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Believe it or not, the short lived Joe Clark Conservative Government back in the 80's had a Fleet of these for Ministers.

[h=1]Turbo Stretch: 1986 Chrysler Limousine[/h]
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By Corey Kemendo Name another stretched, front wheel drive, turbocharged, four-cylinder limousine based off an economy car. Come up with any? How about one owned by a former President? Or a famous blue eyed crooner? This 1986 Chrysler Executive Limousine pushed the K car envelope to the absolute max. Find this one of 138 turbo limousines for $1200 in Mineola, Texas, here on Craigslist.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/limo2-e1511394271882-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/limo2-e1511394271882-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] I’d want to see some hard evidence before believing that Frank Sinatra owned this exact Executive Limousine. Lee Iacocca was known for giving away many K cars to the famous, such as the first 1982 LeBaron Convertible to Brooke Shields, but it seems that Sinatra’s limo went to his maid before being auctioned off last year. And it didn’t quite match this black on gray velour model. But does it even help the price having a celebrity name attached to such an odd automotive dachshund?

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/limo4-e1511394381889-630x353.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"353","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/limo4-e1511394381889-630x353.jpg"}[/IMG2] All kidding aside, this 1986 Chrysler is one of the rarest Mopars ever built. It might not be the prettiest, but from 1982-86, these oddities were hand built by ASC, sported custom made body panels and glass, had Chrysler’s latest in turbocharged technology, and were owned by celebrities and hotels alike. They took the back half of a Lebaron coupe, the front half of a sedan, slapped on a New Yorker front clip, added 30” inches to the wheelbase, and covered the roof seams in thick vinyl to create a limousine that was shorter than a regular Fifth Avenue sedan. Can you say parts bin? The final year had the high performance engine and the revised rear end styling. Only in the 80s would this crazy idea make it past a late night of board room drinking to the sales floor!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/limo3-e1511394338240-630x361.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"361","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/limo3-e1511394338240-630x361.jpg"}[/IMG2] Ignoring the alleged Sinatra tie in, this Executive Limousine looks very clean and complete. The gray tufted interior could use a thorough cleaning and the bubbly tint needs to be scraped off, but the model exclusive floor mats and foot rests are intact, and it is said to run well. Also, the front radio should be in the back compartment and the back radio should be in the front. Hopefully the dingy engine compartment doesn’t mean a blown head gasket. A glass partition could be electrically raised or lowered for those private meetings on the go or to chastise the chauffeur for racing Mustangs. And with 146 ponies pulling less than 3000 pounds, the go should be brisk. But add seven passengers with the jump seats folded down and the AC blowing, and the K car roots will probably start showing. For this price and exclusivity, can you buy a more unique car? And when was the last time you saw one?


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Too Cool for School.

[h=1]S’cool Bus: 1949 Ford F-6 Custom[/h]
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By Andrew Tanner The Shortcut High bus was completed in 1999/2000 as a fun way to keep kids interested in staying in school. Builder Jerry Bowers spent five years constructing this super cool hot rod as a way to connect with kids and keep things fun. Since a chopped and lowered school bus was a fairly novel idea, Bowers decided to do it! Almost anyone who was even peripherally part of the “car scene” in the early 2000s will instantly recognize this bus, either from shows or magazines. It was even a feature car at SEMA, not once, but twice! Now in his 70s, after touring, showing, and just generally enjoying the creator has put the bus up for sale. It is being sold by AutoBarn Classic Cars in Concord, NC and can be found here on eBay with an asking price of $199,995 and the option to make an offer. Daily Mail has a great feature video on Jerry Bowers and the bus that can be found here.


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"417","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/scool-bus-interior-630x417.jpg"}[/IMG2] The front seats in this custom bus are from a Toyota Supra, and the creator reports that they are very comfortable! Even with all of the modifications and the chop, this bus looks very spacious inside and looks like it could be a lot of fun with a total of seven passengers. This is a show vehicle that is built for entertainment and promotional purposes only, but is certainly capable of weekend fun! The creator intentionally built a driver’s side door for this bus to make driver entry easy, as we all know buses do not have a driver’s door.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/scool-bus--630x417.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"417","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/scool-bus--630x417.jpg"}[/IMG2] The rear end of this bus is where the chopped roof is most noticeable! Another cool touch is the blue dots in the center of school bus taillights, which signals the combination of a bus and a hot rod. You’ll notice it has fat slicks on the rear, and while these give it a really mean stance unfortunately they are for show only. This bus is sitting on a front-wheel-drive Cadillac ElDorado chassis and according to the ad “is powered by 1977 Oldsmobile 403 big-block and FWD Hydramatic transaxle.” Yep, this thing is FWD!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/scool-bus-rear-630x417.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"417","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/scool-bus-rear-630x417.jpg"}[/IMG2] The blower that sticks out of the hood is also only for show. It spins, but does nothing for performance other than up the wow-factor! The big spoiler on the roof was custom built by the creator to suit this bus and stick with the theme. This cool bus would be a fantastic promotional vehicle for a business or charity, but part of me can’t help but want it to continue on as the Shortcut High bus!




