Barn Finds

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[h=1]Out of the Barn: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II[/h]
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This is quite an honest seller. He clarifies that this 1977 Mustang Cobra II is almost a barn find, simply because it has already been removed from the barn in which it was stored. Those clarifications aside, this rough-looking Cobra is said to be fairly solid underneath that tired paint, and runs well enough that cosmetics are its greatest needs. Find it here on eBay where there’s no bidding activity yet with a $4K opening bid.


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The seller says this Mustang II runs pretty well and that the automatic transmission still shifts through the gears with ease. Given it looks like it has been laid up for many years, I’m surprised to learn it still runs. The key Cobra bits are mostly still there, including the aero kit like this rear spoiler and the front air dam. It even comes with the very period-correct rear window louvers, though it is missing two of the sweet mesh wheels standard to the Cobra. No problem there – I hopped on car-part.com and found two yards with the correct wheels.

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Interior cosmetic are also tatty, with a new dash pad a requirement for whomever owns this car next. The seller says the floors are solid but it will need new carpets. The seats are in good condition for the most part, but the driver’s seat is said to be worn. Overall, this ‘Stang feels like it just became a tired used car but was never hacked up parts or modified to be something more fierce than Ford’s most unloved Cobra. With some suspension tweaks, these Mustang II’s can be made into competent handlers – and the 302 will do just fine for weekend cruising.

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With fresh paint, two new wheels and the interior sorted, this Mustang Cobra II would be transformed from barn-stored recluse to a semi-rare driver that you won’t be afraid to use. Though there wouldn’t be much financial upside to the project, there’s a lot to be said for a car that you can clearly see what you’re getting into, and this Cobra doesn’t appear to hide many secrets. If bidding stays at or below $5K, would this forgotten Cobra be worth rescuing?


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Was 17 in 79. Had a slant 6 Plymouth Valiant. Would rather have had this one.
[h=1]Amazing Condition: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/On-The-Street-630x354.jpg
This one might be sold before some of you see it, but I felt like it still deserved an honorable mention. The seller claims that this ’79 Camaro has 56k miles on the clock and it sure looks amazing. They don’t mention if the car has ever been restored, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s all original. Take a look at the eBay listing here and let us know what you think. It’s located in Olive Hill, Kentucky and the no reserve auction ends in just a few hours.


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If you thought the exterior looked nice, just take a look at the seats! I can spot what looks like a little wear or fading on the steering wheel, but everything else looks very clean. The only let down is the automatic shifter sticking up where the close-ratio 4-speed stick should be. The auto box was optional on the Z28, but with horsepower numbers down, the manual gearbox was the only way to wring out every pony from that small block.
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The 350 V8 found in the Z28 did have about 5 horsepower more than the top engine option in lesser Camaros. I’m not sure if that increase can be attributed to the carb, an internal change, or the dual exhaust. Either way, it was the Camaro to get in ’79. The Z28 package came with suspension upgrades and a full suite of gauges. And if that wasn’t enough, there were enough vents and stripes to make a Lamborghini look tame by comparison.
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Wow, this paint scheme sure looks good with those rims and white letter tires! There’s no denying the fact that this thing is looker, but is it original? A good detail job can work wonders and sometime photos don’t show all the flaws, so you never know. Obviously some areas look untouched, but do you think someone has already redone the paint and interior? Even if they have, I wouldn’t mind having this one in the garage!




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[h=1]Dusty Plum: 1970 Plymouth Cuda GranCoupe[/h]
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There have been a lot of “1 of” cars floating around lately. Well, this Mopar is said to be one of 945. The seller doesn’t really explain what makes it limited, I’m guessing that it’s a Plum Crazy GranCoupe with a 383, but at least the seller isn’t claiming it’s 1 of 1! This Plum Cuda is still dusty and is going to need plenty of work. And like several of the other Mopars we’ve seen lately, this one is missing its engine and transmission. That’s a major bummer, but it’s a desirable enough model that I’m sure someone will save it. Find it here on eBay in Red Springs, North Carolina with a current bid of $10k.



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Besides needing an engine, I see it also has some rust issues that will need to be addressed. It looks like it had the usual rust issues hiding under the vinyl roof. The vinyl has been removed and someone has already started working on some of the rusty areas. For the most part, it doesn’t look too bad, but I would want to have a look at the floors and trunk, just to be safe.

