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[h=1]Auction Alert: Jaguar E-Type With 1,700 Miles[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jaguar-E-Type-1723-Miles-1-e1499528827182-630x427.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"427","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar-E-Type-1723-Miles-1-e1499528827182-630x427.jpg"}[/IMG2] This brilliant one-owner E-Type Jaguar rested unused in an English garage, eager to deftly nip the hedge-lined apexes of country lanes, or perhaps to enjoy a pleasant night on the town, its 4.2L inline six burbling pleasantly to the delight of all, but that day never came for a long time. Tucked away in its infancy, this stunning Regency Red 1969 Jaguar waited 24 years in storage then underwent a complete restoration, and even since then has only accumulated 1,733 miles. H&H Classics will auction this and other cars on July 26th at Imperial War Museum at Duxford in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jaguar-E-Type-1723-Miles-2-e1499528863535-630x430.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"430","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar-E-Type-1723-Miles-2-e1499528863535-630x430.jpg"}[/IMG2] The beige leather interior looks as supple as new, and the full instrumentation and floor shifter remind you that, while this Jaguar delivers impressive luxury, this big cat is ready to pounce on more pedestrian victims at a moment’s notice.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jaguar-E-Type-1723-Miles-3-e1499528888793-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Jaguar-E-Type-1723-Miles-3-e1499528888793-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] Like many racing cars, the E-Type’s front clip tilts forward for ease of service, exposing all the mechanical bits. Certainly form follows function under the hood, but the liberal use of weight-saving aluminum and neatly routed lines are a joy to behold. The Vatican might proclaim heresy if this car were put on the road as a daily driver. What sort of person makes the best owner for such a work of automotive art? It’s not too late to make it yours! The auction is July 26th.


More: British / Jagua

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The Clown that is responsible for this should face the Firing Squad. He could could have parked next to the Camaro with the Lift Kit in the Coral Sunday.


[h=1]Oh No You Di-int! : 1971 Ford Mustang…[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/00j0j_7nuzBmvSbeC_1200x900-e1499987617443-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/00j0j_7nuzBmvSbeC_1200x900-e1499987617443-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] If 700 monkeys had 700 typewriters, eventually they’d produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Or so went the old saying. I think modern computers (and actual experimentation) have demonstrably proven that theory false. The concept apparently having been that even with total randomness, sooner or later somebody would accidentally come up with something “good”. What does that have to do with the vehicle in these photos? Yeah, not much.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/00U0U_4bULyxiFuJs_1200x900-630x447.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"447","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/00U0U_4bULyxiFuJs_1200x900-630x447.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here in the Greater Random Universe Statistical Metropolitan Area, if we have all these old muscle cars laying around, and all these old four-wheel-drive trucks, sooner or later someone will figure out how to combine the two together, to make….well, whatever this is. It’s a 1971 Ford Mustang grafted on to a 1978 Plymouth TrailDuster four wheel drive chassis. The engine of course, is what you’d expect to find in any old Mustang, which is a Mopar 318. The gears are 3.55, and the tires are 15 x 35 x 15 Ground Hawgs, according to the seller. A true word economist, he articulates that this vehicle “runs good”.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/00w0w_LArvm0tZ7Q_1200x900-630x449.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"449","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/00w0w_LArvm0tZ7Q_1200x900-630x449.jpg"}[/IMG2] He doesn’t say anything about the color, but we can jump to two easy conclusions about it: One, it’s not original to the Mustang, or any other Ford that I’ve ever seen. Two, I’m guessing it’s probably Mopar-inspired, such as “Sublime” or “Limelight” green. I think it was the correct choice to create a proper visual impression of subtle nuance. Yeah, not. Chrysler Corporation called them “High Impact” colors, and I’m still trying to figure out why. But seriously, I don’t think it’s out of place here. What this car needs are some “Boss 318” decals, or maybe “Mach RT”.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/00X0X_fnxbYwSvVMA_1200x900-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/00X0X_fnxbYwSvVMA_1200x900-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] I for one, am hoping it has a frightfully loud (or perhaps, no) exhaust system. Just to make sure everyone knows I’ve arrived. Arriving at the local Mini show-n-shine in a 1960 Cadillac will make a statement. So would this, at the local Mustang cruise. The ten-thousand-dollar paint jobs and expensive chrome engines will never outshine it. Do you love off-roading? Classic muscle cars? This is the best of both worlds. Hang out in the country bar, sip a cold one, and mention that you blew the transfer case in your Mustang yesterday. When the other patrons glance at you sideways, worry not, because you could be telling the truth.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/01717_9jpnMaPFcRa_1200x900-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/01717_9jpnMaPFcRa_1200x900-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller does provide us with one photo of the interior. It’s a little ratty, but that’s to be expected for an old work truck like this. Er, old…work…muscle car…four wheel dr…oh, the heck with it. I don’t know what else to say about this automotive genre-bender. Do you? Let the world know, below.
If you love this off road muscle car as much as I do, it can be found here on Craigslist, it’s located in Owensville, Missouri, and the asking price is a fair $1,800.




