Barn Finds

[h=1]Goat Survivor: 1968 Pontiac GTO[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/68-GTO-5-e1481064086510-630x394.jpg
GTO’s are iconic and well-remembered when it comes to discussions of the 1960’s and muscle cars. This 1968 GTO coupe is listed as being a true survivor in fantastic condition. Taking a closer look at this GTO reveals either a secret restoration, or an extremely well taken care of muscle car. With 6 days remaining, bidding has reached $5,600. Find it here on eBay out of Clearwater, Florida.

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Looking under the hood of this GTO is like a fine art critic staring at a painting they have never seen before. Pure Art. The 400 4 barrel engine is beautiful, only suffering minor discoloration near the exhaust manifold region. The 4 barrel carb looks brand new with no evidence of corrosion or discoloration. In fact everything in the engine bay looks mint and brand new.
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With a lovely black on white interior, this GTO looks just as nice from the outside as it does from the inside. The interior looks excellent with no real signs of age or wear. Everything looks as it should, but one thing we will point out is the carpet looks slightly worn, and discolored, on the driver side door jamb area. Something special about this already beautiful and immaculate GTO is the chrome front bumper option. Only 2,108 chrome bumper GTO’s were sold in 1968. Rare and unique, this option gives a Le Mans type of appearance. Classy, but muscular, this GTO is a real beauty with its red paint, vinyl top, and chrome bumper option. Rock chipping, rust, and discoloration look to be nonexistent on the exterior of this Goat.
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In fantastic survivor condition this is an excellent chance to get that GTO of your dreams. Are you a fan of the chrome grill on this ’68 GTO?

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[h=1]Muscle Car? ’70 Mercury Montego MX Brougham[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/120616-Barn-Finds-1970-Mercury-Montego-MX-Brougham-1-corrected-630x354.jpg
This fancy Merc is a 1970 Mercury Montego MX Brougham! Even the name is fancy. This two-tier upgrade car is on eBay with an unmet opening bid of $4,500 and there are still five days left on the auction. This one is located in stunning Dunning, Nebraska. The seller calls this one a muscle car, what do you think?


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Here’s lookin’ at you, kid. Wink, wink, literally. This is one mean front end treatment, especially with the headlights on and not hidden by the vacuum-operated doors in the grille. It almost reminds me of a shark. Luckily, those headlight covers on this car seem to work because those boys are over $300 a piece! But, alas, the seller says that although they do work, they’re ssssllllloooooowwww and they think that a vacuum switch needs to be replaced. And, then there’s that broken grille. No worries, you can just buy this one for $1,500! Or, not.. There have to be used ones available if you do a junkyard search.
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This is a first-generation Montego which ran from 1968 to 1971. The Montego was meant to be an upmarket Mercury Comet and it eventually replaced the Comet in 1969. The Ford Torino was basically the same car underneath the skin and the real kingpin was the Mercury Cyclone. Even that name is cool! There’s a little work to do on the body of this car but the seller says that there is no rust through, just some surface rust. Thank you, Nebraska.
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The MX was the fancier trim level for the Montego and the Brougham models got concealed headlights. The interior will need a little work but it looks good in there. The carpets are pretty faded and you may have to hit the junkyard again for some new door sill plates and a few other trim items. There is only one small hole in the front seat and a small one in the rear seat, but other than that, and a small crack on the dash, you should be ready for business in no time.
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Speaking of business, the seller refers to this one as a “classic muscle car”. I would agree with that if it wasn’t for the 302 V8 with a 2-barrel carb sitting there. And it’s a fantastic engine, there is no question about that, with 220 hp and 300 ft-lb of torque. But, I would think that the Montego with a 429 V8 with 360 hp would be the only Montego from 1970 that is considered a true muscle car in the classic sense of the term? This looks like a great project car, most of the original pieces are there or they come with the car, and there isn’t much bodywork to do. Everything else may seem somewhat easy after that. What do you think, is this Montego MX Brougham a muscle car?


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[h=1]Rescued! 1969 Charger 440 4-Speed[/h]
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Recently rescued from 30 years in this garage, this nicely equipped matching numbers 1969 Charger R/T looks really good in the photographs–until you read the description and look closer! It’s still a great project, and is available for purchase here on eBay, where enthusiastic bidding is already over $33,000 but the reserve is not met yet. The car is now located in East Earl, Pennsylvania.


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It’s amazing what a little cleaning will do! This car looks terrific in this picture, doesn’t it? Thankfully the seller is honest about the condition of the car and details the effects of the amateur “restoration” that took place back in 1977. Once you get closer, the true issues with this car become apparent.

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Ahoy there, we have some body filler! And it looks like it was applied by the gallon–possibly over rust! Again, thank you to the seller for the level of disclosure. Don’t get me wrong–with an original 440 V8, four speed stick and track pack rear end, this Charger has a incredibly desirable specification, and will make someone a fantastic project. It’s well worth restoring or refurbishing. Just don’t plan on getting away with living with the paint as-is for long.

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I notice the rescuers have removed what I think was a trailer hitch, at least that’s what they call it in the ad, from the rear. The car looks surprisingly good from this far off, doesn’t it. Go back and look at that top picture again–they did a nice job, didn’t they?

