Barn Finds

[h=1]Daily Driver Friendly: 1987 Buick GNX[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gnx1-e1491680225612-630x359.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"359","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gnx1-e1491680225612-630x359.jpg"}[/IMG2] It’s not often that you see a desirable car like the Buick Grand National GNX being used as a daily driver. This example up for auction and ending today has over 114,000 miles on the clock but still looks great. It’s had one repaint and other than some cosmetic blemishes, it looks way too good for its miles. Bidders seem to agree, as it’s already over $43K here on eBay with the reserve unmet.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gnx2-e1491680257294-630x385.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"385","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gnx2-e1491680257294-630x385.jpg"}[/IMG2] The GNX is even more desirable than the pair of garage-find brand new Grand Nationals we posted the other day, and I can only imagine what would happen if a dusty, new-in-the-wrapper GNX was discovered. This example has been well loved, and other than a repaint in its original color, appears largely as it left the factory. The black basketweave wheels are among the prettiest ever put on a passenger car sold in the USA, and the subtle rear spoiler gives just enough of a hint that this isn’t your father’s Buick.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gnx3-e1491680274580-630x361.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"361","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gnx3-e1491680274580-630x361.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior looks way better than you’d expect for nearly 120,000 miles, which is a testament to the one original owner who clearly worked hard to both drive and preserve this GNX. The headliner has been replaced and there is some rust on the passenger door, but no rot elsewhere on the vehicle. Now, the original motor was pulled and replaced with a stock (and correct) GNX mill, but I’m not sure why it needed replacing. The numbers-matching unit is included in the sale, but it’s still worth asking why a car with just over 100,000 miles required an engine replacement.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gnx4-e1491680291426-630x371.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"371","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gnx4-e1491680291426-630x371.jpg"}[/IMG2] The GNX is dry and clean underneath. It’s clear that this example isn’t perfect, but it’s darn good for the mileage. I’m amazed at the prices these cars command seemingly regardless of condition, and wish I had the foresight to buy one 10 years ago. I wonder if the reserve price is north of $50K – with just a few hours left in the auction, we’ll soon know. Would you put your pennies towards a time capsule example, or still drop near 50 large on a car with over 100,000 miles? Let us know in the comments below.


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[h=1]440 Restovivor: 1971 Dodge Charger R/T[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71-Dodge-Charger-RT-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71-Dodge-Charger-RT-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The third generation Dodge Chargers seem to not be as well appreciated as the second generation cars, but the 1971-1974 cars still have great looks and power. This 1971 model has a factory equipped 440 big block, and is in original condition minus a recent repaint. Very well taken care of and ready to light the tires, this Charger is currently bid up to $15,855 with the reserve not met. Find it here on ebay out of Grand Rapids, Michigan.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71-Dodge-Charger-RT-4-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71-Dodge-Charger-RT-4-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] The massive heart of this beast is a 440 cubic inch V8 that produces 370 horsepower and 480 foot pounds of torque. That massive power is transmitted through a 727 Torqueflite automatic transmission. Described as original, the engine and bay are very tidy, with no obvious signs of surface rust or even dirt. The mileage is listed as being 112,000 miles which isn’t too high for a car of this vintage. With this big power comes big comfort as this Charger is equipped with air conditioning. As of recently the car also received a great deal of maintenance including brakes, suspension, exhaust, and more. This big block beauty likely drives like new.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71-Dodge-Charger-RT-3-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71-Dodge-Charger-RT-3-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Looking inside of this bright orange machine shows a museum worthy interior that is factory original to this car. Virtually spotless and flaw free, this interior has aged very gracefully. Although the seller mentions it hardly shows signs of wear, indicating that there may be some very minor wear present that is not visible from the images. Before being repainted this Charger was carefully taken care of in a private car collection and it certainly shows.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/71-Dodge-Charger-RT-2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/71-Dodge-Charger-RT-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] At a glance you would think this Charger was an extremely low mileage survivor, or that it was completely restored. Instead this car has been repainted and it has really made this car phenomenal. Sprayed in its original color, the stripes were also replaced making the car authentic and correct. Although appearing perfect the seller says the paint is “near perfect, and well done” but from looking at the photos it appears perfect. In beautiful condition this may easily be one of the nicest big block 3rd generation Chargers out there. With a big heart and an excellent condition interior and exterior, what do you predict this Dodge will sell for?


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Back to the Future.........

