Barn Finds

[h=1]1966 Corvette With Too Much Power![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1966-Corvette-630x354.jpg
After spending 8 years trying to convince the previous owner to let go of this wrecked Corvette, I’m a bit confused why the seller would let go of it. They spent considerable time just to get it, so why let it go? They claim the front end damage is just to the body and not to any structural components. Considering that they run a restoration shop, it seems even stranger that they wouldn’t fix it up. Although I can understand having too many projects on your plate and just needing to let go of one to free up space, time and money. Hopefully that’s the case with this one and not that there are more sinister issues hiding underneath it. You can take a closer look at this project here on eBay in Palm City, Florida.


According to the seller, finished this would be a six figure car. They don’t say what motor it has, just that it’s a “Roller Motor” (roller camshaft) and that it is a built up performance engine. Apparently the reason it was wrecked was because the engine had too much power. Given the lack of photos, engine specs or really any details about the car’s history, I’m not sure I would say this is a $100k car, but it might be close to being worth their $25k asking. Well that is if the damage is really limited to the body and not the frame… Do you think this one is worth the risk?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Projects

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[h=1]Amazing Survivor: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Bumblebee-Stripe-630x355.jpg
UPDATE: Be cautious with this one guys! The mileage may be higher than advertised.

If you’re in the market for a Mopar muscle car, this is the one to get! It doesn’t have a Hemi, but it’s claimed to be all original with the exception of consumables. That’s almost hard to believe when you see how nice the paint and interior appear to be. Then again, it could all be true if the 66k showing on the odometer is accurate. Throw in the fact that this highly-optioned Charger is painted Hemi Orange and fitted with a 440 V8 and you have one heck of a find. We hope that the claims are all true for the buyer’s sake. This one is located in Happy Valley, Oregon and is listed here on eBay where the bidding ends Thursday!

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Wow, if you thought the exterior looked good, then you should see the inside! This thing was very optioned out at the factory, at least as far as muscle cars go. The Special Edition package added bucket seats, a special steering wheel, light package, and more. The seats almost looked too good to be original, but then I noticed that someone had checked the leather seat option box. This was a serious cruiser!
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It had the power needed to haul some butt too. That big block has a four-barrel on top and was good for 375 horsepower and a tire spinning 480 foot pounds of torque. Whoa! Hemi-equipped cars may be to ones to collect, but this is the one to drive. It doesn’t have as much power as its big brother, but it’s a lot cheaper to buy and run. Not that this one will get driven much, but it would be fun to take out on the occasional cruise.
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Checkout that option list! These are the things that make or break a muscle car. We already talked about the interior, but this has some other nice additions. Power disc brakes are a must if you plan to go fast. The air conditioning and AM radio should keep you comfortable and entertained. Finally, the bumblebee stripe and vinyl roof add some flash.
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This Charger is about perfect. I’d loose the door edge guards and source some stock rims, but other than that I wouldn’t change a thing about this high-speed cruiser. It looks like the seller may have used the wet method when photographing the car though because there were a few beads of water in the door jams. That doesn’t mean it’s not a nice car and couldn’t be buffed up nice, but it might not be as shiny as it appears in the photos. That’s probably just be nitpicking though because I couldn’t find much to complain about here. Either way, I’d be very happy to have this beast sitting out in the garage this Saturday morning!

Tags: American / Dodge / Mopars / Muscle Cars / Survivors

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[h=1]Basically Complete: 1967 Camaro[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1967-Camaro-630x420.jpg
I love the looks of this early Camaro, well at least from this angle. Take a look from any other angle and you’ll quickly notice that this thing is rusty! The seller admits it has lots of rust issues, but thinks it’s complete and solid enough to be worth restoring. Given that it’s a ’67 with a 327 V8 and a 4 speed, I think there might be some potential here. Finding all the parts to fix it won’t be that difficult, but it’s also not going to be cheap. It’s going to need a ton of metal replaced, on top of all the other bits that need to be restored or replaced. At least it’s basically complete! You better take a closer look at this one here on eBay. It’s located in Akron, Ohio and has a BIN of $8,500 and a high bid of $5,100.