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[h=1]Low Reserve: 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cobra-front-e1500093605305-630x402.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"402","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cobra-front-e1500093605305-630x402.jpg"}[/IMG2] The listing for this 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra already has one bid on it and the reserve is a measly $3,800. Now, while there are many readers who cast endless amounts of shade in the direction of the Mustang II, there’s nothing wrong with a manual transmission, V8 combination like this car features. Find it here on eBay and located in Idaho Falls, Idaho.


image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cobra-rear-2-e1500093640543-630x350.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"350","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cobra-rear-2-e1500093640543-630x350.jpg"}[/IMG2] King Cobras were generally sneered upon by enthusiasts due to wearing a nameplate often spoken of in highly reverent tones and seemingly out of place on a Mustang built for fuel economy, not speed. The King Cobra was fairly heavy on the visual branding, including some models sporting giant “Cobra” letters across the doors. Interestingly, the seller has a few King Cobras sitting around; why’s he giving up this one? It’s said to have been recently exhumed after a 20 year slumber in the garage.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cobra-interior-3-e1500093658762-630x390.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cobra-interior-3-e1500093658762-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] The big story here is the ideal combo of eight cylinders and a manual transmission. More importantly, this car represents a likely swap candidate, and I’m largely OK with that. It makes sense, too – sell the stock 302 V8 for another hot rod project and slot in the modern mill of your choice. However, there’s no reason not to hold onto the stock powerplant and restore this Mustang back to factory condition. It makes good sounds – check out this great video test drive on YouTube of another King Cobra.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cobra-motor-4-e1500093677594-630x386.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"386","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cobra-motor-4-e1500093677594-630x386.jpg"}[/IMG2] As one of the weaker Ford V8s made in the Malaise era, the 302 will find few friends here. But at least this car remains largely original, aside from the paint job and missing graphics. Often times, King Cobras are missing their cross-lace wheels, or the entirety of their graphics kit, leading to further letdown over a car already lending itself to disappointment. This one has all the right bits attached, along with the preferred transmission. I’d restore it – but it’s better off in the hands of someone with the time and bandwidth.


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Had a lot of Fun in these (94, 95 and 96 model year) back in the 90's.

[h=1]Police Caprice: 14,000 Mile 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/94-caprice-front-630x418.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"418","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/94-caprice-front-630x418.jpg"}[/IMG2] This car evokes one word: Yes. A 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 police car that never actually saw police service? This is not only a rare find, this is the ideal used police vehicle. Inside and out, this Caprice looks to have seen very little use at all, and the fact that it has covered 14,092 miles is surprising given the overall condition. The seller states, “This example is a survivor. It was purchased brand-new by a small college in Michigan for use by their criminal justice training center,” and claims that the car never saw any aggressive driver training of any sort. This car can be found here on eBay with bidding currently at $7,300 and the reserve not met.



image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/caprice-interior-630x418.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"418","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/caprice-interior-630x418.jpg"}[/IMG2] Like most police-spec vehicles, this Caprice is outfitted with cloth front seats and what appear to be vinyl rear seats. Both sets of seats are in immaculate condition and a very nice light blue. This is an interior color that disappeared along with the Caprice in the late ’90s, and it is very appealing compared to having a black or tan interior. The floor is covered in a durable rubber material typically found only in base-model trucks and service vehicles, such as this Caprice. This material is very easy to maintain, and only makes me want this car more! Both spotlights are present and appear functional, as well as the digital gauge cluster. The dashboard appears un-cracked and un-warped, a testament to the care this car has received.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/94-caprice-engine-630x418.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"418","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/94-caprice-engine-630x418.jpg"}[/IMG2] Under the hood is the coveted LT1, which is clean but shows that this car has seen some use. The surface rust visible indicates that this car was likely not driven on a daily basis, which the seller more or less states in the ad. General wear aside, with a little bit of cleaning I think this car would show very well! This LT1 feeds power to a 3.08 Posi-Traction rear end, which means this car is probably a lot of fun! As large as it is, I suspect it handles quite well due to police-spec disc brakes, suspension, and an upgraded cooling system. It has dual exhaust, and is quite possibly the most well-optioned police vehicle for sale right now. With all of these features, it checks most of the boxes on my list of basic cool features.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/94-caprice-rear-630x418.jpg
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The seller states honestly that this car has not been babied, waxed weekly, or stored in a heated garage. However, this car has clearly been maintained and has never seen abuse, or even winter. There is no rust, and although the paint has some nicks and chips, as far as a service vehicle goes this car is near-mint. I don’t see 9C1 Caprices very often, especially in comparison to their Crown Victoria counterparts, and I doubt there are many others this nice or low-mileage in existence. If you like police cars, but have been struggling to find a nice one, this is the car for you!


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[h=1]Big Nasty Fish Project: 1970 Plymouth AAR Barracuda[/h]
image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/31-630x276.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"276","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/31-630x276.jpg"}[/IMG2] Project cars are our bread and butter here at Barn Finds. We remain steadfastly committed to the nuts and bolts of owning cars, you know, the fun part. Part of that fun, of course, is whatever potential a given project might have. If cool, rare and valuable muscle cars interest us, then this one has lots and lots of potential. A 1970 ‘Cuda is hard enough to find in it’s own right, but how tough is the coveted AAR model? This one currently appears here on eBay, is located in the town of Pacific, Missouri, and at this writing, with a little less than five days left, is bid up to $18,600 with the reserve not met.



image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/5fffr-630x304.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"304","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/5fffr-630x304.jpg"}[/IMG2] This certainly isn’t the first basket case Barracuda we’ve featured here, but this one is a stand-out because of it’s relative completeness, pedigree and related documentation. The seller has written this car up proper, with a lengthy, thorough description, and paired it up with dozens and dozens of photos, only a few of which we’re able to show you here.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/hgsr-630x374.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"374","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/hgsr-630x374.jpg"}[/IMG2] Non-knowledgeable nay-sayers will note the copious amounts of rust, and current state of disassembly, and may miss the importance of the rarity and relative completeness of the car. In other words, the seller has a lot of the important missing parts included with it, many of which are extremely hard to come by (read: expensive).

