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Same Power-train as the Grand National.

at’s what most people seem to want these days. Give me an elegant two-tone paint scheme on the same car any day of the week.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/020218-1985-Buick-Regal-T-Type-WH1-3-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Oops-a-daisy, there’s a bit of work to do on this car. I’m sure that you have noticed the “Insurance Auto-Auctions, Inc.” banner on the bottom of some of the photos, I’m not quite sure what that’s about. The seller says that they “purchased the car from the auction in NY on impulse & have too many projects in waiting so here it is.” I’m not sure if those were photos from when they bought it, maybe at an insurance auction? In any case, I think this is a much better look than the all-black Grand National has but I know that I’m in the vast minority there. They have the same specs and can do the same things, why not step out of the box a little?

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/020218-1985-Buick-Regal-T-Type-WH1-4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior and engine photos don’t have the running-banner thing on them so I don’t know if these were just taken or why that is. In any case the interior looks like it’s in fine condition with enough tinkering to do to make it an interesting weekend project. You can see that the driver’s seat controls will need some help but as far as gaping holes or dash cracks it looks good. The WH1 was known as the Designer Package and it was available on the T-Type Regal from 1984 to 1986. With the chic two-tone paint scheme it’s more of what I would call a sleeper than what a murdered-out Grand National is, where people automatically expect you to jump on it at every stop light. Again, they’ll do the same thing on the street and only those who are really in the know will recognize what you have here, not every 12-year old kid on the street. They only made 525 of the Designer Series or Designer Package WH1 T-Type turbo Regals so they’re rare, even more so than the 1987 GNX is.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/020218-1985-Buick-Regal-T-Type-WH1-5-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The engine needs a couple of weekends worth of detailing, but it runs and drives, it “starts very easy every time, no smoke or noises, shifts very well.” With just over 50,000 miles on this car it needs more work than I would have thought for the mileage, but if it sells for anything around the current bid price this is a monster steal deal. There is no big intercooler, of course, that was reserved for the 1987 Grand National GNX, but 200 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque in a turbocharged 3.8L V6 engine will move this thing along very nicely. The WH1, T-Type, and Grand National all had the same power in 1984 and 1985. In 1986 power went up to 235 hp for all three models and that was the last year for the WH1. Have any of you heard of the Regal WH1 Designer Series turbo?

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[h=1]1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Survivor[/h]
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By Todd Fitch Finally; a 1969 Charger that will forever dodge the suggestion to “Turn it into a General Lee!” This beautiful Dodge Charger Daytona’s brilliant EV2 Hemi Orange paint looks like a re-spray but considering the claimed 3,692 original miles, it might be nicely-polished original. The seller calls this 1969 Charger Daytona a “survivor,” but not “all original,” though many visible parts and surfaces in the engine compartment and interior may well be original. The listing here on eBay totals 76 words and features a “Buy It Now” price of $365,000; that’s $4802.63 per word!


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"396","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1969-Dodge-Charger-Daytona-2-e1517504755934-630x396.jpg"}[/IMG2] Long before the Internet, every motorhead had a “Barn Find” story about a “Chrysler Wing Car,” often along the lines of “The son worked at the steel mill and bought it brand new before going off to Viet Nam. He never came back and his folks never could part with it.” Sadly some of those stories were true, and not always legend. These days, just when we think the great Barn Finds are all tapped out, another amazing dusty treasure comes to light. This one, however, appears to have been well-kept its entire life. While the novice enthusiast may simply refer to either the Dodge or Plymouth version of these cars as a “SuperBird,” only the Plymouth Road Runner Superbird wore that name. The winged Dodges are Charger Daytonas, built to win NASCAR races, and actually appeared one year before the Superbird (thanks to allpar.com for some details).