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The distinctive interior looks to be in pretty nice shape, too. Although it looks to be the original pattern, I couldn’t find another interior online that was two-tone like this one. Do any Barn Finds readers know if this combination could be original?

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Sure does look nice under the hood, doesn’t it. I’m guessing the metallic green we see on the core support and firewall is the original color. The engine runs well and doesn’t leak. What could go wrong? This is one Charger I’d like to own–tell us your thoughts!

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[h=1]27 Years Sitting! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette[/h]
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This 1967 Corvette was stored from 1989 until this year after being taken off the road in South Carolina. Following the owner’s death, the car was purchased from the estate and given a tune up, rebuilt brakes and new pads and all fluids were replaced. Now the new owner is going to pass the car on again after doing that work. It’s listed for sale here on eBay and can be found in White Plains, New York. While the buy it now is $49,500, the seller is welcoming lower offers. Unfortunately, mine would be limited to way too low–I’m sure they’d just laugh!


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This is the hardtop/convertible model (i.e. the hardtop comes off). It’s largely original; the seller thinks it’s even mostly original paint apart from some areas at the top of the fenders. I’m not sure about that, but I do like the color, despite the fact that the body will have to be refinished–there’s no saving this paint.

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Here’s a close up shot of the trunk so you can see what I mean. You can also see some rust on the bumpers in this shot as well. And as long as you are preparing the body for paint, please get rid of that luggage rack in the process!

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That’s one of the nicest silhouettes there are among classic sports cars!

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The seller tells us that the car only has 28,800 miles. I suppose that’s possible, but it looks like it has more wear than that to me. However, if that is the original upholstery I suppose it’s possible. Either way, to me this is a nice color combination and given a proper repaint and some carpet, this could be a truly stunning car.

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This is an L79 engine with 327 cubic inches and a rated 350 horsepower. It’s attached to a four speed manual transmission and there’s a positraction rear end out back. All numbers are said to be original and I see no reason to doubt it. Once all the fluids were changed, the car starts right up and drives well. Ultimately, wouldn’t you rather have a car that hasn’t been apart before? I know I would. I think this is a great Corvette, and honestly I think I’d drive it for a while before I changed anything at all!


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[h=1]Room for Four: 1977 Ferrari 308 GT4[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/00X0X_cxQLcjNqSMD_1200x900-e1481075556734-630x346.jpg
It’s hard to believe, but even the once-lowly Ferrari 308GT4 is enjoying a bit of a resurgence in enthusiast interest. It’s a perfect cirlce, really – the cars everybody wants go through such dramatic price esclations that the lower-tier cars start to look appealing. This 1977 308GT4 here on craigslist just popped up in Los Angeles and is listed at a sensible $27,500.

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Think that price is crazy? It may be, especially for a project that needs both cosmetic and presumably mechanical refurbishment. But if you’re antsy to put a genuine Ferrari in the garage, the price looks practically cheap! The interior doesn’t look damp or reeking of mildew, but the seats will need new upholstery at the very least. It’s encouraging to not see wires hanging everywhere under the dash and the stock steering wheel still in place.
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Under the hood, you’ll find Ferrari’s first mid-engined V8, producing 240 b.h.p. in the American version. Wrapped up in a body designed by Bertone, I was never offended by the GT4 despite its reputation as a poor man’s Ferrari, a perception reinforced by the existence of poorly maintained examples languishing on craigslist from time to time. Certainly, more GT4s tend to pop up in forlorn condition than other models, but this one doesn’t seem abused – just forgotten.
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Truthfully, I don’t think it has been forgotten for too long. The blue paint is a nice change of pace from the typical red, and the wheels appear unmarked and straight. It does appear to have sun-damaged paint on the nose and likely elsewhere given the condition of the interior. I feel the asking price is fair, but it depends on the scale of mechanical needs. People will do crazy things to own a Ferrari – would you?




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These Chargers are very desirable. Rusted out shells are going for 18 to 20 thousand south of the border.
[h=1]Just Plum Crazy: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1970-Dodge-Charger-RT-630x354.jpg
This ’70 Charger has all the right options, it’s an R/T that was originally painted Plum Crazy Purple, but sadly it’s in rough shape and is missing just about everything. So does the desirability and options list make up for the lack of the original drivetrain and lots of rust? For the right price, I have no doubt there are plenty of Mopar fans out there that would love to take on restoring it! The problem is, what’s the right price? Take a closer look at this Mopar here on eBay, where the seller is asking $19,500 and let me know what you think.


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I think the seller is dreaming, but that’s just my opinion. I know demand for these is on the rise and that well optioned cars are in much greater demand, but when you can get a running and driving example with similar features for $30k or less, it’s hard to justify $20k for a car that has a non-original engine, no transmission and the wrong rear end. Add in all the rust issues and it just doesn’t add up for me. Of course, we all have different interests and for someone that’s been hunting for a Plum Crazy ’70 Charger R/T, the math might work out.
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While it’s missing a lot, finding parts for these cars isn’t all that difficult. Dodge did a considerable amount of parts sharing, so finding a transmission, 3.54 Dana rear end or any other part really shouldn’t be a problem. And as a bonus, the seller is including a ton of spares they have already collected for it. They’ve already cleaned all the cobwebs and dust out of the inside and packed it full of parts, with room to spare for any of the bigger parts you’d like to have. It won’t be a small task to simply make this car a driver, making it look good too will be a big project, but it does have all the right options. Now if only the price was a little lower! The numbers might not add up for me, but how about you?