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[h=1]No Reserve, $500 Opening Bid: ’79 Mustang Pace Car[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery This seems like a deal: a genuine 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car listed at no reserve and with a $500 opening bid. The seller claims to be past the point of wanting to work on it, despite having invested a claimed $7K in its restoration. Cosmetically, it is tired and the seller alludes to a stock motor that doesn’t make much power, but a spare engine goes with it. Find this cheap Pace Car here on eBay and located in Pennsylvania.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mustang-pace-front-e1511366441783-630x353.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"353","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mustang-pace-front-e1511366441783-630x353.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller’s listing is a bit hard to follow, but it sounds as if he bought the Mustang out of Florida in 2016. The car ran and drove to get onto the trailer but felt low on power; the seller didn’t mind as he had a spare engine built 18 years ago to 400 b.h.p. that he planned to use. However, that engine hasn’t ever run and may need to be torn down again; either way, an engine rebuild is in your future. And a set of period Marchal 750 fog lights, missing here.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mustang-pace-interior-e1511366460562-630x336.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"336","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mustang-pace-interior-e1511366460562-630x336.jpg"}[/IMG2] The original Recaro interior is still intact albeit tired. The backseat looks better. Carpets have been removed and things just look messy inside; the seller has also lost the original keys to the vehicle. Overall, the seller’s willingness to disclose some potential title issues and his doubt that the car only has 18,000 miles (as shown on the odometer) give you some confidence that if nothing else, he’s a practical man who simply lost interest in a fairly significant project.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"350","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mustang-pace-rear-e1511366483887-630x350.jpg"}[/IMG2] Motor pictures aren’t too helpful, and the seller doesn’t allude to any further diagnosis about the low power of the stock mill. The body is in need of paint but doesn’t seem rusty or otherwise damaged; the Mustang’s flat tires, however, may indicate an immediate need for new rubber (and keys). For the realistic opening bid and no fear of a reserve, this seems like a worthwhile project to take on, especially if the spare engine can be restored back to full health. Would you throw a bid at this tired Pace Car?


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that would have been fun to go to school in

 

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Almost bought one of these back in the day.

 

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[h=1]Formula For Success: 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula[/h]
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By Brian Birkner As promising and pleasing as the first generation of the Pontiac Firebird was, the second generation cars are equally as cool in a different way. The Formula 400 cars are sweet rides, and this early production 1970 Formula car may look a little weathered, but offers a lot! Equipped with its factory drive train, and auxiliary components, this ‘Bird has spent the majority of its life in Texas offering a solid basis for a restoration. The great thing about this Pontiac other than all of its originality is that it is priced quite reasonable in this modern day and market place. Offered for $5,500, this ‘Bird seems a worthy catch. Check it out here on craigslist out of Azle, Texas. Thanks to Pat L for this classy bird submission!


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/70-Pontiac-Firebird-Formula-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Beneath the hood lies the original 400 V8 engine and transmission with all of its period date coded parts, minus the original air conditioning compressor. Despite its high level of completeness, this Firebird has been off the road since 2003, so it is not currently a runner. Although the seller does mention that the engine can be turned over by hand.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/70-Pontiac-Firebird-Formula-3-e1511410888127-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/70-Pontiac-Firebird-Formula-3-e1511410888127-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] Although the Texas climate has been good to the structural integrity of this Pontiac, it was not so kind to the interior. While the interior is complete, the sun has taken its toll on the upholstery, and seat foam. The dash pad is cracked, but the remainder of the dash is in fair shape. If you were looking to preserve this car instead performing a full on restoration, you could likely get away with a solid detailing, and some upholstery work.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/70-Pontiac-Firebird-Formula-4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/70-Pontiac-Firebird-Formula-4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Although covered with primer, this Firebird is quite solid with little in the way of rust. The quarters have some rust, as do of the front fenders, but thankfully the rockers appear solid. The paint is well worn from its time spent in Texas, making this ‘Bird a great restoration candidate. There is no extensive damage to this Pontiac, besides a dent in the passenger side front fender. With all the marks to make an excellent restored car, would you jump on this Formula project to restore?



