels and two of the original hub caps that they will include with the auction.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/g3-630x420.jpg
Yes, it’s a farm truck. But solid metal here puts it way ahead of a lot of Bronco project vehicles I’ve seen. And you may like that “well used” look! But those seats look wrong, don’t they?
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/g5-630x420.jpg
And they are, obviously from some sort of later vehicle. When I first saw the floor pan, I was sure it had been replaced as it looks awfully plain–and then I looked at replacement floors and darned if that isn’t exactly what they look like! The seller doesn’t state what manual transmission this Bronco has, but I’ll bet it’s a three speed.
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/g6-630x420.jpg
It doesn’t really surprise me that the engine seems to run well; these Ford inline sixes seem to go on forever. The seller tells us that the four wheel drive works as well,and the lack of rust apart from the rockers really seems to make this a great project (obviously depending on what the final price is). What do you think it will go for, and do you agree with my assessment? I look forward to your comments!


Read more at http://barnfinds.com/this-broncos-not-busted/#HKvg1CTemJ8RDPd9.99
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top