Barn Finds

[h=1]Graphics Intact: 1971 Ford Maverick Grabber[/h]
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While never as muscular as its exterior graphics might suggest, the Ford Maverick Grabber was at least an attractive dress-up kit of an otherwise ordinary car. This 1971 model here on eBay has remained with one owner for much of its life, and the preserved condition reflects that. Of course, it will need a little spit and polish to be perfect, and it hasn’t run in two years – but those are minor details, right?

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The seller claims that this car ran as of two years ago, which begs the question as to why he didn’t wander on down to the garage and twist the key once or twice. Why do sellers do this? It’s not that much different from saying that the A/C worked on the last hot day of the previous decade! If it doesn’t run, it doesn’t run – or, if it just needs a battery, stop being cheap and fire it up with some fresh juice. The seller also says there is no rust in the trunk floor or the floor pan but it makes me wonder if there are other areas that are suspect.

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Of course, the mention that it needs carb work could be the reason for the somewhat carefully worded description. This Grabber is equipped with the big Thriftpower 4.1L six-cylinder, so perhaps it’s worth putting this one on an engine stand and swapping in a meatier 302 V8. Given the car is so original, it’s worth holding onto the matching numbers unit but these cars aren’t so valuable that you should feel bad going after more power.

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The Grabber rounded out its muscle car looks with the integrated rear spoiler and dog-dish hubcaps. This car, despite the haziness around its mechanical health, remains a solid example that hasn’t been messed with. Although I am skeptical of the seller’s claim of having less than 20,000 original miles, the Grabber seems to have found favor with bidders considering it’s already over $5,500 and on its way to possibly meeting the $8K reserve. Is this a true survivor or just a largely original used car?

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Mar 20, 2016 / Jesse / 11 Comments
[h=1]Same Family Since ’79: 1966 Shelby GT350[/h]
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This Shelby GT350 is claimed to have been in the same family for 38 years! The current owner inherited the car from their cousin who purchased it in 1979 from Philip Bath’s widow. Philip was apparently a friend of Carroll and he purchased the car after it sat on a dealer lot for a while. I hate to say this because I love GT350s, but perhaps the option list turned off most potential buyers. The invoice shows that the car was ordered with an automatic transmission and a rear seat. If I were buying one of these new in 1966 those are the last two things I would want on my high-performance pony. That may be nitpicking today though. This car is claimed to be all original with the exception of the color change from green to white which was done in 1981. That’s too bad about the paint, but the rest of the car does look impressive. Take a look at the auction here on eBay where it ends tomorrow.

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Considering what some of these went for at the last Barrett Jackson Auction , this one may be worth saving.
[h=1]No Bubble: 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car[/h]
When we think of Pace Cars, we often think of pristine, bubble-enclosed trailer queens with just the mileage from the dealer to someone’s garage on the odometer. It gets old after a while, frankly. I want to see a Pace Car righteously abused and neglected, and that’s what we get with this 1980 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car here on eBay. No carpeting on the garage floor or plastic-wrap on the seats – this is a raw, rough special edition.

Now, I don’t pine to see cars abused, especially if they have some historical value. But it does get old to constantly see the never-ending fleet of pace vehicles that owners seem to think is the best one in existence. It doesn’t do much for your return on investment if every guy on the block bought the same Mustang or Corvette with special graphics and plaques, then stuck it in the garage for 30 years. This one has a rough exterior, rust holes around the back seat and an interior in need of total replacement. This is a no title, bill-of-sale only transaction for those of you in states where having proof of title is essential for registering the vehicle.

The motor may or may not be correct, but the seller notes it’s no longer turbocharged – which the 5,700 Trans Am Pace Cars were. In original condition, these Pontiacs also benefited from the WS6 handling package and color-coded Turbo-specific wheels, but in the case of the latter, the white paint has long since been stripped away. As you can see from the exterior photos, the body is battered, with dents and surface rust on almost every panel. And as you might expect, the graphics on the doors are MIA. This side also shows that one of the front splitters is gone missing, and I’m frankly surprised the one on the driver’s side is still attached.