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[h=1]Fast Pony Survivor: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/69-mach1-1-630x420.jpg
Wearing a lovely coat of Candy Apple Red, and in very original condition, this M-code 351 automatic Mach 1 is a numbers matching survivor. Having spent a great deal of time in storage, this Mach 1 is very straight with very little rust. Currently bid up to $10,000 with the reserve unmet, there is also an available buy it now option for $12,000. Considering the originality, and condition, we think whoever gets this is going to be lucky Mach 1 owner. Find it here on ebay out of Jonesboro, Louisiana.

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Currently residing under the hood is an era correct 351, but it is not the correct numbers matching block. The original engine is available with the car, but is in questionable condition as to whether or not it could be rebuilt. The current engine is described as partially “hooked up” to where it will run. We are unsure of what a partially “hooked up” engine means, but if it runs, then that’s what we want to know. Described as a good runner, the engine could stand some paint, and the engine bay itself could stand a good cleaning as well. Overall the engine bay doesn’t look to bad, but there are some rust bubbles developing on the passenger side shock tower down low, and the underside of the hood is unusually rusty. Also this is a factory air conditioned car, but all of the engine bay components are missing.
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Taking a quick glance inside of this Mach 1 reveals a very reasonable, and original interior. The dash looks to be very nice, as do the seats and the door panels.
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Looking a little deeper into this Mach 1 reveals that the seller did a last second, very quick, wipe down of the interior. If you look around the window crank on the door panel, and look at the wood portion of the door panel with the glaring over spray, it is making us wonder if these panels have some issues, or if the seller was trying to show how well the interior can clean up in this Mach 1? Not to nitpick, but you always have to be on your toes when looking at cars for sale online. The seats look very reasonable only suffering a little looseness from time and the foam breaking down. Overall the interior is very complete, and likely will clean up beautifully for someone who may want to enjoy this Mustang in its current condition.
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There is nothing like a red Mach 1. The paint has held on well to the test of time only having some minor exterior chipping, and the paint looks to have oxidized slightly. Remarkably straight down the passenger side, the driver side does have a few dents that should be mentioned. In the lower portion of the rear quarter, behind the wheel, is a not so obvious dent. There is also another dent in the same quarter ahead of the front wheel. The driver door is a little beat up with some minor surface rust, and some more serious denting as well. None of the dents appear to have creases, so they aren’t terribly bad. The seller is also including a spare driver door, though it is not color matching. Examining the passenger side closer, there is a very faint dent in the passenger door that to many, may go unnoticed. Mach 1’s are always desirable and cool, but how many do you see that have survived? What would you do with this Pony?


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[h=1]BF Exclusive: 1966 Mustang Shelby GT350 Hertz[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/1966-Shelby-GT350-Hertz-630x394.jpg
We are extremely excited that reader Dean M has decided to list his 1966 Hertz Shelby GT350 as a Barn Finds Exclusive! We recently listed his Chrysler Town & Country Convertible and he was so happy with it, that he decided to list his Shelby too. It’s one of the 936 GT350s built for Hertz and could be one of the very few to ship with a 4 speed! It has 82k miles on the clock and is all original. Dean has it running, but hasn’t tried to drive yet. He is asking $89,000 for this Shelby, but is interested in hearing offers. If you have any questions or would like to make an offer, be sure to click here to email him!


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From Dean – Feast your eyes on a real deal 1966 Shelby GT350H Hertz, black with gold stripes, a real California car in unmolested original condition and zero rust! This car has been with its owner since the early 70’s and only has a little over 82,000 miles. He bought it from the owner of Beverly Hills Mustang who is believed to have bought it directly from Beverly Hills Hertz. It comes with the original owners manual from Beverly Hills Mustang with the VIN on it. We have done nothing but dusted some of the cobwebs off it and pumped up the tires. The engine runs but we have not driven it.
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We have tried to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that this Shelby barn find was born a 4 speed but have not been able to do so as there are differing opinions on what Shelby VINs were factory 4 speeds. If it was changed from an automatic to a 4 speed it is undetectable on the firewall and the sheet metal under the drive train. We have had it on a lift and had an automotive expert verify that nothing has been altered in the shift lever area, engine compartment or surrounding sheet metal (we have photos if required) to accommodate an automatic. If someone did this in the first 5 or 6 years of its life they did an excellent job :).
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We are all familiar with the Shelby GT350 legacy and many of us know that Hertz ordered 1,000 (936 were supplied) from Shelby American in Venice, CA in 1966 to supply young car enthusiasts a “Rent a Racer” on the weekends.
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The only question is will you give it a tune-up and enjoy it at vintage races as is or are you compelled to do a rotisserie restoration and trailer her to the Concourse in your area?
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Yes it has some flaws, but what an incredible find! Personally, I would leave the paint as is, find a new rear brake vent cover, do a full tune up, and just drive it. It would be nice to know for sure it if is one of the few cars that was delivered to Hertz with a 4 speed, but either way it’s going to be a blast to drive. Special thanks to Dean for listing with us! If you have a barn find that needs a new home, we hope you’ll give us the opportunity to help you find a good home for it. You can find out more about listing your car on Barns Find here!