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"397","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1969-Dodge-Charger-Daytona-3-e1517504805720-630x397.jpg"}[/IMG2] With fewer than 4000 miles on the clock, the front seats, pedals, and steering wheel, arm rests, etc. should be original, with some fading, and show the identical amount of wear… zero. You would think that only someone with a war injury would have ordered a Wing Car with an automatic, but here it is.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1969-Dodge-Charger-Daytona-4-e1517504861346-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] In the original owner’s defense the Magnum 440 cid V8’s 375 HP and 480 lb-ft of torque did not require a standard transmission to kick you in the pants (thanks to automobile-catalog.com for some details). The two-minute eBay ad to sell a car worth more than most people’s homes may seem flippant, but potential buyers likely already know this car, and it could be the Internet equivalent of parking a muscle car in your yard with no For Sale sign, knowing that serious buyers will rap on the front door and inquire. We’d love to hear from anyone who’s preparing to smash their piggy bank and click “Buy It Now,” or other observations, in the Comments below.

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Looks can be deceiving.


[h=1]Best Of Both Worlds? 1997 M1stang![/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson Let’s say that you’re a person who likes things a little different, like one of those you’ve-got-peanut-butter-on-my-chocolate/you’ve-got-chocolate-on-my-peanut-butter people? If so, this 1997 Miata’stang, or M1stang, may be for you. It’s listed on Autotrader in Salem, Ohio with an asking price of $9,800. Thanks to Michael for submitting this memorable mingling mashup of Miata and Mustang!



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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/013118-1991-Miata-Mustang-2-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] I don’t know how this car was made for $9,800, or even how it was made in the first place. Or, why? Apparently, these cars were built by a very talented and determined gentleman by the name of Bill Carnes, according to Mustang360. Mr. Carnes, a Ford guru with immense talent, wanted to give Miata owners a way to drive a classic looking Mustang but still have a reliable powertrain in a fun-to-drive package. Replacement Mustang body panels were cut to fit and were placed on an unmodified Miata/MX-5 chassis, with the blessing of Ford, and viola: the M1stang!

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/013118-1991-Miata-Mustang-3-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] I think this car would draw a crowd at any car show that it was allowed to be in, if any, or at any gas station. Imagine one of this zoom-zooming by you on the highway, the scale of it would make you spit out your skinny vanilla soy double-shot latte with extra foam and/or make you accidentally hit “reply-all” on that nasty email that you’re writing about your boss to a co-worker as you drive. It doesn’t look bad, does it? The profile photo is really the only way that most people would know that something’s up, or down, in this case, as in it’s a bit shorter than the Mustang would have been.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/013118-1991-Miata-Mustang-4-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] A few million people might argue that a first-gen Mustang with a V8 and manual transmission is one of the most fun cars to drive, maybe ever. A few million more would argue the same thing about the Miata. This isn’t a which-one-is-better-or-more-important exercise as they were both groundbreaking yet derivative cars, at least at first. But, few would argue that the Miata is about as rock-solid as it gets, reliability-wise. As far as being one of the best and most enjoyable cars to drive, shear-horsepower-notwithstanding, again the Miata gets a very big nod. The Mustang was no slouch and I would love to own one, but if I’m taking a cross-country trip it’ll be in a Miata. Almost anything on a Mustang could be fixed on the side of the road with a screwdriver and pliers, the problem is that they would most likely need to be fixed more often than on the Miata. Such pragmatic musings as reliability rarely have a place on a classic car site, though.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/013118-1991-Miata-Mustang-5-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is Ford’s 289.. er.. hey, what the?! No, this is the standard Mazda 1.8L inline-four found in the last of the NA generation Miatas and it would have had around 130 hp. I’m sure that a 260 or 289-equipped Mustang with a 4-speed would be more fun to drive in a lot of situations, other than in the handling department which is where the Miata, or M1stang, would excel in spades. So, when it comes down to it, would you rather buy whatever $9,800 first-generation Mustang you could find, and it may not be pretty, or possibly the world’s nicest Mazda Miata (MX-5) for $9,800? Or would you rather have the M1stang?

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Not Miata Based. [h=1]25 Years of Hiding: 1970 Ford Mustang 428 SCJ[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery The seller of this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 SCJ Drag Pack car claims it has been in hiding for 25 years. This is the seller’s first listing ever on eBay, and it seems they have discovered either the genuine article as far as Mustang barn finds go, or is incredibly skilled at staging an old garage to look that way. This example unfortunately is lacking its original powerplant due to an earlier theft, but seems solid enough to warrant finding the correct replacement 428 mill. Find it here on eBay with bidding at $19K and the reserve unmet.