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/555gg-630x423.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"423","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/555gg-630x423.jpg"}[/IMG2] First and foremost, is the original numbers-matching drivetrain. This one is a 340 cubic inch six pack with three Holley two-barrel carburetors, and the 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission. The seller says the machine work has been completed on the engine block, and the quality of it is excellent. While I’ve mentioned only a few of the highlights here, many of the engine parts are apparently included.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sfy5r5-630x692.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"692","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/sfy5r5-630x692.jpg"}[/IMG2] What makes any car interesting, at least for me, are the numbers and documentation. The seller has provided plenty of it, detailed photographs, the build sheet, a clear title and more. The photo above shows this, and this is one of the better eBay listings I’ve seen in awhile.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fyr5r-630x452.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"452","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/fyr5r-630x452.jpg"}[/IMG2] One of the many unobtanium parts included is the original fiberglass hood. In good condition, and apparently with special light duty hinge springs to compensate for the lightweight fiberglass panel.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/tg-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/tg-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] A look underneath that hood, and a quick double check of the documentation, confirms this car was not originally red, but EK2 “Vitamin C” orange, with black interior. Also visible in this shot, is rust, and lots of it. This is where the car will fall out of favor with a lot of people. No car is for everyone, of course, but the serious rust repair this one needs will put it out of the question for many potential buyers. But if a real AAR ‘Cuda is your thing, and paying six figures for it right out of the gate is not your preference, then maybe you’re still with me. Other buyers prefer the hands-on experience, and want to walk it through a proper restoration done to their own standards, instead of buying the mystery associated with someone else’s completed project car. Rough ones like this get lots of derisive comments about them being nothing more than “a cowl and VIN tag for sale.” Sort of, but the parts included definitely lift this one out of that particular category. Despite the extensive rust-through under the hood, the car is said to have a solid unibody structure, and floors and roof.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/18-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/18-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is where it gets downright bizarre. From the looks of it, sometime in the late ’70s-early ’80s, this car was the hapless victim of some very ill-advised customization. The original orange paint was covered with bright red and whatever you’d call this graphics job. Underneath the paint, electrical conduit was used to ‘flare’ the wheel wells, and take a look at this crazy frenched antenna in the right rear quarter panel. Wow. To go along with it, apparently a large Daytona/Superbird-type wing was fabricated, and attached to the rear, which thankfully, has since been removed.

image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/r44f-630x325.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"325","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/r44f-630x325.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller tells us just 2,724 AAR ‘Cudas were built, and that only 1,120 of them came with the 4-gear manual transmission. It’s all kinds of rough, and all kinds of rare and desirable. It will be worth big bucks some day, and it’s not a question of ‘if’, it’s ‘when’. So what’s your guess? When the hammer drops, what will the final price be?


More: American / Mopars / Muscle Cars / Plymouth

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[h=1]One Year Model: 1974 Datsun 260Z[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/datsun-side-e1500444239169-630x347.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"347","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/datsun-side-e1500444239169-630x347.jpg"}[/IMG2] This 1974 Datsun 260Z presents as a dusty yet clean example of a one year-only model of the famed Z-car lineup. The 260Z actually represented a bump in displacement from the previous model, and one would think more power was up for grabs – unfortunately, U.S. emissions requirements companies like Datsun to reduce the compression and ignition timing, resulting in about 25 fewer horsepower than other markets. You’ll find the gold 260Z here on eBay with a $5,000 Buy-It-Now and located in Tennessee.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/datstun-door-e1500444282245-630x334.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"334","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/datstun-door-e1500444282245-630x334.jpg"}[/IMG2] Datsun was certainly not alone with this plight of reducing horsepower despite increasing the engine’s size over the prior year’s model. However, it seems particularly criminal for a vehicle with such classic sports car lines to have to reduce the very thing buyers were looking for more of. The seller of this example claims it has been a Tennessee car since new, which is fitting considering Nissan’s U.S. headquarters are in Franklin, TN. No word of rust but the body is said to be in “good condition.”

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/datsun-motor-e1500444302410-630x333.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"333","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/datsun-motor-e1500444302410-630x333.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller blames a faulty fuel pump for its non-running condition, but I could see the potential for more work needing to commence before the 260Z fires up again. Now here’s where the 260Z’s engine situation gets interesting: later production models of the same year – referred to as 1974.5 examples – got the full benefits of the horsepower upgrade, churning out the proper 165 b.h.p. Someone with the ability to decode Datsun VINs will need to perform some detective work to determine if this is the case.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/datsun-interior-e1500444322119-630x353.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"353","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/datsun-interior-e1500444322119-630x353.jpg"}[/IMG2] Just one picture is provided of the interior and it doesn’t tell us much, but from what we can see, it’s relatively intact with just an open radio slot as the only obvious deviation. The Datsun is equipped with the desirable manual transmission, and overall, looks like a worthy project. If it turns out to be a 1974.5 production year, even more so – but you’ll have to proceed with a seller that doesn’t have any previous eBay feedback.