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[h=1]Cheap Cobra: 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra[/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson Everyone’s favorite Cobra is right here! (hey, where’d everyone go?).. This 1978 Ford Mustang II Cobra is a project car but it’s cheap enough at $2,400 and it comes with enough parts and pieces that it could theoretically be a decent project without breaking the bank. It’s on Craigslist in Duluth, Minnesota (saved ad here) and supposedly it’s all original.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/112417-1978-Ford-Mustang-II-Cobra-2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/112417-1978-Ford-Mustang-II-Cobra-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] We all know that I like unusual vehicles and therefore it’s a given that I like the Mustang II. It’s arguably, or unarguably, the least loved Mustang in the history of the brand. I had a plastic model of a Mustang II as a kid and I have always liked them. But, I like every vehicle even those that most people hate with the passion of a thousand white-hot suns. Which, the Mustang II could qualify for.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/112417-1978-Ford-Mustang-II-Cobra-3-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/112417-1978-Ford-Mustang-II-Cobra-3-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The “Cobra” version of the Mustang II was offered beginning with the 1976 model, two years after the Mustang II debuted. In 1978, the last year for the Mustang II, the King Cobra came out with just over 4,000 of them being made. It was basically a graphics package on the Cobra, but only the V8 was offered. Yes, a person could get a non-V8 engine in a Mustang II Cobra! Luckily, the car offered for sale here has a 302 V8 and it also has a 4-speed manual transmission. You can see that it’ll take a fair bit of work to massage this car back into shape again.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/112417-1978-Ford-Mustang-II-Cobra-4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/112417-1978-Ford-Mustang-II-Cobra-4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] There are only two interior photos and they’re both almost the same, with this one being taken from a bit further back showing the nice driver’s door panel and the classic 1970s bare-foot accelerator pedal! Nice. There are no back seat photos or detail photos. The dash looks as close to being new as can be as does the steering wheel and everything else visible inside. It looks like the interior is loaded up with spare parts and the seller mentions that this car was stored for 22 years in a storage shed. Although there is rust visible, the floors are solid and the body in general is in good shape. Some new metal and other parts come with the sale so the next owner can finish this restoration. A new gas tank and straps are extra, though.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/112417-1978-Ford-Mustang-II-Cobra-5-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/112417-1978-Ford-Mustang-II-Cobra-5-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s the ubiquitous Interstate battery and the rest of the 302 V8 under the hood. 135 horsepower isn’t a lot, but this was 1978 and the car only weighs around 2,500 pounds. The 4-speed manual should help at least make it feel more powerful. The seller has all of the window louvers and even though there isn’t any info given on the running condition, I would think that most Barn Finds readers could have this car in working condition again in no time. Are there any other fans of the Mustang II out there?


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[h=1]Hello 1994! Low-Mileage 1994 Ford Mustang[/h]
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By Andrew Tanner The year is 1994, and Ford has just introduced the all-new “Fox-4” platform to replace the venerable Fox platform. A somewhat radical redesign, the new Mustang is a hit among all types of people just like its predecessors. This particular 1994 Mustang is nothing special, except that it is in exceptional condition for its age having escaped the fate of abuse that so many of its brethren succumbed to! This car only has 67,710 miles on it and has had the same owner for the last 20 years. Find it here on Craigslist in Michigan for $4,150. Thanks to reader Todd for the submission!


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mustang-interior-1.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"450","width":"600","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mustang-interior-1.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior is a dead giveaway that this is a low-mileage car. The carpet is normally rough and the seats are either matted or disintegrating by now! None of the interior dye is missing and this could easily pass for a lightly used car being sold in 1998. This Mustang is equipped with power locks, windows, and sun roof and for the price could make a really nice daily for someone who doesn’t like the mundane vehicles being purchased today!

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"450","width":"600","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mustang-dash.jpg"}[/IMG2] The dash is in the best possible condition one could expect for a car of this vintage, particularly a car that wasn’t exactly made from the highest quality materials available. It even has the original radio! The one thing that always is sure to speak for the condition of a “survivor” vehicle of this era is the presence of the original radio, as it was during this time that replacement with an aftermarket unit became easy and somewhat standardized. I’m certainly not an expert on these things, but it would also appear to have an ignition interlock issued to those who have received an alcohol related driving offense.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/mustang-rear-1.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"450","width":"600","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/mustang-rear-1.jpg"}[/IMG2] Although this Mustang has the Cobra wheels and fender badges, in case you have’t guessed it this is not in fact a real Cobra Mustang. The wheels look nice, but the other Cobra pieces are simply false advertising! The car is listed as a six cylinder, and though no photos are present it is very clear that this is not a Cobra. For this reason, this car will not be a street terror of any variety, but given its excellent condition this could be a fantastic stablemate to someone’s higher powered ’90s Mustang.


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[h=1]Having It Your Way: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe[/h]
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By Jeff Bennett By 1967, the Mustang was a little larger, and a bit more refined. Like a Whopper at Burger King, you could have it your way, with options that could make your car a sedate economy car or a tire melting monster. Almost fifty years later, Mustangs are still being bought and restored, and their owners can make any Mustang be the car they really want with some creativity and a credit card. While restoring a coupe from the ground up usually results in a car that cost far more to finish than you can buy a completed one for, I have found one that will let you save some money with the costs of entry. Take a gander at this 1967 Ford Mustang, found on craigslist in Florence, South Carolina. While it needs to have some parts replaced, and it of course requires the usual Mustang rust repair, the car is being sold for just $2900!