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[h=1]Numbers Matching, Two Owner 1969 Corvette[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/d1-630x354.jpg
Yes, it’s the C3 fan on staff again, still amazed at the value these cars seem to be! This is a largely original (one repaint) 1969 Corvette, having only traveled a claimed 74,000 miles and residing with its second owner in Bowie, Maryland. They have listed the car for sale here on eBay where bidding is only up to @$2,600 (of course, reserve is not yet met, otherwise I’d be bidding myself!).

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The seller includes a pretty good closeup of each side of the car in the auction listing. The paint looks shiny and the sides look straight–ok, as straight as 1960’s GM fiberglass ever looks by this point! The wheels, tires and brakes are all new and the general appearance of this “little red Corvette” looks really nice.
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The seller tells us that the carpet is new but does not mention seats, although the upholstery is in terrific shape from the pictures. As best as I can tell from these pictures the weatherstripping is nice also, an indication that the car has been taken care of (or refurbished). I like it, especially with the four speed manual transmission! The limited wear on the pedal pads supports the low mileage claim.
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While I’m sure the 350 cubic inch V8 has been cosmetically freshened, it looks like it was done well. The seller does tell us that the heater core, radiator hoses have also been replaced, as well as typical tune up parts. A power steering kit has been purchased but has not yet been installed; I guess the new buyer has to have something to do! Oh, two more things–the radio doesn’t work and neither does the wiper valence. I remember seeing one being repaired on a 1968 on Wheeler Dealers but I think the 1969 is a different mechanism.
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The seller posts several pictures of the underside as well, which looks quite nice. I know I’d love this car, but I’m sure it will go beyond my means at the moment. Let us know if you feel the same way but you buy it!


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Not a GS 455 , but would be a good driver with a 350.
[h=1]Red Hot Buick: 1971 Gran Sport 350[/h]
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The GS or Gran Sport (please note “Gran” not “Grand”) was Buick’s refined answer to the Pontiac GTO and other muscle cars of the sixties and early seventies. The first GS designation appeared on Skylarks in 1965, and while the Buick brand aimed squarely at older, more conservative buyers, these mid-size muscle cars had class and comfort and found a steady stream of well heeled buyers who liked to go fast and be comfortable doing it.



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When GM launched its new mid-size corporate “A-body” range in 1968, GS model sales took off. More than 26,000 Skylark based Gran Sports sold that year. Sales continued strong through 1970 (when the top of the line GSX was introduced) and only began to decline in 1971 when new emissions controls and a change in corporate philosophy began the steady reduction in power that muscle car fans have been unhappy about ever since.

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In 1971, Buick offered the GS in both hardtop and convertible configurations. The base model was the GS 350, equipped with a four barrel engine that was backed by the TH350 automatic transmission in most instances (only 358 buyers opted for the four speed transmission that year).

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As it turns out, the GS 350 hardtop was by far the most popular GS in 1971, with 5986 manufactured out of a total run for the year of only 9294 cars (that number includes the far more powerful GS 455s and GSX designated cars).

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Even though the 455 and GSX cars are the most desirable for collectors, in many ways the 350 makes for a much better car for pure driving enjoyment. The 350 is lighter, better balanced, handles well and gets far better gas mileage than its big block brother. And while the ’71 Buick Skylark is a fairly hefty car, there are plenty of suspension and brake modifications available that can transform these cars into very comfortable modern drivers with plenty of get up and go.

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In addition, these “lesser” GS cars are far less expensive to buy and own than the heavier and more powerful 455 powered cars.

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This very solid barn found GS 350 is for sale here on craigslist in Narrowsburg, New York, in the eastern part of the state. The seller knows this car is relatively rare and desirable, but the asking price of $9,700 is not completely out of line, at least according to the Hagerty’s valuation tool, which indicates $9,100 is the average price for a car in fair condition.

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And this one may be a bit better than fair. While the seller does say the car has “no rust” that’s all that is said about the condition of the body, floors and frame – all crucial concerns. The photos do indicate the car might be intact and possibly even rust free. It shows having been inspected through 1985, which means it was on the road, and possibly exposed to New York weather for 14 years. But maybe it was a summer driver? Fortunately the car seems to have been stored in dry conditions.

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The seller describes the car as being numbers matching and “like a time capsule” with “every vacuum hose in place.” All the air induction parts appear to be present, the interior looks relatively clean, and the trim and chrome bits also appears to be in good condition.

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The seller also says he is leaving the detailing to the buyer, but has worked on mechanical issues, including a new water pump, and that the car “runs and drives.” There is no mention of whether brakes, AC, etc. are functional, but if it’s been sitting for 30 years, the buyer can plan on some additional mechanical refurbishment and some repair and considerable amount of elbow grease to make the interior habitable.