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Looks like a worthy project to me.

[h=1]36 Year Slumber: Lime Gold 1967 Mustang GTA[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1967-Ford-Mustang-Fastback-GTA-1-e1500344326888.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"400","width":"593","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1967-Ford-Mustang-Fastback-GTA-1-e1500344326888.jpg"}[/IMG2] In 1967, you could get Lime Green paint and you could get Gold paint, and (from Ford at least) you could take it up to that next level and order a car with Lime Gold paint, the original color of this 1967 Mustang GTA Fastback, offered here on craigslist in New York state, though the car is stated as being in Vista, California (near San Diego). Our thanks to DOUG who suggested we highlight this repainted pony. Clearly neglected, garaged since 1981, and sporting a DIY two-tone that might be Highland Green over some color from the clearance rack at True Value, is this car worth the asking price of $22,000?



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1967-Ford-Mustang-Fastback-GTA.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"375","width":"600","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1967-Ford-Mustang-Fastback-GTA.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller is a man or woman of few words, but mercifully possessed of decent grammar, spelling and a keyboard with lower case letters. They wisely included a picture of what we may presume is an original body tag. If you take a walk over to the 1967 Mustang Decoder at AverageJoeRestoration.com it decodes as a 1967 Mustang Fastback built in San Jose, CA and equipped with the C code 289 cid V8 with a two barrel carburetor wearing Lime Gold paint and an Ivy Gold bucket seat interior, 3.25:1 limited slip rear axle, and a C4 automatic.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1967-Ford-Mustang-Fastback-GTA-2-e1500344244267.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"351","width":"523","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1967-Ford-Mustang-Fastback-GTA-2-e1500344244267.jpg"}[/IMG2] That does appear to be a GTA badge behind the front wheel. MustangAttitude.com states that the 1967 GTA package was a GT with Automatic transmission and included the “C-code base V8 engine with dual exhaust, grille mounted fog lamps, power front disc brakes, F70x14 tires, GT gas cap, the 1967 Handling Package, rocker panel stripe, and a GTA emblem.” Nothing in the pictures seems to dispute this. Mustang experts are welcome to comment below.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1967-Ford-Mustang-Fastback-GTA-3-e1500344359120.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"385","width":"577","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1967-Ford-Mustang-Fastback-GTA-3-e1500344359120.jpg"}[/IMG2] Maybe the hot dry California air has preserved the steel on this ‘Stang but it hasn’t done the interior any favors. Luckily even an Ivy Gold interior can be ordered up from the Internet. Has enough time passed that “Lime Gold” is cool again? Does the GTA package demand a premium? What do you think of this V8 Pony Car as-is or for what it might become?


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[h=1]302 T-5 Swap Candidate: 1982 Mercury Capri[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1982-MercuryCapri-e1500660490388-630x222.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"222","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1982-MercuryCapri-e1500660490388-630x222.jpg"}[/IMG2] I’ll admit it: though I am a diehard GM and Mopar fan, I do have a soft spot for some Ford automobiles, including the Fox-body Mercury Capri. There is something about the Capri’s styling that looks more mature and aggressive to me than a similar Mustang from that era. This particular car is a 1982 model, and though a bit weathered, looks to be solid overall. Find it here on craigslist in Carbondale, Pennsylvania with an asking price of $3,500.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1982-MercuryCapri2-e1500660622324-630x335.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"335","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1982-MercuryCapri2-e1500660622324-630x335.jpg"}[/IMG2] Introduced in 1971 as a rebadged Ford Capri, the Mercury Capri was reinvented as a pony car beginning in 1979. Essentially a Mustang with different styling, the Capri featured a squared-off front fascia, horizontal bar grille, and distinctive flared fenders, along with minor trim changes. Whereas the Mustang came in both notchback and hatchback coupes (and, beginning in 1983, a convertible), the Capri came solely in hatchback form. This particular car is a base model and appears to be solid overall. The original wheels were swapped for later Ford Mustang wheels, and are wrapped in cheapo aftermarket tires. A set of TRX wheels or ten-holed wheels with Cougar-logo caps would look much better in my opinion. The bumpers appear to have fading, and the two-tone brown and tan is kind of a turn off–a two-tone paint scheme like this would be more visually-appealing.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1982-MercuryCapri3-630x359.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"359","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1982-MercuryCapri3-630x359.jpg"}[/IMG2] This particular Capri is a factory V8 car; unfortunately, it’s not the 5.0 (302 cubic inch) V8 you were probably hoping for. Instead, it’s a 255 two-barrel V8. Rated at 115 horsepower, the 255 was essentially a de-bored 302 and has little to no performance guts at all. Factor in the three-speed automatic (without overdrive, to top it off), and you have a car that is better suited for getting from Point A to Point B, rather than winning races or making long, smoky burnouts. I would ditch both the engine and transmission and swap in a 5.0 and a T5 manual transmission; there will be a little modifying that will need to be done for the manual transmission swap, but you can source 5.0 V8s just about anywhere, and with the 5.0’s performance potential, the sky’s the limit. I personally would build up the 5.0 with a carburetor (similar to a 1982 Mustang GT 5.0’s engine), source a 1991 T5 transmission (built by World Class), swap in an 8.8 inch rear end, and go Fox-body Mustang hunting.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1982-MercuryCapri4.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"342","width":"600","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1982-MercuryCapri4.jpg"}[/IMG2] Arguably the best part of the car is the interior, which overall appears to be in good shape. There is a crack in the dash, so a new dash pad would need to be sourced. I would also replace the driver’s seat headrest material, as there is some discoloration. Otherwise, the seats, console and door panels appear to be in good condition. With the right mechanical and visual changes, this would be a great car to cruise in, though I would try and negotiate a lowering in the price. Considering that this is one of only 20,981 base model cars, and factoring in the rare 255 V8, this is a rare car. What would you do with this Mercury Capri?