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If you decide to take this one on, you better bust out the cutting torch and welding unit right now. There’s rust on just about every panel, including some nasty holes in the floors and trunk. The seller believes the frame is solid, but boy do I see a lot of rust under there.
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I really like the looks of the early Camaros, but I’m not sure about fixing this one up. It might be a good candidate for receiving a reproduction body, with all new metal components. The seller even has a brand new motors for it that hasn’t been installed, which would make the whole process a lot simpler! So what do you think, is this one worth the headache?

Tags: American / Camaro / Pony Cars / Projects

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[h=1]Perfect For Me: Driver 1963 Corvette Stored 40 Years![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/a3-2-630x420.jpg
Recently unearthed from a 40 year slumber, this 1963 Corvette convertible is exactly what I want out of a Corvette. I’ll tell you about why that is further down in the post. It’s located in South Hackensack, New Jersey and is listed for sale here on eBay, where the buy it now is $28,500 but the seller is interested in offers. Our own Josh found this terrific find, and I’m excited about it!

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Ok, you perfectionists–this isn’t your car. Go look at the next barn find. I want a Corvette to drive, not to show. A C2 small block convertible in particular, with a factory four speed manual transmission. And if it’s a little scruffy, that just means I might be able to afford it! (Cristina, are you reading this?)
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Yes, I’d replace the tires, go through the brakes, and probably even spring for a new top. But after going through the car from one end to the other, I’d leave it alone–which would drive some Corvette fans nuts! Needless to say, I’m fine with that.
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Yes, the interior is a bit tatty. And I’m pretty sure that’s 129,468 miles rather than 29,468 that the odometer has actually racked up. But do you honestly think I’d care as I was driving down the road listening to that glorious noise and feeling the wind in my hair? I think not! Understand, I’m generally a British car/Ford/oddball kind of car guy. But that C2 shape, especially the convertible, is perfect to me. Never mind that it actually generates lift rather than downforce (or is that just a rumor?). I love it! Ok, yes, I’d ditch the passenger side floor mat just like you would. But that’s all!
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Nor does the fact that it has a 350 rather than the original high horsepower 327 bother me much (although I’d rather have the revvy 327). It’s not like you can’t do an awful lot with a small block Chevrolet! Leave the show winning, authentic overspray wearing, numbers matching trailer queens to other folks–give me this one!

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Drivers

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[h=1]Barn Full Of Chevys: 1965 Impala SS Convertible[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Chevy-Barn-630x354.jpg
This looks like one barn many of us would enjoy visiting! Sadly, the only car that has been listed as of right now is a ’65 Impala SS Convertible. As a matter of fact, I don’t even see it in this picture. I wouldn’t be surprised if the seller posted this photo simply to lure people into their ad. I guess it worked, because it caught my attention! The Impala looks like a decent find though and could be worth taking a closer look at. You can seem more photos of it here on eBay with a current bid of $6,100. It’s located in Knoxville, Tennessee, but the seller claims it is solid and fairly rust free.


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So here is the car that is up for grabs. As you can see, it isn’t in amazing shape, but it doesn’t appear to be a total wreck. It looks complete, but I see some rust issues. I’m not a huge fan of the custom wheels and is it just me or has it been lowered? I’d be returning both to original, thankfully it looks like the original wheels come with it!
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Being an SS convertible makes this a somewhat desirable Impala. It isn’t a 396 car, but the 327 is a great engine and should provide decent performance. Restoring it could turn out to be a big task, but it sure would be a sweet summer cruiser. Just imagine putting the top down (which the seller claims still works) and hitting the open road in it!
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If you just aren’t feeling this Impala, someone asked the seller if the other cars were for sale and they listed a price for the Bel Air. Hopefully that means they would be willing to part with some of the other Chevys in this barn!

