Barn Finds

[h=1]Peachy Classic: 1976 Dodge Tradesman 100[/h]
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The “Van era” was a cool time that brought a unique and interesting style to the uncommon vans of the 70’s. Cool wheels, groovy paint, and unusual shaped windows were only a few details that were commonly added to these cool vans. This particular van has a paint scheme in tribute to the Allman Brothers “Eat a Peach” album that was released in 1972. After two owners and many years of delicate care, this cool van is up for auction. With 3 days remaining this Van is offered at the buy it now price of $8,000. Find it here on ebay out of Livonia, Michigan.


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Beyond the cool exterior features, these vans usually have a tricked out interior as well. This van does not disappoint with its suede wrapped dash, shag carpet, tufted vinyl seats and door panels, and its groovy bed with wood spindled columns. One super groovy feature of the sleep area are the two mushroom shaped windows. The interior seems perfectly period correct and in very nice condition, but the seller reports the driver seat has some minor cracking from age. Customized by the original owner, this van has only passed hands once, and has covered just 72,000 miles in its lifetime. Ready to drive, the 225 slant 6 is ready to take you to any jam festival, or car event you may wish to attend.

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For the diehard Allman Brothers fans, and van fanatics, the paint is clearly the most important part of this van. Well I am happy to report that the paint is in solid shape after all of this time. The only issues with the paint are a few rock chips and scratches from use and age. This rolling billboard for a great band, and an awesome era in time certainly catches a lot of attention anywhere that it may go. Are any of you Allman Brothers fans chomping at the bit to get this Van?



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There's one of these in Moncton, Green, with a 440. It is Pristine . This one is not.
[h=1]Hide Away: 1970 Plymouth Sport Fury[/h]
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Hidden away in the wilds of west-central Illinois, is this great 1970 Plymouth parts car. In very desirable “Sport Fury” trim, and with a big block slumbering peacefully under the hood, it’s in just rough enough condition that it might not be saved. But there’s plenty left for us to look at and appreciate for what it was. I believe many refer to this pre-malaise-era Mopar as having “fuselage” styling. Of all the very late sixties-very early seventies Chryslers, this is the one I would want. The Chrysler 300 with it’s huge slab sides is attractive as is the Imperial, but this one has both of them beat, at least in my opinion. I think the hide-away headlights on this car, surrounded by the chrome bumper are very attractive.



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Certain other Mopars of the era, namely the Charger, are of course, styled similarly. But the difference is, this one isn’t going to carry a five or six figure price tag any time soon.

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This one has lived a hard life, but in the eye of this beholder, her beauty is only slightly diminished. It looks like yet another candidate for our great American pastime, called “get it running this weekend” (that immediately follows “trunk archaeology” of course). Pull the plugs, soak the cylinders with Kroil, you know the drill. Will she or won’t she?

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It looks like she will, or at least could be persuaded to in fairly short order, but the seller says simply “Does not run.” It looks like it’s been awhile. I can’t identify the carburetor, it doesn’t look like the regular Carter four barrel, but I’m less familiar with these later models. The factory air is still intact, which is more often the case with these old Mopars. I’m going to speculate the reason for this is because the compressor is driven by the same belts as the other engine accessories, and not a separate belt as was commonly done by GM, so configuring it to work with no belts on the A/C compressor is much more difficult. Either way, it’s going to be a long, long time before this car blows cold air again, if ever.

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A friendly reminder of what’s under the hood. The faux scoops are tastefully done and manage to look good even on this big car. What’s less appealing is the state of the interior. At least most of it appears to be intact. And black looks great and makes sense with the white exterior, as does the black vinyl top. The rockers, floors, don’t look too bad.

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From the rear, the same awesome “big car” design is of course, also present. The big chrome bumper, wide tail lights, sleek styling and mammoth proportions all work well here. As the saying goes, if you have to ask how much it costs to fill the gas tank on a car like this, you can’t afford it.

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It’s all well and good so far, but a look inside the trunk unfortunately reveals what for many of us, would be the deal-breaker. Not a little daylight, but an awful lot of it. Enough that this car looks perilously close to having a leaf spring poke up through the trunk floor. And that just takes all the fun out of it.

