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[h=1]Private Eye: 1977 Pontiac Firebird[/h]
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By Corey Kemendo Wish I could start this post out with a witty answering machine clip! As easily recognizable as a Bandit Trans Am, Jim Rockford’s Sierra Gold Firebirds came into millions of homes week after week in the ’70s. Though this 1977 Pontiac Firebird Esprit isn’t an actual Rockford golden bird, it is a souped up tribute that deserves to smoke those whitewalls with a signature J-turn. Find it in the Inland Empire area of Southern California for $16,000 here on Craigslist or here.



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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\/0AABBFBE-F168-4AA7-A293-7F1307D0F964-e1512741351417-630x421.jpeg"}[/IMG2] Who here wanted to be as cool as James Garner’s Rockford was? Yeah, he lived in a trailer and seemingly never got paid, but he always had a nearly new Firebird and his pad was on the beach in Malibu! He got all the ladies, could take a punch as easily as give one, and he got to hang out with his equally as cool truck driving dad. How he could afford those Pontiacs is never revealed, but he was able to make a base model Firebird look as awesome as a decked out Trans Am. Only in the 1970s could all of this have been possible, as a trailer on the coast of Malibu can run a cool million and an equivalent Camaro is now over $30K today.

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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\/D3E55C6D-CBAD-4E02-9788-18A2323E5CB4-e1512741288302-630x420.jpeg"}[/IMG2] This gold Firebird has been breathed upon with a fuel injection LS swap, though the under the hood mods aren’t shown. Would be nice to know which automatic transmission is handling all that go. Maybe a beefed up TH350? Said to run fast, new brakes have been added to help control what is probably double the horsepower of what the car had new. Add on gauges cleverly match the originals on the wood tone dash and help keep an eye on how the upgrades are doing. Can you imagine Jim Rockford smoking some bad guys in this? Those WWs wouldn’t have stood a chance!

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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\/77B7FA79-ED8D-4929-8FB8-C7AE5B7FE099-e1512741229665-630x421.jpeg"}[/IMG2] The body looks to be in good condition with some possible panel fit issues, bubbling on the back quarter panel, and a slightly warped nose. Could be factory features from just down the street in Van Nuys, California where many of these were made, or were these years made in Ohio? Very clean design when shown as an Esprit, even though Rockford’s were modified Formula’s to look like their lesser brethren. Inside you’ll find clean vinyl, tilt wheel, chalky door panels, console with warped wood trim, and an added cassette deck. The dash is covering possible damage or is smooth and unmarked. You’ll have to do some further investigating to find out! The steering wheel doesn’t look like a Firebird piece to me. Any experts? Either way, it doesn’t detract from what is essentially one of the most iconic Firebirds ever made.

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[h=1]America On Wheels! 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 396[/h]
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By Todd Fitch This Phoenix, Arizona Camaro will look fabulous in my garage, or yours! As a college freshman, I drooled over a similar car in the student parking lot: unrestored, 1969 Camaro, SS with the RS package. However this one-ups my college daydream with its 396 big block and four-speed manual gearbox. Listed here on eBay, this potent coupe has attracted bids beyond $25,000 without meeting the reserve.



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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\/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-SS396-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] One year before its complete redesign for 1970, the ’69 Camaro gained more muscular bodywork, making it something of a one-year special. This specimen came from near Salt Lake City, Utah and received a functional once-over and replacement of necessary and damaged parts including rebuilt carburetor, transmission, and shifter.

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This blue beauty’s carpet, seat covers, and headliner replaced mold-damaged originals. The seller says everything works except for the clock and the oil pressure gauge. Tin-worm damage is claimed to be minimal with no rust-through.

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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\/1969-Chevrolet-Camaro-396-Engine-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] Nothing in Chevy’s sales brochure topped the 325 HP Turbo-Jet 396 in 1969, and the Super Sport or “SS” package came with a unique hood, power brakes, faster steering, handling suspension, and other upgrades. The Rally Sport or “RS” package added signature hidden headlights, headlight washers, and rear fender louvers. (thanks to myclassicgarage.com for some details). Many of these “lost and found” cars are coaxed into “running” condition, but the seller calls this one “reliable… I would drive it anywhere,” and it comes with a host of paperwork and documentation. In mostly survivor condition and with over 71,000 miles on the odometer, there’s no need to truncate your enjoyment of this rolling American icon. Cross-country road-trip, anyone? Who can share a first-generation Camaro story in the comments below?