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[h=1]Bench Seat Brute! 1972 Chevelle SS454 With A 4 Speed![/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1972-Chevelle-SS-454-1-e1500684217786-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1972-Chevelle-SS-454-1-e1500684217786-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] There’s more than meets the eye with this 1972 Chevelle SS 454, offered here on eBay from New York state. The next picture tells a much different story. Be sure to have a closer look!



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1972-Chevelle-SS-454-2-e1500684253346-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1972-Chevelle-SS-454-2-e1500684253346-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] That’s right; this middle-weight prize fighter has most of a frame-off restoration under its belt, including rebuilt motor and M22 “Rock Crusher” 4 speed transmission. Originally equipped with a bench seat, this beast would have been (and still is!) perfect for pulling your date in close during a windows-down summer cruise.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1972-Chevelle-SS-454-3-e1500684280510-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1972-Chevelle-SS-454-3-e1500684280510-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] The 1970 Chevelle SS with the optional LS6 454 packed a whopping 450 HP and has been called “The Ultimate Muscle Car.” By the time this 1972 model rolled off the assembly line, Chevelles had shed one pair of headlights and (on paper anyway) 90 horsepower. Why? In 1971, GM’s horsepower ratings changed from gross to net ratings, and this specimen’s SS-only LS5 454 received a savage neutering in print, reduced to a paltry 270 HP. Don’t let that fool you, though. It would have been comparable to the 1970 LS5’s rating of 360 HP (some details courtesy of Wikipedia).

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1972-Chevelle-SS-454-4-e1500684306783-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1972-Chevelle-SS-454-4-e1500684306783-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] This 1972 Chevelle represents the last year of this body style, when it was was America’s second best-selling car behind its Impala/Caprice siblings, and this picture shows this car’s handsome original color combination. No matter how you rate it, 7.4 Liters of displacement in a 3,500 lb car will definitely get you in trouble. It would be interesting to completely sort out the mechanicals and (at least for a while) drive it around in sleeper mode with the faded wrong color paint, posing as a small-block powered SS clone… until you drop the hammer. Is this car worth the Buy-It-Now price of $32,000? What would you do with this mid-sized mauler?


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[h=1]Consensus Choice: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Corvette1-1-e1500868943448-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"400","width":"600","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Corvette1-1-e1500868943448-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] I like Corvettes just fine, but don’t really have any strong personal connection to them. My father-in-law, Andy, however, is a Corvette guy. He’s had C3s and ZR1s, and right now he has a ’67 coupe with a 427. I had a chance to drive it not too long ago, which went a long way toward helping me see the appeal—that car is crazy fast, and far better to drive than I expected it to be. I think if Andy and I were ever to go in on a car together, we could pretty easily come to agreement on this ’66 Sting Ray roadster. It’s not quite as bonkers as a big-block ’67 coupe, but there’s so much about it that’s so appealing. Less appealing, to my budget anyway, is the current $67,488 bid with the reserve still unmet, but fair’s fair and this car is probably worth it. You can see it on eBay, where it’s being offered by a dealer in Houston.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Corvette2-1-e1500909432869-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"400","width":"600","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Corvette2-1-e1500909432869-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] I will admit, a big part of the appeal of this Corvette for me is the color, Mosport Green, which is very similar to the Willow Green paint my ’65 Corvair wears. I know there’s a subset of the population that doesn’t like green cars; to those people I can only say: you’re wrong. This is a gorgeous color, totally period appropriate, and it even looks great with the ’65 and ’66-only gold line tires.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Corvette5-1-e1500910141423-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"400","width":"600","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Corvette5-1-e1500910141423-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] This ‘Vette is powered by the base, 300-hp 327 V8, which I’m okay with in a roadster, as it remains plenty fast but is also better suited to relaxed, top-down cruising. It’s mated to the four-speed manual to keep the sport factor up, a gearbox I found very pleasant to use in Andy’s ’67.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Corvette4-1-e1500910619922-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"400","width":"600","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Corvette4-1-e1500910619922-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] This car has been beautifully restored, with Top Flight certification from the National Corvette Restorers’ Society and other awards to its name. It also comes with a trove of original documentation, including the window sticker, manuals, and warranty information. If I had to pick nits, I’d point out that the fit of the soft top around the back looks slightly wonky, but probably not to the point that I’d actually worry about it. Cruising through the many pictures provided by the selling dealer has me drooling, and I think it would have Andy excited, too. How about you?