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"361","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mustang-rear-e1517728463906-630x361.jpg"}[/IMG2] The Mustang is now on its fourth owner, and the third caretaker was the one who had the unfortunate experience of the car being stolen. The story, as told by the seller, is that it ended up in a chop shop with the drivetrain stripped and sold off. The car was recovered and returned to its rightful owner, but as the third owners of any car will often do, an easier and cheaper motor was sourced and installed. The Mustang now has the 351 and four-speed combo that the third owner procured to get the car back on the road.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"326","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mustang-interior-e1517728482676-630x326.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller notes that there are 428 engines currently for sale on eBay, and this really is the way to go if you want to restore the Mustang correctly. A genuine 428 SCJ drag pack car will always be desirable, even if the motor is non-numbers matching. These models also featured locking rear ends, ram air induction, and heavy-duty suspension, including staggered rear shocks. The seller doesn’t elaborate as to how much of the original SCJ kit remains, and how far the chop shop went in removing the desirable bits. The interior looks quite complete.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mustang-motor-e1517728499911-630x283.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"283","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mustang-motor-e1517728499911-630x283.jpg"}[/IMG2] Assuming the hood is original, that would make this a 428 SCJ with the optional Ramair set-up. Factor in that this is an original manual transmission car and you have one of the most desirable Mustangs ever built. Although its value will always be hampered by the missing original motor, 428s are special enough that the truly industrious restorer could set out to find the matching mill; in the meantime, a replacement 428 will only increase this car’s value further and ensure the next owner keeps it under lock and key.

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[h=1]1969 Corvette Stingray L68 – 427 “Triple 2-Barrell”[/h]
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By Todd Fitch By 1969, Chevrolet’s Corvette occupied a unique place in America’s automotive ecosystem. A powerful two-seat car with “look at me” styling and minimal room for luggage appears in the dreams of many, but the driveways of few. This largely-original “L68” 400 HP 427 cid V8 (not even the most powerful option) had plenty of thrust to scare passengers and drivers alike, not to mention drivers of most other performance cars of its day (thanks to www.nationalcorvetteowners.com for some details). This engine, and the mostly-original 1969 Corvette it came with, awaits the high bidder here on eBay. Located in Kemmerer, Wyoming, this classic ‘Vette has enticed bidding to nearly $15,000.


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1969-Corvette-L68-2-e1517707659872-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller describes this as original Cortez silver paint. After a one-year hiatus, the second-generation Corvette’s “Sting Ray” moniker returned in ’69, now as a single word, “Stingray.” Considering this car’s last inspection sticker dates from 1975 (!!), the seller states it will need a complete restoration. The frame shows surface rust but remains solid. Check out the sales brochures here at myclassicgarage.com including descriptions of the “Triple 2-barrell” carburetors and “a special engine (L-88) that we don’t recommend for street use.”

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1969-Corvette-L68-4-e1517707694173-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] With a brilliant marketing coup, Chevrolet made Corvette the somewhat-official car of American Astronauts, and this cockpit has nearly as many gauges, dials, and levers as Apollo XII. “America’s Sports Car” had no direct competition, and rewarded its owners with a unique experience… then as today. While novices may think the Corvette’s fiberglass body eliminates rust repair, rest assured that maddening structural repairs can frustrate their restoration.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"392","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1969-Corvette-L68-3-e1517707732527-630x392.jpg"}[/IMG2] A rear-end collision took its toll on this former beauty, but the seller claims the structure is straight. Tip your hat to the seller, who knows these cars and included many details to answers a buyer’s questions. Without a doubt this car should be put right. If it’s truly been parked for 42 years, that’s a crime; someone has robbed one or more owners of the opportunity to restore, buy, sell, and most importantly drive this relatively low-production high-performance Corvette. If you don’t have the budget and time to get this Corvette in the wind under its own power within three years, do the world a favor and don’t bid. What are your thoughts this iconic American sports car?