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If you love this car as much as I do, and hopefully more than I do, it can be found here on craigslist in St. Louis. It’s located in the small town of Raymond, Illinois. The asking price is a paltry $500. A great deal for this many parts, and the complete drivetrain is probably worth the money by itself. So what do you think? Great parts car? Or is there still hope?


More: American / Plymouth





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[h=1]Rare Fox: 1988 Ford Mustang Mclaren Roadster[/h]
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After 15 years of production and a few face lifts, it is easy to say that the Fox body Mustang built quite a chapter into Ford’s history book. This unique and interesting Mclaren converted Mustang Roadster is a rare low mileage specimen that has aged beautifully. This beautiful Fox can be yours for the buy it now price of $8,995. Find it here on ebay out of Gilbert, Arizona.


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When is the last time you saw a bone stock 302 V8? Appearing completely stock and unmolested, this Mustang still enjoys a cool R12 charge from the air conditioning system. The only thing to really nitpick about this Fox are the brackets that hold the radiator, and the radiator cowl itself. I would paint the radiator brackets and call it a day. All of this cleanliness and originality comes from this car being driven only 73,100 miles in its entire life. One feature that I am not exactly in love with is the optional automatic transmission, but it doesn’t detract much from this cool classic.

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With a typical Fox body appearance, the interior does have a few features that are Mclaren specific. The seats and door panels are covered in a perforated leather, with two tones of grey. Also the Door panels are equipped with ASC Mclaren badges. Since this is a roadster, there is no back seat, and instead you have a flat cargo like area that would easily fit your favorite golf bag and clubs. This interior shows nicely but there are a few condition concerns. The driver seat is worn, and has a split in the leather. The ash tray area has something going on that looks like delaminating and cracking. Also the passenger side door panel looks to have possibly met with a cigarette ash that caused a small area of melt near the power window controls. Beyond these issues, and the slightly aged leather seats, the interior in this Mclaren is nice.

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Absolutely shiny, just as you would wish for, the exterior of this Fox is clean! With only 1,806 of these roadsters having been produced, its safe to say this is a rare Fox. With all of the Mclaren goodies present, and in good condition, there are only a few very small things to point out. The only paint concerns come from a small chip on the lower portion of the front bumper and on the passenger rear wheel arch, which thankfully no rust has developed. Beyond the simple paint chips there is damage to the windshield pillar trim. It appears to have been cracked or broken at some point where it was then “gooped” up to maintain it. Beyond these fixable issues lies a clean and original Fox. How many of you have seen one of these Fox roadsters before?


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[h=1]Upgraded Survivor: 1973 Hurst Olds[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/73-Hurst-olds-1-630x355.jpg
By the end of 1972, the snarling large displacement muscle car engines had been cut back to lower compression and less power. But the 1973 Hurst Olds still offered a massive 455 cubic inch V8 that propelled this Oldsmobile like a muscle car. With only 1,097 1973 Hurst Olds manufactured, these machines have become quite rare. This particular car is in good health and has a few upgrades to boot. This 3 owner classic can be yours for $12,500. Find it here on craigslist out of Seattle, Washington. Thanks to reader Rocco B. for the cool submission!

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One of the better looking “later” muscle cars, this Hurst Olds looks to have been pretty well taken care of. Packing 400 ponies, the numbers matching 455 V8 has a bigger camshaft, and the transmission has been rebuilt. The seller has also rebuilt the entire suspension, and added some aftermarket handling goodies to make this muscle car handle excellent. What can be seen of the interior through the windows looks nice, but it is difficult to make out specifics.
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From 20 feet away where the photos were taken, this Oldsmobile looks like a nice example, that is driver quality. The seller has clearly explained that this one is not a rust bucket, and this claim appears to be true for the most part. There is a rot in the lower portion of the passenger front fender, and in the bottom front corner of the passenger door. Beyond that, there appears to be no other visible rust. The paint looks acceptable with the gold stripe on the hood appearing a bit dry and faded. Otherwise, this Hurst Olds looks like a well maintained classic with enough updates to make it a very special and enjoyable driver. Would you jump on this late muscle classic?