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While I don’t put much weight on production numbers, if seller’s are going to make claims, they really should back them up with some type of documentation. This one, the seller doesn’t offer us much information, including why it’s wearing 340 graphics on the side. There are a lot of questions with this one, but boy would I love to have it! There is just something cool about a purple Cuda! So would you dust of this Plum and get it back on the road?




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[h=1]Don’t Hack it Up: 8,772 Mile Ford Mustang Ghia[/h]
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Oh, this listing makes me angry. Not because of any issue with the car, as I actually like these early Ghia-edition Mustangs quite a bit. Utilized to take advantage of Dearborn’s connections to the creator of the original Pantera, Ford developed the Ghia trim line with the Mustang II. This Fox Body variant seen here on craigslist is an impressive, low-mileage survivor – that the seller suggests would make a great drag car or V8 conversion! For the love of everything holy, with less than 10,000 original miles, I hope this Ghia survives intact.


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Listen: I am not such a purist that I can’t get behind the idea of swapping in a more powerful motor into a car that hails from an era when speed wasn’t exactly a factor in automaker’s engineering departments. But when you take a car of which they have made millions and suggest that a special-edition example of which there aren’t many left and has only 8,772 miles and proceed to suggest it be cut up and converted to a drag car – well, I get a bit animated. I’ll wave my purist card now and say that whether you love it or hate it, this Ghia Mustang needs to be preserved.

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The Ghia was all about a more luxurious driving experience, with special carpeting, sound deadening, door panels and more to give Mustang shoppers an elevated driving experience. This one makes do with the four-cylinder engine, though a V6 was available. As you’d expect with such low mileage, the seating surfaces, dash pad, wood trim and door panels are all in mint condition. It’s nice to see the standard sport wheel as well, which would have been deleted if the original owners opted for cruise control. This Ghia also has a sunroof, but no word if it has the optional air conditioning as well.

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The seller is asking a heady $7,000 for the Ghia, but will also entertain trades plus cash. I know some of you will see this specimen as an undesirable example of the Mustang Fox Body family, but bear with me: how many are this close to new, and have resided in a climate-controlled setting? There are plenty of beaters out there to build into the ultimate drag car or corner carver. From its inception, this Ghia was meant to make the Mustang more than a one-trick pony (pardon the pun) and preserving the few that are left is more important than building yet another muscled-up Fox Body. Anyone with me?


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[h=1]The Missus’ Quiet Muscle: Survivor 1967 Camaro[/h]
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According to the seller of this 1967 Chevy Camaro, this is a one in a million find. I suppose there’s some truth to that, considering the level of equipment and preservation at play. Do you agree? This Camaro was supposedly owned by a female owner from new, and remained with her husband after her passing. Now that he is also deceased, the 327-equipped Camaro is listed here on eBay where bidding is over $27K but the reserve remains unmet.


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It’s hard to deny the seller’s proclamations regarding condition when you see photos like these. The interior looks near perfect, which is even more impressive when you consider this Camaro has close to 63,000 miles on it – not exactly a car that’s lived in a bubble. So, you have a vehicle that came from the factory with the right equipment and it’s been lovingly maintained by a female owner. That’s hard to top.

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The 327 is equipped with a four-barrel carb and offers up 275 b.h.p. – according to the seller, it’s the one you want. All matching numbers, no accidents, original paint – that does add up to a desirable specimen. Plus, the seller adds that other wear-and-tear items like weatherstripping in the doors is still lush and fuzzy, which hopefully means there isn’t much work for the next owner to tackle. That alone makes it more desirable than other projects.

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And best of all, the hideaway headlamps still fire up! Most Camaros we see listed with these lenses show them in the down position – I love seeing them popped open on this car. Add into the mix that details like the slim chrome bumpers appear to retain excellent shine and the car comes with its desirable Protect-O-Plate and other paperwork, and you begin to see why bidding is strong so far. Any guesses what the reserve is set at?


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[h=1]Special Edition Y-82: 1978 Pontiac Trans AM 6.6[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1978-Pontiac-Trans-Am-Special-Edition-630x394.jpg
If you are into rare options and limited production numbers, this Pontiac T/A might be the car for you! I know, by ’78 these muscle cars had lost a lot of their grunt, but they were still fun cars and have recently become quite sought after. Initially, I wasn’t overly interesting in this one. It looks to be in rather rough shape and has some rust issues, but once I started looking the options over, I realized this isn’t your typical late ’70s T/A. This is a Y-82 Special Edition car with the W-72 high output engine with a 4 speed! If you look up production numbers, there were only 489 of these built! You can find this special Pontiac here on eBay in Scranton, Pennsylvania.