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[h=1]Pony Car Unicorn: 1990 Mustang Notchback 5.0[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mustang-notch-front-e1500946387285-630x384.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"384","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/mustang-notch-front-e1500946387285-630x384.jpg"}[/IMG2] When it comes to Fox Body Mustangs, the notchback bodystyle with a 5.0 V8 and manual transmission is effectively the ultimate bit of kit. This 1990 Ford Mustang is a true survivor with under 60,000 original miles, and also benefits from being a notch with the aforementioned equipment. It’s no surprise, then, to see bidding racing towards $20K even as the reserve remains unmet. Find the Mustang here on eBay for sale in Illinois with under a week left on the auction.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mustang-notch-interior-e1500946432825-630x400.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"400","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/mustang-notch-interior-e1500946432825-630x400.jpg"}[/IMG2] This generation Mustang remained affordable for many years, and high-mileage hatchbacks can still be obtained for minimal cash. But if you’re searching for a preserved example, several sales over the past few months have shown collectors and enthusiasts alike will pony up a fair amount of cash for a preserved example. The interior on this car is nothing special, but the presence of a manual transmission, clean carpets and unmarred dash surfaces are the primary boxes to check when evaluating an early-90s Mustang.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mustang-notch-engine-e1500946458172-630x343.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"343","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/mustang-notch-engine-e1500946458172-630x343.jpg"}[/IMG2] The 5.0 V8 has been discussed to death on these pages, and as it relates to this car, the biggest pluses are low mileage and numbers matching. The Mustang GT was made in fairly high numbers, but the notches are much harder to find. Even more so when you add into your search for one with a 5-speed. The seller claims this is the cleanest example on the market and is completely stock with the exception of some aftermarket (and easily reversable) mufflers.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mustang-notch-rear-e1500946482944-630x371.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"371","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/mustang-notch-rear-e1500946482944-630x371.jpg"}[/IMG2] The appetite for survivor-grade Fox Bodies has been growing, as the last few high-dollar sales have shown. We haven’t even seen the best of the best, as the sales that come to mind were primarily for low-mileage hatches – a true “bubble car”-grade notchback hasn’t shown up yet (that I’ve seen), so this may not even be the high watermark. As it stands right now, the most desirable enthusiast cars of the 80s and 90s seem to be trending upwards – so if you have your eye on that project car from your youth, now may be the time to buy.


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Not a Mustang, but a Cougar with a 428 Cobra Jet Engine !!!

[h=1]Sign Of The Cat: 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 428 CJ[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1969-Cougar-Drivers-Front-View-e1501022823671.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"295","width":"525","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1969-Cougar-Drivers-Front-View-e1501022823671.jpg"}[/IMG2] Many of us purchase our collector cars because of a connection of some sort. Some of us want the car we lusted after but could not afford in high school. Others want a car like the one their parents had when they were children. Whatever the reason, when we finally get the car of our dreams, we pour our hearts and souls into making it perfect. Whoever owned this 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 before the current seller must have really loved this car. With a buy it now price here on eBay of $69,975, this beautiful Cougar is waiting for its new love to pick it up in scenic Hartford, Wisconsin.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1969-Cougar-Marti-Report-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1969-Cougar-Marti-Report-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] What sets this Cougar apart from others is the long list of desirable options on its window sticker, as documented by the Marti Report above. On the go side, this Cougar was ordered with the XR-7 package, 428 Cobra Jet engine with Ram Air, C6 automatic, 3.00 traction lock axle, power disc brakes, Wide Oval radial tires, and the competition handling package. As for the luxury side, your cruise down the highway was comforted by the addition of air conditioning, leather bucket seats, a console, tinted glass, AM/FM stereo, and color keyed floor mats. The seller also brags that the leather bucket seats are in the rare nugget gold color, and that the paint is an 8 out of 10. The car was originally from Arizona, and was supposedly rust free when the restoration was started.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1969-Cougar-Interior-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1969-Cougar-Interior-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Inside, we see that everything looks almost factory new. The mats seem to really stand out in relation to the rest of the interior, and the dash seems to be in excellent condition. The seats look like they are the original leather, as the wrinkles in the leather are rather pronounced. I would imagine that getting new leather in this color would be problematic, so it appears the restorer had to leave the factory ones in with just a detail and some touch up work. Overall, the interior is in good condition for an Arizona car. As nice as Arizona’s climate is in regards to a car being rust free, the sun and heat of the area are brutal on leather and plastics.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1969-Cougar-Engine-Two-e1501018880783.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"399","width":"600","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1969-Cougar-Engine-Two-e1501018880783.jpg"}[/IMG2] Under the hood is the tire melting Cobra Jet 428 engine. Everything looks to be well detailed and factory correct, including the Ram Air unit. While rated at the factory at 335 horsepower, these engines often put out over 400 horsepower when dynode after they left the factory. One reason for such a discrepancy is the insurance industry. The insurance companies were getting wise to how much damage could be done with high horsepower engines, and countered that with rates that rose exponentially with the horsepower rating. The sad truth is that between the insurance industry, the safety Nazis, and the coming emissions nightmare, high horsepower cars like this one were on the way out. They would soon be replaced by barges that would need this much horsepower just to get out of their own way. Too bad the barges got smaller engines choked down with pollution controls instead.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1969-Cougar-Undercarriage-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1969-Cougar-Undercarriage-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Looking underneath, we can see why the current owner brags on the previous owner’s obsession with detailing the undercarriage. Everything is super clean and detailed, and it looks like countless hours were spent avoiding the honey do list while hiding under this Cougar. It is nice to see a car like this so well taken care of, but it does kind of make driving it seem like an extravagance. If you get caught in the rain, just imagine the hours you would spend under there getting everything ship shape again!