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Projects

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[h=1]$6,495 Sweet Elite! 1974 Lotus Elite[/h]
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This rare beauty is a 1974 Lotus Elite and it’s in Huntington Beach, California. It’s listed on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $6,495! Whether you like these cars or not, you have to agree that’s a great price. No, really, you have to.



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You can probably guess that I absolutely love the quirkiness of this body style, and you’d be right. Not to mention that it’s yellow! I don’t even know if I’d fit in one of these, but I don’t really care. Lotus only made around 2,500 of these so it’s not something that you’ll most likely see another one of when you take this to a car show, which you will because, come on, it’s a 1974 Lotus Elite! It’s hard to believe that they made these cars for 12 years, from 1974 to 1982; from Nixon to Reagan. Or, actually, from Heath to Thatcher.

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This car has no rust and it doesn’t even have any scratches in the paint, according to the owner/seller. One unusual bit is that it has a new fuel cell added to the trunk/boot, so I’m not sure what that’s about. I would rather have things bone-stock, so I’d want to figure out what’s wrong with the original fuel tank and get that fixed, but that’s just me.

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The interior looks as great as the exterior does, but there aren’t any good, overall interior photos. And, the seller says that the interior is new other than the carpet. The speedometer works, sometimes, so that’ll have to be looked at but the rest of the gauges are in working order. This is a 5-speed manual, which is nice.

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This isn’t a car that you’ll bring to your local franchise tire retailer for oil changes and tuneups, but you’d want to do that on your own anyway. This is a 2.0L inline-four with around 155 hp. This car has had the carbs rebuilt recently along with the hoses being replaced and a cooling system flushed and the seller says that there are “no leaks, no hesitation, no overheating, no warning lights”. I love this car, it checks so many boxes for me. Are any of you fans of this generation of Lotus Elite?

Tags: British / Lotus / Oddballs / Survivors

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Worth saving . One of the last years of the high compression , high HP engines.
[h=1]Ready To Rescue: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette[/h]
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The seller of this Corvette purchased it from the original owner twelve years ago and it hasn’t moved out of their garage for the last seven. The engine is claimed to have ran good when parked, but the body is in primer and needs some reassembly. Perhaps they sanded the painted off and then discovered out how expensive a professional paint job costs? Whatever the reason, this more Corvette needs new owner who is willing and able to rescue it.Especially if the 60k miles showing on the odometer really is correct. It’s located in Norwalk, Connecticut and is listed here on eBay where bidding is currently at $3,550 with a couple of days left.


Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Projects

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[h=1]Original Paint: 1971 Dodge Super Bee[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1971-Dodge-Super-Bee-630x394.jpg
This old Dodge may look kind of crusty, but it might not actually be that bad. The original 383 V8 is gone, but there’s another engine included in the sale. The car needs lots of work, but if the rust isn’t too bad, I have hope that the paint could still be preserved. Some polish and lots of elbow grease can work wonders on dry paint. This one is located in Yorktown, Virginia and is listed here on eBay where the auction ends tomorrow.


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This was the last of the Super Bee model. Well, some would say that the Super Bee was already dead. In 1971 the Coronet only came in four-door and wagon versions, so the Super Bee name was used on the Charger. The R/T was the range topper so this was a more affordable performance model. It was also the first you could get a small block in your Super Bee.
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Things are just as dirty inside. It’s hard to tell what all is needed in here, but I can see a missing door panel and a removed knob, so plan on some window winder repairs. That shouldn’t be a big deal though and could probably wait until the drivetrain was gone through. There arent any photos of the underside or that engine that’s not installed.
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Wouldn’t it be cool if the original paint would clean up? It would be a little ratty, but I think that would only add to the effect. These are striking machines and just think how mean it would look with a new vinyl top installed and the old paint moisturized. The paint would make the car standout from the countless restored muscle cars out there and it would even save you some money. Sounds like a good plan to me!