[h=1]Showroom Fresh: 879 Mile 1981 DeLorean DMC12[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/delo1-e1491885256776-630x306.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"306","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/delo1-e1491885256776-630x306.jpg"}[/IMG2] There’s no question that the classic DeLorean DMC12 has been a collector’s item since it was new. Although it’s a fairly recent phenomenon that late-model cars like the McLaren F1 seemingly never lose their value while others are at the height of their depreciation curve, the DeLorean was an early pioneer in fairly recent vehicles becoming instant collector’s items. This one has a mere 879 miles from new, and it’s listed here on eBay with bidding approaching $40K.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/delo2-e1491885278448-630x350.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"350","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/delo2-e1491885278448-630x350.jpg"}[/IMG2] The first thing that catches my eye is the presence of the side-body graphics. I feel like over the years I’ve only seen DeLoreans that are completely bare, just the iconic brushed stainless steel, or have some remnants of what we see in complete, untarnished condition here. As a car that didn’t have much in the way of color, you instantly notice things like how bright the taillights remain, or the finish on the turbine-style wheels. While this car will never be anything but a piece of garage art, it at least looks worthy of the role.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/delo3-e1491885301245-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/delo3-e1491885301245-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Even better is that it was spec’d out with the manual transmission. Despite its sporting appearances, the DeLorean was no corner carver. I’m always surprised by the number of automatic DMC12s that pop up with more frequency than you’d expect. The gray leather was also an option, according to the seller, and the interior appears mint as you might expect for less than 1,000 original miles. On more worn examples, the interior is usually in shambles, a combination of sun exposure and cheap plastics that can make the insides one of the most challenging areas to restore.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/delo4-e1491885321399-630x344.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"344","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/delo4-e1491885321399-630x344.jpg"}[/IMG2] The engine could use some detailing, in my opinion, for a car with such low mileage. I’m not a big fan of liberal use of rubber gloss products, but again – for a museum piece – I want to see it detailed to perfection. If I’m going to stare at it all day, it better be glistening from every corner! As mentioned earlier, performance was never this car’s strong suit, but at least the manual is there to bring it a step closer to the genuine Back To The Future experience. What do you think – will the final bid clear $50,000?


More: American / DeLorean / Survivors





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[h=1]One of 24 Left: 1971 AMC Javelin Police Car[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/00G0G_jlLGPri2VfM_1200x900-e1491882216753.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"240","width":"487","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/00G0G_jlLGPri2VfM_1200x900-e1491882216753.jpg"}[/IMG2] For once, I agree with a seller’s hyperbole: this AMC Javelin is far more special than the garden-variety Camaro and Mustang police cars that show up with some frequency on classifieds sites. Said to be one of just 24 left in existence, this police-spec Javelin is a project worth rescuing and bringing back to the condition seen here in this photo. Find it here on craigslist in New Jersey for $12,000. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Brian Seagrave for the find.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/01010_3z5lFc3anb3_1200x900-e1491882251888-630x374.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"374","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/01010_3z5lFc3anb3_1200x900-e1491882251888-630x374.jpg"}[/IMG2] As seen here, the AMC reveals a common plight of police cars turned into civilian vehicles: all the gadgets and period-correct police accessories are gone, with a VIN number the only way to confirm this Javelin’s prior duties. The seller claims it is well known in the AMC community, with the nickname of Dixie seemingly indicating a curious past where everyone knew it should be decked out in police regalia but the restoration never commenced. The engine turns freely, but that also means it’s a non-runner at the moment.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/00l0l_lJnE4D1Ym9F_1200x900-e1491882270657-630x336.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"336","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/00l0l_lJnE4D1Ym9F_1200x900-e1491882270657-630x336.jpg"}[/IMG2] The original picture shows a cool, steel-gray Javelin with Alabama State Trooper stickers on the doors and a flashing siren on top. The white letter tires further toughen up the look, and like all police cars, I suspect this Javelin features heavy-duty suspension components, additional cooling capacity and a thoroughly utilitarian interior. It’s a shame that it’s been painted purple in the meantime; perhaps the original paint is still visible underneath. It’s said to be “nearly straight and rot-free”, which makes you wonder where the rot is hiding.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/00G0G_jlLGPri2VfM_600x450-e1491882463730.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"193","width":"459","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/00G0G_jlLGPri2VfM_600x450-e1491882463730.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller claims to have a large parts stash to go with the Javelin, and given the one, solitary picture of the iconic roof-mount siren, I’m hopeful he has other police-spec bits in his store. For any police car restoration, that’s the hardest part – finding that CB radio from the era in which the car was sold, or special spotlight that shined the light on criminals of every stripe. This Javelin absolutely needs to regain its status as a genuine highway patrol car, so I hope the next owner can see the restoration through to completion.


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[h=1]Bagged And Tagged: 1968 Chevelle SS 396 Project[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1968-Chevelle-SS-396-630x442.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"442","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1968-Chevelle-SS-396-630x442.jpg"}[/IMG2] Once a classic car achieves a certain level of value, it doesn’t take long before people are making clones and trying to sell them as the real thing. While the internet has helped with how to actually identify the real thing, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to scam. That’s why it’s so important that sellers provide detailed photos and as much documentation as possible. This particular seller does a decent job proving that their project Chevelle really is an SS 396. You can find this project here on eBay in Proctorville, Ohio with a current bid of $1,025.



