Barn Finds

[h=1]First New Car: ’89 Mustang Saleen[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/saleen5-e1475148752909-630x338.jpg
Consider me jealous: this 1989 Ford Mustang Saleen here on eBay was the seller’s first new car that he ever bought, and it’s been traveling with him ever since, making moves from coast to coast. Although not a true barn find, he considers it to be a close second place given how little his car is used, as evidenced by having just over 50,000 miles on the clock.

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Even though the mileage could be considered low, the seller has at least still found ways to exercise the Saleen’s legs while in captivity. The bodywork remains in excellent shape, aside from some errant dings and dents, and the front spoiler could use repainting or replacing after an errant Ford Explorer rolled down the driveway and cracked the paint. There’s also a rub mark on the rear bumper, credited to a sloppy shipper.
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If you weren’t sold by the exterior, the inside should do it. A classic 3-spoked steering wheel, Recaro seats, and I’m sure a rocking sound system were all considered standard equipment back in the day, and those bits remain attached to the Mustang. While it definitely needs a period K40 radar dectector and jammer to complete the look, I’d happily drive this Saleen edition as-is.
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The seller claims the engine is in good health, and all recommended maintenance has been done up to this point. There’s plenty of paperwork and vehicle records included with the sale, another indication of enthusiastic ownership by a seller who knew what he wanted when he strolled into the Ford dealership those many years ago. Now, this Saleen is ready to go to a new owner for the first time since it was new, and with bidding approaching $12,500, I’m guessing it will find that new owner, and hopefully one that will use the car as it was meant to be used.

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

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[h=1]Quarter Mile Car: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A[/h]
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Restoring a car on a budget can be a bit tricky, but it’s possible if you do lots of work yourself and spread the costs out over a few years. The seller of this Challenger has owned it for a number of years and has been restoring it a little bit at a time. For example, 20 years ago they had some rust repaired and then 10 years later had it repainted. The engine has been rebuilt for drag racing and upgraded, hopefully all the original parts are still with it. This one isn’t a traditional barn find, but it’s a rare and desirable Mopar! The fact that the seller has stretched the restoration out makes me a bit nervous, but if they have done good work, it shouldn’t be an issue. If you’ve always wanted a Trans Am Challenger, here is your chance to own one of these rare muscle cars. Find it here on eBay in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with a current bid of $39k.



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In top condition, this is a six figure car. It’s a long ways away from that right now, but as it sits it could be a decent driver and you’d always have the option to restore it. The 340 V8 with the six pack is what makes this such a desirable car, as it was exclusive to just the ’70 T/A. It was rated at just 290 horsepower, but this one is likely producing considerably more than that!

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While I would rather have an all original T/A, you just don’t find these very often. I’d want to go over the body carefully to check for rust and body filler. If it’s solid and looks straight, I wouldn’t mind having it! Setup correctly, these are incredibly fast and seriously fun. I’d also be sure to check the engine upgrades out carefully, but by the sounds of it, the seller knows what they are doing. So would you leave this Challenger as is or completely redo it?

Tags: Dodge / Mopars / Muscle Cars / Projects
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[h=1]Big Block Beauty: 1968 Shelby GT500KR[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/1968-Shelby-GT500KR-1-630x420.jpg
I don’t think this King of the Road has ever spent time in a barn, but it’s definitely been safely stored away most of its life. It has traveled just 71k miles since new and is still in amazing shape. The seller admit it has had one repaint, but is said to be otherwise original. As impressive as this Shelby is, I’m even more impressed and a bit jealous of this seller’s shop! I wish my barn was as well decorated and stocked as this one. If you’d love to have a big block Shelby, be sure to take a closer look at this one here on eBay in Kissimmee, Florida. I hate to be a tire kicker, but if I were closer I’d see about taking a look at it just so I can have a look at the rest of this collection!


Tags: American / Shelby / Survivors

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This one could fetch as much as 200 K at Barrett Jackson.