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I’m not a Pontiac expert by any means, but I’ve taken more of an interest in these cars recently. So I’ve learned a bit more about their naming conventions. So the Y-82 was a special apperance package that included the black paint with gold logos, think Smoky and the Bandit. Now the W-72 option is the one to get real excited about, as it means this car has the hotter 400 cui V8. It was rated at 220 horsepower with 320 pounds of torque on tap. It might not sound as impressive as pre-1974 horsepower numbers, but for ’78 it was impressive. And considering you could do a 15.2 quarter mile, it wasn’t terrible.
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This Pontiac is going to need some major work, but values are climbing for Tran AMs and this one is optioned well enough to be worth restoring. Personally, I think this would be a fun machine to have once completed. The $9k asking price might be a tad high, but hopefully the seller will take something closer to the current bid.


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[h=1]All That And A Hoard Of Parts! 1971 AMC Javelin/AMX[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/t1-2-630x354.jpg
We don’t have a lot of great pictures of this car to show you, but to be honest, that’s not the star here. The owner of this Javelin has spent a lot of time and effort accumulating parts to build an AMX clone, but now is looking to sell everything together. The conglomeration is listed here on eBay, although bidding hasn’t met the reserve yet at $3,750 as I write. You’ll need to bring at least two trucks to Springfield, Missouri if you’re the winning bidder to pick everything up!

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As you can see from above, we are talking serious dust here. This looks like body shop dust to me, and that’s validated by the seller saying the quarter panels were replaced years ago and then it was put into etch primer. The seller states it will have to be stripped and re-primed as it’s been so long since it was done to begin with.
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Nothing against Javelins, but the real prize here is the huge amount of parts that come with this car. The seller has parted out three Javelins over the last 15 years and stored the parts in this dry building. They also have purchased a disassembled AMX for more parts. Apparently the plan was to use the green AMX interior, which is said to be in nice shape, and the collection of AMX trim and turn the Javelin into an AMX clone.
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There are a lot of rare parts here, and duplicates of some of them. The thick layer of dust tells us it’s been a while since these parts have been acquired. The seller tells us that many of these parts are no longer available, even used. I know we have some AMC enthusiasts that frequent Barn Finds; I’m hoping they can talk with us in the comments and elaborate.
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The only thing that worries me here is that despite the seller telling us that there are two 360 cubic inch short blocks included, I don’t see anything about the cylinder heads and engine ancillaries. There are a lot of extra panels and parts–perhaps some could be traded with a friendly AMC enthusiast for whatever is needed? Regardless, I think this would be a neat car to finish–and it’s not just because I had a slot car of one as a young adult! What do you think?



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[h=1]Ol’ Rusty Goat: 1965 GTO[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/r6-1-630x354.jpg
Full restoration needed here for this “barn find condition” 1965 Pontiac GTO. It was originally teal, although little to no factory paint remains. Now it’s listed for sale here on eBay, with an opening bid of $3,500 and no reserve. The seller has the car in Jeffersonville, Indiana in case you want to evaluate transport arrangements to have it picked up.

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I realize a lot of you see a lot of usable sheet metal here, as do I, but I also see a lot of work. The fact that someone thought it was a good idea to stuff filler in the hole at the bottom of the fender tells me I’m going to have to go over the car with a fine tooth comb before proceeding. The dirt mark on the tire also means it probably spent a lot of time outside–long enough for it go to that flat–which may have lowered the underbody into weeds or even to the ground. Neither are good for the bottom of the car, and as you might expect, the seller states it will need floor pan and trunk pan work.
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Frankly, although there is usable metal here as well, I’d want to acid-dip this car to get all the corrosion out of the way before I proceeded. I’m lucky that there’s a place that has been doing that around here for many years and does a good job on classic cars. Of course, the major thing you should be seeing here is an engine and transmission–which are lacking. The car should have a 389 and a 3-speed (missed the song by just that much, 99) but apparently those are long gone.
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The interior doesn’t look great either–what there is of it. I’ll be honest; I’d want to see more car for this amount of money. But maybe it’s worth it because it’s a GTO? I hope you Pontiac fans out there will enlighten me as to why this one is so special (beyond the fact that the seller states there were only 8,319 made in this color!) What engine and transmission would you install that ISN’T a late model GM LS package–I’m tired of that universal solution!