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[h=1]Golden Cat: Clean 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7[/h]
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This golden cat sure does shine! In 1969, the Cougar was still based on the same platform as the Mustang, so it hadn’t grown up to Thunderbird size yet. This smart looking example is located in Phoenix, Arizona and is listed for sale here on oldcaronline. The asking price is $10,500 and it’s a fixed price, not an auction.


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Before you start to write and complain about the wheels, there’s a set of styled steel wheels included. If original, they will look like this. I would also reverse the tires when I mounted them, I think. I do like the paint and, for once, the vinyl top. The seller tells us there is no rust at all and that the body is perfectly straight. It certainly looks the part in the pictures.

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The interior doesn’t look bad, either. Was the dash originally gold as well? I found a couple online with this interior/dash combination, but I also found some with colored dash pads as well. While the seat shows some wear, I could live with it like that for a long time. I do wish there were more pictures, though. And where exactly did the center of the steering wheel go?

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Given the interior condition, I’m surprised at how pristine the engine looks! Even though it is listed as rebuilt with zero miles, it still looks terrific. Of course, I wish there were a belt on the air conditioner, but I’m guessing the seller is leaving that for the next owner to sort out.

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You can see from this portion of the Marti report that the car was equipped with leather seats from the factory. I wonder who leased it?

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Now here’s where I start to have issues. Although I do like the look of the vinyl roof in the color it’s in, unfortunately it left the factory in black. We’re not given a shot of the front of the car, so we can’t tell whether or not the front bumper guards are there or not. We’re also told it has 71,000 original miles, which has me wondering why the engine rebuild was necessary. In any case–do you see enough to request more pictures? We’re told they are available!




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[h=1]The Bullitt Mustang Surfaces In Mexico?[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17038725_1114777651964878_7799094359942560195_o-630x355.jpg
Update 3/7/2017 – It has been announced that after traveling to Mexico to see the car in person, Kevin Marti has authenticated it as being the actual Mustang driven by McQueen in Bullitt! Photos of it as discovered in Mexico have also surfaced, showing what sad state it was in. I’m sure there will continue to be doubts and concerns about this car’s authenticity, but this could be big news for Bullitt and Mustang fans a like!


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From 3/2/2017 – 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?


More: Ford / Mustang / Pony Cars / Stories

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[h=1]Dusty Drop Top: 1969 Camaro Convertible[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1969-Camaro-Convetible-630x437.jpg
This project was restored and parked in this garage about 24 years ago. After completing the restoration, the owner only put a few thousand miles on it and then parked it due to a damaged transmission. Sadly after sitting for so long, it’s going to need more than just a transmission though. It looks like it could be a very nice car when put back together! This could be a great project for anyone looking for a drop top Camaro. Find it here on eBay in Stoneham, Massachusetts with a current bid of $11k.


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The engine is a bored out 327 with about 6k miles on it. The transmission was damaged, so the owner pulled it and simply threw it away. I’m not sure why they decided that was their best option, but perhaps it was simply beyond repair. A replacement shouldn’t be too difficult to find.
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While it might not be a big block car or an all original survivor, V8 powered convertibles are quite popular. It might need a ton of work, but it could be a very nice car once completed. I would want to have it looked over though before bidding, as you never know what might be hiding under that shiny paint.


More: American / Camaro / Chevrolet

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[h=1]Stable Found Pony: 1964 Ford Mustang[/h]
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In a world of so many cars, and not enough time, there are always sad stories you hear about someone finding a car that they were restoring, or intending to restore, but passed away before completing the project. That is the story with this 1964 Ford Mustang. The owner found this car tucked away in a barn, and decided to restore the car as it was complete and in good solid shape. He dismantled the car, and striped the paint off of the body panels in prep for body work and paint. Unfortunately he passed away before completing his vision, and the current seller is trying to move the car on his behalf. Although dismantled, this Mustang looks like a solid and relatively complete project. This Pony has a $6,000 price tag and can be found here on craigslist out of Boise, Idaho.