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[h=1]Parked 35 Years! 1968 Plymouth GTX[/h]
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By Todd Fitch Aside from the ridiculous wheels, this is what I’d like to drive to work every day. I don’t require a 1968 Plymouth GTX specifically, though this car would be awesome. I’ve simply come to realize that we rarely see muscle cars except for immaculate masterpieces, which makes me want a cosmetically imperfect one even more. This one hails from the muscle-car honey-hole of inlandempire craigslist in the California desert, and could be yours for $16,500. Thanks to Michael for spotting this heavy hitter.



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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"397","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1968-Plymouth-GTX-2-e1512786969842-630x397.jpg"}[/IMG2] Even in this dusty state, the GTX’s attractive control and dash layout suggests encouraging potential. Sadly I must confess that a friend of mine (who returned a number of vehicles to factory-perfect condition) once rated a local car show by saying “It was great; there were hardly any cars there that still needed work.” This car could be treated to a complete restoration, and maybe it should be… eventually. The dry desert climate usually holds rust at bay, but high temperatures and the hot sun’s ultraviolet radiation can convert plastic parts into brittle crumbling dust. However I’d begin with minimal replacement of necessary parts, and save the rest for some future date.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"397","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1968-Plymouth-GTX-3-e1512786990560-630x397.jpg"}[/IMG2] Note the classy two-tone interior and that chrome-trimmed footwell light on the side of the console. Sure; it shares underpinnings with the budget-muscle Road Runner and the blue-collar Belvedere, but the GTX was Plymouth’s fancy muscle car… your boss’s car. After a mechanical once-over and replacement of sun-damaged plastics, this becomes a car you can park where you want and simply enjoy… a car you can keep fitted with $15 junk-yard tires for whenever you want to… well you know.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"397","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1968-Plymouth-GTX-4-e1512787014888-630x397.jpg"}[/IMG2] As befits a luxury muscle car, this GTX came with air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes. Oh yes, it also has the 440 cid Commando V8 packing 375 HP. Judging by the host of Mopars in the background, we can assume that this shop feels that $16,000 or $15,500 represents enough margin to justify a quick flip in “as is, where is” condition based on what they paid. If that number is not met, we’ll probably see this car some months later with (at least) the interior cleaned and some mechanical improvements… and a higher price attached. This car checks off a lot of high-value boxes, but also comes wrapped in question marks. Do you see $16,500 here… or more?


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[h=1]Time Capsule: 7K Mile Jaguar E-Type[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery As rare as it is to find low-mileage vintage sports cars, we still can get a bit bored seeing untouched Mustangs or Alfa Romeos. What is unusual to find is a slice of period exotica – like the original Jaguar E-Type – still practically new in the wrapper. These cars were meant for driving, and many of them were – and subsequently put away wet. Not this 1974 model, which shows less than 8,000 miles from new. Find this time capsule here on eBay with a starting bid of $99,900.


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[h=1]The Ultimate AMX? 1970 AMC AMX[/h]
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By Jesse Mortensen The dark green AMX sitting over there in the corner may not look like much, but it could be the ultimate iteration of the model. 1970 brought many improvements to AMC’s short wheelbase muscle car. Power was up and many refinements were made. There are some issues here, but the more you look at this particular car, the more you will want it. The options were well chosen on this one and it could be killer after some much needed TLC. Find it here on eBay where the auction ends shortly!



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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\/390-V8-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] This AMX is fitted with the optional 390 V8 in place of the standard 360. It also came with the Go-Pak which added an induction hood, power front discs, and upgraded suspension. Wow, sounds like a recipe for fun to me! The engine does run, but with lots of power on tap, you’ll want to go through the brakes before driving this one.

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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\/AMX-Four-Speed-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Inside you will find more goodies! The best of which is the 4-speed manual transmission. Stick it in first, crank the wheel, and let the clutch out for cookie spinning fun! This car didn’t come with power steering (that would rob power, duh!), but does have air conditioning to keep you cool between passes at the drag strip.

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I like this one, but any one of today's entries restored would be welcome in my garage.