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Still, how often are you going to find a real 45 year old muscle car in the northeast that looks as good as this one does? People throw around the concept of “winter project” all the time, when we all know that fixing a car to drive, much less to show, usually takes more than a single winter of weekends and nights in the garage. And most of us have been fooled all too many times into buying a car because it looks like an “easy restoration.” But I am attracted to this car, and not just because it is “buy me red.” I think this GS 350 will be a fun car for its next owner. Fix it up enough to drive safely, keep it as original as possible, and run with it. Are you with me on this one?




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[h=1]Orange Dream: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/00U0U_bX0sRNa2Pl8_1200x900-e1481211850357-630x354.jpg
When it comes to Mustangs, some might say it’s all about the options. Others may argue simplicity is best, aiming for cars that came from the factory stripped down and protected from abuse. This 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 here on craigslist is a case of the former, right down to its desirable Calypso Coral over Orange color code that puts in very rarified company.

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What a striking car this must have been when new. The seller claims that despite its unfortunate repaint, it still remains largely equipped as it did when it left the factory. In fact, it might even be the most well optioned of the 34 Mustangs to wear this paint code combination. This was originally a Ford Motor Company executive car, which helps explain why it was so well equipped from the factory.
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The 302 was paired to a 4-speed and Traction-Lok rear, and up front a Shaker hood and factory tach helps the driver monitor what was happening between the front wheels. You can still see trace reminders of the original paint all over the Mustang, which would make me inclined to seeing how much of that black paint could be stripped away to reveal the original coat. The seller does not say whether the engine is numbers-matching.
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The rear louvers and spoiler are period-correct but no word if they were added at the factory. This Mustang also had the boxes checked for the Magnum 500 chrome wheels, Sport Deck rear seat, factory console and deluxe steering wheel. Overall, this car isn’t quite a survivor but it is wearing some desirable equipment and colors that demands it be brought back to original condition. The asking price is $28,500 – what do you think of this once-orange Mustang?


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[h=1]Is It The Right One? 1969 Dodge Coronet 500[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/e1-630x354.jpg
This 1969 Dodge Coronet 500 (does it seem to you that there are a lot of late 60’s Mopars coming to market?) is listed for sale here on eBay and comes with an interesting story, especially about its last 15 years. The car is located in Duxbury, Massachusetts and is available for a buy it now of $14,000 or you are welcome to make a lower offer.


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The car looks really nice in pictures, and since the seller characterizes it as a “1 footer” after having been repainted in the early 2000’s and then stored. The seller tells us that they purchased the car in 1999 as a father-son project out of Arizona. By 2003 the car had been painted and had a new interior was installed, but the son lost interest prior to securing a power train.
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It has an engine (a 318) and the seller has started it yearly. There’s no rust. Let me say that again–NO RUST! Well, except for the trunk floor, which has surface rust. Interesting how that came out later in the ad. However, that body really does look nice.
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The interior does also, although the “stuff” that is discoloring the steering wheel has me wondering exactly how the car was stored. I think I would have spent some time cleaning up the new parts here–I think this car would really present well if someone went through it and detailed it–since things aren’t original anyway, why not clean it up! Actually, the seller says they will post new pictures when it’s cleaned up. Hope that’s soon!
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Here’s the 318 V8, which runs well except there’s something wrong with the carburetor–it stumbles under acceleration. So there are a few issues overall. I suspect you may have to go through the brakes again due to the long period of inactivity as well. It ends up coming down to this: is this a car you are interested in? If so, a lot of the work you would otherwise have to do has already been done. But if you don’t like this particular Mopar in this color, you will probably want to look elsewhere. Do you agree?


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[h=1]Unrepeatable: 1973 Mustang with 23,000 Miles[/h]
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I keep saying “Wow” whenever I look at this listing. This is one of those cars that you swear that can’t be any more of and then it shows up: a one-owner Ford Mustang with 23,000 original miles wearing its original paint and body panels, along with a one-of-a-kind interior installed by the selling dealer! This one is heading for the upper stratosphere, I believe: check it out here on eBay in a no reserve auction where bidding is fast approaching $10K.


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It always makes me wonder if many passers-by knew about this Mustang in the garage of the original owner’s home or if some lucky soul just happened to be in the right place at the right time. And how nice – despite being squirreled away and hardly used for decades, it was safely stored and only wearing a light coating of dust as any indication of neglect. The seller claims it has been sitting in this California garage since 1983.

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Here it is cleaned up! It really does look like a new car and the seller claims after flushing out all the fluids, it starts and idles like one, too. The Mustang was optioned from new with the ram air hood and hood pins, along with a 3-speed manual transmission paired to the venerable 302 V8. While it may not be as desirable as a Mach 1 or a genuine Shelby car, the simple fact that you’re not likely to find one this nice again any time soon makes it worth a fair price.

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Hmm, that’s certainly different! How do you feel about this unusual interior? The car was ordered with this custom dealer-installed upholstery. It’s not my cup of tea, but it’s certainly different from the typical black vinyl. Plus, it adds another chapter to the story of an owner who was clearly fanatical about his Mustang and enjoyed every step of the original purchasing process. Perhaps it was a retirement gift for the gentleman in the top photo – what do you think the story is?