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[h=1]German Pony: 1967 Mustang Convertible[/h]
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When I first saw this Mustang Convertible, I was a bit confused by the price. I know low mileage V8 Mustang Convertibles can fetch good money, but $19k seemed high for a project. Then I read the listing and I understood the asking price. You see, this one was one of only a small number of Mustangs built to be exported to Germany. On top of that, it was ordered with lots of bells and whistles. After a few years in Germany, the owner (a military officer) had it shipped back to California where it has resided for many years. It’s now in Wylie, Texas and has been listed here on eBay.



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Here are the options this Mustang was ordered with: T-5 package with all Mustang emblems deleted and T-5 badges added, manual convertible top, courtesy light group, rocker panel moldings, console, power disk brakes, heavy duty export suspension (1 of 2 to get this option), AM radio, Deluxe seat belts, accessory package, metric speedometer, paint code B – frost turquoise, interior code 2K, Engine 289 2V, C-4 auto and the 2.79 rear axle. It was quite the nicely optioned car, but after returning to America, the owner’s wife decided she wanted it upgraded a bit. More on that below!

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The owner was clearly a Mustang aficionado, as they also owned a 1965 Shelby Mustang. Their wife liked it so much, that she wanted one of her own. Since they already owned this Convertible, they upgraded it with Shelby and Ford performance parts to bring it a little closer to Shelby performance levels. They also performed a restoration with a color change. That part is a bit of a disappointment, as I actually like the frost turquoise color, but this red isn’t terrible. The couple eventually moved to Texas and brought both cars along, sadly a few years after the move this ’67 developed an engine knock and it was parked.

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It’s going to need a fair amount of work, but it looks to be quite solid. The seller provides lots of good photos of the underside and the rockers. I’d like to see what’s under the rocker panel moldings, as they could be hiding rust. Hopefully after spending most of it’s life in California and Texas, it doesn’t have any serious rust, but you will want to take a closer look at it to be sure. So do you think being badged as a T5, rather than a Mustang, with some rare options makes this Pony worth the asking price?


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[h=1]Backyard Find: 1967 Chevy Corvette[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/vette90-e1488169535174-630x397.jpg
A few months ago, a member of a Facebook group I follow showed pictures of a derelict Corvette rotting in someone’s driveway in New Jersey. This poster had just snagged the car and was showing off his score – now, I’m not entirely surprised to see it here on eBay where bidding is quite strong, likely yielding the flipper a nice return on his investment. It is lacking its original 427, however, so the next owner will have to judge how much they want to bid for a non-matching car with some significant cosmetic issues.

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It’s hard to gauge how one person can show up and ask if a car is for sale and get run off the premises, while another can make a deal come together. I don’t assume to know exactly how things transpired in this instance, but there is some level of right place / right time when it comes to picking up garage find or cars buried in the backyard. This ’67 Corvette was originally a 427 car but the engine is long gone; in addition, its bodywork is fairly rough, including a hole punched in the rear quarter panel.
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The interior is surprisingly nice, however, for a car that appears to have stood outside for quite some time. Unfortunately, along with the engine, the original 4-speed is also missing. The Corvette now sports an ordinary 350 that turns over but doesn’t run, and the 4-speed that’s in the car currently is of unknown origins. The seller did find the tank sticker, and claims the Corvette feels solid, with the doors and hood closing nicely. Interestingly, this ‘Vette has some very period-correct shag carpeting inside, which you can see in full detail in the eBay listing.
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Aside from needing paint, the seller says this crack in the body is its biggest flaw, and he also confirms that while the frame has surface rust, there’s no rot-through anywhere. As a car originally equipped with the 427, a 4-speed and side pipes, the seller’s gamble on finding this broken Corvette and dragging it home may turn out to have been a good one. These early ‘Vettes are sought after even in non-numbers matching form, so I’m sure the next owner will work quickly to get the correct motor and transmission installed. How would you restore it?




