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[h=1]Pickled 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda![/h]
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By Josh Mortensen If the Hemi Challenger from earlier got you excited, but was just a tad too expensive or was the wrong body style for your taste, this 1970 Plymouth Barracuda might be more to your liking! It’s still a Hemi equipped Mopar in survivor condition, just in the Cuda version. This one might actually have a more interesting story though and it’s already street ready. The story the seller gives is that the original owner purchased it after returning home from Vietnam. He supposedly drove it for a few years, but got married and started a family. Since it wasn’t much of a family car, he decided to pickle the car, so he grabbed a rag and covered every inch of his Mopar in motor oil. It seems to have done a good job at keeping the rust away! The seller was eventually able to get the original owner to sell the car and it’s been in their possession ever since. Time has come for it to go to a new home though, so you can find this Hemi Cuda here on eBay in Louisville, Kentucky with a current bid of $119k.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Hood-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Hood-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] The story sounds pretty incredible but I don’t doubt it one bit. The paint isn’t perfect, but it looks like you would expect paint to look after being parked for 30 years with motor oil on it. It would be nice to know what the current owner did with it after purchasing it. Clearly, they cleaned the oil off, but there’s no word on whether they attempted to buff and polish it or if it’s otherwise in as found condition. With a good detailing, you might be able to give the paint some of its original sheen back, but leaving it as is might be the best option.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Engine-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Engine-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s the glorious 426 Hemi! It looks fairly clean under the hood, but it’s hard to see much of the engine with the shaker hood scoop installed. The seller replaced all the consumables, the master cylinder, and the exhaust system, but they kept all the original parts for anyone that wants to return it back to factory original. Given that it’s now a driver, I would put the original parts in storage and just drive it as is!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Interior-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-Interior-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior looks original and is showing its age, well at least the little bit of it we get to see. The driver’s seat has some split seams and wear to the bolsters, which is surprising if it really only has 10k miles on it. Then again, it is a 48 year-old Mopar that was parked in a barn for 30 years. It would be nice to get a complete view of the interior, but at least this seller provided quite a few photos of their Hemi Mopar.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Pickled-1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Pickled-1970-Plymouth-Hemi-Cuda-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] There are even a few photos of the car with its original owner! The seller has lots of documentation that goes with the car, so you may even be able to contact the original owner. This is the kind of survivor I dream of finding one day. It’s a desirable model that was lovingly cared for by its original owner and it needed minimal work to make a nice driver, what more can you ask for?

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[h=1]Only Original Once: 1966 Jaguar E-Type[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery Bidding has already crested $65,000 for this supposedly unrestored 1966 Jaguar E-Type in Florida. Said to be a two-owner car since new and largely undisturbed, the car wears one of the best colors and features desirable early model features like the enclosed headlights seen here. The seller is correct that when playing at this price point, the line between buying restored or buying a preserved example begins to blur, but we’ll take a survivor every time. Find the Jaguar here on eBay with six days left in the auction.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jag-rear-e1520998705258-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/jag-rear-e1520998705258-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is the right kind of tired: perhaps the paint is flaking in places, maybe some weather stripping has failed letting the back window get foggy in the Florida heat, but those are minor quibbles when presented with original paint, a (presumably) matching numbers motor and untouched interior. The E-Type comes with a variety of original paperwork and records, which the seller says goes back to the purchase of the car, originally sold new in Iowa. Prices for survivor E-Types like this have been climbing strongly over the past few years, so the current bid price is no surprise.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jag-interior-e1520998724264-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/jag-interior-e1520998724264-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Though someone added a modern head unit in the last 20 years, the original will come with the car. The second owner purchased it in 1967, then kept it parked for years following carburetor issues. The car was then exhumed in the 90s with a significant amount of mechanical restoration work taking place, and we’re guessing this is when it relocated to Florida and possibly sat again, as the seller doesn’t reveal if it’s been running and driving anytime recently. The dash pad will need replacing and the console is tired, but these are minor concerns and issues we’d live with for the time being.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/jag-tool-kit-e1520998743228-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/jag-tool-kit-e1520998743228-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] Original warranty paperwork, manuals and the factory tool kit are all still with the car. This really is in the sweet spot of ideal E-Types, as it’s still a desirable Series 1 car but also features the bigger 4.2L inline-six that came midway through production. More torque with the same graceful design is the perfect combination, especially when paired with a manual transmission like this Primrose Yellow example. Hopefully, its next owner has no plans for restoration and will bask in the E-Type’s high level of preservation.

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[h=1]Last-Minute Save! 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona[/h]
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By Todd Fitch Of the 503 Dodge Charger Daytonas built in 1969, how many do you think were crushed and made into washing machines, I-beams, and K-cars? This story, a junk yard find of epic proportion, takes place in the 1980s when some people still saw these Chrysler wing cars as ridiculous gas-guzzlers, but others were beginning to understand their place in history as one of the most outrageous cars sold during the golden age of muscle. Thanks to our reader Michael, who spotted the story here on msn.com. After their rescue, this red Daytona and a blue one, saved from the same junk yard, waited for restoration until at least 2007.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1969-Daytona-Saved-2-e1521047888595-630x393.jpg
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image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1969-Daytona-Saved-3-e1521047926309-630x397.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"397","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1969-Daytona-Saved-3-e1521047926309-630x397.jpg"}[/IMG2] To homologate the cars for use in NASCAR, Chrysler built 503 Dodge Charger Daytonas in 1969, and 1,920 of the similarly wild Plymouth Superbirds in 1970 (pictures and some details courtesy of msn.com).