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The seller provided photos of the VIN, trim tag and the numbers on the engine block. Their photos aren’t the best, which might explain why it isn’t already bid up more. Cloning Chevelle SS 396s is a big money business, so I don’t blame bidders for being leery. The numbers appear to all lineup, so that’s hopeful, but I would still recommend inspecting it closely.

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While the engine is apart, at least you have the numbers matching block. The seller states that the previous owner disassembled the car, put all the parts in bags and labeled them. So hopefully that means everything is still here, but it does make me wonder why the car hasn’t ever been finished. Was it too big of a project or is there something wrong with it that they aren’t telling us?

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Having all the numbers is a good start to proving this car is an SS 396, but I would like to see some documentation. I try to be as trusting as possible, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially with big money cars like this. I truly hope it is the real deal, but I would do my research before bidding more than what a standard Chevelle project is worth. Then it if turns out to be real, go up from there. So what do you think? Is this a real SS or a clone?


More: American / Chevrolet / Muscle Cars

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Another car from my youth.

[h=1]Aching To Run: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/79-Chevrolet-Camarp-Z28-1-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/79-Chevrolet-Camarp-Z28-1-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Having spent the last 16 years parked, the current owner bought this Camaro with the intention of making it a driver, but life got in the way. After sitting a decade and a half, this Camaro still looks like a nice project, although it certainly has some needs. Aching to be a driver once more, this Z28 is offered for $3,300. Check it out here on craigslist out of Haverhill, Massachusetts’s. Thanks to reader Rocco B. for the submission!


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/79-Chevrolet-Camarp-Z28-3-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/79-Chevrolet-Camarp-Z28-3-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Packing a famous 350 V8, and an automatic transmission, this Camaro has covered 147,000 miles in its life time. Despite its long term hibernation, there is no clear answer as to why the car hasn’t been driven, and what it exactly needs. The condition of the drivetrain is not mentioned, so there could be some surprises with this Camaro. I would also assume this Chevrolet will need brake system work and the fuel system cleaned. It is not clear, but hopefully this one has been living in a garage.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/79-Chevrolet-Camarp-Z28-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/79-Chevrolet-Camarp-Z28-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Wearing a Burgundy on red color package, the interior looks very decent other than the heavily sun bleached carpet and the ripped driver seat. Also there is a small rip in the middle of the dash that is not very noticeable. The rest of the dash looks nice, and the interior overall is in very reasonable condition once you get past the yellow carpet. The exterior appears just as original as the interior. The clear coat is chipping on the hood and front fenders, and there is rust in the rear quarters, the passenger side rocker panel, and a “small” area around the back window. Although there are limited images of the exterior, the body appears straight and worthy of a restoration. There are no detailed pictures of the rust, but this Camaro looks like it could be enjoyed in its current condition, before undergoing restoration. Would you save this Z28?



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[h=1]The Tale Of The Lost Daytona Coupe[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shelby-Cobra-Daytona-Coupe-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Shelby-Cobra-Daytona-Coupe-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] I was recently digging through old forum posts on various websites when I came across a photo of what was clearly a barn find Shelby Daytona Coupe. There wasn’t any information about it or a link, but it looked so incredible I decided I had to do some digging to see what I could find out about it. I eventually tracked the photos back to the Nevada Shelby Club, where I discovered that the photo was of the Missing Daytona Coupe. This story originally broke back in 2001, but I thought it was so interesting that I had to post it for anyone that missed it back then, those who might have forgotten about it or for those that were wondering what ended up happening with it.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shelby-Daytona-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Shelby-Daytona-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The story behind this Shelby is almost as an incredible as the car itself is. Shelby’s Cobra was quite the force in racing, but they just couldn’t take on the best Ferrari had to offer. They had the power and handling but lacked the aerodynamics to achieve the kind of speeds the Ferraris could. So, Shelby set out to building 6 coupes with the help of Peter Brock. The one you see here is car CSX2287, the very first one built. It was the only one that was built entirely by Shelby, the other 5 were built in Italy.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shelby-Daytona-at-salt-flat-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Shelby-Daytona-at-salt-flat-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] After dominating in the 1965 racing season, CSX2287 set a couple land speed records at the Salt Flats and was then retired. In late ’65, it was sold to the founder of Russkits, a slot-car manufacturer for $4,500. A year later, it traded hands, this time to Phil Spector for around $12k. Spector drove it on the streets for a while, but it proved to be too uncomfortable for street use. He eventually sold it to his bodyguard, George Brand, for just $1,000. And this is where the story begins to get interesting. No one knows why or exactly when, but as some point in the early ’70s, Brand gave the car to his daughter, Donna O’Hara.