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[h=1]EXCLUSIVE: 1989 Saleen Mustang Convertible[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1989-Saleen-Mustang-Convertible-630x354.jpg
Now this is an interesting and fun find! The Fox body Mustang can be quite the fun machine in stock form, but after Saleen got their hands on this convertible, it should be an all out rocket. The 302 V8 has been worked over, with a Vortex Supercharger to give it a little extra kick! When it was brand new, this was likely the fastest convertible around, heck it’s probably still fast by modern standards. Jason F found this Mustang back in 2012, drove it a little and then parked it in the garage and that’s where it’s been since. Rather than let it go to waste, they’ve decided it’s time for it to go to a new home. If you’d love to be the next owner of #716, you can find it in Greenville, South Carolina with an asking price of $18,500. If interested, you can contact Jason using the form below!


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As great as Saleen’s body kit and interior are, you didn’t buy one of these for the visuals. You bought it for what is under the hood. Saleen worked the 302 over and strapped a Vortech supercharger to it, bring horsepower up to nearly 300! I know, you can buy a new Mustang and get more power than that and still get better fuel mileage, but you won’t have something nearly as special as this.
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Here is that supercharger in all of its forced induction glory! It’s amazing that such a simple bolt-on part could add so much performance to this Mustang.
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The interior is a mixture of factory Ford parts and custom Saleen bits. The seats are probably most eye catching upgrade, but they also changed out the steering wheel, shifter, gauge cluster and door panels. As supportive and sporty as the seats are, I would be perfectly happy with a pair of cloth buckets, what I would be excited about is the short shifter and sporty steering wheel. This was actually the last year for this style of steering wheel, in ’90 they left the air bag equipped factory wheel.
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This Saleen doesn’t really need anything other than a good home and to be driven! If I were in the market it for a specialty Fox body, I would want the hatchback, but this convertible would be fun with the top down and they only built 165 of these drop tops.
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From Amanda (Jason’s Wife) – So we have had this Saleen since 2012.And mechanically it is perfect.We aren’t gear heads so everything is stock. My husband had the rear end changed out. The mileage is around 51,000. The paint is original and it should be restored for max beauty! And also top needs to be replaced…but that is normal wear and tear. The supercharged engine will keep up with anything stock around. Let me know if you have any questions.
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As far as story… my husband bought it from one of his customers… he runs a bread route. A restaurant owner sold it to him because he wanted a ’60s Mustang. And we know that prior to restaurant owner, John, it come out of Florida. John bought it from his cousin. I will miss this car immensely, but we don’t have time to enjoy it… and it needs to be on display and shown off! When we have taken her to drive-ins… she is a show stopper!
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[h=1]Phonebooth Not Included: 1966 Jaguar E-Type[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/left-front-9-e1488046197811-630x353.jpg

The E-Type was based on the 24 Hours of Le Mans winning D-Type Jaguar and way ahead of other sports cars of its time. They are fast, with a top speed of 150 MPH with 0 to 60 MPH in under 7 seconds. They have monocoque construction, disc brakes, rack and pinion steering as well as independent front and rear suspension. Enzo Ferrari said it was “the most beautiful car ever made”. Can you imagine opening a garage door and finding this E-Type under 45 years of dust? But it’s hard to imagine looking at this Jag, listed on eBay, how much it would take to turn this sad Jag into a $175,000 Concours car or even a $130,000 #2 car. Bidding is at $43,000 now, getting close to the value of a #4 driver. It’s completely original and numbers matching and said to have only surface and a few small holes. Unfortunately, those little holes mean there will be lots of other pinholes hiding under the paint. Then there is the smooshed nose. Thanks to Doug M for sending us this interesting listing.​

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It looks like the interior could be usable with a good cleaning and carpet. If there is no damage, leather restoration might leave the seats looking quite nice.
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The engine looks complete and unmolested. Hopefully it’s not seized. It will likely take some expensive work to bring this engine back to life.
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Here’s the sad part, the rusty underside. It might well be full of pinholes when you get down to bare metal. There is likely much more rust hiding elsewhere.
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This XKE looks pretty nice from here, especially if you squint a bit. That door gap and the rust under the door are worrisome. This Jag will likely end up in a restoration shop for a year or two and then be part of someone’s expensive collection. It’s hard to imagine someone not at least repairing the rust damage. Could you imagine just cleaning this up, doing the necessary mechanicals and driving it like it is? At this price it doesn’t seem likely. What do you think will become of this Jaguar?