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1967-Mustang-Front-View.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"450","width":"600","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1967-Mustang-Front-View.jpg"}[/IMG2] So, here is the deal on this one. The seller tells us that the odometer shows 60,000 miles have passed under its wheels, and that the car currently does not run. It is missing the carburetor and the radiator, and the floors need to be either replaced or have patch panels installed. The car also needs a new battery tray, but it will be sporting a new drivers side quarter panel. Unfortunately, it was equipped with an inline six cylinder engine and a three speed manual transmission from the factory instead of a more lusty combination.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1967-Mustang-Passenger-Front-View.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"450","width":"600","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1967-Mustang-Passenger-Front-View.jpg"}[/IMG2] Despite this, it looks to be a pretty solid car. We have covered Mustangs on here that seem to be so rusty that they look to be held together by paint alone, and even good ones have rusty areas to be repaired. This one at least seems to be useable. Any parts that are not can be readily purchased from the plethora of Mustang parts suppliers that are out there. It would be nice to get some pictures of the underside of this one, or pictures of the rear end for that matter, but you can probably count on some time sawing out some rusty bits and welding in new ones.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1967-Mustang-Interior.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"450","width":"600","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1967-Mustang-Interior.jpg"}[/IMG2] Inside, things seem to be dirty and worn, but there are a lot of useable parts still there. The dash pad looks very good for an unrestored car, and the door panels seem like they could be polished up as well. All of the handles are there, and the seats appear repairable. If you could settle for cleaning up and refurbishing what we see in the interior, then you could probably save some money here. The carpet would have to go though.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1967-Mustang-Engine.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"450","width":"600","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1967-Mustang-Engine.jpg"}[/IMG2] Under the hood, the easy to work on inline six is likely still useable. Ford inline sixes have a spectacular track record for reliability and ease of repair that make them perfect for a car that you are satisfied with being a cruiser rather than a racer. Of course, this one has no accessories such as power steering and power brakes. Air conditioning is, of course, absent as well. A little work and some replacement parts would probably have this Mustang back on the road without too much cost or aggravation. If you wanted it to stop, a little attention to the braking system would be in order as well.
So, what would you do with this cheap Mustang? For the price, I think two different scenarios should be considered. The first way would be to do what you could to patch the floors and refurbish the parts that are already there. While many of them would be too rough for a full on restoration, what is there is mostly serviceable with some elbow grease, paint, and a trip to the upholsterer. A mostly original Mustang with a six and a three speed would still be a nice driver even today. The second route would be the “have it your way” route. This would consist of stripping it down, welding in new pans, and building the car into what you would have ordered in 1967. Maybe with some modern speed parts added in. Mustang Monthly Magazine did something similar with their “Week To Wicked” project. While theirs was a 1966 model, you can see what is possible with an early Mustang.
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[h=1]Barn Find 1966 Mustang Convertible[/h]
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By Jamie Palmer Frequent finder and Barn Finds reader Marc G. sent in this intriguing find from the unusual sounding town of Bee Cave, Texas. It’s listed for sale here on craigslist for a price of $2,500. That might be a bit ambitious, but as we all know pricing on craigslist is always negotiable.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/c1a-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/c1a-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] The car actually looks pretty solid in the few pictures we have. The seller doesn’t go into any details about the find apart from that they believe it’s a 1966 convertible and that it has no title. We’ll explore what it is and what it isn’t later on in this post. At first I thought the brown was surface rust, but I’ve since decided it’s a layer of primer applied over the metallic blue paint that was on the car. It looks like there is some minor rust in the rear quarter panel from this shot, but as with most vintage Mustangs, until you check underneath, there’s no telling what rust is really there. However, if the corrosion really is that minor, this car should certainly find it’s way back onto the road.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/c2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/c2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The car appears to be fitted with a Ford inline six-cylinder engine, probably the one it came with. Let’s explore that further, because the seller has been kind enough to include a picture of the VIN plate.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/c4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/c4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is one of the many reasons I love the internet! Given the information above, by going to a site like this one, we can find out exactly how this car left the factory — and even which factory it was produced in! And if you want to go further, you can pay for a Marti report — but here’s what we now know: The convertible was produced in San Jose, California, on May 19, 1966. It was originally painted Tahoe Turquoise and was fitted with an Aqua standard interior. The original engine was a 200 cubic inch, 120 horsepower inline six connected to a three-speed manual transmission and a 3.20:1 “Equa-Lock” differential. It also went to the Denver district sales office. How about that! Would you like your garage to be the next place this restorable convertible goes?


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[h=1]Bobby Allison Racer! Vintage Clone With Story[/h]
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By Jamie Palmer The story behind this vintage racing clone car is almost as interesting as the car itself. Apparently a young lady of 11 years old won this car in 2010 and put it away in the hopes of racing it someday. Now she is graduating and is selling the car to purchase transportation to go to college with. Her grandfather has put the car up for sale for her here on craigslist in San Bernardino, California. They are asking $12,000.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/d1a-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/d1a-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Now as to what exactly this car is took a little detective work. I can tell you what it isn’t: the car is incorrectly listed as a 1969 Mercury Montego. It’s actually a 1973-1975 Ford Torino, and based on the shape of the rear bumper I think it’s a 1973 coupe. It’s painted close to, but not exactly, in the paint scheme that Allison drove in NASCAR from 1969 through 1974, but as far as I can tell, he drove only Mercury, Chevrolet and Dodge products during that period (feel free to correct me, NASCAR fans). So this is a clone of a car that never existed!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/d1c-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/d1c-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s a picture of a stock 1973 Gran Torino Sport so you can see if you think I’m right. Ironically, there were 1973-1975 Torinos used in NASCAR, but most were the fastback series, not the coupe. I did find one coupe that was raced by Bill Elliott towards the beginning of his career.