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Calling O’Hara eccentric might be an understatement. A close childhood friend got the opportunity to drive it on a handful of occasions, but shortly after taking ownership of this Coupe, she put it into storage. No one knows why she took it off the road, but clearly, she didn’t want people to know she owned this history car. It didn’t take long for the rumors to start as to what happened to this Shelby. Some claimed that it had been destroyed, while others that Carroll Shelby had it hidden away somewhere. In reality, Donna had it hidden in a storage unit in Southern California, left to deteriorate.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Shelby-Daytona-Engine-630x473.jpg
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There were many Shelby collectors that tracked Donna down to see if she still had the car and if so if she would sell it. Every time someone came knocking on her door, she would deny its very existence. Even Carroll Shelby approached her about buying it, and like usual, she denied owning it and told him to move along. That didn’t stop serious collectors from continuing their pursuit of CSX2287. For whatever reason, Donna decided life wasn’t worth living, even after receiving some serious cash offers for the car. On October 22, 2000, Donna apparently lit herself on fire. With her passing, ownership of the car came into question and a legal battle between Donna’s parents, her childhood friend and Phil Spector (who claimed to have never sold it to Brand) ensued.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1964-Shelby-Daytona-Coupe-630x232.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"232","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1964-Shelby-Daytona-Coupe-630x232.jpg"}[/IMG2] After a lengthy legal battle, it was decided the car legally belonged to Donna’s friend, Kurt Goss. Her mother had already sold the car to a neurosurgeon for $4 million, so she had to pay Goss $800k as part of the settlement, taking up much of what was left of the money. Talk about a strange and dramatic story. The only bright side, if there is one, is that the lost Cobra is no long hidden from the world. Today you can see this incredible car at the Simeone Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.




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The amusing thing is that you can still buy DeLoreans, both factory reconditioned and new ones for reasonable money.
 
And the Bricklin still lives on. A fellow bought all of the left over parts from the Factory years ago, and they have fixed most of the little annoyances that came with owning a Bricklin.

I would choose Bricklin over DeLorean every time.

DeLorean came with a Renault 6, and the Bricklin came with either a 351 Cleveland or a 360 Dodge Engine.
 
[h=1]Rare And Clean: 1975 Bricklin SV1[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/b1-2-630x254.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"alt":"b1","data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"254","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/b1-2-630x254.jpg"}[/IMG2] Name a another car who’s commemorative stamp and coins sold better than the car itself? And did you know that Bricklins weren’t American, but Canadian? This rare plastic-bodied “safety sports car” is one of the nicest ones I’ve ever seen. It’s located in Sarasota, Florida and is offered here on eBay with a buy-it-now of $14,000 or you can make a lower offer.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/b2-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"alt":"b2","data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/b2-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] That long nose includes a safety bumper system. It may not be the most attractive car in the world, but I’ve never seen as smooth a body on a Bricklin. The door fit on this example is by far the best I’ve ever seen. The plastics used in Bricklin bodies are not known for staying straight, and where the different types of plastics were attached, their different coefficients of thermal expansion have caused many fit issues over the years. Wow, I do remember something from that engineering degree after all! The seller does detail a few small flaws in the body, but none are major.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/b3-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"alt":"b3","data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/b3-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] The gull wing doors are obviously a feature of Bricklins, and this one shows them off well. The car was repainted in its original color about 15 years ago and has been garage kept by the seller since 1978. They state that it runs perfectly and has received several updates recommended for Brickins post-production. Many Bricklins have cooling issues, but these have apparently been solved in this car.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/b4-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"alt":"b4","data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/b4-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] A lot of mechanical work has been done over the years as well to the original 351 Ford V8, and with only 25,000 miles on it the engine should be good for a long time yet.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/b5-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"alt":"b5","data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/b5-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] While I can’t say I would prefer the automatic, at least it’s a good one. I think the carpets have faded a little, but I’ve had good luck with dyes over the years if it’s necessary to recolor.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/b6-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"alt":"b6","data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/b6-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Just think, that could be your seat to get into! The tire you see in the back of the picture is one of the replacements, which have few miles but are showing their age through cracking. The seller also has the original set of tires with only 22,000 miles on them as well as two NOS tires. Personally, I think this is a great deal compared to a similar Corvette–what do you think?