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[h=1]Neck Breaker: 1972 Ford Ranchero GT N-Code[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery The term “neck breaker” has re-entered pop culture as a means of describing that which causes you to snap your head back so suddenly you break your neck. Well, while this 1972 Ford Ranchero GT isn’t currently so stunning you’d stop in your tracks and stare, the poor photography might cause you crane your neck for a better look. Found here on eBay, the seller says this is a genuine “N” code Ranchero, originally fitted with the 429 big block mill but now sporting a 351 of unknown condition. The Buy-It-Now is just $1,750.


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"328","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ranchero-side-e1517852347377-630x328.jpg"}[/IMG2] The car overall is rough, and the seller even says that the swapped-in 351 is likely a boat anchor at this point. That’s fine – it should be yanked out for a proper 429 anyway. It’s too bad the Ranchero has been left to the elements and to the ravages of time as you can tell it was likely quite attractive with its hunter green paint and factory white racing strip going down the sides. The “ram air”-style hood is at least still in place, as it was a staple of the Ranchero GT kit.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"309","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ranchero-interior-e1517852369206-630x309.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller notes that that the nose pieces are from a Torino but that the remaining panels are original. There is rust in the floors as well as the tailgate and the rear seam areas in the back of the bed. The interior isn’t much better, with missing door panels and torn up upholstery. The dash pad will also need replacing, and the seller notes the gauges are missing. I suppose this makes some of you think there are better cars out there, but are they genuine N code vehicles?

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"349","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ranchero-rear-e1517852391772-630x349.jpg"}[/IMG2] Not that I think the VIN breakdown should become the be-all-end-all, but the 429 mill does make this Ranchero a touch more special than other basketcase examples. If you were going to restore one back to good health, a GT-spec model is a good starting point – but is this one too far gone? How hard would it be to rebuild it into an authentic 429-equipped Ranchero? The seller seems realistic about the asking price, but I think it should go cheaper still.

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Buying a 429 for that would cost a bundle, added to the high cost of a full restoration. Be a nice ride when all done correctly though.
 
[h=1]In Service Restoration: 1985 Ford Mustang SSP[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery I doubt you’d refer to this Mustang as a “four-eyes” if you saw it rolling up on you. Referred to as a restoration back to “in-service” specs, this genuine California Highway Patrol 1985 Mustang SSP looks like a survivor that’s just been tweaked to be as authentic as possible. The seller seems to nail every last detail to keep this one true to its pursuit configuration, and you’ll find it here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $16,500 and the option to submit a best offer.


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"349","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mustang-chp-rear-e1518096473812-630x349.jpg"}[/IMG2] At first, I thought this was a restored example (meaning paint, bodywork, motor rebuild, etc.) but then it became clearer this is an original car that the seller just tidied up the details on. Oftentimes the police pursuit vehicles get stripped down or at least lose some of their more appealing police package-specific bits and bobs. The decals, equipment and interior features are all here, and the paint and motor are original to the car.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mustang-chp-interior-e1518096488447-630x338.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"338","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mustang-chp-interior-e1518096488447-630x338.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller notes the interior is also original, and that this is a factory radio-delete SSP. The seller is the right kind of OCD, noting in the ad that although the factory police cars didn’t have trim rings on the steel wheels, this car did have them as they were likely added by an officer. He’s put them back in place here so the Mustang appears as it did when patrolling Northern California highways. The period CB / radio equipment is extremely hard to find, but the seller appears to enjoy the thrill of the hunt and got these details right.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mustang-chp-equipment-e1518096527603-630x316.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"316","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/mustang-chp-equipment-e1518096527603-630x316.jpg"}[/IMG2] The corresponding hardware for the communications equipment resides in the trunk, as it did when this Mustang was delivered to the police department. The seller further notes that the engine hasn’t been rebuilt (though the factory carb was refreshed) and the clutch is original to the car with plenty of life. The asking price to me seems fair for an authentic SSP car with all of the impossible-to-find police package equipment. The only red flag is the seller hiding behind the no test drives rule because of the police regalia – isn’t there an industrial park somewhere in Clearwater, Florida?