Tow hitches always unnerve me on cars like this. At what point do you decide a Trans Am is a good tow vehicle? The rear is definitely the better half of the Pontiac, with a (relatively) clean trunk lid – but it could also be coated in house paint, I can’t tell. The tail lights remain uncracked, which is probably the best thing this forlorn Pace Car has going for it. So, now you have it: not every Pace Car is a trailer queen, but with an opening bid of $999, this example offers a chance to bring one back from the dead. Would you do it?

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[h=1]Baby Got Back: 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Fastback[/h]
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This good-looking 1968 Ford Fairlane 500 Fastback is listed on craigslist with an asking price of $6,500. This is a big car, at least big-looking, but it’s only about 8″ longer than a 2016 Ford Fusion.


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This car lives in El Paso, Texas, right where that big, free wall is going to be. It looks like it’s in nice shape but the bumper must have smooched with something at some point and, of course, the paint will have to be cut-and-buffed at least to remedy the hot, Texas sun damage. This is the sixth generation Fairlane and it was only made for 1968 and 1969. I prefer the previous generation Fairlane with the stacked headlights, the “Dragnet” version. (Pay no attention to the image on the right, if that’s even remotely possible)

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Ahhhh yeeeee’uh! There’s that Kardashian-like booty. Actually, this one isn’t even that big, but this is a shapely body, as well. This could be a great car in these colors and if the stripe was maybe redone a bit. Not that it’s bad now, I would just try to clean it up and drive it as is. This looks like Ford’s Acapulco Blue to me. There are no interior photos and the seller says that it’ll need work in there. And, there are no photos of the 210hp 302 V8 that sits in the front of this beauty, but the seller says that it’s a “good motor” as are the brakes. They also mention that there is “very little rust” on this car. Are you a fan of these bigger Fastback Fairlanes or are you stuck in the Dragnet?

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[h=1]All Stock: 1971 Plymouth Road Runner[/h]
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An expired registration was all it took for this 1971 Plymouth Road Runner here on eBay to end up in the barn. Fortunately, the barn provided the shelter necessary for keeping this Mopar preserved from the elements, surviving in near-original condition with its only current ailments (besides not running) being a rusty trunk floor and non-stock chrome air cleaner. The car also comes equipped with desirable options like front and rear spoilers, which remain with the vehicle to this day.

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The interior has also survived in good condition, with some minor tearing of the seat fabric and cracking of the dash as the only obvious issues with the insides. For this Road Runner to remain in near-stock condition for all of these years, the original owner that the seller purchased the car from must have been one of those types that buys a car for life. I’ll bet there’s a little notebook with each fill-up noted and average fuel consumption recorded. It should be noted there is some bubbling underneath the vinyl top, which could reveal more rust.

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Even though the air cleaner isn’t stock, the original is in the trunk. That’s how it goes with this car, and from a project standpoint, it’s hard to fault. Even the build sheet is still with the car. The 383 makes good power and the TorqueFlite automatic is a willing accomplice for moving this Mopar down the road. The 71’s actually didn’t sell all that well, which may have been partly due to the design – apparently, the wider rear track and improved handling wasn’t enough for some people.

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It’s amazing the lengths sellers will go to keep the dust intact on the exterior. I’m guilty of doing this with my own project car / farm find, which still wears its grime proudly. In this case, the seller has likely owned this car for all of a hot minute before flipping it onto eBay; but hey, that’s what all the cool Mopar owners seem to be doing these days. If I were in the market for a Road Runner, this looks like a great candidate for a mechanical restoration and some rust repair – that’s it!

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[h=1]Indy Car: 1966 Ford Mustang[/h]
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Indianapolis, IN is the home of this project 1966 Ford Mustang found here on craigslist. Cash is the only option here and they’re asking $5,400 or best offer for this project. The seller says that this car “runs and drives, solid car, floors are good, no holes, some rust on the outside, overall in great shape!” That sounds good to me. I love the wheel covers, I would personally keep those but I like things original or restored to original spec.

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This is a pretty solid looking car for one that is in an area that gets snow, and most likely uses salt on the roads in the winter. Parts will be almost impossible to find for this car and.. er.. no, you can probably buy every nut and bolt that you’ll need to restore this car back to like new again from any number of aftermarket Mustang vendors. This Mustang has 118,000 miles on it so it’ll need a good massage for sure, as will you once you’re done working on it.