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1969-Cougar-Passenger-Rear-View-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/1969-Cougar-Passenger-Rear-View-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] All told, this is a pretty nice Cougar. Given that this model was, at that time, sort of a luxurious Mustang, I could see myself ordering a car like this. That is, if I were around then and had some jingle in my pocket. Today, when you order a car, you basically are picking from what is on the lot or what you can get from other dealers. Ordering a car just as you’d want it is kind of frowned upon. Back then, just imagine how special it would have been to sit down and hand select the options you wanted on your car. It wasn’t just a car then. It was your car. The waiting might have been a pain, but the phone call letting you know your car came in must have been a “kid on Christmas morning” scenario. Whoever ordered this car did a fine job. While Cougars sadly don’t bring the money that Mustangs do, this one should do well. The price is high, but what a chance it is to get a Cougar just how you would want it manufactured.


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Anemic 129 HP 302 from 1975. Nothing that a 347 Stroker and a Tremec 5 Speed wouldn't cure.:FordSmile

[h=1]Thick Frosting: 1975 Ford Maverick Grabber[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-1-630x385.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"385","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-1-630x385.jpg"}[/IMG2] This car has a lot going on. There are enough details on this 1975 Ford Maverick Grabber to keep your eyes busy for quite a while. “Less is more” doesn’t apply here, this is like that piece of cake that I always go for, the one with the most frosting on it, that corner piece that sort of sunk down and they really iced it up to make it even with the others. This car is on eBay with a current bid price of just over $3,000 and it’s located in Tonawanda, New York.



image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-2-630x386.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"386","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-2-630x386.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is one great-looking car, at least condition-wise. Whether a person likes the airstrip-like bumpers, that’s another discussion. But, I absolutely love this car. Yes, even the vinyl top! I grew up in the vinyl top era and always thought they were nice. The “cheap” cars didn’t have vinyl tops in the 1970s it seemed like. It’s like tucking in your shirt and not wearing a belt to not have a vinyl top in this era, it just doesn’t look like a finished product to me. And, it’s funny how most people felt that way back then but hardly any do now, or will admit that they felt that way back then. Revisionist history is alive and well.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-3-630x385.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"385","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-3-630x385.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller says that this is a Midwest car, which is surprising to me. Having lived in the upper-Midwest my whole life and having had my share of unbelievably rusty vehicles, for this car to be in this condition and also be a Midwest car is amazing. Even the underside appears to be rock-solid. Although, in looking at the trunk photo, there’s something lurking there. There are some cracks in the striping and they say that this is a three-owner car that was always garaged, has 71,000 original miles on it, and has racked up only 10,000 miles since 1984. Even the plug wires are original! Yeah, I’d want to change those, but I’d keep them for shows.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] If it only had one less option, that automatic transmission. But, like vinyl tops, that’s what most people had in the 1970s and the decades on each side of the 1970s. We like to romanticize about so many vehicles having manual transmissions, but once the automatic hit the market, it took over. I would guess that most of us would prefer a 3-speed in this car, though. A 4-speed wasn’t available, but I’m sure that a lot of cars received one in garages throughout the US. The interior looks as fantastic as the exterior does on this Grabber. Those highly-detailed seats are killer and they look as close to being new as any that I’ve ever seen in a car from this vintage. The seller mentions that the dealer-installed AC is there but doesn’t blow cold, but the cruise control still works! I’ve never seen cruise control in a Maverick, very cool.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-5-630x385.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"385","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/072517-1975-Ford-Maverick-Grabber-5-630x385.jpg"}[/IMG2] 1975 was the last year for the Grabber and by then the 302 cubic-inch V8 engine had dwindled down from a peak of 210 hp to 129 hp. I know, bummer. “Pump the gas once and it starts right up. Runs and drives well for a 42 year old car.” This Maverick Grabber sure looks like a winner to me. Other than preferring a manual transmission I wouldn’t change one thing on this car. What would you change if you had a chance to check the options boxes in 1975?




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[h=1]Special Order: 1984 Ford Mustang LX 5.0[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ford-mustang-rear-e1501216022555-630x328.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"328","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ford-mustang-rear-e1501216022555-630x328.jpg"}[/IMG2] This 1984 Ford Mustang LX features a host of options that make it a desirable specimen, not to mention being in stock, clean condition. It has under 100,000 original miles and retains all of its original equipment, from the special-order Sport GT interior with mint-condition sport cloth seats, to the sunroof surrounded by an stain-free headliner. Find this survivor Fox Body here on eBay where bidding is just over $6,500.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ford-mustang-front-e1501216058747-630x371.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"371","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ford-mustang-front-e1501216058747-630x371.jpg"}[/IMG2] Many of these early “four-eyed” Mustangs were Pace Car special editions or more ordinary four-cylinder models saddled with an automatic. Finding an enthusiast-grade factory build car that isn’t either of those is a rare find, made rarer still by the stock condition this one remains in. The seller claims this paint is completely original aside from a few touch-up spots, which is impressive considering the shine that’s obvious from the photos.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ford-mustang-interior-e1501216080814-630x321.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"321","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ford-mustang-interior-e1501216080814-630x321.jpg"}[/IMG2] Those optional factory buckets are tasty, looking quite Recaro-like in style. The seller notes that the original owner put seat covers over the front and rear seats shortly after purchase, which explains their phenomenal condition. Paired with the manual transmission, it’s clear this Mustang was bought by the same person who might buy a new turbocharged example with the Recaro seat option today. In addition to the clean condition and V8 + manual combo, this one also sports some slick period window louvers.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ford-mustang-motor-e1501216100934-630x349.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"349","width":"630","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/ford-mustang-motor-e1501216100934-630x349.jpg"}[/IMG2] The engine remains unmodified – not even an exhaust – and the seller notes some minor seapage of seals as its worst offense. Even the commonly modified radio is, in fact, an aftermarket unit, but this car was a radio delete straight from the factory. Pull the Kenwood out and you’re 100% back to stock condition. Based on the seller’s garage, I’d say he knows a thing or two about clean Mustangs. This one is, not surprisingly, going to find a new owner shortly.