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1969-Daytona-Saved-4-e1521047964260-630x396.jpg
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I saw a dart with a 225 slant six bored out to 260 CI with a Pro Charger that made over 500 HP on line the other day, just saying, could do same with this one.

[h=1]Beholder Beauty: 1974 AMC Javelin[/h]
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By Garr Larson There are examples every day that proves the adage “Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder”. Me, for example. I think I’m relatively handsome – but few others seem to agree. The same is true of practically any 1970’s AMC vehicle, including the wonderful 1974 AMC Javelin found here on eBay.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/POST-031518-2-e1521044805109-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/POST-031518-2-e1521044805109-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] This 44-year-old AMC survivor looks to be in remarkable shape – and is a tribute to the much-maligned vintage brand. Make no mistake – I never grew up an AMC fan, but as so many of our auto offerings become more and more homogeneous, models like the Javelin, the AMX, the Pacer, Gremlin, and Hornet now seem like a wonderful and unique blip in design history.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/POST-031518-3-e1521044897421-630x401.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"401","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/POST-031518-3-e1521044897421-630x401.jpg"}[/IMG2] This 1974 Javelin represents the models last year, with AMC making two generations of Javelins – the first from 1968 to 1970, and the second from 1971 to 1974. It’s the second generation that few remember as both a muscle car and impressive race winner. It was a red, white and blue beauty that won the Trans-Am race series in 1971 – and a Javelin that won in 1972 as well. The Javelins speed also got the attention of highway police agencies, and the Javelin was used as a standard vehicle on various highway patrols.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/POST-031518-4-e1521044952194-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/POST-031518-4-e1521044952194-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] The shining California sun helps highlight this car, but I love that it looks to be a Buy and Drive collectible. The seller details what’s pictured by saying “You could buy this car and drive it home across the country with no issues. It has the super reliable 6-cylinder motor. All the brakes, lights, gauges, controls, wipers, turn signals, doors, windows, seats, trunk & hood work as they are supposed to.” So if you’re looking for a “get in and go” 1970’s survivor – consider this car that author Keith Martin’s includes in his Guide to Car Collecting as one of “nine muscle car sleepers.”


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[h=1]The Real Deal: 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Hemi[/h]
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By Josh Mortensen You don’t have to be a Mopar fanatic to appreciate this incredible find that recently popped up on eBay. You see, this 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T isn’t just a real deal Hemi car, but a low mileage survivor! It has been parked the barn since the ’70s. The seller had plans of getting it back on the road, but they’ve decided to let it go rather than let it sit any longer. They claim it’s one of just four Hemi Challenger’s built in ’70 and is the only one with power windows. They also believe it’s the lowest mileage of the four, with 25,301 miles on the clock. With a BIN of $199,875 it certainly isn’t cheap, but when will you have another chance to own a Hemi powered Challenger that’s wearing its original paint? Be sure to have a look at the seller’s ad here on eBay in Illinois.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Interior-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Interior-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] Look at how shiny that bright red paint is! It’s hard to believe it’s all original, but with such low mileage and the fact that it’s been indoors all these years, it’s possible. The red on red interior looks to be in good shape, which backs up the mileage claim. The seller notes that the previous owner messed with the car a bit by adding some gauges and a rear spoiler. The gauges shouldn’t be too difficult to remove but expect there to be holes in the dash.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Bumper-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Bumper-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] Fixing the holes from the spoiler might be more of an issue. I like the seller’s solution though, he found plugs that fit the holes. It’s not the prettiest solution, but if the paint really is original it would be a shame to mess with it.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Hemi-Engine-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Hemi-Engine-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller started working on getting this Hemi roadworthy, but as you can see it still needs work. They have quite a few parts for it, including a new wiring harness. Before putting it back together, I would want to give the engine bay a complete detailing to get it looking good again. It’s a bit curious as to why the engine bay is so dirty with so few of miles and given just how shiny the outside is. My guess is that the seller has been focused on making the outside look good, since we all love a shiny red muscle car. If you are dropping $200k for it, you will probably want to go have a look in person before making an offer.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Fender-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Dodge-Challenger-RT-Fender-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] While I don’t blame the seller one bit for not wanting to deal with flippers and tire kickers, this statement makes me a bit nervous, “My preference is for a nice easy sale to the right steward and the right steward will want to come and see it without a large entourage of “experts” to tell him that it’s real. If you can’t look at it and tell that it’s real, you are likely not my buyer nor the right steward“. While I agree if you are really interested in buying it, you probably should be educated on Mopars, I don’t see anything wrong with bringing a Hemi Mopar expert to help you out. It will be interesting to see if this seller finds the right buyer. I sure wish I was the right buyer, or even just had this kind of money to spend on a classic car, but sadly it’s way out of my price range. So what do you think, is this Mopar worth the seller’s asking?