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This car has new carpets and the seller also mentions that the “seats are in great shape, new transmission lines, freshly rebuilt carburetor, new fuel tank and fuel pump, fresh tune-up with new spark plugs. New brakes and brake pistons. Body is in good shape, just needs some bodywork and paint.” There are no engine photos, unfortunately, but it has the famous 289 V8 and, this:

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Yes, it’s an automatic car. Not that it’s the end of the world, but a manual may be more desirable to the masses. This looks like a good project car, one with a few new mechanical and functional parts so you can concentrate on getting the body in shape. Or, just make sure things work fine and drive it as is. Are you a notchback or a fastback Mustang fan; or, both?

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[h=1]$5k Fastback: 1965 Ford Mustang[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/5k-Fastback.jpg
If you are into Mustangs then you know that the fastback is the body style to have. I have nothing against the notchback, but the sleek shape of the fastback is hard to beat. That fact can make it challenging to find an affordable fastback project. Chuck F may have found one for us though! The seller of this project claims it’s a V8/automatic car without any major body damage. They arent sure if it’s worth their asking price, but they aren’t too worried if it sells or not. The car is located in Perdido, Florida and is listed here on craigslist for $5,000. So, do you think this fastback will sell fast?

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[h=1]Muscle Truck: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS 396[/h]
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What could be cooler than a 396-equipped El Camino? You can get your muscle car thrills and still have the utility of a pickup! This one is claimed to be the real deal and although there appears to be an engine under the hood, the original 396 and automatic transmission have gone missing. It won’t be cheap to find a replacement, but it might be worth trying if this one doesn’t get bid up much higher. The stock engine put out about 375 horsepower and had to be a hoot to haul with. It’s located in Willoughby, Ohio and is listed here on eBay where bidding is currently around $3k with only a couple of days left!

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[h=1]Long Lost Engine: 1970 Boss 302[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1970-Mustang-Boss-302-630x354.jpg
Dennis Collins over at Collins Brothers just let me know about a car they just recently came across and boy do I wish I had found this one! Anyone that knows me well knows my all time favorite American classic is the Mustang. Ever since we had our little ’65, I’ve been wanting another and I would be more than ecstatic to have the iconic Boss 302! Sadly they are a bit out of my budget, well more like way out of my budget! This Boss is being offered here on eBay in Wylie, Texas with a BIN of $28,500. It isn’t cheap, but considering what these cars go for these days, it might just be a steal.

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So why is this Boss so cheap, well the engine and transmission are long gone. The 302 V8 is what makes these cars so desirable and subsequently valuable. It isn’t your run of the mill V8, but a powerhouse that’s nearly a race engine. Sadly, the powertrain from this Boss was removed to be rebuilt. It was taken into a shop for machining, but the shop closed its doors before it was completed and the engine disappeared. Finding a replacement won’t be an easy or cheap task, but it won’t be impossible to do.
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After being stored for 34 years, this car is going to need to gone through. The interior is looking ratty, but complete, and the underside has lots of surface rust. It looks like the floors are going to need work in spots, but thankfully all the replacement metal is readily available. Given all the rust on the underside, I’m surprised the body is so solid. I’m going to guess this car was resprayed at some point in its past, so there could be some rust buried under the paint. I would want to go over the body very carefully, just to be sure there isn’t any hidden issues.
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While this Boss is rough and lacking its heart, but I still wouldn’t mind having this one to work on. It’s still out of my budget, but it’s a lot closer than an already restored example. And of course once it’s done, you’ll have one amazing car to drive. So, would you take on restoring this 302 or would you rather find a solid base Mustang and just build it to Boss spec? Special thanks to Denise for letting us know about this one!

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[h=1]Sports Sprint Special: 1967 Ford Mustang[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1967-Mustang-Barn-Find-630x354.jpg
The donated ’65 from earlier may have tugged at your heart strings, but if you want a painful pony project, this may be the one to actually get. It too is rusty, but unless that blue paint is hiding something awful, the body should require less metal work. It also have a V8 under the hood which is connected to a 3-speed manual transmission. The best part though is that it is a limited edition Sports Sprint model. Ford released quite a few “limited edition” Mustangs to drum up more sales and this one was created to celebrate the third birthday of America’s favorite pony car! The car is located in Monroe Township, New Jersey and is listed here on eBay without a reserve. Keep reading to find out what made the Sports Sprint so special.