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Covered in dust, dirt, and who knows what else, this Pony looks pretty solid from the interior. All too often rot can be found in the floors of these cars, and this one has no rot to show. There is some superficial surface rust in some various places but otherwise the floors look awesome in this car. In the sales ad there are no photos of the interior components, but I would assume the car was complete, so I would think there is an interior, but the condition is unknown. One thing that can be seen is the manual transmission shift lever! This early Pony was powered by a 260 V8, which is included with the car. The past owner managed to get the engine running, so at least the engine is probably in serviceable condition. Many of the parts and body panels are labeled to aid in reassembly. Several of the parts are in card board bins, or in labeled plastic bags. Although there is a dreaded “bolt bin” that is a bit of a catch all.

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Studying the pictures of the body reveals a very solid and straight roller. The seller mentions that there is no major rust and only surface rust is present. This is believable as some of the key areas rust likes to form on these cars is rust free on this one. The rest of the body panels can be seen in the sales ad either hanging or laid out within this barn. It is easy to see why the owner chose this car, as it appears to be a very solid early pony car with a stick shift. Would you complete the previous owner’s vision and take on finishing this restoration?


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My Grandfather had a 71 Maverick. Never looked this good. His had a 6. This ones nice with a 302.
[h=1]Equine Survivor: 1972 Maverick[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/f3-630x354.jpg
If you like early 70’s Fords, you won’t find many nicer survivors than this one. It appears we have a run of nice Mavericks lately! This one is located in Henderson, Maryland and is listed for sale here on eBay. These folks think a lot of their Maverick, as they are asking $10,500 or best offer. It might just be worth it!

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Short of some minor paint wear on some seams around the hood opening, I really don’t find much to fault with the largely original paint on this Maverick–as a matter of fact, I can’t find much to fault with the cosmetics on this 56,343 mile survivor at all, apart from that I’ve never cared for this particular style of wheel cover.
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Yes, it’s a rather plain car, but when is the last time (other than on this website) you’ve seen another one this original and nice? And the yellow is so 1970’s. As best as I can tell from color charts, this has the inspiring name of Medium Bright Yellow. What happened to the folks that came up with Grabber Blue?
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Apart from the Mustang floor mats (which don’t look bad) and the aftermarket steering wheel cover, this is a beautiful interior. Ok, this is as beautiful as a non-Grabber Maverick interior gets. I actually kind of like the padded shelf under everything; that would be useful. It’s all original, you know. Sure does look like it’s been taken care of.
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The 302 V8 is original as well. It looks darned nice as well. I’d have to go with something more original looking than the red spark plug wires, but that’s being really nitpicky. The only thing that puzzles me a little is where the yellow seems to be a slightly different shade in some places. I’m hoping that’s just the light. Regardless, this really is a nice, V8 Maverick. Just think what it would cost if it were a Mustang in this condition? What are your thoughts?




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[h=1]Sunset Or Sunrise? 1969 VW Karmann Ghia[/h]
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This cute (you knew I’d use that word with a Ghia) Sunset Orange (if I got my color chart correct!) Volkswagen Karmann Ghia looks like it’s ready to drive away, although there are a few blemishes here and there. The car is for sale here on eBay and is located in Tijeras, New Mexico. The opening bid is set at $5,200, and since the NADA low retail is just over $6,000, this might turn out to be a deal!


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As essentially a sporty looking Beetle, a Ghia can be a very practical classic as long as it’s not horribly rusty. I wish the seller of this car wasn’t quite so much a person of few words, because apart from stating that it is in “good” condition, runs “great” and has a “fair” interior, we don’t know anything else about this car. It looks like there may be some rust along the door base, but it’s hard to tell for sure. The slant on the rear bumper tells me it’s at least been tapped back there, but again, it’s hard to know more without details. I’d also like to know why the fuel filler door is a different color.