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396 with 3.73 Gears

[h=1]Old School Street Fighter! Big Block ’75 Buick Skylark[/h]
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By Todd Fitch Thanks to the rising tide of ’60s muscle car values, it takes bruisers like this to remind us that hot rodding’s still alive and well in the dirty narrow garages of middle America. Only two more doors and a tissue box on the package tray could make this tan 1975 Buick Skylark look more like a gutless mobile chicane, and that makes modifying it even more patriotic than wrenching on an earlier power-coupe. We got a reader tip on this 21st Century street bruiser in Paw Paw Illinois listed here on Chicago craigslist, and once I saw “396 BBC” and “Posi 3.73,” I found the courage to overlook the blurry pictures taken two years ago. For $5500 you can bring this scruffy but lovable mutt home and let it mark its territory all over the place.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1975-Buick-Skylark-BBC-2-e1521258201683-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1975-Buick-Skylark-BBC-2-e1521258201683-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] If there’s a story behind the apparently floppy disconnected clutch pedal, it’s not in the 52-word listing. The ubiquitous Turbo-Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission comes with the nifty race shifter seen here, guaranteed to confound Grandma when she borrows this Skylark to fetch a quart of berries.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1975-Buick-Skylark-BBC-3-e1521258221355-630x395.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"395","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1975-Buick-Skylark-BBC-3-e1521258221355-630x395.jpg"}[/IMG2] Nothing says “Yo; I ain’t playin” like a shift light and giant tachometer. Normally these items represent the only modifications made to a Honda by the teenage child of its former owner, but this sleeper can actually make use of them.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1975-Buick-Skylark-BBC-4-e1521258243326-630x394.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"394","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1975-Buick-Skylark-BBC-4-e1521258243326-630x394.jpg"}[/IMG2] Did I mention this ride has a Big Block Chevrolet 396 cubic inch Big Block engine, and that it’s a Big Block? Several hundred of our readers will be quick to (accurately) point out that the phrase “Big Block” seemingly only applies to Chevrolet’s Mark IV, so I wanted to be sure and jam it in once or twice. Even if this 396 began life in a school bus, it looks great in this light-weight Skylark, and might even distort the unibody if equipped with solid motor mounts, which makes a great story you can tell over and over at the local Shot-and-a-Beer bar. After concluding a tire-shredding test drive I’d call this $3500 worth of fun all day long. However, my wife says I formed my opinion of what things should cost in the ’70s. Who’s itching to trade $5500 for the scruffiest mutt in town?

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454 with a Four on the Floor !

[h=1]Ready To Rumble: 1970 Corvette 454 4-Speed[/h]
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By David Frank Doesn’t this Corvette look great? For many folks, of all the C3 variations this is the perfect one (except for perhaps the color and no AC). It an has the chrome bumpers, big block engine, 4 speed, and power steering. The pictures of the exterior in the ad here on craigslist make it look perfect and the $44,000 asking price not so scary. It could use some serious cleaning inside and under the hood, but otherwise, it looks pretty promising. Someone quit driving this Corvette with less than 50,000 on it for some unknown reason, perhaps because it needed an expensive repair. The seller found the Corvette a couple of years ago in a barn and replaced the tires and top, installed new brakes and did other restoration work to get it back on the road.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Corvette-inside-e1521220505298-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Corvette-inside-e1521220505298-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior might be really nice with a little cleaning. It’s a great display of Nebraska dust but doesn’t look at all inviting.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/70-Corvette-engine-e1521231715663.jpeg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"476","width":"480","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/70-Corvette-engine-e1521231715663.jpeg"}[/IMG2] Here’s what’s under the hood, the 390 horsepower 454 big block. There’s no AC, but there is power steering. It looks like it’s all there.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1970-Corvette-RR-e1521243229573-630x356.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"356","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1970-Corvette-RR-e1521243229573-630x356.jpg"}[/IMG2] This Corvette really does look nice on the outside does it not? The new top and paint look really great. It’s described as ” turn-key perfect for daily driving”. This C3 could be a great driver, but it’s scary to think what a close inspection might find. If the doors don’t close well or the door gap is uneven the birdcage might have rust damage. If the carpets are damp under the dash it’s likely time to walk away. Underneath, C3 frames are rust prone, so you need to take a good look at the frame, especially ahead of the rear wheels and on the front cross member. The good thing about Craigslist advertisers is that they expect a prospective buyer to inspect the car. They are not hoping someone will purchase their Corvette sight unseen. Nice C3 big block 4-speed Corvettes are not so easy to find so if it is as nice as it appears, it might be worth a trip to Lincoln, Nebraska to have a look. If the ad is gone it’s saved on adsaver.

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[h=1]Pony Ready to Ride: 1960 Mustang Mach 1[/h]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/POST-031918-1-e1521408436178-630x297.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"297","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/POST-031918-1-e1521408436178-630x297.jpg"}[/IMG2]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Garr-Larson_avatar_1510764499-24x24.jpg