Tags: American / Dodge / Muscle Cars / Projects

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1967 , a Very Good Year for Mustang.
[h=1]Some Assembly Required: 1967 Mustang Convertible[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1967-Mustang-Convertible-630x394.jpg
A Shelby GT350 would be best, but my dream factory-built Mustang has gotta be a ’67 convertible with a V8 and a 4-speed. This particular project fits the bill and even has power front disc brakes! Unfortunately, it was pulled apart 17 years ago and never put back together. It’s usually a bad idea to take on someone’s unfinished project, but Mustang parts supply and support are so good that this shouldn’t be too hard. It’s located in New Lebanon, Ohio and is listed here on eBay where bidding is at $4,000 with a day left. If I didn’t already have so many projects, I’d be bidding on this one myself!


Tags: American / Ford / Mustang / Projects

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[h=1]428 CJ/4-speed: 1970 Mustang Mach 1[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Pony-Project-630x354.png
If you’ve been looking for a muscle car to restore, may I suggest this Mustang? It may not look like much now, but this Mach 1 left the factory in a very cool Lime Metallic color. The best part though is that under the shaker hood there used to be a 428 Cobra Jet V8. A healthy 325 horses was fed through a 4-speed manual to the rear wheels. Sounds like fun to me! Unfortunately, the engine is gone and the rest of the car needs lots of work before anyone will be doing any burnouts. This project pony is located in Loveland, Ohio and is listed here on eBay where the auction ends tomorrow. Does it look like a worthwhile endeavour to you?


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

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[h=1]Ex Drag Car: 1959 Corvette[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/00b0b_kVT34ZuXcD7_1200x900-e1473597778129-630x365.jpg
Do former drag cars instill a sense of awe in you, wondering about the days they charged down the strip? Or is it just a used-up muscle car that would have been far more valuable if left intact, with its original drivetrain still bolted in? I wonder this every time I look at a listing like this one for a 1959 Corvette here on craigslist in Maine, where the seller believes it is a former drag car out of New York State. Anyone recognize it?

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To me, unless the car had some tremendous following or was driven by a highly-regarded drag strip master, the drag history just means it’s a bigger project than if it were a rough-but-complete survivor. Now the question is do you try and hunt down the original colors, numbers and sponsors to try and re-create the drag strip version of this Corvette, or do you sympathetically restore it back to original condition, albeit with non-numbers matching components?
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The issue I find with cars like these is they often have no real historical significance, but sellers price them as such. Sure, it’s neat to think there’s a poster in an old garage somewhere that shows this thing storming down the 1/4 mile next to a vintage Camaro, but does that justify a higher price? Or do you look at this as an attempt to build an authentic ’59 with a great story to tell about its colorful past?
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The seller is asking $16,500 – is that a fair price? To me, it doesn’t seem awful if the claims about the solid body and frame are true, but you’d have to tread carefully given how often drag cars are hacked up to fit aftermarket equipment. If pictures could be found showing what it looked like in its competition heyday, a re-creation would certainly draw a crowd; but so, too, would a fully-restored ’59. Which way would you choose to go?

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

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[h=1]Rally Sport Project: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1967-Chevrolet-Camaro-RS-327-630x354.jpg
This Camaro was supposedly drivable in 2002. It has been parked since then and now needs an owner who will see the restoration through. This is a Rally Sport car with a 4-barrel 327 V8, so there are worse places to start. It even came from the factory with A/C. The body is a little battered and bruised, but the rust isn’t too bad overall. The original gold and black color scheme could look really good, but I would be tempted to upgrade the front drum brakes to discs and maybe even install a 4-speed while I was at it. As long as the reserve isn’t set much high than the current bid, this could be a good buy. Find it here on eBay where the auction ends tomorrow!


Tags: American / Camaro / Chevrolet / Projects

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[h=1]Mixed Bag: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda AAR[/h]
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As a general rule, AAR Barracudas are desirable specimens. But what do they become when the original engine is missing and the body is a mess? To my mind, they remain rare enough that it’s still worth saving, but the price becomes more of a question mark. This 1970 example here on eBay was originally a Rallye Red car that has been through the ringer, so to speak, being painted yellow and losing its original motor along the way. The Buy-It-Now is just under $20,000 and bidding is nearing $7K.