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[h=1]It’s Groovy, Baby! Rare 1969 Mustang SportsRoof Barn Find[/h] Written by Jerry Heasley on January 25, 2016

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[h=2]Rare Finds: 1969 Groovy Green Limited Edition 600 Mustang Found[/h] Hidden behind a horse barn in rural Pennsylvania, this 1969 Mustang SportsRoof still wore its original Groovy Green paint, enhanced by artistic patches of surface rust. An excavated shale ledge upon which the adjacent barn was built is probably what saved the body from ground moisture and severe rust. This American classic had been parked outside since about 1995 but had not run since 1980, when Randy Kuhn went into the military and parked the car in a garage. The stock 250ci six-cylinder engine did not help the car’s chances of survival—being a “Limited Edition 600” did.
Don Hughmanick says, “Randy Kuhn was the second owner and bought it from Rothrock Motors in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1979. He concluded after all these years that his plan to restore the car was more of a dream than a reality. He just wanted to sell it as a project car, for parts, or just take it to the scrap yard.”
In July 2015, Don got an email from Judy Kuhn, the wife of the car’s owner, stating that her husband was ready to sell his old Mustang. Judy’s mission was to find out the car’s value and find a buyer. In her research she stumbled upon Don’s website devoted to the Limited Edition 600 Mustang, limited600mustang.net.
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Oddly enough, neither Judy nor her husband knew the car was a Mustang special edition. Her search included the hoodscoop, weird green paint, the DSO number of 162787, and other oddities that linked her keystrokes to Don’s Limited Edition 600 website. Hughmanick is a longtime owner of a 1969 Flower Power Red Limited Edition 600 SportsRoof that Mustang Monthly ran a feature on in 2010. At that time, Don explained that 600 was the number of Mustangs the Philadelphia sales district would sell as part of their national “Mustang Stampede” in the spring of 1969.
Standard features were either the Flower Power Red (WT5185) or Groovy Green paint (MX8241928), a unique side stripe, full wheel covers, whitewall tires, a hoodscoop, a chrome remote driver-side mirror, an AM radio, and special “600” fender emblems. The 200-1V was standard, with the 250-1V and 302-2V optional. Incredibly, Randy Kuhn’s Limited Edition 600 was in Lehighton, an hour and a half north of Don’s home in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania. Don said he might be a buyer and asked Judy if he could look at the car. Of course, he is also the leading expert in the world on this special edition, so if he didn’t buy, he might be able to assist in a finding the right buyer.
Judy agreed, but didn’t get back to him until two weeks before Thanksgiving 2015. By then, Don had a Marti Report so he already knew the car’s heritage before his trip. He was intrigued that the car sold new from T.F. & Leh, Incorporated, a very small dealership in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. He wondered how many people realized there were dealerships in those days that held just a few cars in their showrooms.
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Don found what he called “typical rust” in one quarter-panel, while the other was OK, but dented. The framerails were pretty good, and only the driver-side front floor pan needed to be replaced. One front fender and the passenger door had been replaced early on, as was evident by the side stripe and a repaint to those panels. Don found the original body buck tag with the paint code mix number for the special-order Groovy Green. Overall, the car was complete with the original engine and transmission, scooped hood, and interior intact, though the stock driver-side mirror was long gone. Don felt the car had not been “bastardized” and was well worth saving. He had always thought it would be nice to have a Groovy Green 600 to complement his Flower Power Red 600, both SportsRoofs. The run of 503 cars consisted of SportsRoofs and hardtops. They didn’t end up making 600, apparently.
Don wasn’t overly anxious to buy, so he did not follow up from the earlier emails. The seller was still ready to sell, but Judy had waited four months to make that follow-up call. “First of all, they asked me what the car was worth. I said it was worth anywhere from 15 to 22 plus. They wanted to know how much I would pay.”
Don’s 15-22 refers to $15,000 to $22,000-plus for a restored six-cylinder 600. Buyer and seller negotiated what Don feels was a very reasonable price for the Mustang in its current condition, but since this 1969 SportsRoof was part of Randy’s teenage years, he found it a little difficult to let go. As part of the sales agreement, Randy wanted to see the car when Don finished the restoration. “Heck, I’ll even let you drive it,” Don said. With that, the deal was sealed.
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That last Mustang is a rare Limited Production Model. Only 503 made. Could be worth while restoring to Original, 6 banger and all. The 1969 Ford Mustang Limited Edition 600 The Limited Edition 600 was a promotional unit developed by the Philadelphia sales district in May of 1969. The 600 consisted of special order, custom colored Mustangs in either "Flower Power Red" or "Groovy Green." This promotion was only available on hardtops or sports roofs and included a hood scoop, remote, chrome mirror, AM radio, full wheel covers, whitewalls, tape stripes, and unique fender emblems, all for a special price. Even some hardtops were delivered with vinyl roofs. The promotion's sales goal was to sell 600 of these special units, however, only 503 of Limited Edition 600s were produced, clearly falling short of the target of 600 Mustangs. Interestingly, there was one Groovy Green Mach 1 in this promotion. The Limited Edition 600 promotion coincided with Ford's national "Mustang Stampede" sales promotion. The Philadelphia District kicked off their "Stampede" with a drive-away dealer event, at the Flying "W" Airport Dude Ranch. Opening this event was Philadelphia District Manager, Jack Mandell, arriving via helicopter, hopping onto a horse. Charging across the airport grounds he greeted the waiting participants and cars, all while dressed in his western duds. This invitation only party was where dealers enjoy the festivities then drive the Mustangs home. Research reveals that the number of cars recieved by each dealership, was assigned by the District Manager, and by how much they would benefit by the promotion, and their size. All cars in this promotion were built in batches between April 21 and April 29,1969. Many from the first few batches were delivered to Morgan Ford (now Medford Ford) in Meford NJ, for dealer prep and to affix the fender badges. Click here to see an aerial photograph of Morgan Ford with 180 Limited Edition 600s prepped and awaiting delivery. After creating a local stir, they were then driven up Route 70 to the Flying "W", in convoys, by dealer and district employees. Drivers boarded school buses only to go back to Morgan Ford and round-up the next heard of Mustangs, a process that consumed one complete day. The Limited Edition 600 Mustangs were then promoted throughout the Philadelphia District by the means of specially created newspaper ads. These ads called attention to the custom colors and limited availability. The producton number of 503, and the Mach 1 fact, were provided by Kevin Marti, Marti Auto Works, Production breakdown between the red and green cars is not known at this time, however, according to Bob Morgan, Morgan Ford, about 15-20% were of the green variety. It is known that 87 red cars were ordered in off standard equipment order 2784, and 90 in order number 2788. All 600s will be identified by the absence of a color code and a DSO of 16 plus 2783 through 2788 number on the door data plate. Most but not all 600s were powered by six cylinder engines, some were 302 V8s and the largest available engine was the 351-2v. Is there a BANDIDO connection? All late-'69 Mustang drivers' doors lists a Bandido model on the air inflation decal. It is possible Ford planed a special edition Bandido that became Limited Edition 600? Makes sense with the bright colors, the rope motif on the 600 decal, The Stampede adverting campaign in the spring of 1969 and the overall western theme. Maybe this idea was dropped due to its politically incorrect stance toward Mexican-Americans at the time. The "Frito Bandido" cartoon mascot with voice by Mel Blanc, from 1967 to 1971, was dropped at about the same time. Ford eventually killed the Bandido Mustang idea, but not before the name appeared on the tire specification labels in the last half of the 1969 model year. After interviewing an original owner of a Groovy Green '69 Limited Edition 600 hardtop about his Mustang (whose father happened to own a Ford dealership), He mentioned that he had an accident which required the fender and hood to be repainted. When the body shop repainted his car, the label on the paint can was labeled "Bandido Green." Is this another bit of evidence linking the '69 1/2 Mustang Stampede springtime special editions to the Bandido?
 