By Garr Larson If you’re in the market for a surviving original Mach 1 that’s both already a runner and ready to rebuild, then the one found here on eBay might be the perfect fit. This Pony is still in San Diego with its 3rd owner, who hates to part with the California Black Plate native that currently (at $25k) has not hit it’s reserve.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/POST-031918-2-e1521408520759-630x350.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"350","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/POST-031918-2-e1521408520759-630x350.jpg"}[/IMG2] If you’re a Pony fan, then you are surely familiar with this magical year for Mustangs – and American Muscle cars overall. 1969 brought us not just the Mach 1, but the GT, the Boss 302 and 429, and of course Shelby America’s GT350 and GT500 offerings. Imagine having an extra million and a half dollars (or so) to put a mint collectible version of each in your garage!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/POST-031918-3-e1521408576685-630x342.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"342","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/POST-031918-3-e1521408576685-630x342.jpg"}[/IMG2] What I love about this find is its simple survival – it seems to have all the interior and exterior Mach 1 items in place. The owner claims it’s an early 1969 – which is more noted by the absence of brand markings, then markings themselves. He says, “It has…the earliest Mach1 stripe that is hand painted, not a decal and has no mach1 lettering on the sides and trunk lid.” He’s referring to the italic influenced “Mach 1” at the very beginning of most Mach 1 decals. In this early version, it’s notably missing and the stripe flows from the front wheel well to back.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/POST-031918-5-e1521408641625-630x350.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"350","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/POST-031918-5-e1521408641625-630x350.jpg"}[/IMG2] A bonus for the collector of this ‘stang is the history and provenance that the related paperwork brings: The original bill of sale, maintenance notes starting at purchase, owner’s manual, radio manual, warranty posting, registration slips throughout the decades, and even Montgomery Ward’s tire receipts from 1971. If you’re old enough to remember Montgomery Ward (at one time a massive national retailer), then you’re old enough to admire and desire what a great car this was, and still is, today!


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[h=1]German British Ford: 1971 Mercury Capri[/h]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-1-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-1-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Scotty-Gilbertson_avatar_1510764136-24x24.jpg

By Scotty Gilbertson Being sold in Mercury dealerships didn’t necessarily mean that this 1971 Mercury Capri was anything that your typical Mercury buyer at the time wanted, or even could mentally wrap their heads around. They are rare to see today and this one can be found on Craigslist, or here if the listing goes away. It’s located in the San Jose, California area and has an asking price of $5,500.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Starting off with a Hagerty valuation is rarely a good thing, at least for a seller, but they list a #3 good condition car as being worth $3,600. A #2 excellent condition car, which this is not, is $6,200. Halfway in-between those two numbers is $4,900. This car is said to be solid and they have provided a few underside photos to show that.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-3-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-3-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] Including this one. They say to watch out for rusty rockers on these Capris and this one appears to be in good shape in that area and in the trunk. It does have rust spots elsewhere, though. Hopefully those can be fixed by the next owner in their garage or driveway otherwise the amount of money in this car will be way over Hagerty’s #1 concours value of $8,700.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-4-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-4-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] The same with the interior, sinking a couple of thousand into restoring the interior, or more, wouldn’t make financial sense at all. The Capri was a great handling car, much more so than your average 1971 Mercury. Think Steve McGarrett / Hawaii Five-O big floating boat-like cars. They did have the Cougar, of course, so there’s that. It’s a different mindset as it usually is between American and European cars. Compared to the Pinto/Lynx or Maverick/Comet, the Capri was a breath of fresh air, handling-wise.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-5-630x473.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"473","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/031718-1971-Mercury-Capri-5-630x473.jpg"}[/IMG2] One drawback in the early cars is the 1.6L Kent inline-four engine with 75 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque. Real power soon became available in a 2.0L overhead-cam four and eventually a 2.6L and 2.8L V6. The famous 2.3L inline-four from the Pinto was also available during the production run of the Capri II, at least for North America. Styling-wise the Capri is hard to beat compared to the other small sporty cars that were available and they’re as rare as political unity today. When was the last time you saw an early Capri?


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Had a red 85 Plymouth Caravelle, unmarked like this with the 318 4 barell in Caraquet, my first Posting. Worked great.

[h=1]On Patrol: 1985 Plymouth Fury Police Car[/h]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fury-side-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fury-side-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Andrew-Tanner_avatar_1510794603-24x24.jpg

By Andrew Tanner Calling all units! Not so long ago, Diplomats and Furys roamed the streets in police livery with lights mounted atop the roof. While many M-bodies still roam the streets, the lower-optioned Salon trim models seem less abundant (if abundant can be used to describe the amount of these cars still on the road) than the more highly optioned models. These vehicles may seem bland to some, but I can speak from experience with my roommate’s 1988 Diplomat that these cars can be great fun! To have one in police specifications still wearing some livery is the ultimate goal of pretty much every M-body enthusiast I know. Find this one here on eBay in California with bidding at $660 and reserve not met.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fury-interior-630x353.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"353","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fury-interior-630x353.jpg"}[/IMG2] This Fury is covered in heavy dust inside and out. According to the ad, this car (along with several others) was driven into an airplane hangar nearly 30 years ago once it was decommissioned in 1989. Thus, this car remains almost exactly as it was when it was originally decommissioned as it has only recently been removed from the hangar. It is hard to tell from the pictures, but there doesn’t appear to be any actual damage to the interior other than dirt and age. A good cleaning would go a long way on this car, and fast!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fury-back-seat-630x353.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"353","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fury-back-seat-630x353.jpg"}[/IMG2] The front and back seats almost look like they have seat covers on them, but I suspect that they are all covered in vinyl for increased durability and ease of cleaning. Better pictures would easily answer this question. If they are indeed just plain, flat vinyl, then cleaning this interior will be a lot easier than it looks!