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[h=1]Success Story: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SS[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/IMG_5081-1-e1488054264423-630x357.jpg
This Chevelle featured here on the site about a week ago received over 40 inquires and had several offers, all from Barn Finds readers, and sold in less than a week for the full asking price of $16,000! The family is delighted, but sad to see the car gone and the garage empty. I don’t know what the new owner’s plans are for his Chevelle, but hopefully he will keep us updated!


A special thanks goes to Roger for listing this with us and we wish the new owner best of luck! If you have a classic you are thinking of selling, please consider listing it with us as an Exclusive.




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Looks Like Fun. 71, 440, 4 Speed !
[h=1]Factory 440 4-Speed Wagon: 1971 Dodge Coronet Crestwood[/h]
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If you are looking for a holy grail of muscle wagons, look no further. This 1971 Dodge Coronet Crestwood is 1 of 4 wagons ever built. Packing a 440 cubic inch V8 and a Pistol Grip 4 Speed, is there a better muscle wagon option out there that exists? Although previously restored, there are some minor issues that prevent this one from being a concourse winner. I am okay with that though, as this one needs to be enjoyed for sure. You can have this King of the muscle wagons for $24,900. Find it here on Hemmings out of Mundelein, Illinois.



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Here is the magical heart this mythical beast. Packing a not so family friendly drivetrain, this wagon must be an absolute riot to drive! Overall the engine bay and engine are clean as one would expect from a restored car. The engine features an upgraded Edelbrock carb and a set of ceramic coated headers flowing through a high flow exhaust. The engine and transmission were rebuilt in 2012, so the two likely haven’t amassed that many miles since then. Something else that is fantastic is the factory installed air conditioning, power brakes, and power steering. Can you imagine the person who picked this baby out? Clearly not your everyday mom needing to get the family to cheer practice. Or was it?

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The office chair inside is inviting, and eggs you on to hammer some gears. Equipped with an aftermarket tachometer and the lovely Pistol grip shift lever, this wagon is ready to give you all the vitals you need. Like the rest of the car, the interior has been restored, but there is a small puncture hole in the driver seat area. Also the tacho isn’t currently working. But getting past those two small issues, the rest of the interior is fantastic with excellent fit and finish.

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Simple yet aggressive, the white exterior of this wagon is shiny and looks nice, but sadly there are a few cosmetic issues. Even though this wagon was restored not all that long ago, there are some small bubbles developing on the body. This is a bit concerning, as I can’t imagine that this wagon was driven through all of the seasons since being refreshed. Or perhaps the car was restored longer ago than insinuated? Getting past the bubbling concern, this wagon is a suitable driver and would certainly show well enough at car events. I know at the least, it would likely be a thrill to drive and to show to people who have never seen a factory 440 4-speed Crestwood. Have any of you seen once of these factory build haulers before?


More: American / Dodge / Muscle Cars / Wagons

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[h=1]EXCLUSIVE: 1967 Camaro Pro Street Project[/h]
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Edward H describes his Camaro as a, “street and strip (Pro Street) car”, and given that it’s packing a 406 cui V8 I don’t doubt that it was fast! It’s a fully built machine, with lots of performance upgrades, but the block has a bad rod so it’s currently sitting on stands in his garage collecting dust. It’s time for it to go to a new home with someone who will get it back up to speed! You can find this Camaro in Largo, Maryland with a $15k asking price. If you are interested in taking a closer look or making him an offer, be sure to message him using the form below!



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From Edward – It needs a short block, as it has a bad rod. The rest of the mechanicals in good shape though. Engine is 406 cu in, it’s a 13.5/1 sml blk with AFR 215 aluminum heads. Turbo 400 with manual forward pattern valve body. It’s a Gear Vendors Overdrive gearbox. 5k ATI converter. Holley 950 carb. The front brakes are discs with drums in the rear. It has a 12 bolt rear with Moser “C clip” axles and Brute Strength diff. It also has front and rear heavy duty sway bars and 5 leaf spring package arched for 29″ slicks if desired. I also have spare parts like new CPP frt disc brakes and 2″ drop spindles in the boxes.

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Interior is in very good condition. The seats are actually from a ’69. New carpet. Ratchet shifter. Roll bar with driver and passenger swing outs. Diagonals pass through floor to frame connectors. Wipers, heater, radio and lights all work.