[h=1]Super Track Pack: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi[/h]
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By Josh Mortensen Alright, so it isn’t exactly a survivor, but this 33k mile Challenger is a real deal R-Code Hemi equipped Mopar that has been with the current owner since 1979. It was purchased new by a solider stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina who put about 30k miles on it before parking it in 1974. It started having engine issues, so it ended up in a friends shed. It wasn’t running when the current owner purchased it and it wasn’t until 2012 that they were finally able to get it restored. They’ve only put about 3,500 miles on it since the restoration was finished, but they’ve decided after owning it for 38 years, it’s time to let someone else care for and enjoy this rare Mopar. You can now find it here on eBay in Fayetteville, North Carolina with a current bid of $84k.



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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\/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Interior-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] While it has been restored, the owner tried to make sure they reused as many of the original parts as possible. They went to great lengths to insure this car looked and performed exactly the same as the day it left the factory. It’s in great shape inside and out. Now if only it had been equipped with a 4 speed from the factory, it would be the ultimate Mopar!

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[h=1]Roadside Sighting: Pair Of Jaguar E-Types[/h]
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By Josh Mortensen There’s a small mechanics shop a few blocks from my house that I often drive by. We’ve come to know the owner of the shop quite well, as a matter of fact he’s the previous owner of the Blakely Hawk that I just recently sold. There’s usually something interesting parked next to the shop, more often then not there’s a Jaguar Sedan parked outside, but yesterday while driving by the shop I noticed two Jaguars that that weren’t there the day before! This matching pair of E-Types just showed up and they are clearly fresh out of a barn.



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My first car in 79 was a 75 Valiant, Green with this engine.

[h=1]Restore or Restomod?: 1974 Plymouth Valiant[/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson I have all sorts of ideas on how to modify this car. But, then again, I like it as it looks now. It’s a 1974 Plymouth Valiant Brougham and it’s located in Hillsdale, New York and has what seems like a reasonable, unmet opening bid of $2,000 and a buy-it-now price of $2,600 on eBay. Black with black wall tires on black rims is a hard to beat combo. Says the guy who usually likes actual colors on cars.



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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121017-1974-Plymouth-Valiant-2-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] This car looks well worth $2,000 from what the photos show; even $2,600 doesn’t seem unreasonable for a car in this condition. The seller “took the vinyl off the top to replace it this spring but never got around to it.”

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/121017-1974-Plymouth-Valiant-3-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121017-1974-Plymouth-Valiant-3-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] Yeah, that top needs some work. It really looks like a solid car, though. I don’t really see much rust or too many dents unless they’ve been covered up and/or repaired at some point. But, there definitely will be bodywork to do. The seller says that a little bodywork will go a long way, which I take to mean that there is hardly any bodywork to do on this car. They have it listed as a Brougham but they would have had fancier wheel covers than these dog dish covers. I prefer these myself.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/121017-1974-Plymouth-Valiant-4-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121017-1974-Plymouth-Valiant-4-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior appears to be in fairly good condition other than the front seats which I’m guessing will need to be reupholstered. The dash looks like it’s crack-free and the back seat looks great, too, although it looks like it may have been recovered at some point.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/121017-1974-Plymouth-Valiant-5-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121017-1974-Plymouth-Valiant-5-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] Along with a good-looking and good-running 225 slant-six engine, this car has “decent tires, new gas tank, water pump, motor mounts.” This looks like it would make a nice winter restoration project or a good starter car for someone getting into the hobby. It’s not a 340-powered monster, but it could be and it’s hard to argue with this price.


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Our Family had a 71 that looked just like this one, ours had a 400, this one a 429.

[h=1]429 Family Hauler: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire[/h]
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By Brian Birkner What better way to ring in the New Year than with a classic woody wagon packing some heat? Equipped with a big block 429 V8, this wagon surely has some grunt to get it moving. Having spent quite a while in Arizona, and before that California, this 75,000 mile wagon is about as rock solid as you could hope for. Nicely preserved and ready to drive minus a set of tires, this wagon is offered for $6,200. Take a look at it here on craigslist out of Phoenix, Arizona. A big block thanks goes out of Barn Finds reader Rocco B.!


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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\/70-Ford-LTD-Country-Squire-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] The heavy thumping 429 heart is fairly tidy and even features air conditioning! While not currently operational, the air conditioning system “needs a charge.” When looking at an old engine bay it is easy to expect some rust, and a lot of dirt, but surprisingly, this Ford is rather clean under the hood. Described as running good and smooth, the most important part of this wagon not only has good looks, but also good vitals. While the urge to modify this wagon may be strong, this big block special seems worthy of being preserved as is.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/70-Ford-LTD-Country-Squire-3-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/70-Ford-LTD-Country-Squire-3-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Taking a look inside, there is a lot of black to see, and there looks to have been some interior work in this wagons past. There is a furry dash pad in place, and the velour seats look nice enough, but vinyl would have been original to this wagon. Looking past the seats and dash, the interior is in solid condition. The door panels are very nice with only minor flaws to be found, and the carpet is fade free. Looking through the back, the cargo area vinyl is in lovely shape, and the fold out seats are in excellent shape as well.