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fury-rear-630x353.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"353","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fury-rear-630x353.jpg"}[/IMG2] Still sitting on its original police spec wheels (which are worth a decent amount of money on their own these days!), this Fury is a solid and rust-free car. The only damage is the broken tail light lens on the driver’s side and the damaged rear wheel well trim shown here. The engine is a 318 with a 4-barrel carburetor, and being in a police vehicle should yield plenty of power. The seller states that the “Engine turns freely and should run. Nothing under the hood has been touched.” I would clean this car up, put on some lights, and enjoy it just as it is. What would you do with it?

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I drove one of these in North Van in 86-87.
Chrysler Diplomat though. Same thing, with the 318.
Memories...

 

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We had a mid 80's Diplomat as the family car when I was younger, till they traded it for the 88' Cougar 5.0

 

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[h=1]390/4 Speed/67,000 Miles: 1967 Ford Mustang GT[/h]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/67-Ford-Mustang-Gt-1-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/67-Ford-Mustang-Gt-1-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Brian-Birkner_avatar_1510764213-24x24.png

By Brian Birkner A Mustang Fastback is easily a dream car due to its great looks and movie appearances such as “Bullitt”. This 1967 GT has covered 67,000 miles and for some unknown reason was pulled apart and stored in a car port for who knows how long. Appearing rock solid, with its original drive train, this Mustang is definitely an interesting project. Bidding has run wild with 52 bids and 5 days until the auctions end. The current bid price is $19,078.00. Take a look at it here on eBay out of Columbia, Virginia.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/67-Ford-Mustang-Gt-2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/67-Ford-Mustang-Gt-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] The engine compartment is rust free, dirty, and empty, minus a battery. There is an engine and transmission included that are claimed to be original to the car. The engine looks to be stored in a box truck with a roll up door, and the transmission looks to be in the same place. I would have liked to have seen the engine sealed off from the elements, as well as the transmission, and the entire car.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/67-Ford-Mustang-Gt-3-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/67-Ford-Mustang-Gt-3-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] The interior is disappointing, as it all seems in very fair shape minus the mildew, dirt, and mold that have collected for who knows how long. One thing you may notice is that the floors are completely sprayed with primer. I am curious about this cars history as to the manor it was disassembled, and the fact that there is a lot of primer present on the floors, and on the rear of the car.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/67-Ford-Mustang-Gt-4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/67-Ford-Mustang-Gt-4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] From what can be seen in the photos, the body of this GT appears to be rock solid with no apparent faults to point out. Again I am curious about this car’s history, and if it may have been wrecked or rusty in its past. The seller claims to have everything for this car, and if it is as solid as it appears, this could be an “easy” restoration. What do you think this great GT project will sell for?

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[h=1]Garage Find: 1988 Ford Mustang LX[/h]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mustang-rear-e1521480235728-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mustang-rear-e1521480235728-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jeff-Lavery_avatar_1510763369-24x24.jpg

By Jeff Lavery This clean 1988 Ford Mustang LX is a recent “garage find,” found in the home of the original family owners. The four-cylinder Fox Body wears a GT body kit said to have been ordered that way from the factory. The LX began to sit when the elderly female owner supposedly could no longer drive. With under 90,000 original miles and said to be rust-free, it’s an interesting candidate for a daily driver you won’t feel bad using. Find it here on eBay with the auction ending Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mustang-side-e1521480267693-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mustang-side-e1521480267693-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] The body kit on an LX model with the smaller steel wheels and hubcaps isn’t the best look, nor are the colormatched caps. Still, this Mustang has an air of uniqueness going for it that we wouldn’t normally think of when describing non-GT cars. The paint looks excellent – far better than we’d expect for 87,000 miles – and the GT bodykit appears uncracked.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mustang-interior-e1521480286222-630x356.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"356","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mustang-interior-e1521480286222-630x356.jpg"}[/IMG2] Inside, more red and an automatic. Personally, the presence of the aggressive body kit matched to a wheezy four-cylinder with an automatic would make this a hard sell for wanting to drive too far before being called a poser. But for an older female driver, hurled insults from neighboring cars in traffic wasn’t likely a problem. The seller says it runs well enough, but could use new plugs and wires.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mustang-motor-e1521480310813-630x355.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mustang-motor-e1521480310813-630x355.jpg"}[/IMG2] The amount of space left in an engine bay that can also accommodate a 5.0L V8 is a bit laughable, but the four-cylinder looks to be in fine cosmetic condition with shiny plastics and hoses. No mention of a maintenance file or history of any kind is made, but the cosmetics seem to live up to the low-mileage claims. Would you bid on a low-mileage LX like this one or wait for a higher-mileage GT to come along?