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What a great looking Camaro! It’s too bad about the engine, but a new block could be sourced and built fairly easily. I might step back the performance a bit, to increase longevity. You could always put it back to stock and have a more relaxed, but still fun, driver! What do you think, would you take on returning this pony to its former tire shredding glory or would you make it a causal daily driver?
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Special thanks to Edward for listing his Camaro! If any of you have a classic that you are thinking about selling, please consider listing it here as an Exclusive. There’s no risk and as long as your car is priced right, it should sell quickly.


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[h=1]427 And A 4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette[/h]
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Yes, I think you frequent readers know that I think a C3 Corvette can be a very inexpensive way to get into a great sports car. This one isn’t inexpensive, at least to me, but it does have a big-block V8 and a manual transmission. This car can be found in Trenton, New Jersey, but you can bring it home if you are the high bidder in the auction here on eBay. Bidding is starting at $18,000, but there’s no reserve.


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These early C3s have such a clean rear end. The thin blade bumpers along with the iconic round tail lights mean you could not be following anything else. I even like the “flying buttresses” giving the car the fastback look. Although the body looks pretty good in these pictures, the seller tells us that the roof and nose are original paint, but the rest has been repainted. They would recommend a full repaint if you want a spectacular car.

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I’m surprised to see the Wide Ovals on the car–I’m sure they are reproductions, not originals, although they are listed as NOS. If they are, I’d sell them to someone that wanted to show a car. On a driver, I think I’d look for some more modern rubber. What do you think?

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The car has it’s original interior, which is both good and bad. The wear and tear is obvious, but the pedal pad wear is commensurate with the claimed 90,000 miles. And I still love that it has a third pedal. But don’t expect this beast to be gentile to drive–with no air conditioning, power brakes, power windows or power steering (!) this car will give you a workout.

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My, that’s a nice thing to see on an air cleaner, isn’t it? While it’s not perfect in appearance, the under hood area is basically pretty sanitary. Not only that, but the seller has replaced the gas tank, fuel filter, fuel lines, brake calipers, lines, pads, rotors and 4 new shocks. They have also replaced both transverse leaf springs and the rear strut rods. We’re told it runs and drives great. So a lot of work has been done already. I’d like to know if you think it’s a decent buy, and whether you’d drive it, store it or restore it?


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[h=1]The Bullitt Mustang Surfaces In Mexico?[/h]
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Reader Edward W tipped us off to what could be one of the biggest stories of the year in the Ford world! We all know about Steve McQueen’s iconic movie, Bullitt, and the Mustang that was the real star of the show. But what ever happened to the cars used in filming? Well, apparently one was destroyed during filming and the other ended up in a collection in Kentucky. According to a Member of the Vintage Mustang Forum, the wrecked Bullitt Mustang actually ended up in Mexico between 20 and 30 years ago. It’s quite the incredible story, but can it be true? Did the missing car really hide out in Mexico for all these years?



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It seems questionable, but Fede G claims to have seen the car and provided the VIN. The car has some unique and interesting features, like reinforced suspension mounts and an exhaust port for a lighting generator. These features don’t prove much, but the VIN should be able to connect the car back to McQueen or at the very least his production company Solar Productions.

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The story goes that the car spent a few years in the Baja area, near Los Cabos, which really isn’t that far from California. It sat there for years, rusting away, until Fede’s friend found it and a coupe. He planned on building the Fastback into an Elanor clone, until he got the Marti report and realized what exactly he had. The car is now on its way back to the States to be fully restored, but it’s going to make a quick stop at a Ford dealership in Mexico to be displayed before it heads back across the border!

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This really is one of those incredible stories, that if proves to be true will go down in automotive history. There is of course a good chance that it’s all made up and the car isn’t really the Bullitt stunt car, but it’s too early to know for sure. I’m sure we will be hearing more about this one in the near future! For the mean time, what do you think? Is this legit or a fake?


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[h=1]Beep Beep To You: 1970 Plymouth Road Runner[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/o2-630x354.jpg
Unearthed from a dusty storage area (by an owner appropriately named Dustin) where it may have been for as long as 15 years, this 1970 Plymouth Road Runner looks fairly original despite a claimed repaint from the previous owner. It’s now up for sale here on eBay, with bidding rapidly proceeding over $15,000, but the reserve is still not met yet. It’s located in Stratton, Colorado.