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Funny, you can’t really tell any angle on the bumper from this view! It does look like the car has all its trim, though, even the commonly missing trim rings for the wheels are present. While you may want to improve this car, I certainly wouldn’t be embarrassed to drive it in the meantime!

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The interior looks okay, but the pictures are poorly lighted. Again, it would be nice to have more information, especially the condition of the floor pan. Of course, that can be replaced as well, but that’s not a trivial job. In my Ghia dreams, we’ll hope it’s intact!

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I can’t tell much about the engine from here, either. Of course, the seller told us it runs great–that should be enough, right? I think not. But it might be worth investigating further if you’re interested in driving off into the sunset–or sunrise! Are you?



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[h=1]10,000 Miles! 1983 Ford Mustang GT[/h]
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As we know all too well, Fox Body Mustangs are often abused by senseless owners due to their low cost of entry. That’s why when a high-priced examples rolls around, I’m not too upset that it keeps some buyers out of the bidding pool, as we have to keep some of these early cars preserved and not on the latest episode of Check Out My Flowmasters. This four-eyed survivor has only 10,236 original miles and is listed here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $22,950.


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This Mustang GT was as loaded as it could get in 1983. The GT performance package, premium sound, t-top roof, sport steering wheel, and of course, the high output V8. In an era where collectible Mustangs weren’t exactly rolling out of the showroom and Hertz rental car lots like they once did, it’s impressive that an owner still took such care to keep this early GT protected from modifications and highway mileage.

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Inside, this Mustang may as well still be in the showroom. And what a bonus to see a manual transmission in the console. In fact, I have to applaud many ‘Stang owners from this generation, as most cars I see (unless it’s a rare Ghia edition) came with a manual transmission. Sure, I get that modern automatics are the bees’ knees and shift faster than I ever could, but it’s still refreshing to see an era of owners who preferred to row their own gears. An uncracked dash and mint seat upholstery round out the minty insides.

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Engine plastics appear as new, and the polished air cleaner looks like it’s never breathed in any dirt or been splashed by a leaky valve cover. This Mustang GT will command a fair price, for sure, and I suspect the reserve is at least near the Buy-It-Now price. But why shouldn’t it be? There can’t be too many Mustangs of this generation collecting dust with less than 20,000 original miles and the best options boxes checked, so let’s hear your thoughts below: is this example worth the asking price? And would you rather have this four-eyes or later model example?


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A lot like my first car. Mine was a 75, Plymouth Valiant Scamp 2 Door with Slant 6. In 75 mine had a whopping 90 Horse Power.
[h=1]Special Edition: 1974 Dodge Dart[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/030817-Barn-Finds-1974-Dodge-Dart-1-630x302.jpg
Well, isn’t that special? This 1974 Dodge Dart Special Edition was originally a Kansas car and it was owned by a school teacher, according to the current owner. It’s on Craigslist with a very ambitious asking price of $9,000! Hagerty lists a #2 “excellent” condition car as being valued at $8,100. Thanks to Rocco B for finding this Dart!


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This may be the nicest 1974 Dart Special Edition left, but is it $9,000 nice? As you’ll see, there are no photos of the interior or engine at all, or any detail photos or one of the trunk or a wheel or anything but four exterior photos. Ads like this one are a total head-scratcher for me, when a seller can’t be bothered to even open the doors and hood and take a photo. If it’s actually their car, and seeing that Craigslist ads will allow at least a dozen FREE photos, there’s no excuse for not providing more photos than this. But, off the soapbox and onto this great looking Dart.
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Since there are no interior photos you may not know that the Special Edition was meant to be a “luxurious” car, at least for the Dart line. They had high-backed velour seats. plush carpet, power front disc brakes, and 1974 was the first time that Dodge integrated the lap and shoulder seatbelts. The seller says that the “drivers shoulder harness needs to be re-stitched” but it has the original carpet and the seats are in great shape. For your hard-earned $9,000 you don’t get an operating radio or wipers, but supposedly the factory AC works. You can see that the body of the car is darn near perfect.
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Even though this is a two-door hardtop, it may not be the most exciting Dart body style for most people. The 225 slant-six also may not be the most exciting engine option, especially when there was a 318 V8 as an option. 2/3 of buyers opted for the 318 V8 out of just over 12,000 Special Edition Darts sold in 1974. This 225 slant-six would have had about 105 hp and the seller says that the temperature gauge doesn’t work but the alternator and oil pressure gauges work. Supposedly it sat for a couple of years but it runs good now that the seller has put about 40 miles on it. I’m a bit confused at this one. The price is out of this world but the car also looks like it’s out of this world, condition-wise. Of course, it’s impossible to judge the interior or engine without any photos. Are you a “personal luxury” Dodge Dart fan or would you go for the muscle?