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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\/70-Ford-LTD-Country-Squire-4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] With its “cheesy” vinyl applique in all of its glory, this wagon has such a tacky appeal that only a few of us can really appreciate. While there aren’t many specifics about the exterior, it would seem that the paint is original, or a very old repaint. To me, the vinyl looks very vibrant and crisp, making me wonder if this wagon has been re-wrapped at some point. Despite my speculation, this wagon has been clear coated to “lock in” its current patina, and to prevent it from aging any further. The other great thing about this wagon other than its big engine is that there is no rust. Rock solid and quite straight, this is a grand survivor looking to have only one ding in its rear bumper. Quite possibly the wagon of someone’s dreams, this big block beauty is ready to tote around the family in air conditioning, upon its repair. Who is going to be asking Santa for this wagon?


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[h=1]Fine 5-0: 1992 Ford Mustang GT With 55k Miles[/h]
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By Corey Kemendo Growing up in the suburbs, you were cool if you had a Mustang, Camaro, or Trans Am. (I was a nerd into Dodge Daytona’s!) A 5.0 droptop Fox with GT trim meant you were just about as cool as Robert Van Winkle. My oldest brother could only pretend his 2.3L 1990 Mustang hatchback looked enough of the part. It had a lot of the style, but it was missing the punch. Find this spotless, 55K mile 1992 Ford Mustang GT convertible in Commerce, GA for $10,500 here on craigslist or here.



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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"405","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/8C273067-1E7A-4C3A-9D8B-CB7F85B36A3A-e1513135072247-630x405.jpeg"}[/IMG2] Fox Body Mustangs, Capris, and Mark VII’s are a hot commodity right now. Available 4.9L V8, huge aftermarket for both restoration and performance upgrades, light weight, good looks, easy to work on, and made by the hundreds of thousands means they are in the reach of most buyers. Of course a 1993 Cobra R is high dollar unobtanium, but there are plenty of special editions and unique trim packages to make up for a few unattainable Foxes.

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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\/0F94AE1E-B4A0-410E-B227-A413B40C2A3E-e1513135106254-630x421.jpeg"}[/IMG2] I’m always torn between the clean lines of a LX and the visual upgrades of a GT. Some either like all the added on plastic cladding or they don’t. This 1992 GT convertible in two-tone Wild Strawberry metallic clear coat and lower gray cladding just looks right. The light silver 5 spoke Pony Wheels and white top are just icing on the cake of this ’90s muscle car. The cladding might be a bit faded, and the gray on the metal doors looks a little darker, but it all appears undamaged and very nice for twenty-five years old. And what other car has mini blinds for tailights?!

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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\/9D98483A-CFC8-4C34-9848-011C9A8AFEBD-e1513135134170-630x421.jpeg"}[/IMG2] Said to be unmodified and original, except for an update to the electric fan, everything presents well inside and out. I don’t think the air intake is correct, but everything else looks stock to these eyes. The only real flaws I see are a tiny fender ding, saggy door pockets (they all did that), some stains on the driver’s side floor mat, and a discolored glove box latch. Everything else looks like what you’d expect on nearly new 1992 Mustang. Yeah, it’s an automatic, but that means it might have been less abused. Nothing sounds like a 4.9L Ford V8 with dual exhausts. Intoxicating. The gray buckets look comfortable, the air bag wheel is leather wrapped, and their is room to bring three friends along to enjoy the top down experience. Original window sticker and new tires makes this look like a great investment. Wouldn’t you rather spend $10,500 on this instead of a used Elantra? And kept in this condition, the value is sure to rise.




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Coolest Car AMC ever made.