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My assumption after reading the ad listing is that the car has been here for most of, if not all of, the last fifteen years. You can tell from the license plate that the last person who had it on the road was a road runner enthusiast–I like it! There is very little rust on this car, and everything looks straight.
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From what I can tell in the pictures, these two spots right behind each rear wheel are the two worst spots on the car. Both could be re-finished with patch panels or localized repairs. Don’t you love that green?
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The floors look awfully good, as does the trunk floor. I’m guessing that’s at least part of the reason people are bidding so enthusiastically.
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Looks pretty respectable right now, doesn’t it. At least for once someone bothered to rinse the dust and dirt off before they took all of the pictures!
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I’m pretty sure 1970 Road Runners didn’t come with velour inserts in the seats (please correct me if I’m wrong!), but we see bucket seats and a pistol grip shifter, meaning we should have a four speed manual transmission under that center floor. And all the parts to make this interior mint are readily available.
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Not only that, but this 383 is both the original engine and has been rebuilt (although we don’t know how long ago). The engine and transmission are both said to be numbers matching, which will up the value even more. I know it would take a lot of work to get it back perfectly stock, but after driving it a while as-is, I think that would be my intention. Of course–if I were having too much fun to take it off the road that long, I wouldn’t mind that either! What would you do?



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Has Potential. [h=1]340-Powered 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T?[/h]
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This was a pretty cool car when it was new! Butterscotch paint, R/T package, floor shift automatic, 340 V8… Wait, what? I thought the 383 was the standard engine in the R/T and that the only options were the 440 and the 426 Hemi. In ’70 you could get the 340 powered T/A, but that was a one year deal. The 340 was optional on the base Challenger. So, what is going on here? The seller claims that everything is numbers matching and that it’s a low-mileage car. I’m not sure how much that at this point, but this unusually equipped Challenger is definitely worth a look. It’s located in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania and is listed here on eBay with no reserve.



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There’s the engine… The previous owner started to take things apart, but their health prevented them from ever finishing the restoration. You will want to take a close look at that block and make sure it’s actually a 340. Perhaps I’m wrong and you could get the small block in your R/T? Any Mopar experts who can clear this up for us?

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This thing needs a complete restoration. There’s a lot of metal that needs replaced and just about everything will need refurbished. Some of the interior bits are visible in one of the garage photos so perhaps some parts avoided the elements. The seller claims that the car has sat for most of it’s life and that the mileage is low (23k?), but I’m not really sure how much of a selling point that is considering its current condition. Those white letter tires do look pretty old though…

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This thing is rough, but it does have a cool look to it. I have no doubt that someone will drag it home to their garage and after a few year it will emerge all shiny and new again. The pressing question here though has to do with that engine. Is it really a 340 equipped R/T or did someone just swap the engine out? I decoded the VIN and it does check out as a 1971 Challenger R/T (JS23). The fifth digit is an H though and that means it came from the factory with a 340!

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A little more research dug up a brochure from ’71. Standard options list the 383 as the base engine in the R/T, but if you look under the options list you will see the 340 4-barrel V8 as a no cost option in the R/T. Well, I’ll be danged! Looks like I was wrong. Makes you wonder how many were actually equipped with the small block though. Does that fact make it more valuable than its big block brethren? This conversation should be an interesting one…


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[h=1]A Flock Of Them! 1970-72 Pontiac Firebirds[/h]
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Thanks to Barn Finds reader Pat L. for sending in this flock of Firebirds! They are located in Susanville, California and are reluctantly listed for sale here on craigslist, where the owner blames tax issues for having to let them go. They are asking for $5,000 or best offer for the three cars.


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This 1970 was the main car that the seller was working on. It’s equipped with a factory 400 cubic inch V8 and did run and drive before the seller tore it down for refurbishment. The ad states that paperwork exists for this car, so my assumption is that there’s a clear title.

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This one is just a body shell. It’s a 1971, and doesn’t even include suspension (it appears to be on top of what’s left of another car). While the sheet metal looks a little crusty around the edges, parts like the trunk lid and even chrome look to be in excellent condition.

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There is a usable interior with this car as well.

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The #3 Firebird is a roller, but the body is said to be excellent and there are even Trans Am vents in this front fender (that doesn’t mean it’s a Trans Am!) if you are interested in adding those features to the 1970 as you build the car back up. This one is said to be a 1972. While undoubtedly a challenge, I think there are enough parts here to build up a nice car assuming you are willing to put paint, tires and some other parts on the shopping list. Anyone out there willing to take the challenge?


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