I tend to agree. I will admit most of the barn finds are cool.
I am not sure how many if any I would want to restore.
TO put back to original is crazy money and likely never get it back.
Resto mod takes old car and makes it fun for much less dollars.

If I were doing a car today, I would want a decent roller, with little to no rust.
Spending 10 years and 50 to 100k does not excite.
 
[h=1]Barn Fresh: 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T[/h]
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This ’71 Challenger was recently discovered in a barn and was quite dusty and dirty when found. The seller has cleaned it up, but it’s going to need a ton of work. That being said it’s a real R/T that was fitted with the 383 and a 4 speed. The original engine is missing and was replaced by a 440 that the seller states is seized. I also see a lot of surface rust that’s going to need to be addressed, but surprisingly I don’t see a lot of decay yet. If you happen to have a 383 or 440 sitting around, this could actually be a fun project, but it’s definitely going to take a lot to fix back up. You can find this Mopar here on eBay in Hadley, Pennsylvania with a current bid of $17k.



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While this Challenger is going to be a challenge (see what I just did there!), it has a lot of good things go for it too. Besides being an R/T, it’s a 4 speed car that doesn’t have any major rust holes. I’ve seen a number of these cars that are so riddled with rust that there isn’t much left to work with, yet people restore them anyways.

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I’m sure the 440 was a nice upgrade from the 383, but I think I would be perfectly fine having a 383 under the hood. Seeing as the 440 is stuck you will have to do something with the engine no matter what, so you will have to decide what is the best option for you. You could likely rebuild the 440 and it supposedly was a Six Pack engine, so there is a ton of potential with it, but given that it’s not matching you could install just about any other engine you’d like.

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The interior is looking a bit rough, but it’s all here and surprisingly the dash doesn’t look to be cracked. Given the popularity of these cars, you can get every piece of the interior, but I think you will primarily need upholstery and carpets. I would wait to buy anything until after you’ve had a chance to clean it up, that way you can avoid buying things you don’t really need.

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This one might be a bit of a challenge, but I’ve seen plenty of cars in much worse shape brought back! I actually kind of like the rough look it has, except for the primer on the passenger’s side. I would be tempted to find a 383 or 440 for it, get it running, sort the brakes, install a new driver’s seat cover and just drive this mean looking Mopar! How about you?