[h=1]Corvette Competitor: Low-Mileage 1970 AMC AMX Barn Find[/h]
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By Andrew Tanner When Elvis passed over 40 years ago in 1977, this 1970 AMC AMX had just freshly been put into barn storage. That is exactly where it sat until the current owner, a friend of the seller, located and removed it recently. After 40 years relaxing in the dark, this AMX is in great restorable condition, especially considering it is located in Minnesota. This is also likely due to the 57,428 mile odometer reading. The seller believes this to be accurate, as when this car was transported (presumably to where it was parked) in April of 1977, the odometer read this number as indicated by the transporter’s receipt that was found in the car. You can find this white beauty here on eBay with the reserve off and bidding at $13,301.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/amx-interior-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/amx-interior-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior is all there and complete, but is definitely showing signs of aging. It is hard to tell from the pictures, but to me it looks like primarily moisture and mold damage which would be consistent with being parked for several decades. The door panels are the best part of the interior, as the seats show separation and the dash is mildly warped. The windshield will also need to be replaced. Though it would be tempting to leave this original, the car has already suffered a repaint so there is not much point in keeping a deteriorating interior!

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/amx-engine-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The engine is an AMC 360 V8, and while a larger 390 was available, the 360 will provide plenty of power in a short wheelbase, two seater car like this. As a small, sporty, two-seater, rear-wheel-drive, V8-powered car, the AMC AMX was something of a competitor for the Corvette of the time. Why would someone choose this over a Corvette? It cost less. The seller says that the engine is not seized but has not been started, and that although it has the air induction hood, the air cleaner and induction components were stolen at some point in the past.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/amx-rear-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] I am by no means a big AMC fan, but I have always though the rear ends of these cars were pleasing. It is symmetrical, simple, clean, and has just the right amount of curves to be interesting. Though it often falls second to the Javelin AMX in the eyes of the public, truthfully they were two different cars of slightly different classes. This car isn’t all original, nor is it perfect. It is mostly rust-free, but the trunk lid is in rough shape on the underside and the seller states that there is “light scale” on some of the suspension components. The majority of the sheet metal appears to be in good shape, and provided that there isn’t any shady bodywork hiding under that repaint, it could be a simple project.




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[h=1]Black Bruiser: 1969 Chevrolet L78 Chevelle SS 396[/h]
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By Todd Fitch Why feature a beautiful, solid restoration on barnfinds.com? This tidy-looking 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS recently emerged from storage and, except for the shiny paint and select individual replacements, this car’s parts were installed in the Atlanta factory back in the second week of February, 1969. Currently located in Pickerington, Ohio, this L78 big block Chevy could be yours at any moment; simply click “Buy It Now” here on eBay and you’ll agree to part with $95,000, though perhaps the seller will accept a lower “Best Offer.”



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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\/1969-Chevelle-SS-2-e1513561502475-630x393.jpg"}[/IMG2] The list of original equipment on this SS includes valve covers, air cleaner housing with original stickers, radiator, exhaust manifolds, chrome exhaust tips, interior (in great shape) and carpet. A host of strategic new parts has rendered the car “A BLAST TO DRIVE.” Yes, sadly, the listing features the ever-baffling ALL CAPS, diminishing reading comprehension and suggesting the seller holds potential buyers in low esteem even when that’s not actually the, uh, case.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1969-Chevelle-SS-3-e1513561527445-630x395.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1969-Chevelle-SS-3-e1513561527445-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] The menacing black theme continues inside. A bucket-seat car with a console would be more sporty, but there’s something brutal and appealing about a no-nonsense bench seat and column shifter in a tire-shredding muscle-coupe. Besides, when your significant other slides across the bench seat and right up to your side, bucket seats suddenly seem overrated. But enough about the interior, where’s that awesome L78?

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"397","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1969-Chevelle-SS-4-e1513561566153-630x397.jpg"}[/IMG2] It’s hard to take a $95,000 listing seriously when this is the only engine picture, especially when we’re talking about the heavy hitting L78. Let’s be frank; nobody ordered this particular “big motor” to pull a travel trailer to Yosemite. With their 11.5:1 compression ratio, 2.19 intake valves, cast aluminum high-rise intake manifold, solid-lifters, lumpy cam, and 780 cfm Holley four-barrel, the L78 often powered cars that accumulated their mileage a quarter-mile at a time. Thanks to hotrod.com for some details. They tested one of these monster motors at 425 HP, the rating it carried in 1965 before being neutered (on paper) to 375 HP for 1966 to 1970. In some areas you can still buy a decent 1100 SF ranch house for $95,000, or you could buy this car and live in it. Which would you prefer?