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[h=1]Ready To Go Topless: 1967 Camaro RS Convertible[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1967-Camaro-RS-Convertible-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1967-Camaro-RS-Convertible-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] This year, the Camaro celebrates 50 years of burning rubber and tearing up pavement. There really isn’t a better way to celebrate the occasion than by actually buying yourself a Camaro. As amazing as the new ones are, you just can’t beat the style, sounds, and experience of the original! This Convertible RS has just 41k documented miles and is in amazing shape throughout. It isn’t cheap at the $37k BIN, but bidding is still below $25k. You can find this sweet droptop here on eBay in Voorheesville, New York.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1967-Chevrolet-Camaro-RS-Convertible-630x354.jpg
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I’m going to guess that everyone here already knows the story of how the Camaro came to be, but in case you don’t know, Chevy built the car in response to the Mustang. In typical Chevrolet fashion, their offering was served up with a variety of trim and performance options. The most popular being the RS and SS packages. The RS visual package could be added to just about any trim level and turned the car into a real head turner. Of the 285k Camaros built in ’67, less than 20k were V8 powered convertible. No one is sure just how many of those convertibles were optioned with the RS package, but I doubt there were many to be so optioned.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1967-Chevrolet-Camaro-327-Engine-630x393.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"393","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1967-Chevrolet-Camaro-327-Engine-630x393.jpg"}[/IMG2] In the first year of Mustang production, there really weren’t many engine options offered by Ford. The Camaro, on the other hand, debuted with everything from the inline 6 up to the 396. This example features its original 327 V8. It’s the 2 barrel version, which was rated at 210 horsepower. It might not offer blistering performance, but it is more than enough to make this a fun top down driver!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1967-Chevrolet-Camaro-RS-Interior-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1967-Chevrolet-Camaro-RS-Interior-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller claims the interior is all original, which is impressive if that really is the case. It looks to be in nearly perfect condition. I’ve seen plenty of low mileage classics with cracked dash pads, torn seats and chewed up carpets and those cars had roofs to protect them from the elements! If this really is the original interior, someone took incredible care of it. The top is said to be new though, as is all the weatherstripping and rubber bits.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1967-Camaro-RS-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1967-Camaro-RS-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] This really does look to be a fantastic machine. It has had one respray, which is a bit of a bummer, but it looks to have been properly done. Given the newer paint, I would want to do some investigating to make sure the interior really is original. The seller has lots of documentation for it though, so they might be able to explain why it was repainted in the first place and if anything else was redone at the same time. Whether or not it’s all original, this looks like one amazing Camaro and having it parked in the garage would be the perfect way to celebrate 50 years!


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[h=1]Pony Project: 1972 Ford Mustang[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-1-e1492528580425-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-1-e1492528580425-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] If you’ve been looking for a project car, and you’re a fan of this era of Mustang, this one is for you. This is a 1972 Ford Mustang and it’s a 302 3-speed manual car. It’s located in the Green Bay, Wisconsin area and is on craigslist for $5,300. Hagerty is at $5,200 for a #4 fair condition car in this configuration and $7,500 for a #3 good condition car.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller says that it looks like original red paint, but a few sentences later they say that it was “rust repaired about the rear fender wells” probably sometime in the 1980s and they used Bondo. It probably looked good for a decade but then has deteriorated to where it is now, definitely in need of being fixed correctly.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-3-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-3-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is a hardtop model, but it’s not a Grandé edition with vinyl roof, bummer… Ford also offered the Mustang in a SportsRoof and a convertible body style. The doors on this car supposedly “close good” which can be a concern with these big, heavy doors. They mention that the floor boards are good, but then say that there is a soft spot on the driver’s side rear floor and that the trunk is solid. If this has been a Wisconsin car for the last 45 years, I would expect to do a fair amount of welding on it once you strip it down to bare metal.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-4-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-4-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior looks fairly solid, but the passenger door panel appears to be missing and there’s no mention of that. That is one incredibly important reason to always get an inspection on any vehicle that you’re looking at online, especially if there’s not an overload of good photos showing every square inch. And, we all know that it’s a rare online ad that has a wealth of great, detailed photos. And, even if there are a ton of great photos, you still can’t tell, so, get an inspection! The seats have a few tears in them but you should be able to track down an upholstery shop to match that pattern. The back seat looks perfect. And, there’s the 3-speed manual!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-5-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/041717-Barn-Finds-1972-Ford-Mustang-5-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is Ford’s 302 V8 with a two-barrel and around 140 hp. There isn’t much info given on it other than this car has 75,000 miles and it runs and drives good. There will be a lot of bodywork and rust repair to do on this one. I would want to see the underside for sure. Have any of you owned a 1971-1973 Mustang? What do you think of this one, is it worth restoring?