[h=1]Long Term Storage: 285 Mile Buick GNX[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/dustygn1-e1475305324813.jpg
If you’ve been searching for a nearly new-in-the-wrapper Grand National GNX, you’ll have to act fast. This genuine 285-mile example here on eBay is ending tonight and the reserve is still not met, despite the bids cresting $83,000. Although preserved GNX’s aren’t exactly uncommon, I still get excited every time one of these nearly-new examples comes up for grabs.

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Unlike so many unused turbocharged Buicks, this one actually spent some time gathering dust and looking a bit sad despite being mothballed almost as soon as it rolled off the showroom floor. Interestingly, this was also one of the last ones sold, as it is number 532 of 547 made in the 1987 model year. The first picture above seems to indicate it was part of a larger collection of vehicles effectively packed into a garage.
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This is what looks to be the dusty remains of the original selling dealer plate. The seller claims that this GNX remains effectively perfect, which would seem to counter the point that it was stored “correctly” given the heavy amount of dust and dirt. Perhaps the car was put away with the best of intentions but an owner passed away and it sat for years until its recent discovery. Who knows, but the “after” pictures show it remains in mint condition.
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The question is, how much corrective work was needed to get there? Did the GNX require any paint or touch-up work, or does it remain completely original? No mention is made of any mechanical refurbishments, and I’d personally like to know if the car was started on occasion to ensure its long-term mechanical health despite not traveling more than a few miles from the selling dealer. What do you think the price will hit?

Tags: American / Buick / Muscle Cars / Survivors

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[h=1]I was 19 when this was sold new and would have loved to own one of these back then.


350 V8/4-Speed: 1981 Chevrolet Camaro Z28[/h]
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The Clean Air Act may have passed in 1970, but many updates were made as technology progressed. That may have been a good thing for the air, but it was bad news for guys who liked to go fast. In ’81 another blow was dealt when oxygen sensors and computers found their way into most new cars. The Camaro was one so affected and that meant that the most powerful engine option only came with an automatic. Unless, of course, you lived in Canada. Up north you could still get a computerless 350 V8 with a good ol’ 4-speed! This is one of those cars and it’s in impressive condition. It’s located in Campobello, South Carolina and is listed here on eBay where bidding ends tomorrow!



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The seller of this Z28 believes that the 39,500 miles showing on the odometer is correct. They also believe that nothing has been changed under the hood since new. That’s not necessarily a good thing if you plan on driving this car any distance. The hoses and belts look okay in the photos, but they could be about ready to go. Still, that’s an easy fix and it’s nice to know that your vehicle has not been messed with by someone who may not have known what they were doing.

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The interior sure looks good and makes the mileage claim seem reasonable. You can see the 4-speed shifter poking up out of the console! The reason you couldn’t get a manual in your computerized V8 was because the system needed to control the shifts in order to improve efficiency. The steering column has some damage, but the seller is including a replacement and some paint to make it all right. This thing is almost too nice to drive. You know you’d have to put a few miles on it though just to see how she goes!

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Isn’t it ironic that this Camaro was put together in California, but then shipped to Canada? We couldn’t even get the best of what Chevrolet was building right here at home. Luckily, the manual transmission returned the following year in the next generation Camaro, but the 350 wasn’t an option until 1987. Some believe that the muscle car died sometime in the mid-seventies, but it would seem that it suffered continuous setbacks until just recently when manufacturers finally caught up with all the rules. The new Camaro is an impressive machine that would shut down just about anything from the golden age, but that doesn’t make me want this impressive survivor any less. How about you?

Tags: American / Camaro / Chevrolet / Survivors

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[h=1]Freshed Up: 1964.5 Mustang[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1964.5-Mustang-630x420.jpg
This early Mustang sure cleaned up nicely! It’s a true ‘64.5 with the 260 V8, which is said to be running well! It’s clearly had a respray, but no word is give as to how recently it was painted. The previous owner did all the work to get this pony back and the road and hopefully they are available to answer any questions! As the seller puts it, this one has been “freshed up”, so hopefully that means it’s ready to be enjoyed. Find this Mustang here on eBay in Dallas, Texas with bidding starting at $1,964.50


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The 260 isn’t as desirable as the 289, but you don’t find many early Mustangs with the slightly larger power plant. The 260 is a good little V8 though and will still get the job done! I have plenty of questions about this engine, such as why it’s wearing 289 filter cover and what all has been done to it.
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It’s clearly an older restoration, but no word as to why it ended up being parked shortly after being completed. I really would want to speak with the previous owner to find out the full story and what it took to get it back on the road. It looks like a nice little pony and could be a fun and affordable project!