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[h=1]Stored For 42 Years: 1967 Triumph TR4A[/h]
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By Jamie Palmer Miss me? Probably not, but I’ve been traveling internationally for the last couple of weeks and haven’t been able to write. One thing I noticed during my travels is how lucky those of us in the US are with consistently being able to discover largely original finds like this 1967 Triumph TR4A. It’s been stored for 42 years, and is now up for sale here on craigslist. You can travel to Powhatan, Virginia to pick it up if you choose!


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/z2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/z2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] My first Triumph was a TR4A, and I remember thinking how odd it was that the rear badging called out the IRS, or independent rear suspension — until I found out that it was actually an option for the North American market. That’s right, you could get one of these cars with either a solid rear axle and leaf springs or semi-trailing arms and coil springs. Unfortunately, the badges are missing from this car, but we can tell from the hole pattern in the trunk lid that it is an IRS car. I’m hoping the badges has been kept, but if not, they are readily available as reproductions.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/z3-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/z3-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s one of the dilemmas that those of us that enjoy finding original-ish cars face. The left front fender as well as the hood (bonnet) have been damaged at some point in the car’s life. However, the paint is still mostly intact and certainly looks like it could be original. So do you sympathetically repair/maintain the paint that’s left, or do you restore the finish to new? I wish it were me with that problem, as this seems to be a really nice car. I’m not sure it’s $14,000 nice, but as with any craigslist price it should be at least somewhat negotiable.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/z4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/z4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] After purchasing the car from the original owner in 2015, the seller has refurbished some items on the “rust free” car and installed new leather seat covers, Michelin tires, tune up parts and some other components. They also mention a new bumper, but it’s not clear whether that’s a replacement for the missing front one or a new rear one.

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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\/z5-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The TR4A was the final application for the now 2138 cc wet-liner four cylinder engine. We’re told that the car has been driven 100 miles at highway speeds since being removed from storage and that it “runs good and shifts with no problems.” What do you think about this British racing green classic sports car?


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Here's a cool piece of Canadian Military History.

[h=1]Made By Ford Sold By Mercury: 1960 Frontenac[/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson This is one unusual car, even for Ford lovers. It’s a 1960 Frontenac, the Canadian version of the Ford Falcon that was sold in Mercury/Meteor dealerships in 1960. It’s listed here on eBay with a current bid of $1,000 and it’s located in beautiful Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. That’s a lonnnnnnnng drive home for any of you south of the Mason Dixon line. For the record, these cars were sold in Mercury/Meteor dealerships in Canada, they were not Mercurys.



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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121817-1960-Ford-Frontenac-2-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] That’s one confusing history on the Frontenac, eh? Canadian Mercury/Meteor dealers wanted in on the new Falcon so those dealers got a new stand-alone marque: the Frontenac. It sold very well, outpacing the Corvair and Valiant in Canada with around 9,000 of them leaving dealerships in 1960. Fate would have it that in 1961, Mercury/Meteor dealerships got the Comet and the Frontenac went the way of outdated back bacon. (sorry, no more cheap Canadian jokes!) Two and four-door sedans came first, then two and four-door wagons were offered. All in that one year of 1960, and there are supposedly only 20 or fewer of them remaining in any body style.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121817-1960-Ford-Frontenac-3-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller talks about this car being a fantastic daily-driver, and that’s what they still use it for. As such, it does have rust and former bodywork and it could use some more bodywork in the future. They also mention that it has had floor repair work in the past and have included an underside photo. It has “authentic period police parts“, but they aren’t connected, they’re just for show. The seller says that this car has new, “brakes, drums and master cylinder, head rebuilt, new plugs wires and cap, new heater core, new heater fan. New tires with 90% tread. New baby moon hubcaps. New wiper blades. Previous owner did floors and rockers in the 80’s.” That’s a lot of new! I would lose the police bits asap, but that’s just me. This car is so rare that I want to restore it back to bone-stock original spec.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/121817-1960-Ford-Frontenac-4-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121817-1960-Ford-Frontenac-4-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] There are a few details to complete on the interior of this Frontenac, such as seat covers, but there are a ton of Falcon parts available and the vast majority of them will work on this car. There are reportedly fewer than 20 of these 1960 Frontenacs left on the planet, so if you’re someone interested in super rare cars, whether they’re monetarily valuable or not, this car is for you. Oh yeah, and here is where the Canadian perps will sit after they’re tracked down and cuffed.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/121817-1960-Ford-Frontenac-5-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121817-1960-Ford-Frontenac-5-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is the standard Ford Falcon engine for 1960: a 144 cubic-inch inline-six that would have had 90 horsepower. There were nine maple leaf badges on the 1960 Frontenac, including the one on the unique grille. I’m a huge fan of Canadian Ford and Mercury products, not to mention a rabid fan of of the first-generation Falcon. If all was right with the world this would be a car that I would buy and restore back to like-new condition. Have any of you heard of a 1960 Frontenac?