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[h=1]Max’s Post-Apocalyptic Interceptor: 1974 Ford Falcon XB[/h]
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Most, if not all us, know about the Mad Max films. As car enthusiasts, I would be willing to bet that 99% of us need this 1974 Falcon XB done up in true apocalyptic fashion. Although this car in its entirety did not appear in the films, some of the parts on this car were in Mad Max Fury Road. Originally built as a promotional vehicle for the Sydney Premier, this rolling chassis was built into a true Mad Max interceptor. Many others have decided that they need this Falcon as there have been 78 bids, bumping the price to $35,701, with the reserve not met. Find it here on ebay out of Albion, QLD, Australia.


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The magical and suspense inducing supercharger that was so recognizable from the first film is present on this recreation. Although, this is a “dummy” supercharger, as it does not compress air. It is simply a creatively built air box that resembles the money maker. Amazingly this car was just converted into a driver last month and was put together by a performance shop. Ford blue with 351 cubes, this 351 Cleveland is a runner with new parts, and a rebuilt carb, but it would appear the engine is a second hand unit. There is no mention of a rebuilt engine in the sales ad. Max likely wouldn’t care as long as it had enough compression with the supercharger to catch Toecutter’s gang.

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The cockpit is in great condition for a post-apocalyptic car. But in our modern day and age, the ripped driver seat may not fly so well. The seller has new seat covers to redo the seats if you prefer, but Max could care less about the seats.

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Although originally premiering for Fury Road, this car is actually equipped with body panels from the first and second films. For the hardcore fan it may be in their interest to make the car authentic to one or another. Although, Max really isn’t concerned about looks. Described as “beautifully rough” this Ford is exactly that. Dirty and one color, the paint finish varies from panel to panel, and there are even a few dents likely from other disrespectful post-apocalyptic folks like Toecutter’s gang. A great deal of work has been performed, mechanically and body, to get the car to this condition. This Falcon is ready to roll, and if you were lucky enough to win this Ford, hopefully you have some motorcycle friends with café racers to “chase” down. Out of all of the Mad Max films, which one is your favorite?




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[h=1]40K Miles? 1971 Chevrolet El Camino Survivor[/h] image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/w3-630x354.jpg
Although this is a really nice vehicle, I’m struggling with the 40,000 mile claim. We’ll discuss why below. This is a neat-looking 1971 Chevrolet El Camino, and for once no one has tarted it up as an SS, or a big block, or anything else. It’s even wearing original rallye wheels! It’s being sold here on eBay, where bidding is currently at $6,700 with a reserve, although there is a buy it now of $11,700 if you are impatient. It’s currently waiting for you in Scranton, Pennsylvania.


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Although the paint is oxidized quite a bit, the seller is claiming that 90% (they don’t specify where the other 10% is located) is original. I’m struggling with that because it appears that a piece of body side molding was taken off and it looks like original paint underneath where the molding was but faded repaint above and below it. Now, I may well be wrong as it could be that the molding protected the original paint in those spots and that the rest of the paint faded. What do you think?
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I’m surprised to see the bumper so straight and true and all the trim in place and seemingly undamaged. Part of me would worry about using a “truck” like it was intended, considering how nice condition it’s in.
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Even the bed looks pretty nice, with no obvious serious rust. Actually, the seller calls it a rust free California vehicle. I hope they are correct!
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The interior looks nice, but is it really original? It’s certainly the original type and looks very nice. I can’t see the pedals clearly enough to determine if they are worn or not, but the carpet, dash and door panels certainly look the part.