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I have very fond memories of meeting famous NASCAR racer Bobby Allison when I was a child. To make a long story short, Allison was scheduled to make an appearance in Winston-Salem, North Carolina for the oil company that was sponsoring him that year, and his plane was delayed. Most of the fans had left when he showed up three hours late, and by that point it was 9:00 PM and I’m sure he would have rather gone straight to his hotel room. Nevertheless, he went to the event and stayed there for over an hour even though he was tired, patiently answering many questions from a particular 12 year old who was fascinated with everything to do with racing. Nothing would do but for him to move the ropes out of the way and get me into the driver’s seat of his race car. I’m not sure whose smile was the biggest–mine, his, or my parents. Needless to say, we were Bobby Allison fans from that point on!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/d2-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/d2-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] I know, Jamie, hush about your memories and back to the car. The young lady states that she wanted to race the car when she grew up, and it does appear that the car was at least partially equipped for the job. This fuel cell installation looks top-notch.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/d3-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/d3-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Some preparation has gone on under the hood as well, although obviously we have no idea as to the build state of the engine. I hope it has been at least occasionally exercised since 2010! I’m guessing it was built to a mild state of tune, which would be just right for some fun vintage racing action with the right sanctioning group.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/d4-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] I was also impressed with the interior preparation of the car, although I’d love to know the reason behind the automatic transmission. That’s one of the things that didn’t make sense to me. I’m sure there’s a good story behind it.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/d5-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/d5-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] As you can see from this picture showing Bobby Allison and the young lady, presumably on the day she won the car in the background, there is certainly some documentation to the truth of the story. I’d love to know more! Apart from putting a manual transmission in the car, I think this would be perfect for vintage racing with the right sanctioning body that would allow a non-original car. Do you agree with me? Any other Allison fans out there with stories to tell?




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I like these old Ford Wagons. My family had a 71 Country Squire Wood Wagon (Fake Stick on Wood) with a 400 and a Friend's Family had a 68 with a 390 like this one.

[h=1]Cali-Stoga Wagon: 1968 Ford Country Sedan[/h]
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By Jamie Palmer The great American station wagon, rust-free version. At least that’s what the seller tells us — not just rust-free, but even not totally cooked by the sun as only California cars seem to be. You can find this wagon for sale here on eBay, where as I write it’s only at $2,600 without a reserve. San Bernardino is where this wagon currently resides.


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I’m sure you noticed the bump on the front fender. There’s actually a crease in the driver’s side rear fender as well. Believe it or not, there is an NOS fender for sale here on eBay if you want to go whole hog on the repair. However, apart from those two spots, the body actually does look pretty darned good. The Country Sedan was actually the mid-level trim version of the large Ford wagon, with the Country Squire being above it and the Ranch Wagon lying below. You can see a great brochure shot of the lower end wagons here.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/f4-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] If you look closely just behind the rear wheel, you’ll see the wrinkle on this side.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/f2-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/f2-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] If you want to fix the dent in the front, you’ll need to either straighten or replace the front bumper. I am impressed that somehow either the grille was barely missed or someone replaced it already.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/f6-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/f6-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Moving to the inside, it’s pretty clear that it’s all original but you’ll need to do some work on the seat before it will be comfortable on long drives. Or, I suppose, you could through a blanket across it and call it a day. Does anyone else have an issue with cracked vinyl upholstery when they wear shorts? That drives me crazy. You can also see the padded steering wheel that was new for 1968.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/f7-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Look at all that room! A great place for dogs, or groceries, or pretty much anything else. Tell me again, honey, why we have to have that minivan? And just imagine the tailgating possibilities (helped by the fact that my school colors are red and white)!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/f5-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/f5-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Surprisingly, at least to me, it’s a big block 390 V8 under the hood rather than a 302. The seller calls it a Thunderbird engine; I don’t know about that, but it ought to be able to tow pretty well if you have a vintage speedboat — or classic car! The body work doesn’t really scare me on this car, and I’d be interested if I could find the necessary body repair components and it were closer to me. But what I’m more interested in is how do you feel about it?


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[h=1]Parked since the ’90s! 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I[/h]
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By Todd Fitch While pre-1969 Mustangs currently hold the sweet spot of collectible value, the 1969 and 1970 model years follow closely behind. Besides, these cars weren’t sold to bolster some uptight collector’s IRA; they were meant to tear up the roads! This 1969 Mustang Mach I is located in Seymour, Connecticut and listed here on eBay with a “Buy it Now” price of $10,000.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1969-Mustang-Mach-1-2-e1512090268504.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"301","width":"477","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1969-Mustang-Mach-1-2-e1512090268504.jpg"}[/IMG2] The Cragar S/S wheels and BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires confirm the story that this SportsRoof Mustang last prowled the roads sometime in the 1990s. Frankly I’d rather see these wheels and tires instead of stock rolling gear simply for variety. The seller confirms what we might expect from a New England barn find: rust repair, both cosmetic and structural, await the next owner.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1969-Mustang-Mach-1-3-e1512090293472.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"312","width":"500","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1969-Mustang-Mach-1-3-e1512090293472.jpg"}[/IMG2] The Mach I package, available on 351 or 428 SportsRoof Mustangs, included the mechanical upgrades of the GT package plus flat back hood, high-back buckets, dual sport mirrors, wood-like interior trim, stripes, console, and more (thanks to myclassicgarage.com for some details). This ’69 Mustang comes with a Marti Report showing the original black interior you see here and Lime Gold paint.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1969-Mustang-Mach-1-4-e1512090318738.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"313","width":"500","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/1969-Mustang-Mach-1-4-e1512090318738.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller graciously notes that this 351W did not come with the car, though another 351W did. Check out that Accel Supercoil! My ’78 LeSabre passed its smog test with a hollowed out catalytic converter and an Accel SuperCoil tapped into my GM HEI ignition. Among Mustangs, the ’69 Sportroof is my favorite, and I hope to own one some day. Pictures of a car on a trailer can be a red flag, indicating a “flipper” who knows nothing about the car he or she is selling, however this seller has included details that others may have left to the buyer to inquire about or discover for themselves, and that’s always a good sign. Should this car bring the $10,000 asking price, or do you have another number in mind?