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[h=1]Whoa! 1966 Dodge Coronet 426 Hemi Four-Speed[/h]
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By Todd Fitch Go ahead; toss and turn tonight after deciding to “sleep on it” before clicking But It Now on this Dodge. Sure; the original 426 Street Hemi is long gone, but imagine you’ve just released the clutch; your foot is pedaling that Elephant torque, and the front is about to overcome gravity – much like the photograph above. That’s worth some internal strife. Plus, if everything checks out, this is a factory Hemi car. Even as-is, this rusty Chicago Illinois 1966 Dodge Coronet 500 (500 referring to the highest trim level) may well be worth the $10,000 “Buy It Now” price here on eBay.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1966-Hemi-Coronet-500-2-e1518115493949-630x395.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1966-Hemi-Coronet-500-2-e1518115493949-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] Did I mention this is an original Hemi car? The seller mentions it about every third word in the listing, and why not? Chrysler popularized the Hemispherical combustion chamber in the 1950s, but this 1966 model represents the dawning of the second generation Street Hemi, an engine option available on just about every Coronet (and others) in every trim level and body style (though a documented Hemi station wagon has never surfaced). Thanks to hotrod.com for some details.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1966-Hemi-Coronet-500-3-e1518115520461-630x397.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"397","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1966-Hemi-Coronet-500-3-e1518115520461-630x397.jpg"}[/IMG2] The top-level 500 trim would have graced this muscle car with style to match its thrust including extra brightwork and a handsome console. Before making its way to Chicago this car lived in coastal Texas where salty air took a heavy toll. The listing documents many of the car’s Hemi-specific parts, but potential buyers should do their homework before plunking down Hemi dollars for a non-Hemi car. The Body Tag would give more information about original options. This Coronet coupe appears to have began life wearing white or Daffodil Yellow paint.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1966-Hemi-Coronet-500-4-e1518115551519-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1966-Hemi-Coronet-500-4-e1518115551519-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] I owned a ’66 Coronet and I used to flip through the original owner’s manual smiling at the tables of capacities, etc. in which “426” always occupied far right column. As I recall the word “Hemi” or “hemispherical” never appeared, but there were some asterisks relating special instructions for owners of 426-equipped vehicles. You know, things like “Owners of vehicles equipped with the 426 cid V8 may experience injury and/or extended periods of incarceration.” I don’t shop for rusty Hemi cars every day, but I can see myself looking back at this car some day and saying “Can you believe I passed on a rusted-out Hemi Coronet 500 for $10,000?”

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[h=1]7k Mile Survivor: 1970 Road Runner Superbird[/h]
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By Garr Larson It’s the stuff of legends – the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Superbird, in that unmistakable 1970’s Lime Light Green with only 7,964 miles and never, ever titled because it’s still under dealer plates. So, with a quick PayPal payment of only $325,000, you can officially be the first and only owner of the legend found here on eBay.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/POST-020518-2-e1517958032646-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/POST-020518-2-e1517958032646-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] And a legend it is. Literally built for racing, the Superbird was the 1970 successor to the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona – both with outrageous tails and extended snouts that are now iconic of these special editions. It was in 1970 that NASCAR increased the number of vehicles from 500 to “2 cars per dealer” – requiring Plymouth to make just south of 2000 Superbirds. With less than 1,000 thought to have survived, and most far from this A1 condition, it’s no wonder collectors have clamored over this lineage for years.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/POST-020518-3-e1517958120395-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/POST-020518-3-e1517958120395-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] Original in every aspect, its certified to be only 1 of 65 of the FJ5 Lime Light Green color – making it a virtual unicorn among unicorns when it comes to Mopar Muscle’s that still remain. Personally, the lime green hue is my absolute favorite, followed by Vitamin C orange (out of the other options Alpine White, Blue Fire Metallic, Petty Blue, Lemon Yellow, and Tor Red). But it’s not the color and cute decals that I desire – it’s’ what’s underneath.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/POST-020518-4-e1517958241339-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/POST-020518-4-e1517958241339-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] This version has the highest output version of the 440 Super Commando Six Barrel V8, and creates that guttural rumble that is all but gone in any modern car. It’s get-along is helped with a 4-speed manual, a much more authentic NASCAR experience (in my opinion) than the popular 3-speed automatic Torqueflite. Either way, you gotta’ admit – being the first to officially own this legend would just about be the greatest car collectors dream come true!