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That’s a lot of paint missing and marks on the air cleaner for a 40,000 mile car, even one that is 46 years old. I like the air conditioning, although I would assume it isn’t working as we’re not told that it does. I’m hopeful, though, as two of the hoses look new. We’re told it “runs and drives like new” and that the 350 cubic inch V8 has a four barrel carburetor. I’ll be really interested in how far you readers think this one has traveled!




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[h=1]Survivors At The Boise Roadster Show[/h]
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We try to break away from the computer once in a while to do something a bit more physical. The weather sometimes makes it difficult to work on our projects, but thankfully there are quite a few automotive events held here in Boise. And there just happens to be one such event currently going on, and it happens to be indoors! So we decided to grab the camera and check out the annual Boise Roadster Show. It wasn’t the biggest car show we’ve ever been to, but there were some awesome cars on display.



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Out of all the cars crammed in the Expo Idaho Center, there were a few standouts that really caught our attention. First up was this 1979 Mustang Pace Car which only has 70 miles on the odometer! That’s right, this Pony has traveled just 70 miles and and the owner Sandy was on hand to tell us a bit about its incredible story. Apparently, the original owner purchased it after seeing the actual Mustang Pace Car at Indianapolis. They went home, patiently waited for this one to show up at the dealer and as soon as it did, they purchased it. They didn’t even remove any of the protective plastic! We spent quite a few minutes talking to Sandy, but he is going to send us more information and a full write up soon, so stay tuned for more on this very special Mustang.

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The next to reel us in was this original Split Window Corvette! It actually belongs to our buddy Bruce. We knew he had recently purchased a Corvette, but hadn’t gotten to see it yet. He’s already agreed to letting us come take more photos and get the full story, so keep an eye out for that too.

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This Harley also caught our attention, as it’s an unrestored bike. The owner found it, did a tune up and got it running again. While there were shinier bikes on display, this one was by far the coolest, simply because of its originality.

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There were tons of other interesting machines here, ranging from a historic dragster to this quad engined Econoline! It really was fun and a great way to spend an afternoon. If you happen to be in the Boise area, we would highly recommend stopping by and having a look! And if you can’t make it, be sure to enjoy our small sample of what’s on display.


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[h=1]Not A Nickey: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS 427[/h]
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It puzzles me when a seller takes a car that should be desirable enough as-is and tries to turn it into something it isn’t. I’m going to let our Camaro experts call the details on this one, but it’s hard to argue that a 427/4-speed/solid 1967 Camaro isn’t a much wanted car. This one was produced originally in Los Angeles and is called a California barn find but is now located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It’s advertised here on eBay and is being offered with a buy it now of $36,000, but the seller is open to lower offers.


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The seller spends most of the ad space talking about Nickey modified Camaros, but admits this probably isn’t one and they have no documentation saying it is. So I’m going to dispense with that association right away and focus on the fact that they state that the graphics are easily removable. When they do talk about the car itself, they mention some rust bubbles but don’t tell us anything about where they are or how extensive they are. The trunk floor requires replacing but a new one is included. It would be nice to see a picture of how extensive that rust is.

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The seller does include plenty of pictures of the underside of the car. Nice new exhaust system, although I would have rather seen the exhaust brackets and associated welding painted after installation (and the sheet metal screws that were there to temporarily hold them in place removed and the holes plug welded as well). The seller states that this is a positraction rear end as well.

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The interior is said to be “old school.” Old bordello came to my mind, but it does appear to be in nice shape, so if it to your taste, great! The carpet is new, so that’s one replacement out of the way. The seller also says there’s no radio but they like listening to the 427 better anyway; I can totally get with that!

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There’s been a lot of effort put into mechanical reconditioning, with a lot of new parts including new brakes with front discs, new tie rods, a new starter, new wheels and tires, a new 750 cfm Holley carburetor, new power steering, and new headers to go with that new exhaust. The engine has been tuned up and even the lifters have been replaced. We’re also assured it doesn’t run hot as the radiator has been flushed and new hoses have been added. I think it’s pretty obvious that this car has been built to drive rather than show, and I’m fine with that. What do you folks think? Is this a deal?