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[h=1]Barn Find ASC McLaren: 1986 Mercury Capri[/h]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mclaren-front-e1521691889314-630x408.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"408","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mclaren-front-e1521691889314-630x408.jpg"}[/IMG2]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jeff-Lavery_avatar_1510763369-24x24.jpg

By Jeff Lavery It seems to me these converted Mercury Capris get little to no love in the collector car scene. Converted by American Sunroof Corp. to the sleek two-seater you see here, values always seem flat despite the limited production. This example is claimed to be a recent barn find with under 50,000 original miles and looking quite sharp in red with a camel-colored soft top. Find it here on eBay with no activity against a $7K opening bid.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mclaren-rear-e1521691918838-630x393.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"393","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mclaren-rear-e1521691918838-630x393.jpg"}[/IMG2] Details are limited (surprise, surprise) but the paint looks quite sharp, shut lines look good and the soft top appears to be holding up well. These ASC cars always had a trunk lid that seemed like it was acres long, but the real beauty of this car was when the top was stowed. Period-correct gold mesh wheels, smoked taillights and a factory aero kit are all must-have features when rocking an 80s icon like an ASC McLaren.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mclaren-seat-e1521667226674-630x564.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"564","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mclaren-seat-e1521667226674-630x564.jpg"}[/IMG2] These did come with some pretty awesome Recaro buckets, and the ones in this car are holding together well. As far as the question as to why these aren’t more loved by collectors, it could be the packaging: after the roof was lopped off and the Recaros and other details added, these weren’t necessarily better drivers cars as a result and any structural rigidity was lost with the softtop conversion. Perhaps looking good wasn’t enough for collectors.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/mclaren-dash-e1521667245321-630x582.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"582","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mclaren-dash-e1521667245321-630x582.jpg"}[/IMG2] Then there’s also the other limiting factor which is how many of these were preserved as “future collectibles.” This is not entirely different from any Pace Car made in the last 40 years where every collector that got their hands on one threw it into the airtight bubble and waited for prices to climb. Whatever the reason, I’d be shocked if this seller gets his desired opening bid, even though this low-mileage ASC McLaren looks quite tidy outside and in.

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Swap out the straight 6, 4 speed for a 5.0/ 5 speed and leave the stock wheels and you would have a Sleeper.

4-Speed For $4,000: 1978 Mercury Monarch


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-1-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-1-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2]
image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/upl...4136-24x24.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Scotty-Gilbertson_avatar_1510764136-24x24.jpg"}[/IMG2]By Scotty Gilbertson I don’t know if anyone has ever called a 1978 Mercury Monarch a “hot rod”, but this one has a 4-speed manual transmission which at least gives it a tiny step in that direction. This one is found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, with an asking price of $4,000. It’s located in Richmond, Virginia.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-2-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-2-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] A Hot Rod Mercury Monarch is like the jumbo-shrimp of the car world. I guess I didn’t mean hot rod in the classic sense of the term. You know by now that we like things unusual here, in that vehicles with manual transmissions, diesel engines, turbos, etc., are interesting and unique so we try to show them whenever they come up. A two-door Monarch in this condition would probably show up here anyway but when it has a four-on-the-floor it’s a safe bet that one of us would highlight it. This car has just over 92,000 miles on it. As you can see the center portion of the plastic filler-panel trim between the tail lights, the gas filler door cover portion, is up where it should be! That means that the tiny usually-broken springs aren’t broken like they are on a lot of these cars where the flap is usually hanging down. It’s the little things like a functioning gas filler door that get me excited on old cars.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-3-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-3-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Wait, did I say that this was a Mercury Monarch? I meant Mercedes-Benz. Most of you probably remember those old ad campaigns with the sister car, the Ford Granada, being compared to a Mercedes-Benz. The seller isn’t giving really any information at all which is highly unusual in a listing that shows good photos and even includes an engine photo. But, they do say that this is a base model Monarch. So, it isn’t an ESS or a Ghia model. Here are all of the options that the original owner didn’t want.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-4-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-4-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] Bucket seats or a split-bench seat would have been great but this really shows the base model spec. Everything looks great here and boy, it really is a base model, there is no radio or AC! Just imagine that now. There’s something refreshing about a base model car without a lot of doo-dads on it, things that can, will, and do go wrong more often than not. The interior looks beautiful to me, I love that seat fabric, it’s much nicer than tan vinyl would have been.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-5-630x421.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"421","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/032218-1978-Mercury-Monarch-5-630x421.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller’s listing consists of: “6 CYLINDER ENGINE – BASE MODEL MONARCH – ACTUAL MILEAGE – MANUAL TRANSMISSION” and that’s it. It’s as base, basic, and simple as the car itself is but somehow it tells us what we need to know. Well, other than how the heck does it run? How does the transmission and clutch work? How are the brakes? Are there any leaks? Is there any rust. By looking at the 250 cubic-inch 97 hp engine photo above you can see a lot of surface rust in the engine compartment. I would want to spend a solid 16-20-hour weekend working on that to stop the rust and detail this engine to look as perfect as the rest of the car does. Do any of you have tips on how to fix surface rust like that in an engine compartment? That’s a serious question, by the way. And here’s another one: isn’t this a great-looking Monarch?!