Tags: American / Ford / Mustang

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[h=1]Waiting To Run: 1973 Plymouth Road Runner 400[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/front-left-630x420.jpg
By 1973 the days of the muscle car were long gone and the Road Runner continued as a B-body Satellite option. This one listed on eBay is a 400 CID 4 bbl 260 Horsepower car with a column shift automatic. It’s in Roanoke, Virginia. Bidding is over $5,000 with 7 days to go but reserve has not been met. This Road runner was driven until 2002 when it had a starter or starter solenoid problem and the owner parked it. He died before he could repair it. According to the seller it has only about 22,000 miles on it. This actually seems like it might be true. The inspection receipts show the mileage each year increasing to 21,931 miles. It appears very complete and has potential.


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The front seat looks OK. The dash has a couple of cracks. It appears the limited access in the shed limits the vantage points for pictures.
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This Plymouth looks pretty straight and clean in shot down the left side.
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The right side shows some paint bubbling at the bottom of the door which seems to be sagging a bit.
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The back bumper has rusted some. There might be a lot more rust hiding out of sight. If this Roadrunner is not badly rusted, what do you think it might be worth? Could this be a nice driver? Perhaps one could do the necessary mechanical repairs, clean it up and drive it. Or, would you fix the rust, coax a little more performance out of the engine and upgrade the suspension and brakes? There are lots of possibilities here if there isn’t a lot of rust.

Tags: Plymouth / Projects

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[h=1]Still On The Trailer: 1970 Chevelle SS 454[/h]
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While this flipper unapologetically states that they didn’t take the car off the trailer for the pictures, the truth is they might actually have something here worth flipping. This 1970 Chevelle SS has a big block, automatic transmission and looks pretty decent, although the pictures are pretty poor. It’s located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is up for sale here on eBay, where it’s already met any reserve and spirited bidding is currently at $13,600.


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The seller states they purchased the car from an estate sale, but share nothing else of its history apart from it being a solid southern car and being rust free. I wasn’t sure if it was black or dark green from the pictures, but it states black in the auction listing.

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I think the clean styling in the front of these cars. I hope the “SS” part is is real and not a clone. The only thing we can tell from the partial VIN shared is that it did originally have a V8 engine. Perhaps a reader can identify more from the pictures?

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Here’s the interior. Black vinyl. Honestly, this looks pretty bland to me; I’d rather see buckets. Personal preference only–I’m sure there are bench seat lovers out there, and that’s fine!

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Here’s the V8, which the seller says is a 454. Can anyone tell us whether most of the car is original under the hood (I know the air cleaner isn’t). And how do you feel about a seller that has zero feedback, cash in person or wire transfer and money within three days?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Drivers

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[h=1]Sitting Since ’78: 1967 Shelby GT350[/h]
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The owner of this GT350 has had it for over 30 years now and just came to the realization that they are never going to get around to restoring it. That’s a shame, but it’s good to know this prized pony can now go to someone with the resources to finish the job. It needs a full restoration, but appears to be mostly complete. It was a factory red car and the seller has the Marti report and a clear title. It’s located in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee and is listed here on craigslist for $49,500 or best trade. Thanks goes to Keith C for the tip!



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The photos are terrible, but I can see enough to believe that this is a real Shelby. Well, some people would still say it’s not. Shelby’s actual involvement in these cars was starting to diminish by this time. Production had moved out of his facilities and into Ford’s. Some would say that the cars had grown soft when compared to their predecessors. That wasn’t really anyone’s fault though. Ford had to keep up with the times and that meant they needed a bigger car that they could fit a big block into. This GT350 still had a whole lot to like about it though.