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[h=1]Less Than 10,000 Miles: 1993 Mustang Cobra[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cobra1-e1492126732257-630x362.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"362","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cobra1-e1492126732257-630x362.jpg"}[/IMG2] Not much is said about this Fox Body Mustang that comes with the impressive Cobra package. Considered one of the first successful projects of Ford’s internal SVT division, the Cobra of the early 90s was not necessarily a sophisticated machine that set the engineering team apart from the competition. Instead, the Cobra represents the tried-and-true recipe of successfully extracting more power from that lovely 5.0 V8. Find it here on eBay for $26,900 or best offer.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cobra2-e1492126763663-630x338.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"338","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cobra2-e1492126763663-630x338.jpg"}[/IMG2] In this and the top photo, the thick coating of dust atop the Cobra seems to indicate years spent in dormancy inside of a garage instead of being used to knock off another sub-6 second run to 60 m.p.h. While not drastically different from the Mustang GT of the same year, Ford did find some hidden horsepower in the car while fitting the Cobra with a unique suspension and wheels. However, the standard Cobra was a fairly luxurious vehicle compared to the “R” version, which stripped out niceities like the radio and sound deadening material.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/cobra3-e1492126783824-630x407.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"407","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cobra3-e1492126783824-630x407.jpg"}[/IMG2] The Cobra R was also made in far fewer numbers, sort of giving it instant collectibility simply due to the low production volume. Cobras like this example here remain pleasingly attainable by comparison – I mean, this Cobra is practically new and it’s still only $27,000 even when sold by a dealer. That’s attractive to me, and I’m not even in the market for a Mustang. The interior is nothing special, but it is complete and functional. The seats were always a bit of a let-down to me – a Cobra should sport some upgraded Recaros in place of the standard buckets.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/29-1-e1492126850450-630x324.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"324","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/29-1-e1492126850450-630x324.jpg"}[/IMG2] 235 b.h.p. and 280 ft-lbs of torque were just under your right foot if you chose to take home a Cobra that year, numbers that look positively ridiculous when you consider today Ford will sell you a pickup truck with over 400 horsepower simply for driving to work and running errands. But the 5.0L will always hold special meaning to Ford fanatics, meaning that grows even more significant when it’s attached to a car that wears the Cobra badge. Do you think this Cobra will ever end up with some real miles on the clock?


More: American / Ford / Muscle Cars / Survivors





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[h=1]The Most Valuable 1965 Mustang Hardtop Ever![/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1965-Mustang-Hardtop-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1965-Mustang-Hardtop-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] This Mustang isn’t a Fastback or even a V8 car, yet it’s estimated to fetch between $450k and $650k! How can that be? Is it some crazy performance variant or was it owned by a celebrity? Nope, but it is one of the very first Mustangs ever built. As a matter of fact, it’s serial number is 00002 and is the first hardtop to have received a VIN! While it might have the second serial number, it isn’t necessarily the second Mustang built, but it definitely is an early car and is certified by Ford to be the very first hardtop built. It’s been with the same owner since 1997, who has done considerable research on the car’s history and has even written a book about it. They have decided it’s finally time to part ways with it and it is set to cross the auction block on May 20th. You can read more about the auction here on Mecum.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1965-Mustang-e1492704208340-630x353.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"353","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1965-Mustang-e1492704208340-630x353.jpg"}[/IMG2] In their research, the seller discovered that this car is a pre-production Pilot Plant chassis car. That means it was partially built at the Allen Park Pilot Plant and then transferred to the Dearborn Assembly Plant where they used it to train workers on how to assemble the Mustang. It was also destined to be a show car, so it received the “show car treatment”. To make sure it looked its very best, body panel seams were filled in with lead prior to painting. Speaking of paint, this is the very first Mustang to be painted Caspian Blue. After it was completed, it was loaded up and shipped off to Canada to be displayed at various dealerships there, but somehow it ended up at a dealer in the Yukon Territory and completely missed the debut.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1965-Mustang-Engine-630x354.jpg
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While it received some unique cosmetic treatments, it also got some received some interesting components not found on regular production cars. The engine is the 170 cui inline 6 from a Falcon, the 3-speed transmission is from a Fairlane and the rear end is from a Ranchero. The dash, gauge cluster, and shifter are also a little different from production cars.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1965-Mustang-Interior-630x355.jpg
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During the restoration, every aspect of the car was documented, from the unique sheet metal stampings the way the interior was assembled. It took about 2 years to complete the restoration as a result, but as you can see, it was well worth the work! After it was completed, it was displayed at Ford’s world headquarters for the company’s 100th anniversary.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1965-Mustang-Number-2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1965-Mustang-Number-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The incredible estimated value makes a little more sense now. You aren’t just buying a beautiful Mustang, but a piece of automotive history. The fact that survives today is amazing and while it would be even more amazing if it were unrestored, I’m just glad that it has been saved. Sadly, I could ever afford to own this one, but it makes me want to go out and find a Mustang in Caspian Blue!


More: American / Ford / Mustangs

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[h=1]Another 1973 Police Car–With A Huge Surprise![/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/m1-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/m1-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s another 1973 police car, a Chevrolet rather than a Plymouth this time, but this one’s a little different. No, it’s actually a lot different, and there’s a couple of surprises thrown in that might shock you. This Biscayne (no, it’s not an Impala) is listed for sale here on eBay and is currently bid up to $5,000 with no reserve. You might think that’s a lot. Wait until you see what comes with this car. Thanks to Will for this neat find with a bonus!