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[h=1]Speaking In Codes: 1965 Ford Mustang[/h]
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By Jeff Bennett When talking about early Mustangs, the subject of codes invariably comes up. Ford, and many other manufacturers at that time, would affix a data plate to their cars. This plate was stamped with codes that told you how a car was optioned. The collectability of a Mustang is often determined by the numbers and letters stamped into this plate. To demonstrate the importance of the data plate, let’s take a look at this 1965 Mustang fastback selling on eBay out of Twin Falls, Idaho. As of this writing, the bidding is at $10,200, with the reserve not being met. While it is dressed up as a Shelby GT350, let’s take a closer look at the details to see what it should be.



image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1965-Mustang-Trim-Plate-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1965-Mustang-Trim-Plate-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] Thanks to the guidance of Mustang Decoder Online, we can decipher the data plate in the picture above. On a 1965 Mustang, the plate is on the end of the door. The only hitch is that a few of the letters and numbers are not clear in the photo. From what we can determine, the plate confirms that the car is a fastback, and that it was a model with a luxury interior and bucket seats. The color was Ivy Green, which is a 1965 only color. The interior colors are ivory gold and white, but I am having trouble figuring out the build date due to the lack of clarity in the picture. It looks to me like 150 or 15D, but those don’t work. We can tell that the car was shipped to Phoenix, Arizona, and that it has a 2.80:1 rear axle. Also, it was a three speed manual transmission car.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1965-Mustang-Drivers-Front-View-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1965-Mustang-Drivers-Front-View-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] Is that the guaranteed truth? Not exactly. The website reminds us that the car could have ended up with a replacement door from another Mustang. You also have to take into account that these plates can be purchased and then be stamped with whatever the buyer wants on them. Mustang experts can go through a car and find alternative ways to verify the plate, and hiring one before making a big purchase is always a good idea. Our hobby is filled with great people, but con artists and thieves are always on the prowl for the next sucker.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1965-Mustang-Drivers-Rear-View-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1965-Mustang-Drivers-Rear-View-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] By the bidding price alone, we can tell it is not a real Shelby Mustang. Chances are that a former owner decided to “Shelby up” this Mustang back when it was more of a used car than it was a collectible. You have to admit the Wimbledon White paint with the Shelby stripes just looks good. The eighties style wheels, with oversized tires on the back is pretty consistent with the look of a high school hot rodder modified Mustang from that decade. All together, its a look that resembles more of a hot mess than a cool ride. The various bumps, scrapes, and bruises lead us to believe that this Mustang lived its rough life 1/4 mile at a time.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1965-Mustang-Passenger-Rear-View-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1965-Mustang-Passenger-Rear-View-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] There are also signs that rust may be running rampant underneath. We have covered Mustangs on these pages that were garaged all of their lives but still have rust problems, so a good look underneath and a thorough inspection of the exterior with a magnet would be in order. You can get every part imaginable for these cars, but good cars save you money in the long run.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1965-Mustang-Interior-View-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1965-Mustang-Interior-View-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] Inside, we see that someone has splurged on new seat covers. The way they fit suggests that new seat foam wasn’t part of the deal, or maybe new springs were in order as well. The door sill area doesn’t look rusted out. Unfortunately, you cannot get a good handle on the condition of the metal under the sill plate and chrome trim. I am also curious as to how the “brake ducts” were fastened to the body, and if that surface rust around them gets worse behind them.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1965-Mustang-Interior-Two-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1965-Mustang-Interior-Two-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] Taking a closer look at the interior, we can see that the dash is in very useable condition. The car is also equipped with a column mounted tachometer and a Hurst shifter. The factory radio appears to still be in the car, but the steering wheel is missing a chunk of plastic at the 9:00 o’clock position. The door panels look salvageable, and the handles seem to be as well.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1965-Mustang-Engine-630x419.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"419","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/1965-Mustang-Engine-630x419.jpg"}[/IMG2] Under the hood is where things go south. We can see a 2X4 holding part of the engine up, and it looks like there is a bolt holding it to the chassis. In the lower right part of the picture, it looks like maybe part of the transmission, but why do the edges appear so rough? The sellers list the engine as a V-8, but we have no way of knowing if this is the correct block or is an engine shaped lump of iron dredged from a lake somewhere. The yellow poly rope helps to float the nautical engine origin theory.
The sellers state that the car was previously found in a New York barn a little over a year ago. The customer had wanted it restored, but changed his mind. I wonder why. My guess is either greater than average amounts of rust were discovered, or some time was spent with a calculator and a Mustang parts catalog. It is sad to see this car in such a state of affairs. If the data plate is to believed, the unique exterior and interior color combination would make for a very distinctive Mustang if restored. I just don’t think you could get out of it financially if a proper restoration were performed.

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[h=1]440 4 Speed: 1968 Dodge Charger R/T[/h]
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By Brian Birkner No matter how you cut it, 68-70 Dodge Chargers have had a huge resurgence, and their popularity and values have been climbing. This ’68 R/T is an interesting car as it is triple black, big block, 4 speed, and is a great start for a restoration project. This big block project is offered for an opening bid of $26,000.00. Take a look at it here on eBay out of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/68-Dodge-Charger-RT-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/68-Dodge-Charger-RT-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] While there is still a 440 V8 under the hood, it sadly is not the original engine, but instead was sourced from a mid 70’s Mopar. The seller believes that the transmission and rear end are original to the car. This Mopar does start, run, and move, but the brakes are weak even after rebuilding all of the wheel cylinders. 4 wheel drums seem terrifying for this big block car, but I guess Mopar didn’t care as long as it was fast right? The current fuel tank has a hole, so there is a make shift fuel tank in front of the radiator in the form of an oil jug. The engine compartment itself is relatively solid with only minor surface rust to be found.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/68-Dodge-Charger-RT-3-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/68-Dodge-Charger-RT-3-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] While the interior is not so attractive, it is nice to see the floors and their condition. There are some small holes to be found, but as a whole, the floors seem very reasonable. The interior upholstery on the other hand is pretty rough, and you will definitely be looking for a lot of interior pieces.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/68-Dodge-Charger-RT-4-630x354.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"354","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/68-Dodge-Charger-RT-4-630x354.jpg"}[/IMG2] Although wearing a few colors, and some surface rust, this charger isn’t too shabby from the exterior view either. The worst of the body looks to be the passenger rear quarter. I would guess that it has been loosely repaired before with a skim of filler or high build primer, and perhaps a previous owner ran over something that damaged the far back edge of the quarter? The body seems rather straight, but the hood is slightly bent from the hinges being seized and someone trying to shut the hood. There are certainly possibilities with this car, and I think it is interesting that all of that tire burning power was built to be stopped with a drum brake system. Would you revive this big block Charger?