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The “All American Racer” package gave the public a taste of what the racer crowd was enjoying on track, with the 340 “Six Pack” V8, aero enhancements, special body graphics, fiberglass hood and side-exit exhaust. It was a one-year only option, making examples today hard to come by and they command a high-price in top condition. With a non-original engine and the six pack and heads mounted for display purposes only, it’s hard to judge what this AAR’s value should be. Does the lack of a numbers-matching mill hurt it?

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It’s good to see the fiberglass hood still in place, but the AAR’s unique front “eyebrow” spoilers are no longer attached (and rust resides in their place). The body on the ‘Cuda is quite rough and it will be a labor of love to bring this example back. The presence of original paint inside the trunk and engine bay gives you a clue as to its potential (and the seller says only 145 cars were painted Rallye Red), and reproduction body panels, or junkyard pieces, may make the cosmetic restoration a little less daunting.

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The seller claims most of the unique identifiers are still present, but the data plate and trans am plates are missing. The interior is much better than I was expecting given the outside appearance (the seating surfaces notwithstanding) and the all-important 150 m.p.h. speedometer and 8,000 RPM tach are still in place. The AAR was a fierce combination of power, handling and exclusivity when new, so it’s no surprise they remain desirable today. But whether this one is restored depends on how deep the pockets of its next owner are, and whether this one is worth saving. What do you think?

Tags: American / Mopar / Muscle Cars / Plymouth / Projects

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[h=1]Shiny But Rusty: 1965 Corvette Coupe[/h]
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At first glance this ’65 Corvette looks to be in amazing shape. The paint is glossy and bright, the body is straight and the stance is perfect, but take a closer look underneath and the view quickly changes. Reader Craig B shared this find with us and he thinks this find might have been underwater at some point in time. After looking at the frame, I think he might be right. That being said, for the right price this one would be worth restoring. It’s a 365 horsepower car with a 4 speed, off road exhaust, AM/FM radio and Positraction rear end. The seller pulled it from a barn back in 2011 and hasn’t done much with it since, but hopefully the next owner can get it back on the road. If you are up for the challenge, you can bid on it here on eBay in Sawyer, Michigan.



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This find really is deceiving. It looks so good from the outside, but so bad from the underside. This isn’t even the worst of the corrosion, but I felt it gave you a good idea of the extent of the issues. This isn’t the kind of rust a car gets just from being somewhere humid, this is the kind of damage that comes from being submerged in water and then left to rust.

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The seller never comes out and states that this car is a victim of water damage, but it’s really looking like a flood survivor. When it comes to buying project cars, there are two types of damage to always be careful of, fire and water damage. Both can leave a car severally damaged and difficult to fix. I still believe that this one would be worth restoring, but only if you can get it for the right price. So do you see this one having a future or is it too far gone?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette / Projects

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[h=1]Colorado Dry and No Reserve: 1972 914[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/s-l1600-20-1-e1473696113570-630x421.jpg
Sometimes, a new project comes onto your radar unexpectedly and you need to sell off a project to fund its acquisition. That’s been my experience as of late, where I quickly let go of my 1987 5-Series to fund the acquisition of one – if not two – new projects. That’s the story this seller tells of a 1972 Porsche 914 that he found high and dry in a Colorado barn. Well, he’s just taken on a very rare (and likely expensive ) Audi UrQuattro project and needs to move the 914 along. You can find it here on eBay where it’s being sold with no reserve.