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The K-Code 289 was still the powerplant of choice! The high rise Cobra manifold isn’t in place in the photo, so let’s hope it’s in a box somewhere. This high revving engine put out a decent amount power for its size and was perfect for a car that needed to do more than go in a straight line. Sure, this car may not have been as hardcore as earlier versions, but I bet that most people welcomed the small comforts added. They made better drivers, but were still ready to put up a fight when needed.

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There’s proof of that fact inside. A roll bar with shoulder harnesses was still bolted in place. Notice how it bolts to the seat belt mounts on the roof instead of having a bar go back to the fenders. This design probably didn’t add as much protection, but it maintained backseat space and surely stiffened up the chassis. Original bars like this are expensive so it’s nice to see that it’s still with the car. Let’s just hope that all the other Shelby specific bits are included.

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If this car really has been stashed away for three decades, I’m sure the Shelby registries and forums are going to be ablaze with excitement. I don’t see any reason to think this is a fake, but as with any valuable automobile, you should do your homework before handing over any cash.

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To make the Shelby standout from the Mustang crowd, many scoops and louvers were added. This gave the car an aggressive look that let everyone know that you meant business. The optional automatic transmission found here is the only obvious clue that the GT350 was starting to soften up a bit. I’d still love to have this car though. It had the performance, good looks, and rich heritage that only a Shelby could provide. Let’s just hope this one doesn’t sit in a garage for another 30 years!

Tags: American / Mustang / Shelby

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This one is for Martin , I'm sure he saw more than a few of these growing up.
[h=1]Viva la Vauxhall! 1975 Vauxhall Viva E[/h]
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Here’s one for you British vehicle fans, a 1975 Vauxhall Viva E. It’s in lovely Snaith, United Kingdom, about 30 miles east of Leeds. It can be found on eBay as a classified ad with a price of £2,885 ($3,822). What a great looking car!



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This car looks perfect upon first glance, but in looking at the shiny finish, it appears to have a bit of wrinkling / waving, so I’m guessing that there may be some bodywork going on underneath that beautiful white paint. I could be wrong, let me know if you think the same thing about bodywork. This car checks a lot of boxes for me: small, unusual, two-door, 4-speed; but it has one unchecked box being that it’s, of course, right hand drive. I know, it just takes some getting used to driving a right-hand-drive vehicle and it seems to work for several hundred million people around the world so it can’t be all bad!

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The Vauxhall Viva was made from 1963 to 1979 and this is a third-generation car, or an “HC” Viva made from 1970 to 1979. This last generation would be the last that was designed by Vauxhall as after 1979 they because rebadged Opels. It sounds like what happened to Saturn, unfortunately. This car has almost 94,000 miles on it and it has to have been “restored”, or at least dolled up recently, it looks far too good to me, if that makes any sense what so ever. Especially given the low price, or what I think is a low price for such a great looking car. The front end design is killer on this era of Viva, in my opinion!

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The interior looks like new, at least from this one photo. The seats had to have been reupholstered, again, not that there’s anything wrong with that. I’m just surprised at how nice this car looks for the asking price. Here’s a small photo that shows the dash layout, including what looks like a grouping of gauges added onto the left side. The trunk/boot looks great, albeit with a bit of a rattle-can-restoration in there. At least it isn’t rusty for the most part. I believe that this car is the “E” (economy) model, as opposed to the L or SL because in 1975 it was the only Viva to have the strip-speedometer instead of the round dials of the L and SL models.

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This is a 1.3L inline-four with 58 hp! Zinnng! I bet that there’s some rust lurking under the skin of this little beauty, but hopefully it isn’t so much that it’ll be a nightmare for anyone looking for one of these. Have you seen a Vauxhall Viva before? What do you think about this one, is it a good buy?

Tags: British / Survivors / Vauxhall

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[h=1]Not So Black And White: 1957 Corvette Fuelie[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1957-Corvette-Fuelie.jpg
As much as I love black and white photography, I’m not a fan of this seller’s decision to only provide black and whites of the front of this Corvette. We can all tell that the car is in rough shape, so rather than offer black and whites that make it difficult to evaluate the car, just let us all see exactly what is going on with it. I guess when you asking $56k for a rough project, you do what you can. Fuel injected C1s are worth considerable money, but can this one really be worth this kind of money? Take a closer look at it here on craigslist in Lambertville, New Jersey. Special thanks to Olaf E for this tip.