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/m2-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/m2-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] This looks like a pretty plain sedan, doesn’t it. We learn from the seller that not only were Biscaynes only produced in Canada in 1973, but there weren’t that many, and the only big blocks were for police use. This car is said to have been with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and been a supervisor’s car used where there wasn’t salt on the roads.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/m4-1-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/m4-1-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] The underside of the car does have a healthy coating of surface rust, and that rust has traveled up the sides of the car as well.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/m5-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/m5-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s another shot. I’m guessing right about now you are wondering why this car is worth so much money. Stay tuned, fans!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/m3-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/m3-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] That’s not a small block under there–that’s a real 454 cubic inch big block “Rat” engine (I remember when Chevy small blocks were “mouse” engines and big blocks were “rats”. Now we’re getting somewhere! And yes, it runs, drives and stops, although the seller says it still needs work. But there are two surprises left.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/m7-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/m7-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] One is this nice Turbo 400 automatic transmission with reverse valve body and an interesting looking shifter that’s included. Nice, but you’re still probably wondering why the excitement. Ok, I won’t hold it back any longer.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/m6-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/m6-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] That, my friends, is an aluminum block “555” engine with an EFI setup! I can’t believe the seller is including this in the auction and not selling it separately! You are looking at an engine that would cost well over $10,000 to duplicate! Now are you interested? I thought so! Would you put this engine in this Chevrolet, or can you think of other homes for it? Please share!



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Sexy with a Ford Power-train. :FordSmile

[h=1]Best In The World? 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta Survivor[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/i1-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/i1-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Mangusta comes from the Latin for mongoose, the snake killer. I’m not sure if that was intended as a reference to the Cobras that were winning everything in sight when this mid-engined monster was being designed, but it sounds good regardless. This successor to the Vallelunga and predecessor to the Pantera is listed for sale here on eBay with an eye-opening buy it now of $319,995, although lower offers are welcomed. However, with this true documented survivor possibly being the best and most original Mangusta in existence, perhaps it’s worth that much. The snake killer is located in Lutz, Florida.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/i5-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/i5-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] One of the many spectacular features of the Mangusta is the access to the drive train. The view is almost startling from this angle. I think this is a special survivor as well–this car is believed to have its original paint in place, as a matter of fact apart from a few maintenance items such as tires and a few pieces of carpet, the De Tomaso is believed to be completely original with 8,873 miles!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/i4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/i4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Once the cover is down, the almost impossible sleekness of the Mangusta is apparent. I had an Aurora “Speedline” version like this as a child, and I remember thinking it was unbelievably low compared to my other cars. Having never sat in one, I’m guessing rear visibility wasn’t great, but the view out the front would be terrific!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/i3-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/i3-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior is gorgeous, with the gated shifter and original leather seats being highlights. Remember, only 401 of these beauties were built; I can’t imagine many survivors looking like this one!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/i6-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/i6-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Even the “frunk” looks perfect! Hard to believe this isn’t a restoration, isn’t it?

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/i2-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/i2-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s the original Ford 302 V8 and ZF 5-speed transaxle. Beautiful!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/i8-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/i8-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The underside of the car looks great as well. Do you want to be owner number three? I know I’d love to, but even if I sold every car I have I wouldn’t be close to the asking price. But it sure is beautiful!


More: De Tomaso / Italian / Survivor

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This mustang is actually a '73 model year car. How can I tell? the secret to look for is in the location of the front signal/parking lights. The '71 and '72 model years had separate signal mounted below the front bumper with the parking lights mounted horizontally in the grill. '73 was the only year that had a combined signal/parking lamp fixture and it was installed vertically in the grill as shown the photos above.
 
[h=1]Six Miles from New: 1993 Porsche 911 RSR[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gallery-1493223708-ve17-r134-001-e1493340791353-630x323.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"323","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gallery-1493223708-ve17-r134-001-e1493340791353-630x323.jpg"}[/IMG2] To buy a car and not use it is one thing; to buy perhaps one of the best driver’s cars ever conceived and barely turn a wheel is a crime. Needless to say, in one of the more significant Porsches to come up for bid in recent memory, this 1993 Porsche 911 RSR has a scant six miles on the odometer and an options list that is as fascinating as its mysterious history. Find it here on Road & Track’s website, or plan to see it in person at an upcoming RM Sotheby’s auction.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gallery-1493223792-ve17-r134-007-e1493340850765-630x369.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"369","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gallery-1493223792-ve17-r134-007-e1493340850765-630x369.jpg"}[/IMG2] The 911 RSR was a fitting swan song for the 964-series 911. It was a race car, through and through, conceived to get privateers into international GT racing. It was wildly successful, right out of the box, notching impressive performances at major racing venues like the 24 Hours of Daytona, and 12 Hours at Sebring. The RSR was superbly light-weight and featured numerous upgrades ranging from the Turbo-look body with its trademark wide fenders to accommodate the bored-out M64/04 engine, to track ready suspension and brakes that yielded impressive performance.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gallery-1493223755-ve17-r134-004-e1493340871166-630x403.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"403","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gallery-1493223755-ve17-r134-004-e1493340871166-630x403.jpg"}[/IMG2] The 964 RSR is one of the rarest 911s ever built, with just 51 made. This example is rarer still not only by its outrageously low mileage but also its customer-ordered features: purple Speedline wheels with gold brake calipers and a full red leather interior. Not only is the interior unusual for the extent to which it is coated in red hides but also because the RSR was built for the track – and who orders red leather, carpeting and even a steering wheel in a track car? In this case, it didn’t matter since the RSR effectively is new with just delivery miles under its tires.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gallery-1493223845-ve17-r134-023-e1493340889383-630x341.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"341","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/gallery-1493223845-ve17-r134-023-e1493340889383-630x341.jpg"}[/IMG2] The dusty paint and remnants of factory-applied Cosmoline further highlight this RSR’s limited use. The full leather interior makes it rarer still, believed to be one of just two outfitted that way. The opportunity to buy an as-new RSR is simply unheard of, but what a challenge it will be not to drive it: the 3.8L flat-six puts out a conservative 350 b.h.p., a figure many experts hypothesize is closer to 375 b.h.p. due its sub-4 second sprint to 60. The RSR will sell for an impressive sum, no doubt, and is likely a car we’ll still be talking about 50 years from now.