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[h=1]Raked Survivor: 1970 Plymouth Satellite[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/70-satellite-1-630x354.jpg
Originally an Arizona car, this ’70 Plymouth Satellite reflects it’s past being solid and rust free. After 16 years spent in a garage, this Satellite is up for sale making a great original, or a Roadrunner/GTX lookalike. Up on the ebay chopping block, this Satellite has reached $7,100 with an unmet reserve and 6 days remaining. Find it here on ebay out of Riverton, Utah.

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Unfortunately there are no engine photos, but this Satellite is a factory air conditioned car powered by a 318 V8 and an automatic transmission. The seller is also including a period correct 440 V8 with a 727 automatic transmission as well. So you can either leave it stock, or ad some muscle to this one with its raked look.
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The interior shows pretty well even in these low light photos. The only thing picking our attention is the dirty driver side floor area. But looking over this one closely, we think it would clean up and show nicely with some fine cleaning and detailing. Looking over the exterior reveals a very straight and clean body. With no real evidence of rust, this Satellite looks like a nice ride. The paint looks a little oxidized, and there is some sort of a paint issue on the driver door where it meets the driver fender. First glance would lead us to believe the door is contacting the fender, and has worn the paint on the door. The hood and passenger fender are a shade off, and we are thinking this Satellite may have been in a collision based on the door damage, and the off color hood and fender. Also the exterior trim is missing off of the passenger side, but a great deal of spares are included with this Satellite including body panels and trims.
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With loads of potential, this Satellite looks like a promising project. Could Santa bring you this Plymouth Satellite for Christmas?





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[h=1]88,000 Mile Carport Find: 1971 Mustang Convertible[/h]
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At first glance, this Mustang convertible looks like a wonderful example of the largest ponycars, and even upon closer examination it seems like a pretty nice cruiser. It’s for sale here on eBay where bidding is currently at only $1,025 with no reserve. You can pick up your new (to you) Mustang in Henderson, Nevada after you buy it!


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This is a picture of the car as found in the car port. The blue tarp has already been removed in this picture, exposing the original Medium Yellow Gold paint. It’s been kept like this since the 1980s according to the seller, but has been put back into running condition. One item of note is that the seller says a hub cap is missing, despite them all being present in the pictures. They’ve also noted, quite correctly that you will need to replace all four tires. At least you can look and see whether you prefer raised white letters or narrow whitewalls (or neither!) before you choose your new tires.

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As you can see here, there are some issues around the top with chipped paint, along with a few other spots. However, the top itself looks pretty nice. We’re told that all the windows operate well as does the top. And with only 88,000 miles, that’s as it should be.

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There’s some damaged paint on the hood as well, but nothing too horrible. The chrome even looks pretty decent.

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The interior isn’t perfect, but there’s nothing you’d need to replace right away. The pedal pads tell an interesting story. It looks like the brake and gas pedals have minimal wear, but the parking brake looks like it’s done 300,000 miles. I’m thinking someone liked to drive and use it as a dead pedal, which is odd without a clutch. What do you knowledgeable readers think?

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Under the hood, we have the venerable 351 V8 with a two barrel carburetor. We also have that all-important air conditioning compressor–at least for those of us in the South! With the car running well and supposedly being completely rust free, it’s hard to argue with this as long as it stays below five figures in my opinion. But I’m interested in what you think!


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[h=1]$750 Hot Rod: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/00M0M_7EZ6WQ4hX6H_1200x900-e1483382379445-630x318.jpg
The other day, I swore to myself I had enough projects. I was content; there was a solid combination of rarity and variety in my stash and I shouldn’t want for anything else. Then, I found a sweet Volvo 940 Turbo Wagon at a local salvage yard that I could have for a song, and then Barn Finds reader Michael spots this stupid cheap first-generation Ford Taurus SHO here on craigslist! I feel myself turning into a hypocrite by the minute.

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The SHO is an easy car to love (if you’re me). A big, boxy 80s sedan powered by a screamer of a motor built by Yahama, channeled through a manual transmission and projecting all the excitement of a blender to uninformed eyes. It’s a sleeper sedan, of which there are very few I don’t like. Though there is no such thing as a cheap SHO, there is such a thing as buying one cheap enough that your exposure to risk is minimal.
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The key here is maintenance. SHO’s have very specific maintenance schedules and usually require a more expensive service around 60K miles than most owners aren’t willing to cough up the dough for. Hence, they end up for sale and the cash-strapped next owner doesn’t do the required servicing either. They think, “Hey, I bought a Ford Taurus – it shouldn’t cost anything more than an annual oil change!” Well, sorry to inform Joe Broke, but that fancy motor does need some extra love and attention.
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We’re offered very few details on the mechanical health of this SHO. It’s recently received a new clutch, and doesn’t have an exhaust past the cats. Other than that, you’re going to have to call the seller or get down to Tampa Bay, Florida, to see what else has been addressed in this SHO’s 86,000 miles on earth. The seats are OK, at best, but the body appears rust-free. If you’re as tempted as I am by cheap-yet-expensive cars, let us know in the comments below.


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