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I love the part of the ad where the seller states, “Bloomington Gold 57 FI Corvettes are selling for between $225,000 to $245,000”. Sure there have been a few ’57 Fuelies that have hit those numbers, but those were absolutely perfect and 283 horsepower cars with 4 speeds. This car is equipped with the 250 horsepower engine, which is worth quite a bit less. It does have a 4 speed, which does help the value some. Looking at current market values, even after a complete and costly restoration, I’m not sure it would be worth more than $150k.
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The more I look this Corvette over, the more questions I have. The seller states that it had the quad headlights at some point, but looking at the photos it is the proper dual headlights. So then are the black and white photos from 50 years ago when it was put in storage? And why didn’t they post any current photos of the front end? They also state that the frame needs work, but again, no photos of that area are provided.
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You don’t find early fuel injected Corvettes often, so I have no doubt there is someone out there that would love to get their hands on this one. And I imagine anyone willing to spend $56k on a project is going to want to check it out in person, but I think this seller would be wise to include a few more photos. Given the rarity, if this one is the real deal, it deserves to be saved. The question is, will the seller find a buyer for it? What do you think?

Tags: American / Corvette / Projects

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[h=1]Rough Fish: 1972 Plymouth Barracuda[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/72-cuda-1-630x472.jpg
Rough but complete, this 1972 Barracuda is “barn fresh” looking for its next home. Although there are some rust issues, the body of this ‘Cuda is pretty solid overall. Packing a 340 V8 and a 727 Torque-flight this ‘Cuda is currently bid up to $5,300. Find it here on ebay out of Aiken, South Carolina.

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The engine and bay are a little rough, and we are assuming from the color of the bay, that this ‘Cuda was originally white. Although there are many colors to be found all over this fish. The 340 cubic inch V8 will turn over but no effort has been made to get it running. There is no further information on the condition of the drivetrain or on a build sheet for this one.
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The dash, steering wheel, and console, are in fair condition, but the rest of the interior is on the rougher side of things. There is certainly a moisture issue with this ‘Cuda, as the driver side floor is very rust and what is left of the floor is very wet. There is various surface rust on the rest of the floors, and the trunk floor has a various array of holes. The passenger side floor looks much better than the driver side. So at the least you are looking at front floor pans and a trunk floor. But let’s face it, what car from this era doesn’t need some trunk floor work?
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Perhaps not the ‘cuda of our dreams, but this one certainly has potential, and the 72-74 cars have certainly become more popular over time. Would you pick up this ‘Cuda project? What would you do with this ‘Cuda?

Tags: American / Barracuda / Plymouth / Project

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[h=1]Topless Goat: 1967 GTO Convertible[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/67-gto-convertible-1-630x354.jpg
Originally a factory HO car, this 1967 GTO convertible is a survivor, but is in need of some work. Clean overall with some rust and a missing top, the coolest feature of this GTO is it has a 4 on the floor! The factory HO engine is missing, but the current engine runs, and this GTO could be enjoyed as is. Bidding is currently up to $11,100. Find it here on ebay out of Staatsburg, New York.

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The seller has the build sheet for this Goat, and he claims the current engine is not the original HO engine. But despite the missing HO engine, the current 400 runs and we bet this is still a blast to drive with the 4 on the floor.
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The interior is in fantastic condition, especially considering there is no top on this car. The power top frame is still presently with the car, and functions. The interior looks to need nothing, other than cleaning the vinyl section on the floor on the drivers side. The driver side seat also has a split in the middle but you really have to look for it. The body of this GTO looks solid from the outside, but looks to have the early onset of rust on the underbody. The exterior of the car wears some blemishes, featuring a few dents, and some rust over the passenger rear wheel arch. There is also bubbling around the taillights as well. A restoration would be fantastic for this one being a claimed factory HO 4 speed convertible, but depending on the rust, we suppose it could be enjoyed as is for a little while.
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We can certainly imagine the rumble of the engine, while rowing the gears with the top down on this GTO. Not perfect, but definitely a cool car with loads of potential. We think we all need a car like this, what about you? Would you pick up this GTO convertible?