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The 914 looks great in white with the interesting yellow and black striping on the lower sills. The seller claims it is rust-free, and it certainly looks nice and dry in the photos. The battery box is even said to be rot-free, and with the exception of some body dings and a kink in one of the rockers, this baby Porsche doesn’t look like a basketcase cosmetically-speaking. All four hubcaps will also be included.
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Sure, the 2.0L is a more desirable motor in the 914, but at least the 1.7 is said to be healthy. That being said, it does run with a battery and fuel pump, but the seller discloses a new fuel pump will be needed and the gas tanks will require cleaning. I’m currently in the process of having the duel fuel tanks of my 1980 320 cleaned out, and man – the price surprised me. Then again, there was straight varnish in the bottom and some traces of rust, so it’s likely money well spent (especially when pumping fuel through my soon-to-be-rebuilt engine!)
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The chocolate brown seats don’t look bad, with the exception of some isolated rips and tears. The seller also recommends sourcing a new glove box as 20 years of barn storage led to the mice moving in, and he feels it’s better to just get a new one. Overall, it has a few other needs related to window glass and fine-tuning, but for a no-reserve auction of a rust free 914, I wouldn’t be spending a lot of time picking nits. Hopefully, the purchase price helps the seller get his new project started.


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[h=1]Barn Fresh Mopar: 1968 Dodge Charger[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1968-Dodge-Charger-Barn-Find-630x420.jpg
This Charger isn’t an R/T or a big block car, it just has a 318 V8 and a Torqueflite. That doesn’t mean it’s not desirable though! It’s a one previous owner find that’s been stored in a barn for the past 27 years. Based on the license plate, it was found in Latah County, Idaho. It was sold new in Fort Collins, Colorado, so I have a feeling this one has an interesting story! Find this Mopar here on eBay in Atascosa, Texas with a BIN of $24,500 and a high bid of $14k.


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After getting it home, the seller cleaned it up, added a new batter and some fresh fluids. With a turn of the key, it started right up and runs great. It’s going to need brakes before it’s ready for the road, but that’s to be expected from something that’s been parked this long.
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The interior actually looks pretty good. It could use some detailing, but is otherwise ready to be used. I love the color combo and is a bit different than usual.
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I think the price is a bit high given the rust issues, but if you have been hunting for a real Mopar barn find that already runs, this could be worth checking out! I wouldn’t mind taking it for a spin, but I would want to know more of the history before bidding. How about you?

Tags: American / Dodge / Mopars

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[h=1]All American Racer: 1970 Plymouth Cuda AAR[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1970-Plymouth-Cuda-AAR-630x420.jpg
Plymouth didn’t build very many AAR Cudas. It was a one year only car that was built to compete with the Mustang in road racing. I know when I think of the Cuda, I think of drag racing and all out acceleration, but setup properly these cars can actually handle quite well. Add in a race orientated V8 and you had a quick machine. This bright blue example won’t be going anywhere real fast, at least not under its own power, but given that less than 1,500 were built I have no doubt someone will want to fix it up! You can find this massive project here on eBay in Manchester, New Hampshire with bidding just over $11k.


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While the Trans AM package greatly improved handling capabilities, it’s the engine that people love the most about these. It’s a 340 cui V8 with a 6 pack carb setup. While it was only rated at 290 horsepower, it’s a high revving monster that could fling the Cuda to 60 in under 6 seconds! Sadly for this one, the block is gone, but the seller does have the heads, intake, carbs and other original engine components. Apparently the engine was blown and the previous owner pulled it apart, kept all the good original bits, threw away the block, but never found a replacement.
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It’s been sitting since the early ’80s and it looks like much of that time it was outside. There’s lots of rust to be repaired, but it wouldn’t be impossible to fix up. I’d want to check the frame and other structural components before bidding, that way you know what exactly you’re getting yourself into.
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This Cuda has lot of issues, but with so few built I hope someone saves it. The missing engine is a huge bummer, but having some of the original parts will help keep costs down. Can anyone tell us if the AAR’s 340 was significantly different from the standard 340? Hopefully it’s just a matter of finding a standard 340 and installing all the AAR bits, but I will let one of the Mopar experts out there weigh in on that!