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[h=1]Charitable Donation: 1976 Datsun 280Z[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery Oh, California. You kill me with the cars you give away to the donation pile. Yes, this 1976 Datsun 280Z is rough and has rust holes in spots, but it’s still way better than what passes for a project here in the northeast. The car is a recent donation victim and doesn’t run, likely due to the lack of battery. Check out the killer front air dam – was this someone’s abandoned project at one point? Bidding is under $800 at the moment with no reserve. Find it here on eBay located in Orange, California.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/datsun-rear-1-e1518160090746-630x358.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"358","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/datsun-rear-1-e1518160090746-630x358.jpg"}[/IMG2] I would love to know more about the bumper attachments front and rear. The front could be a badge bar or a fog light mounting point; the rear, I’m not so sure. Maybe some version of 1970s bumper bashing protection? The 280Z looks largely complete and unabused, with seemingly original paint and matching (albeit ugly) steel wheels. The rear hatch does have rust-through, but the glass looks good and taillight lenses are intact. I always dig old-school California blue plates, too.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/datsun-interior-1-e1518160109778-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/datsun-interior-1-e1518160109778-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Things aren’t bad inside the cabin, with all the details there if not a bit tired. Seats need new upholstery, but you could live with them for the time being. The dash is cracked in places but again, livable. The gear shift features a sweet BRE-inspired shift knob and although the carpet has been removed, it reveals a solid floor underneath. Was this someone’s track toy at some point in time? Aftermarket speakers have been cut into the doors and a nice looking period Alpine headunit resides in the center stack.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/datsun-motor-1-e1518160126950-630x375.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"375","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/datsun-motor-1-e1518160126950-630x375.jpg"}[/IMG2] These Z cars hailed from the era of extensive emissions regulations, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it fell victim to California’s draconian laws regarding smog control. The engine appears complete if not downright suffocated by vacuum lines, but this was not an uncommon scene in the 70s and 80s. Overall, the 280Z looks like a solid project car that would enjoy a happier existence outside of the state of California; if you won it for under $1K, transportation seems cheap at that point.

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Buddy should have just bought a Mustang before he made this Mess !

[h=1]Clipped Wings: 1966 Ford Thunderbird Shorty[/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson We’ve seen quite a few shorty vehicles fly through here the last few years but this 1966 Ford Thunderbird shorty is.. different. This little bundle of fun is listed on eBay with bids of just over $500 so far but the reserve isn’t met. It’s located in Walton, Oregon. Thanks to Nick T for this find!



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/020918-1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Shorty-1-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/020918-1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Shorty-1-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is one unique custom. The 1966 Thunderbird was the last year of the fourth-generation cars and as you’ll see in the photos, this seller is a big fan as there are several T-Birds scattered around the yard. In case you’re wondering, this is what the car looked like before it’s reduction surgery.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/020918-1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Shorty-3-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/020918-1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Shorty-3-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller says that this “is what could have been if T-bird still competed with Corvette in 1966. It now only has two seats.” They sort of have a point, although the Corvette was never officially a four-seater (insert several angry comments about factory four-seat Corvettes here). The previous generation Thunderbird had a removable tonneau cover that turned a four-seat car into what looked like a two-seater, and this generation of Thunderbirds had that, too, at least initially. And, of course there were the 1955-1957 true two-seat T-Birds.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/020918-1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Shorty-4-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/020918-1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Shorty-4-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller has quite a detailed description as to what has been done on (to?) this car and what needs to be done before it’s ready for the show circuit (I added that last part). The interior, as you expected, is a work in progress.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/020918-1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Shorty-5-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/020918-1966-Ford-Thunderbird-Shorty-5-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller says that the “390 engine runs without any smoke” and that the “C6 automatic shifts into forward and reverse.” But, it needs brakes, work on the fuel system, side windows, and the list goes on and on. What a cool project, though. Have any of you made a shorty out of a regular-sized car or truck? If so, what was it and do you have a photo to share?