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The Last of the Land Yachts.

[h=1]Designer Duds: 1978 Lincoln Mark V Pucci Edition[/h]
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By Nathan Avots-Smith If you were cornered and forced to name the four different Designer Editions offered on the Lincoln Mark V from 1977-79, could you do it? I’ll admit, if I found myself in this bizarre scenario, I’d get Bill Blass right away, I’d get lucky with a wild stab at Cartier, I might remember Givenchy, and poor Pucci would be my downfall. Lucky for us, reader Matt Williams has shared this pretty nicely preserved Pucci edition Mark V to remind us what this corner of the Designer Edition quartet was all about; it’s here on craigslist (listed in Dubuque, Iowa, on the Madison, Wisconsin site, with a clean Minnesota title—figure that one out) for just $3,700 (archived ad).


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Pucci7-e1511969839133-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pucci7-e1511969839133-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] My ability to list the Designer Editions almost corresponds with their success in the marketplace; the Bill Blass edition might be more memorable to me (largely because I saw one parked on the street not too long ago, truthfully), but the Cartier sold as many units each year as the other three combined. Blass was second most popular, with Givenchy and Pucci trading off from year to year for the bottom two spots. In ’78, Pucci pulled ahead, 3,125 sales to 917, while in ’79 the tables were turned with only 763 Puccis sold to 2,262 Givenchys. Generally, the color combinations inside and out changed a bit from year to year; the Puccis were relatively conservative, with a black and white theme in 1977, this silver, black, red, and white combo in ’78, and a mix of turquoise, navy, and white in ’79. I wonder if this conservatism contributed to the Pucci edition’s relative lack of success. Fans of the label mostly know it for its wild use of color and patterns (as a non-fashionista, I’m most familiar with Pucci’s groundbreaking work for Braniff Airlines in the ’60s and ’70s), and even working within Lincoln’s available palette, perhaps something more eye-catching would have seemed more true to the brand.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pucci4-e1512051000894-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] Still, as the seller points out, it’s pretty tasteful by ’70s standards and this long-stored car, which also benefitted from a respray about 20 years ago, looks pretty sharp. There’s a bit of rust on the front passenger quarter panel, and one piece of missing vinyl rub strip seen here, but otherwise a solid foundation. Likewise the interior shows a bit of wear, most notably in the form of a small hole in the driver’s seat bolster, but is in overall very nice condition with a fully functional slate of power accessories.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Pucci10-e1512051341268-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] Also fully functional, but in need of some deferred maintenance is the 460-cubic inch V8. The largest remaining production engine in 1978, the 460 was no longer standard equipment (or available at all in California), but it still found its way into the majority of Mark Vs in place of the standard 400. This one’s had an oil and filter change, and fired up with gas poured into the carb and drove itself onto the trailer as pictured above, but it’s going to need other fluids flushed and a bit of reconditioning before you’ll truly be pounding the pavement in this Pucci. Still, it shouldn’t need anything too complicated or expensive, and $3,700 is a heck of a deal for a designer label, don’t you think?


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Pretty close to what my first car was, a 75 Plymouth Valiant 2 door with a slant six. This one's a 76 Dodge Dart with the six.

When I was 17, having one like this was way better than walking or taking the bus.

[h=1]Last Year: 1976 Dodge Dart Sport Trim[/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson With an average of less than 1,400 miles a year since new, this 1976 Dodge Dart in sport trim has barely been used. This era of once-everywhere-but-now-rarely-seen Dart can be found on eBay with a buy it now price of $3,500. There is no make an offer tab, but I’m sure that a person could send the seller a message if that’s more than you’re willing to pay. It’s located in Royersford, Pennsylvania.



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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/120117-1976-Dodge-Dart-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] You an see a small dent in the LF fender and also there is some rust along the lower regions of this otherwise good-looking Dart. 1976 was the last year for this model, being replaced by the Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare. The sport trim moniker is a little confusing because most folks equate “sport” to a Dart having a V8, and often a 360 V8. This car has the venerable 225 slant-six. The underside looks good in a couple of the photos, and maybe not quite as good in another.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/120117-1976-Dodge-Dart-3-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] From this angle all looks great with this car. This is the era that I grew up in and started driving, so mid-to-late-70s cars are right up my alley. I know that most people think that it’s the worst era for American vehicles, but a few million of us grew up in this era and our memories are just as important to us as earlier generations’ memories are important to them – quality of the vehicles notwithstanding.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/120117-1976-Dodge-Dart-4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] And, how can this Herb-Tarlek-suit-like seat fabric be so wrong yet so right! This car is a time capsule, what an era. Dodge made a Spirit of ’76 edition Dart and I’m guessing that model would be worth more, if a person were interested in values. Like them or hate them, the seats appear to be in fantastic condition as does the entire interior. I’d want to peek under the trunk mat, that’s one of the known rust areas on Darts.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/120117-1976-Dodge-Dart-5-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] And here’s the non-V8 in this Dart Sport coupe – the famous 225 slant-six engine, this one with around 100 hp and maybe down to 90 hp or less with the still-cold AC! Yes, the seller says that the factory air-conditioning is still cold. They don’t divulge too much info about this car other than it “runs and drives” and it would be a “great candidate for restoration!” I think this car may be more of a curiosity than a valuable car even if it were in mint condition. The last-year status may be the only thing about this car that even puts it in the maybe-a-worthy-candidate-for-restoration category. Is it worth restoring?