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[h=1]Ram Air 455 Survivor: 1970 Pontiac GTO[/h]
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By Brian Birkner You can ask just about anyone you meet about a GTO and they have a story for you about fast the one they saw was, or perhaps even local urban legends of GTO’s being the fastest street cars in their area. There is no getting past it, GTO’s are just plain cool, and this 1970 model is about as nice as they come. Completely original, this Goat is thought to be a two owner car, and in fabulous condition. The seller has been meticulous in his ownership and is offering this car for $26,000. Check out this beauty here on craigslist out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Rocco B. has turned in another awesome find! Bravo Rocco on this sharp submission!


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/70-Pontiac-GTO-Survivor-2-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/70-Pontiac-GTO-Survivor-2-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] Although this GTO is a survivor, it has been maintained and repaired along the way. The 455 is a mighty sight to see, and I would assume runs without any concerns. The engine compartment is a bit dirty, but it certainly benefit from a solid detailing. There is no rust to be found other than some surface rust on the heads and intake. The craigslist ad shows 44,440 miles, but I feel that the seller would “talk up” the mileage if it was that low. Perhaps it is that low and I am just skeptical?

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/70-Pontiac-GTO-Survivor-3-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/70-Pontiac-GTO-Survivor-3-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] While the thought of a green interior may not sound very pleasant, I feel that this interior is actually very attractive. Very close to show room new, I almost dare to say that this interior is “perfect”.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/70-Pontiac-GTO-Survivor-4-630x420.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"420","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/70-Pontiac-GTO-Survivor-4-630x420.jpg"}[/IMG2] The exterior much like the interior appears virtually perfect, but the seller mentions that there is some paint flaking off of the nose, and that the driver side glass has some scratches. I could learn to live with those flaws as this car is simply stunning. The green on green color way is a subtle choice for this muscle car, almost making it seem like a bit of a sleeper. Vehicles of this condition are few and far between, so would you jump on this GTO for its asking price?

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[h=1]Pine ‘N Lime Pre-Cobra: 1978 Ford XC Falcon[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery We’ve featured a few unique muscle cars out of Australia over the last few weeks, and we’re not done yet! This is reportedly a 1-of-13 1978 Ford XC Falcon 500 GS Hardtop that was built by Ford’s “Parts and Accessories” workshop prior to building the 30 so-called “Bathurst Cobra” hardtops that came shortly thereafter. This particular car has been laid up for 30 years after the second owner had his fun and parked it! Some of you complained about seeing the Falcon in sedan form; well, try this one on for size. Check out the story here on CarsGuide.Au.


image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-22-at-9.38.15-PM-e1521769796829-630x355.png
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"355","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-22-at-9.38.15-PM-e1521769796829-630x355.png"}[/IMG2] Thanks to Barn Finds reader Adam T45 for the find. Over the years, plenty has been written about various cars major manufacturers have built in small batches expressly for competition use. The XC Falcon hardtops were no different, and Ford likely built such a small number of them with the intention being they would never see road usage. The designation as a “pre-Cobra” has to do with the company’s plans to build 30 special builds known as the Bathurst Cobras for homologation purposes. Out of the 13, it is believed several were scrapped and six made their way into dealerships for sale.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-22-at-9.38.51-PM-e1521769813691-630x352.png
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"352","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-22-at-9.38.51-PM-e1521769813691-630x352.png"}[/IMG2] The features list was quite meaty, and we’ve included it here from the article above: the 13 pre-Cobras and 30 Bathurst Cobras were fitted “…with extras such as an idler arm brace, strut tower bracing, twin thermatic fans, rear tramp rods, engine oil cooler, gearbox cooler, reverse hood scoop, wider rear wheel arch openings, anti-sun glass, long range fuel tank and front and rear spoilers.” The only real difference is that the Bathurst cars shared a standard paint job while the pre-Cobras could be ordered in any number of factory colors; this one was originally “Pine ‘N Lime.”

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Screen-Shot-2018-03-22-at-9.38.59-PM-e1521769830399-630x349.png
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"349","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Screen-Shot-2018-03-22-at-9.38.59-PM-e1521769830399-630x349.png"}[/IMG2] The article says the interior is the best part of the car and that this one has been crudely repainted, despite its low mileage of just 35,000 kilometers. Other special features on this example include a limited slip, four-wheel disc brakes, dual exhaust, “Sports Handling” suspension and a 5.8L V8 paired to a four-speed manual gearbox. If that doesn’t get your blood pumping, I don’t know what will. There were lots of details to suss out about this limited production special, so I’d ask our Aussie readers to check my math and keep me honest on the info presented here.

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