More: American / Camaro / Chevrolet / Drivers

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[h=1]One Repaint, All Stock: 1967 Chevy Camaro[/h]
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“Unaltered” is a word used somewhat freely anymore, especially as it pertains to survivor cars. Sometimes it’s true, but most of the time, it tends to be exaggeration. In the case of this very clean and very stock 1967 Camaro Deluxe that is claimed to be a genuine two family-owned car with zero alterations, I think it’s safe to say the use of the word is appropriate. Find it here on eBay with a $28,500 Buy-It-Now.


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Bought new in California, the Camaro stayed with its first owner until 1980. It then went to his nephew, who owned it for the next 36 years. Built new in Los Angeles, it hasn’t strayed from the West Coast until now, as the seller is located in Arizona. Besides one repaint in the original color, the seller says this ’67 remains true to its roots and features original body panels, chrome bumpers and glass, with the exception of the windshield. The Chevy does have 92,000 miles, so it was driven.

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The interior is probably the highlight of the car. I have a hard time believing it’s even original, but the seller claims it is. The Camaro comes with the optional Strato-Bench seat featuring a center armrest and the Deluxe interior trimmings. Heck, it even has a fold-down rear seat, which I can’t imagine was a common option back in 1967. All gauges work and buttons function as intended. And look at those carpets – they are mint! The power features it does have are sensible, with power brakes and steering on board.

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And the other part of the story is just how dry this Camaro is. That West Coast living apparently didn’t take place near the ocean, as the body panels are straight and true and the undercarriage is dry, dry, dry. The matching 327 is said to run sweetly and doesn’t smoke, and the seller has updated the exhaust system with factory “style” tranvers mufflers; however, I’d want to know if he spent the money for OEM parts before plunking down close to $30K. What do you think – is this survivor Camaro worth every penny?


More: American / Chevrolet / Survivors





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That 67 Camaro is sure not generating the bids i thought it might, for such a clean car, with a 327 V8. I could understand a six cylinder might not capture the interest, but why not this one I wonder? 50th anniversary for it this year.. I would think there would be some recognition of that.
 
Not a lot of Horsepower, but certainly has the looks.
[h=1]Bad Bandit: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am[/h]
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There are so many nice Trans Ams still out there! People must have assumed they would be collectible some day so they stashed them away. Well, they were right, but I still think it would have been more fun to thrash mine instead. Anyway, this awesome example is claimed to have been with the same owner for 33 years! It’s only showing 61k on the odometer and everything is said to work as it should. It’s located in Tacoma, Washington and is listed here on eBay where bidding ends in a few days.



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This isn’t just any old black Trans Am. It’s a Special Edition car so it included many unique touches besides the black paint. There’s a gold bird on the hood, gold on the grill, and gold in the pinstriping. It even rides on gold Snowflake rims. The theme continues inside with a gold swirl dash, gold steering wheel, and even little gold birds on the door panels and shift knob! Everything is claimed to work in here and someone has already fitted a CD player so the only thing left to do is to repair the AC system.

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Personally, I would rather have the stock radio in the dash or nothing at all because my ears would be busy listening to this. Yes, there is an engine in there under all the hoses. A big one too! Four hundred and three cubic inches may sound like a lot, but unfortunately the emission rules of the day choked things down from what they had previously been. There are rumors out there that you can remove the catalytic converter and a block off plate in the hood scoop to really unleash the beast. Has anyone experienced this firsthand?

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The gold accents, louvers, and flipped up spoiler really make this thing a looker. This black beauty has had one respray, but it was completed 14 years ago so it must have been done right. The fact that it’s not the original paint should just give the next owner an excuse to drive it everyday without feeling bad. Let’s just hope they at least take it out for the occasional thrashing instead of waiting for it to appreciate more. There’s still a lot of low-mileage TAs out there so why not enjoy this one?


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