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[h=1]Barn Find 4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac GTO[/h]
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By Andrew Tanner It is very seldom that a muscle car from the beginning of the muscle car era is found alive and well in original condition. This 1970 Pontiac GTO was stored in a Georgia barn since the 1980s and has recently been brought out into the light of day, and made to run and drive properly. This car has very minimal rust with all the original sheet metal still intact, as well as the original and matching drivetrain. Bidding is at$9,999 and the reserve is not yet met. Find it here on eBay in New Jersey!


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/gto-interior-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The odometer reads 70,938, and although I would normally assume it has rolled over on a car this old, I find it very hard to believe that it is 170,938. The driver’s seat is unsurprisingly showing the most use, but has only a couple of small tears and no extreme wear. This looks like a car that was driven, enjoyed, and cared for until for some reason it was parked. You’ll notice a 4-speed shifter sticking out of the floor, and three pedals down under the dash. That’s a recipe for a lot of fun!

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/gto-engine-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] That 4-speed manual transmission is hooked up to a 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8, and although 455s were available during this time, a 400/4-speed combination is nothing to sneeze at. This car will certainly get out of its own way, and the driver will thoroughly enjoy themselves during the process. The engine bay is in good condition cosmetically, and some minor detailing would go a long way. This car runs, drives, and stops. A new master cylinder has been installed, as seen in this picture. This is the numbers-matching correct drivetrain for this car.

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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\/gto-rear-e1513713954168-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Last but not least, this Pontiac is equipped with a Positraction rear end, which will be necessary with the engine and transmission combination. My favorite thing about this car is that from certain angles, it doesn’t look like anything particularly special. It has a very unassuming appearance in a pleasant but not overly bright color, and for a car like this that is the way I would want it! Would you get this car fully cleaned up to be a survivor? Or use it as a solid starting canvas for a restoration?


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This one was driven hard and put away wet.

[h=1]Cheap Collectible? Rough 1987 Buick Grand National[/h]
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By Andrew Tanner Typically, the words “cheap” and “Grand National” do not go together. Though they aren’t yet highly valuable cars, it has been many years since one could be had for under $10,000 in most conditions. While the asking price of $5,500 may not necessarily be “cheap” by everyone’s standards, when nicer examples are selling in the $20,000-$35,000 range, $5,500 seems reasonable. This is not a nice car, but it is a Grand National and it is in running condition, as rough as it is cosmetically. Find it here on Facebook Marketplace in Illinois. Thanks to Scott for sending this one in!


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"418","width":"450","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/gn-interior-e1513653053875.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior is a mess, but the Grand National seats (and even the floormats!) are still in place. Unfortunately, the original steering wheel has been replaced in lieu of an aftermarket wheel, which is probably not the one I would’ve gone with. The original radio has also been replaced, and it looks like the shifter handle is gone as well! This may seem like a big mess, but with a good cleaning, recovered seats, and the proper steering wheel, this will be a presentable car.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"600","width":"450","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/gn-engine.jpg"}[/IMG2] Though it’s showing its age, the engine is intact and looks mostly unmolested. I would certainly go through it, given the condition of this car. Even though it is running, on a car in this condition it would give me great peace of mine to know that everything is functional. The seller has not disclosed the mileage, but I would imagine it is relatively high.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"528","width":"450","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/gn-top-e1513653103660.jpg"}[/IMG2] This Buick is in somewhat unique condition, as these are collectibles sought after by many generations of car lovers, and many have been either preserved or restored at this point. To see one in “average used car condition” in the year 2017 is a surprise. What is more of a surprise is that at $5,500 it hasn’t sold yet! This car has been for sale since December 8th of this year, and the posting has garnered 294 comments on Facebook. While it is drawing a lot of attention because of the price, people are either shying away because of the condition or not able to come up with the funds. This can still be a nice car, and a little bit of work will go a long way in making it pretty again, provided it isn’t rusted out underneath! Would you take this project on?


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Probably for the same reason I do. You have never seen one before, probably never see another, and what really caught my interest was it's connection to the Avro Arrow.
 
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