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[h=1]Rent-A-Racer: 1985 Ford Mustang SVO[/h]
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By Nathan Avots-Smith Some wise older family member once probably warned you against buying a former rental car. “They get abused by people who don’t care about them because they don’t own them,” this sage probably said. Sound advice, and by that logic, a car that had been billed as a “Rent-A-Racer” sounds like an even scarier proposition, but that might actually be where you choose to deviate from the anti-rental car bandwagon. Hertz had some special, rare cars built for its Rent-A-Racer programs, and here’s a prime example of a former rental car that’s made more desirable by its status, not less: this 1985 Ford Mustang SVO, one of just four known survivors out of ten cars built for Hertz in this Dark Sage color (and one of just 47 SVOs total built in the color). It can be seen here on eBay out of Rockville, Maryland with a healthy $24,990 Buy-It-Now price.


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"393","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SVO3-630x393.jpg"}[/IMG2] This informative forum thread indicates that this car car—as confirmed by the matching VIN—sold on eBay in early 2016 for just $6,200, so take that asking price with a grain of salt, and we’ll see what the market will actually bear. SVO Mustangs weren’t a great commercial success when they were new in 1984-86, and they haven’t yet taken the collector world by storm, either. I’m not much of a Mustang enthusiast and I actually like the SVO, which probably says something about the reasons for this. I see it as an admirable effort by Ford to update the Mustang with more sophisticated technology—including an electronically injected, intercooled turbocharged engine and four-wheel disc brakes, at a time when the legendary 5.0 had a carburetor and rear drums—and aerodynamically refined styling, but when performance was no better than a GT at significantly higher cost, I can understand why it failed.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SVO8-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] Still, the SVO makes an interesting successor to the legendary 1966 GT350-H Rent-A-Racers. Hertz ordered 60 cars, of which 40 went to agencies in Houston and Dallas and 20 to Atlanta. This is one of the Texas cars, and the seventh from the last car built. This car of course includes the vaunted Marti Report to document its rarity. The Hertz cars were the last 1985 models built before a midyear upgrade, which boosted the turbo four’s output from 175 to 205 horsepower and smoothed the front styling with aerodynamically faired headlights.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SVO5-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] The SVO was at least a fully-equipped car for its high price, and the Hertz cars lacked only the optional leather upholstery. I’m a little concerned about the fit of the dash cap seen here, but overall this interior shows very nicely. I question the ad’s assertion that the Dark Sage paint is factory—it was acknowledged to have been repainted when it sold in 2016—but it’s hard to argue that everything looks great inside and out.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/SVO6-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] Similarly, this ad gives little detail on the mechanical condition of the car, while the older ad indicates a fairly clean bill of health with one or two niggles, namely front struts in need of rebuilding. It’s only traveled 40 miles since it was last on the market, so I’d question whether that work has been done. It’s always a bummer to see such a blatant flip, and to know that the last owner was more upfront about the car but perhaps got taken advantage of; we’ll have to see if there’s truly a buyer out there for a $25k SVO, but all that aside, this is definitely a former rental I wouldn’t shy away from—would you?


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[h=1]Unrestored 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350[/h]
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By Todd Fitch The partnership between racer-entrepreneur Carroll Shelby and Ford resulted in a host of fabulous high-performance vehicles over the course of nearly six decades. This never-restored 1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 in Edmond, Oklahoma may represent your chance to own a product of this storied collaboration. Offered here on eBay, this GT350 could be yours for the asking price of $95,000 or best offer.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1967-Shelby-GT350-2-e1512354311191.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"260","width":"412","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1967-Shelby-GT350-2-e1512354311191.jpg"}[/IMG2] Shelby Mustangs differed mechanically and cosmetically from Ford’s Mustangs in mostly functional ways, and cosmetically as well, such as the Shelby-only sequential tail lights borrowed from the Mercury Cougar parts bin. While the 1965 and 1966 Shelby Mustangs targeted weekend road-racers, a sliver of comfort and public road use began to dilute the Shelby Mustang’s mission by 1967… but not by much!