Tags: American / Mopars / Muscle Cars / Plymouth

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[h=1]1980 M-81 McLaren Mustang Prototype With 74 Miles![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/d1-1-630x420.jpg
When I was a young lad of 16, I vividly recall seeing this very special Fox body Mustang all over magazine covers and in articles. Being a Mustang fan and loving the color orange, as well as being a huge fan of IMSA-type boxy fender flares, I was in love. Imagine my surprise when I found that very car for sale this morning here on eBay, with an opening bid of $50,000 (and a reserve higher than that). It’s now located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The story goes as follows per the auction listing: “This special Ford Mustang was created by McLaren in 1980 for Ford’s then recently founded Special Vehicle Operations (SVO). The turbo powered 4-cylinder 2.3 liter engine produces 175 HP at 5,200 RPM. The plan was to build 250 units, however the prohibitive price tag of $25,000 limited production and only 10 were built (including the prototype), which makes it one of the rarest Mustangs in the world.” As it turns out, the seller actually bought both this one and a racing version from the estate of the original owner, who won it on a slot machine in Las Vegas in 1984! And I thought I was doing good to get $30 that one time!
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Menacing, isn’t it? The seller sold the racing version here in June on eBay. It went for just over $60,000. In case you want to know more about this interesting car, here’s a detailed history of how the M81 Mustang came to be over at MustangLab.com. But the best part about this particular car (besides the great color) is that it is awfully original, down to it’s original tires (!) That’s right, it only has 74 miles on the odometer!
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Needless to say, the interior is perfect as well, and the car has obviously been stored carefully. A lot of documentation comes with the car backing up the history. This really is prototype #1 of one of the most storied Fox body Mustangs ever built! What a survivor!
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In case you are wondering what makes an M-81 special, here’s a show placard that comes with the car.
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The engine is almost disappointing looking considering the outside appearance of the car. Remember, though, we were just exiting the 1970’s and automakers were still struggling with how to deliver performance along with gas mileage and emissions. 175 horsepower was nothing to sneeze at during this time period. The saddest part to me is that more than likely, whomever buys this car won’t ever drive it. I would! Not all the time, for sure, but it would look great next to my Boss 302 in the garage when I wasn’t driving it! What do you think–is it worth this kind of money for something that is still, under it all, a derivative of a Ford Fairmont?

Tags: American / Ford / Mustang / Survivor

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[h=1]Formula For Fun: 1975 Pontiac Firebird[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1975-Pontiac-Firebird-630x355.jpg
By the mid-seventies things were looking pretty grim for the muscle car. Most of the market’s heavy hitters had dropped out, but there were still a few interesting options to choose from. Pontiac had their big-block Trans Am and their small-block Formula wasn’t too bad either. Power was obviously down by this point, but you could still get that nice V8 rumble. Add a 4-speed in there and you could even have some sense of speed. This Firebird may not be a fire-breathing monster, but it’s a low-mileage (47k) survivor that deserves a mention. Find it here on eBay where bidding ends tomorrow!


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The 350 V8 may be a bit of a let down, but just about all the engines were a let down in 1975. The catalytic converter made its debut that year and sucked what little life remained out of most engines. At least this small block was a bit lighter than the big-block boat anchors used at the time. Power outputs were almost half what they used to be, so don’t expect this thing to win any drag races.
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The sight of that shifter sticking out of the console provides a sense of relief though. An automatic may be alright in most muscle cars, but a manual transmission can make even the most anemic machine fun to drive. Revs can be held longer and you can stay in the meager power band as long as possible. The 455 equipped Trans Am may be more exciting, but I have a feeling this thing could provide similar smiles for a lot less outlay.
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The 455 wasn’t anything to get too excited about in ’75 anyway. Pontiac had killed it off actually, but decided to offer it as an option midyear. It wasn’t the same engine that had been used previously though. GM was more interested in their new rear window design that improved rearward visibility. So, if you have a hankering for some mi-seventies muscle, this may not satisfy it. But, then again, the combination of V8 power, shift-it-yourself gears, and wild exterior styling do make this Firebird look like a formula for fun!

Tags: American / Pontiac / Survivors

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