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The seller doesn’t mention anything about that fact that this car is a Sports Sprint in their auction listing, but there were a few hints that caught my attention. The most obvious one was the sticker on the chrome air cleaner cover. That alone wouldn’t necessarily mean this car left the factory as any other than a 289-2v equipped Mustang though.
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Other clues included GT style hood vents, rocker panel moldings, unique wheel covers, and recessed turn signals. The Sports Sprint was more of an appearance package than anything actually sporty, but it does make this car look more interesting in a sea of plain Jane Mustangs.
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This car appears to have everything that would make up the package, so I feel comfortable christening it a real Sports Sprint. That fact alone may not necessarily make it much more valuable, but if I were in the market for a Mustang project, this one would definitely get some consideration. What do you think?

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[h=1]Big Bird In BC: 1976 Ford Thunderbird[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/032416-Barn-Finds-1976-Ford-Thunderbird-1-e1458839150379-630x354.jpg
I wish I would have looked this good when I was 40 years old. This 1976 Ford Thunderbird is here on craigslist in Langley, BC in Canada, ten miles north of Blaine, Washington. The asking price is a very reasonable $5,500 US dollars. This is one crisp, original “classic” car.

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This is the last year of the sixth generation of the Thunderbird and this time capsule is a winner, in my opinion. It has 59,000 miles on it, or just a little more than I drive every year, and this car is forty years old already. That’s an average of 1,475 miles a year! It must have been kept in their living room, it’s that nice. They made 52,935 of these cars in the Bicentennial year of 1976 and I have to wonder if there are many of them left in this condition. This car is almost 19 feet long so you’d better have a big living room if you’re going to keep it on display there. I would do that if I could, but I’d much rather drive this beauty, gas prices are luckily low enough that the 12 mpg wouldn’t cause too much trouble.
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Yes! I’m a sucker for red leather and this one has acres of it. A few of those super rare, red cows sacrificed their hide for this car. According to the seller, every power option box was checked when this car was ordered; it even has a moon roof. Even though he drove a Continental, I think even Frank Cannon would approve of this beautiful bird.
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Here is the monster V8 that’s lurking under that monster hood. This was as big as it got for these cars, at least displacement-wise. Ford’s 460 V8 had only about 200 hp by this time and this car has a 0-60 time of 12 seconds, not a road-burner by today’s standards. Any Honda or Toyota made today will tromp on this thing at a red light, and not to mention in crash tests, too. But, that’s not the point! This is an almost perfect $5,500 car with so much flair and personality that it makes Elvis look like Perry Como. Are you a first-generation T-Bird fan only or do you like these later, much-bigger versions as much as I do?

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SS 396 ! The Real Deal !
[h=1]Super Sport Survivor: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1967-Chevrolet-Chevelle-630x355.jpg
This Chevelle almost seems too good to be true. The seller purchased it from the original owner’s widow in 2015. She was 102 years old at the time! With only 87k miles on the odometer, the fuel was drained and the car was parked in 1986. After pouring new fluids in and installing a battery, the engine roared back to life. The body is solid and the paint is original. The best part though… This is a real SS 396 with a four on the floor. For bowtie fans, things don’t get much better than this! Find it here on eBay where bidding is really starting to heat up.

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Here’s a shot of what makes this car so special. Unfortunately, the original 396 block was swapped out in 1969. There’s a possibility it was replaced under warranty though because the heads, manifolds, etc are original to the car. The seller doesn’t mention if there is any paperwork to explain what happened, but with a date give I cant help but wonder if there’s some documentation included in the sale.
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The inside sure looks great! Well, that could be because the carpet and seat covers have been replaced. The bench seat and eight-track player are nice options to have and the shiny shift knob sticking out of the transmission is a welcome sight.
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This car still needs some work before it’s going to be a safe driver, but you have to give the seller credit for cleaning it up well. Most of the improvements done were purely cosmetic and that makes sense considering how much emphasis most people put on appearance. Let’s just hope they were fair with granny and have a realistic reserve set. Either way, they are sure to make out like a bandit with this Super Sport Survivor!

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