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"312","width":"500","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1967-Shelby-GT350-3-e1512354352684.jpg"}[/IMG2] The 1967 Shelby Mustangs came with additional power, a roll bar, extra gauges, racing-style steering wheel, tuned suspension, a host of functional air ducts and spoilers, and a unique fiberglass front end. Power steering became available, and while the 289 engine still made over 300 HP, the heavier 1967 body saddled this pony with some extra ballast. Thanks to danjedlicka.com for some details and an excellent history of these remarkable automobiles.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"313","width":"500","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1967-Shelby-GT350-4-e1512354382848.jpg"}[/IMG2] Shelby breathed on Ford’s 271 HP 289 cubic inch V8, elevating its rating to 306 HP, though actual power may have diminished in 1967 with the elimination of the ’65 and ’66 Shelby’s special headers. These details and more can be found at mustangandfords.com. Regardless of the exact horsepower numbers, these cars knew how to get around a race track, and they enjoyed much success in SCCA Trans Am and other series. Not everyone has $95,000 to spend on a 50 year-old unrestored street-legal racing car, but I tip my hat to the new owner, who can thoroughly enjoy this car as it was meant to be driven. Once a car like this is treated to a nut-and-bolt restoration, part of its story is lost, and the odds of it powering out of a corner in a four-wheel drift diminish as well. If I got a chance to drive one, I’d choose a survivor like this. What’s your dream weekend in this awesome Shelby?


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[h=1]Forgotten F-Body: 1972 Pontiac Firebird Esprit[/h]
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By Nathan Avots-Smith It’s hard to believe, since the survival rate is much, much higher for Trans Ams and Formula Firebirds, but for many years of second-generation Pontiac Firebird production, the most popular model was the luxury-oriented Esprit—and when it wasn’t the Esprit, it was often the base model. Many of these “lesser” F-bodies have miraculously transformed into Trans Ams over the years, or sacrificed their parts to one, so it’s now something of a perversely rare treat to see one, especially one as nice as this 36,700-mile ’72 Esprit. At $15,500, it seems to be priced accordingly; it’s listed here on craigslist out of Campbell, California (archived ad).


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Firebird2-e1512571566469-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] The other hallmark of the Esprit was a deluxe interior, and this one looks pretty inviting, with plush bucket seats and a full-length console. Alas, that console reveals the dreaded slushbox, but I guess that just drives home the point that this is something different from the more hairy-chested Trans Am or Formula—many of which were automatic anyway, I should point out. The interior’s condition supports the mileage claim, and the back seat looks hardly used, as you might expect.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Firebird5-e1512571827545-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] It may not be the most exciting Firebird out there, but it’s nice to see that this Esprit has been so well cared for for such a long time. The plates suggest an original California car, which doesn’t hurt. This black-over-gold-over-black coupe shows the elegant, luxurious side of the Firebird family that’s been forgotten, and I think that’s pretty neat to see.


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[h=1]To Build Or Not To Build: 1954 Ford F-100[/h]
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By Garr Larson To build, or not to build, that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler in the mind to buffer, sand and bondo, spending an outrageous fortune. Or to drive this ’54 with all its troubles. And for them to never end: but what a keeper! With all apologies to Mr. Shakespeare, this 1954 F-100 Shorty could be the perfect classic chassis needed for a great top to bottom restoration, or an even better rat rod tribute.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/POST-120517-2-e1512527153184-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/POST-120517-2-e1512527153184-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] Personally, I would go with the Rat Rod on this one, since it has the marvelous hue of sun fade, rust, and a base layer of classic Ford DUCO Sea Haze Green. Maybe (maybe!) have the bench seat redone, scrub the whole thing down, clear coat to keep it at this age, and be done. Well, almost. Unless it’s going to be an ornamental showpiece, you’re going to have to re-plank the shorty bed. But I’d dig up some old, aged, barn wood to keep the weathered look.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/POST-120517-3-e1512527232886-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/POST-120517-3-e1512527232886-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] Either way, this is a lot work, but has all the pieces (except the front bumper) to make it a great start. The owner, found here on eBay, notes the truck has been off the road for several years, and lists its completeness as “good”, and notes the bad wood, missing radiator, seat, and missing bumper as the “bad”. They also note that this model has much (about 50%) of the original “Ford-O-Matic” emblem in the hood, but is currently a manual three speed. The automatic version was introduced in March of ’53, so this certainly could have been an original.

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[h=1]Turbo Beast: 2001 Mustang Cobra SVT[/h]
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By Josh Mortensen You don’t need to spend big money on a brand new Mustang GT to experience a 469 horsepower Mustang. This 2001 Mustang SVT has seen just 13k miles since new and is packing a turbo kit with all the request upgrades to achieve 469 horsepower and 490 foot pounds of torque. It’s also had the suspension upgraded to put all that power to good use. This low mileage beast can be found here on eBay in Manheim, Pennsylvania.



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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2001-Mustang-Cobra-SVT-Engine-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Someone spent some serious money building this Mustang up. The seller claims it cost about $18k total, which seems high, but turbocharging a car with a standalone fuel management system isn’t particularly cheap. They state they have a folder full of the receipts for the work, so it will be interesting to see what all was done. A stock 2001 SVT’s engine was rated at 320 horsepower and adding over 140 horses to any engine is neither cheap or easy. Whether they spent that much or not, this has to be one heck of a ride!

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/2001-Mustang-Cobra-SVT-Interior-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior is showing minimal wear and looks right for a car with this low of mileage. It also features the very rounded styling you’d expect to find in an early 2000’s Ford, but it gets the job done. The white shifter and all white gauges are a nice touch that instantly lets you know this isn’t your run of the mill Cobra SVT.

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