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[h=1]The Ultimate Mustang: 1970 Boss 429[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1970-Ford-Mustang-Boss-429-630x395.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1970-Ford-Mustang-Boss-429-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] On my long list of cars to own, at the very top is the 1970 Boss Mustang. Honestly, I’d love to have either a 302 or a 429. In my perfect dream world, I’d own both so I could experience the best of both worlds. From what I’ve heard, they are completely different animals. The 302 being the car to buy if you want to get through the turns and the 429 being all about the rush of acceleration and speed. Sadly, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford a real Boss 429, even a massive project like this one. The engine is seized up and the body has some rust issues, yet it’s already bid up to over $105,000! You can find this crazy project here on eBay in Palmetto, Florida.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1970-Boss-429-Interior-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1970-Boss-429-Interior-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] I know what you are thinking, the current bid doesn’t even make sense, but pristine examples can easily fetch over $350k! If you can keep the restoration under $100k, you could sell it and buy a nice Boss 302 and still have money left over. You could try building your own Boss 429, but cramming the 429 into the Mach 1 wasn’t a simple task, heck Ford had to outsource the job to Kar Kraft. There were lots of special tweaks that had to be made just to get it to fit, making it work and safe to drive is a completely different matter.

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With most of the big block muscle cars we see, the original engine is long gone and was either destroyed or is sitting in someone’s garage. That isn’t the case with this one, which is likely the main reason bidding has already hit six figures. Finding all the correct parts to build a Boss 429 engine is both difficult and expensive, plus it won’t be numbers matching. For someone who just wants the 429 experience, the numbers probably don’t matter much, but it’s a big deal for collectors. Rebuilding a seized engine can be difficult, but isn’t impossible and in this case will be necessary if you plan on reselling it for top dollar.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1970-Boss-429-Project-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1970-Boss-429-Project-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] When you consider they only built 499 of these, it really isn’t a surprise that they are worth so much. Between the rarity and the sheer power generated by the 429, these cars really are supercars. I would love to experience one, but even if I could afford it I would be scared to drive it on the street. With so much power and weight up front, it would be easy for it to get away from you. I will just have to keep dreaming and hope that one day I’ll get to experience someone else’s Boss 429!


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[h=1]Almost On The Road: 1967 Pontiac GTO[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/z1-2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/z1-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] This Signet Gold 1967 Pontiac GTO is so close to being back on the road it sounds like a weekend’s worth of brake work would do it. This is one of those really cool cars that combines the great Pontiac “coke bottle” and “wide track” looks with the stacked headlights that were such a Pontiac trademark in the 1960’s. It’s located in Bellmore, New York and is being sold here on eBay. Bidding is getting close to $10,000 and there’s no reserve, so one of you readers can easily step up and bring it home!


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/z3-2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/z3-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller is very straightforward that some amateur body work is included with the GTO. There are, however, 70 extra pictures included here so that you can have a good idea what you are getting into if you decide to bid. There is certainly some rust included as well!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/z2-2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/z2-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] There’s the “coke bottle” side view. I love the redline tires and wheels as well. The seller notes that the car originally had a black vinyl top; I have to admit I’d leave it off when I attacked the body work and paint. And yes, I would–I’m not fond of non-matching touch up paint and the gold isn’t the original paint anyway.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/z4-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/z4-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior puts me in a bit of a quandary. The passenger seat and rear seat look fine. I think I’d find an old-fashioned upholstery shop that was willing to try to match the damaged panels in the driver’s seat as closely as possible and live with the rest While the carpet might be able to be dyed, I think you’ll want to tackle some rust before putting it back down or replacing it.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/z5-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/z5-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller calls this a numbers-matching 400 cubic inch V8, and has a lot of documentation to prove it. It does have an aftermarket Holley carburetor and headers, though. I’m surprised to see the air conditioning compressor, especially in a car that is now in New York. But I wish it were coming to North Carolina as a result. Any of you interested in this fine Pontiac? All you have to do is some brake work and you can drive it while you work on it!


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