Tags: American / GTO / Pontiac / Project

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[h=1]26k Mile 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1975-Pontiac-Firebird-Formula-630x420.jpg
The Pontiac Firebird has really come into its own in the past couple years. There was a time, not that long ago, that these were just cheap muscle cars. They were some of the last holdouts of an era dedicated to big blocks and speed. In recent times, people has started to give these cars the respect they deserve. This example is said to be highly original, but I don’t know if I would call it an all original survivor. The mileage is said to be correct and documented at 26k. While it’s not really all original, this actually looks like a great Formula and can be found here on eBay in Concord, California with an opening bid of $12,500.


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Based on what the seller was able to find out from the original owner, this car has been fully restored. The second owner was a good friend to the original owner and bought it when it was just 2 years old. They used it sparingly, then it went into storage. Eventually, they decided to restore it and had the mechanicals fully rebuilt, fresh paint sprayed and a new interior installed. Sadly, they passed away shortly after it was completed. Their widow decided it needed to go and put it on the market.
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The seller purchased it from the widow and went through it to make it roadworthy again. They’ve had it for a little over 3 years and have put about 2,600 miles on it. Overall, it looks to be in amazing shape inside and out. My only complaint is the automatic transmission, but I’m sure I could live with it!
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These late ’70s Firebirds were the machines they had previously been. Emissions and other new regulations really put the squeeze on high compression V8s. If you think about it, it’s actually amazing that Pontiac kept producing these cars even with horsepower numbers ever decreasing. It might only have 175 horsepower, but the Formula cars are still fun machines and are likely set to keep going up in value. I love the looks of this one and wouldn’t mind having one just like it! How about you?

Tags: American / Drivers / Pontiac

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[h=1]Drag History: 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/65-belvedere-1-e1475622820169-630x354.jpg
This 1980’s racer has been hibernating for quite a while, but is ready to go racing again with a new owner. In its glory days this Belvedere was powered by a 426 Max Wedge, and was raced by a his and her team. With some time and effort this Belvedere will run down the track once again. Bidding has only reached $2,125 and the auction is half over! Find it here on ebay out of Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

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After one of it storage stints, this Belvedere was separated from its 426 Wedge, and again after a while without a heart, the last owner installed what is assumed to be a stock 440 with a 727 Torqueflite transmission. This current drivetrain was swapped 8 years ago and was pulled from a running car. So we assume not much has happened since the engine was swapped 8 years ago. The current owner bought the car about 6 months ago but hasn’t had the time to do anything with it.
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The interior is bare bones as one would expect a drag car to be. This Belvedere retains its stock dash and steering wheel with an added tachometer, and racing seat. There looks to be some various surface rust and rust holes sprinkled over the floor. The rear wheel arches are there, but the driver side one certainly needs some help. Tubbed with a narrowed axle, this Belvedere is far from a stock body.
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This Belvedere is looking to be a very affordable drag roller, with a long standing history of racing. It will certainly need updates, and some work, but maybe for the budget minded drag racer the current drivetrain could be fun until it went kaput. Who is looking for a little fun in the form of a racer with some history? What would you do with this Plymouth?

Tags: American / Plymouth / Project / Race Cars

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Hot Hot Hot !
[h=1]Needs Factory Luggage: ’72 De Tomaso Pantera[/h]
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I feel like the Pantera is the one car that non-collectors can stumble upon and somehow, still make money. Like, literally, dad driving through the countryside and not knowing a thing about cars could spot a Pantera a mile away and manage to snag it cheap enough to turn a profit. This 1972 De Tomaso Pantera here on eBay wears an unusual shade of factory paint and sports an optional luggage rack, two rarely seen features – but the seller is short on the details.