More: American / Ford / Muscle Cars / Survivors





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[h=1]Ultra-Rare Hertz Mustang SVO Rent-A-Racer For Sale[/h]











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You might recall that the Hertz Rent-A-Racer Mustangs are indeed a special breed of pony car – one with a rich history spanning all the way back to the late ’60s with Carroll Shelby and Ford Motor Company. What you might not know is that between those years, and even presently, the Rent-A-Racer Mustangs have made various appearances throughout almost every generation of Mustang.
For example, this 1985 Ford Mustang SVO which is headed to auction at Mecum Auctions’ Harrisburg event next month. This unrestored 1985 Mustang SVO was purchased by Hertz for a new Rent-A-Racer program in 1985, according to the original Mecum listing. Aside from being one of only 60 cars produced, it’s also one of only 10 built for Hertz in Dark Sage Green, and one of only four known to still exist.
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Furthermore, the Mecum listing says that this SVO was originally shipped to the Hertz office in Dallas, Texas, “where its VIN was etched into the moon roof, window glass and wheels as anti-theft protection.”
While the Hertz-edition Mustang SVOs didn’t receive any performance upgrades per se, these cars still hold a great deal of value for their sheer history in the automotive world. These cars, quite literally, paved the way for Ford’s later SVT in-house performance division, which any Blue Oval fan will know was undoubtedly one of Ford’s golden eras of performance.
Fast forward to the present, and we have Ford Performance vehicles to cherish. But, we couldn’t enjoy today’s machines without first appreciating those that preceded them. Interested in this Mustang SVO for yourself? Checkout the original Mecum Auctions listing here.
 
[h=1]Original Cat: One-Family 1967 Mercury Cougar[/h]
image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cougar-front.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"375","width":"500","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cougar-front.jpg"}[/IMG2] Introduced in 1967, the Mercury Cougar was the direct sibling to the Ford Mustang. The Mustang was such a wild success, Ford decided they needed something for the Mercury folks as well and thus the Cougar was born. Though equipped with the same drivetrain components as a comparable Mustang, Cougars typically had more options and were something of a “luxury Mustang” geared towards buyers who didn’t want to sacrifice luxury for speed. The seller claims it is a “original family 1 owner vehicle,” which of course raises the question as to whether or not the seller is the original owner, a family member, or someone who purchased it from the family. This particular 1967 Mercury Cougar is in fantastic unrestored condition and can be found here on eBay in Ohio with a starting bid of $7,500.


image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cougar-interior.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"375","width":"500","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cougar-interior.jpg"}[/IMG2] Having clocked only 42,056 miles so far, the interior of this Cougar is in excellent condition with the only visible damage being a large amount of wear on the driver’s seat. The passenger seat as well as the rear seats are all in near-mint condition and likely only need a good cleaning. All gauges appear intact and are said to be functional. Reportedly, none of the interior has been redone and everything seen here is all original. Having been in storage for 21 years, this car is in understandably good condition, but this is the type of find that makes me want the full story-like why this car was parked with such low mileage.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cougar-engine.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"375","width":"500","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cougar-engine.jpg"}[/IMG2] This Cougar is an “A-code” car, meaning that it is equipped with a 4-barrel Ford 289 V8. Although the 289 is a relatively small V8, Mustangs and Cougars are easily powered by it as they are small cars even by today’s standards. The seller states that the engine bay and engine were left dirty intentionally to verify the originality of the car. Although this Cougar’s A/C does not hold a charge, the vacuum-operated headlamps function properly, as do the sequential turn signals. Evidently, with the exception of the A/C, everything on this car works as it should.

image: http://cdn.barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cougar-rear.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"375","width":"500","src":"http:\/\/cdn.barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/cougar-rear.jpg"}[/IMG2] In the original ad, the seller stated that there was “no appreciable rust on the vehicle – 2 small spots inside engine compartment at top and 2 in trunk, small spot on the passenger side floor (likely from a plugged evaporator core drain).” Unfortunately, the seller edited the ad to say that rust photos had now been included after further review. By the looks of it, the passenger side foot well is rusted through and will need replacing, though if that is the only rust-through on the vehicle this could be an easy project for someone. If it weren’t for the rusted floor pan, I would probably leave this car as it is as a driver if it were mine. That being said, since it needs at least that much work done, I would probably restore the body but leave the interior intact. Would you restore it or fix it and drive it?


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