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[h=1]Is It Worth It? 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback[/h]
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By Jamie Palmer When they were new, 1967 Ford Mustang fastbacks were only $231 more than coupes. It seems that gap has widened a lot since then! This decent project car for sale here on eBay has broken through the $15,000 barrier already and still has some time to go. It’s located in Everest, Kansas.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/q2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/q2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Seeing the rear spring hangers extended like this has always bothered me. I know early Mustangs tend to sag in the rear but why go too far the other way unless you are trying to clear monster tires? I am a fan of the original wheel covers, though, having cleaned my parents’ ’67 Mustangs many times (they had two). We are told in the listing that the frame rails are “real solid” but one does have a rust crack starting.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/q3-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/q3-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Both rear quarters have been “repaired.” Not sure if this fits your idea of what repaired is, but I’d be starting over. At least you know what you are getting into. Also, the front aprons have already been replaced for some reason, and there is some more “repair” work on the passenger side floor.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/q4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/q4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior was originally red, but the seats (and carpet?) have been replaced previously. The seller does provide some decent pictures of some of the problems spots, which I appreciate.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/q5-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/q5-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Under the hood we have a non-original and non-running 351 Cleveland. Originally there was a 289 with a two barrel carburetor per the Marti report shown in the ad.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/q6-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller has also kindly included a close up of the tag in case you want to do your own research. Me, I’m just not sure I’d pay this kind of premium for a fastback, even though I do like them better. What do you think, readers?

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[h=1]Grandma’s 401 V8 Javelin: 1972 AMC Javelin SST[/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson The AMC Javelin was all over the board in the early-1970s as far as their models and trim levels went. They had quite a selection and sometimes they changed from year to year. This 1972 AMC Javelin SST is listed here on eBay with a buy it now price of $6,350. It’s located in Topeka, Kansas and it has a pretty interesting story.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/021318-1972-AMC-Javelin-SST-2-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/021318-1972-AMC-Javelin-SST-2-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is an SST, which was the base level for 1972. In 1971, the SST was a level above the base Javelin and in 1973 and 1974 the SST went away and the base model came out of hiding again. Confusing. And then when you throw in the Pierre Cardin editions.. In 1972 there were around 23,000 Javelin SSTs made.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/021318-1972-AMC-Javelin-SST-3-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/021318-1972-AMC-Javelin-SST-3-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] This car has an unusual and fun history. It was the seller’s “Grandmas car that she bought brand new from my Great Grandpa in Hillsboro, Kansas he was an AMC Dealer there.” That’s one cool Grandma and Great Grandpa. That’s it, she was the only owner, ever. There have been no accidents with it according to the seller, but that right side quarter panel looks fairly dented, unless those are shadows. The photos aren’t zoomable but hopefully you can make out the window sticker, what a great car Grandma got!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/021318-1972-AMC-Javelin-SST-4-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/021318-1972-AMC-Javelin-SST-4-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] Whoa, the interior needs a lot of work. The seller says that this car is a “Full Project inside & out” and that it “has been sitting for many years.” The interior is pretty scary but hopefully it can be saved. You can see that the floors are not looking good. The seats are ripped and who knows if rodents have been living in there or not. The door panels need work as does pretty much everything. As they said, it’s a full project inside and out. This car has Chrysler’s TorqueFlite automatic transmission which was renamed “Torque-Command” for AMC.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/021318-1972-AMC-Javelin-SST-5-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] One thing this car does have going for it is this sweet 255 hp 401 cubic-inch V8. It’s hard to believe that a 401 V8 with a 4-barrel was only a $161.60 option, man those were the days. Grandma even shelled out $377.45 for factory AC! Hey, when your dad owns a car dealership why not go for it. One thing this engine doesn’t have going for it is that it doesn’t run from sitting for so many years. This car sold for $4,735.50 in 1972, the equivalent of $27,945 today. That’s barely enough to get a Ford Fusion or Chevy Malibu today. With Hagerty listing a #2 excellent car as being worth $15,800, can this one be saved without breaking the bank?

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[h=1]Parked Since ’74! 1967 Mustang Drag Car[/h]
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By Todd Fitch The listing for this 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback has ended (here on eBay) but it’s highly interesting and worth sharing for conversation’s sake. Some years ago I might have called this car “ruined,” and I’m glad my view has broadened. Straight-axle drag cars generally hold limited attraction, but they preserve a slice of drag-racing history. I’ve never seen a Mustang done this way, but you’ll find hundreds of restored 1967s, making this car worth preserving. Located in East Haddam, Connecticut, the “Buy It Now” price of $29,500 might have proved daunting for a narrow cross-section of buyers looking for a historic drag-only Mustang.