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Does anyone know what this paint shade is called? I love it, personally, along with this car’s hyper-clean body. However, there is some rust lurking in places, but we’ll get to that later. I love how jacked-up Panteras are in the rear, giving it a stance from the factory that most companies wouldn’t dare to offer today. The car does have some electrical gremlins left over from the last owner, affecting driver’s window operation and the headlight buckets.

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Check out that luggage rack! That’s a precision fit, which either means it’s straight out of the options catalog or a pricey custom job, in my opinion. It would certainly make road trips more of a possibility. The rack looks like it could swallow a fair amount of luggage, which would send me on the hunt for some original leather suitcases stamped with the De Tomaso logo, if such a thing existed. Ferrari did it; maybe the Pantera folks did, too?

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As you can see, there’s some cancer in the floors and another photo shows rust lurking the door jamb. It’s certainly not terminal, but the rust in the door frame could be more invasive that immediately evident with a cursory glance. The Pantera always seems to fetch a fair price when they’re as honest as this one, and with the largely stock condition and unusual features, it could go beyond the current high bid of $40,500.

Tags: American / De Tomaso / Italian / Projects

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[h=1]Super Clean Original! 1973 Ford Mustang[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/f2-630x395.jpg
I have to wonder what’s going on–the 1971-73 Mustangs are starting to look really attractive to me! This coupe is so clean looking and original in appearance, how could you not like it? It’s currently in St Albert, Alberta, Canada and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding is at just over $4,000 US as I write although there is a reserve!
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Somehow this 1/2 vinyl roof really works with the styling of this Mustang coupe. The seller tells us it’s completely solid and original. I certainly don’t see any reason to doubt it. It even comes with the original bill of sale and the last registration from the original owner dated 2014. Now, I’m not going to fall for the “one owner” thing; it’s stated this car was purchased at an estate sale; that to me means you will be the third owner, not the second one.
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Just look at those clean lines! The base wheel covers work with this combination as well.
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Wow! The interior looks as nice as the exterior. I’m guessing a little warmth would get that seat cushion straightened back out and after that, it’s time to cruise in style! I’ll tell you, there aren’t many original Mustang interiors like this around.
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Here’s the original 302 cubic inch V8. It’s attached to an automatic, but somehow that fits in a car like this one. By this point, the Mustang was more of a personal luxury coupe than a sports coupe anyway. The 302-automatic combo works in a situation like that. The seller tells us that the front suspension has just been treated to new ball joints and that the car runs and drives “like it drove out of the showroom.” Although it would be nice if it were a little cleaner under the hood, that dirt and grease managed to make the 72,020 miles that much more believable. Yes, I like this one — how about you?

Tags: American / Ford / Mustang / Survivor

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[h=1]Classic Car, Part & Tool Auction: Redding, California[/h]
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We don’t know a lot of details about this online auction, scheduled for Thursday evening California time, but we sure appreciate Barn Finds reader Dave W. sending it in to us! There are some cool cars, lots of parts, signs, tools and hardware all up for grabs! This Mustang is one of a pair, one where bidding is $300, and one at $506. There are minimum bids on most of the auction lots.


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One of the neatest cars to me is this 1937 Plymouth coupe that runs and drives. It’s powered what I think is the original flathead engine, a custom interior and has some cool vintage (or fake vintage?) detail paintwork. Current bid is $5,050 and that’s over the minimum.

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Here’s a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria that is partially refurbished/restored. There’s even a video about this one if you are interested. It looks like quite a bit of work has been done. The minimum bid is $4,550.

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There are three 1964-1965 Falcon based vehicles, all at a minimum bid of $300 each: two convertibles and a Ranchero. Why not pick up all three and have a matched set!

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Here’s a 1939 Pontiac sedan; the seller says they don’t see any major rust, and bidding right now is only $1,125!

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Here’s just a few of the emblems that will be going up in several different batches. How many different cars can you identify out of here?

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Right now, this collection of miscellaneous carburetors is going for $5.00! Be sure and let us know if any of you bid on items from this auction; we’d love to follow up and see what these cars and other items end up selling for!

Tags: Auctions / Ford / Plymouth

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