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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1967-Mustang-390-2-e1518568485991-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] First off, if anyone says the word “Eleanor,” I’m coming after you. The seller planned to sort this beast out mechanically and enjoy it as it sits. I admire that approach, but not to the extent of $29,500. The high-rise shackles provide room for larger diameter drag tires (larger diameter = less wheel spin) and the evil stance that every high-school punk craves. The seller describes a largely solid car wearing the original Beige Mist paint under white primer. Rubbing away subsequent (usually inferior) resprays to reveal the original color can disclose the car’s history, authentic albeit imperfect.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1967-Mustang-390-3-e1518568511985-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] Is that the “Tobacco” interior? The Cougar XR7 dashboard is a nice touch, adding a touch of gentlemanly class to, uh… compliment the straight-axle and butchered shock towers? I’d be tempted to simply tidy up the loose wires, replace the bare minimum cosmetic parts, and add a giant ’70s-correct tachometer.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1967-Mustang-390-4-e1518568534315-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] This ‘Stang once featured a screaming 427 “Cammer” that went on to power another car. This late-’60s engine, a professionally built 390, snoozed along with the car, and never fired a spark. A fascinating Winters Clutch C6 automatic utilizes a clutch for launch and automatic gear changes for the 1-2 and 2-3 shifts. This and the crude tube axle render a low probability of tossing the keys and saying “Here, Mom, just take my car.” I couldn’t buy this as my only Mustang, but someday thirteen perfect factory ’67 Mustangs will show up at a Show-n-Shine and someone will say “Wow; I wonder what happened to that solid axle drag Mustang?” What do you have to say about this highly modified Pony car?

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[h=1]Cobra Comparision: 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II[/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson A lot of us sit a lot, too much in fact. Most of us know that sitting too much is bad for our health, the same way that it’s bad for a car to sit for a long time without any activity. This 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II has been sitting for a very long time. It’s now listed on eBay with bids up to $3,000 and it’s located in York, Pennsylvania.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/021318-1977-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-II-2-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/021318-1977-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-II-2-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] The similarities between this car and most of us are pretty striking. Like most of us, this car has had one owner. Also, this car looks good from a distance, like most of us do – and once you get in closer you see the bad spots. But, from some angles, we both look pretty good. Most of us could have been better than we turned out if we would have worked at it a little harder and a little smarter. It’s the same way with the Cobra II.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/021318-1977-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-II-3-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] Some of us also have rear ends that aren’t super attractive.. hey, wait a minute. The Cobra II package was more show than go, with a faux hood scoop, spoilers, and graphics-a-plenty. How many of us are poseurs? The seller says that this car has 85,000 miles on it and that it will need restoration from sitting for many years. See, your doctor was right after all.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/021318-1977-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-II-4-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] It’s hard to beat a red interior for me, but there’s the automatic that a lot of us feared would be in this car. All of us have red interiors, by the way. The back seat looks like it’s in nice shape. There is no mention of rust in the floors so maybe a person could get away with just installing new carpet and deep-cleaning everything else inside. The area under the hatchback looks decent, too. No comment.. The exterior needs some work, like with most of us do. The seller has included several underside photos which is always nice to see.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/021318-1977-Ford-Mustang-Cobra-II-5-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] This isn’t the 140 hp 302 V8, it’s Ford’s 171 cubic-inch V6 that would have had a pavement-pounding 95 hp, give or take. The vast majority of us could use more power, too. This is getting scary how most of us are exactly like this Cobra II. Scary. The seller says that this car runs and drives but that it has a power steering leak that will need to be fixed. Need I say more about “leak” in comparing this car to most of us? I didn’t think so. What are your thoughts on this Cobra II? We know that it isn’t a real Cobra or a monster V8 Mustang of yore, but these are really unique cars. Most of us are also unique and are not the best that we can be or in the best condition. Lets allow that to sink in for a minute. I hope this comparison wasn’t too depressing but it’s amazing just how similar some of us are to a car like this ’77 Cobra II.

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