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[h=1]High Mileage Saleen: 1986 Ford Mustang[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery When we normally write up a post about a Saleen Mustang, a common thread is how it somewhere south of 25,000 miles and lived in a bubble during the winter months. Not this car: it has a healthy 104,000 miles on the clock, faded stripes, previous accident damage repair and other signs of a life well-lived. Aren’t driver’s cars supposed to be driven? Find this well-loved 1986 Saleen Mustang here on eBay with a $14,500 Buy-It-Now and the option to submit a best offer.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/saleen-rear-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller notes that the Saleen spent most of its life with one owner in the Tulsa area. In that time, it picked up a few dings and dents, most of which have been addressed with paintless dent removal. You can still spot the signs of age with the faded stripes and bumper plastic on the rear quarter, and the seller notes that some of the ground effects kit has cracks. Great efforts have been made to preserve the car as it was in the 80s, such as updating the rotten aftermarket Dynomax exhaust with a direct replacement.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/saleen-engine-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] The engine remains as Saleen intended and has not been taken apart. The 3.08 rear axle also hasn’t been touched, though the seller did install a new clutch. There’s a lot to like here, as even with the higher mileage the engine bay presents incredibly well with factory stickers still in place. I do question whether the hood prop was painted by the factory, as that seems incredibly tacky even by 1980s Ford production standards. However, the seller does note there are a number of cosmetic issues that he attributes to the rush job Saleen put on every Mustang in order to get cars out the door.


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[h=1]Little Red Found: Experimental Shelby Mustang Discovered[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery The allure of prototype cars escaping their date with death is one of the best stories in automotive folklore, and the discovery of a Mustang used by Carroll Shelby as a rolling test bed in a Texas field is one of the best ones yet. The car known as “Little Red,” which was ordered to be crushed by Ford, never was, and has recently been discovered after missing for decades. Find the story here on Fox News, and thanks to Barn Finds readers Patrick S. and Scot R. for the find.

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[h=1]1 Of 205: 1969 Ford Torino GT[/h]
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By Jay B Interpreting a Craigslist ad is often inherently challenging. More common than not sellers fail to provide critical information about a vehicle either intentionally or perhaps due to indifference. Should an ad’s lack of detail be regarded with skepticism or intrigue? Why didn’t the seller bother to provide a photo of the car’s interior? Is the underside so rusty he purposefully avoided showing it in photos? Maybe, but then again the seller might simply not have had the means to lift the car. And why didn’t he post the mileage? Is it frighteningly high or did he simply forget? The more savvy Craigslist shopper will wisely regard these omissions as red flags and move on. The rest of us are perhaps a bit more gullible. In the case of this ’69 Torino GT, for sale here on Craigslist just north of Syracuse, New York, the seller has left out some important specifics about his car and instead offers one suggestion: “This is not a show car…will need a restoration.”

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[h=1]Stock In Appearance Only: 1978 Mustang II Cobra[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery This 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra may appear fairly standard from the outside, and looking cosmetically tired. However, some real work has happened under the hood to give this 302-powered example some extra oomph where needed most. You might even call it a sleeper, as most folks would disregard a Mustang of this generation to be intimidating in name only. Find it here on eBay with a $4,500 Buy-It-Now.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cobra-rear-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] This is a familiar site to me, as one of the junkyards I frequent has an old Cobra (engine gone – sorry) with its nose buried but the integrated spoiler still sitting proudly on the trunk. This particular Cobra shows a tired body but no major damage or rot; a repaint may be justified but certainly not required. The front of the car appears more orange in color than the rear, which is clearly red and faded. Wheels are different front to back, as well.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cobra-motor-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s where it gets interesting: the seller notes the 302 has been mildly worked over. “302; bored 30 over; 10;1 compression; low to mid range cam; Edelbrock intake; Harley carburetor; Ford Performance valve covers; headers; MSD ignition system; Flowmaster mufflers.” Too bad it’s an automatic, but some owners would prefer the slushbox when paired to a torque-rich motor like the 302. The modifications mentioned here should wake the Mustang up nicely.


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/cobra-interior-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] The T-Top roof shows no signs of damage and the red interior looks clean as well. The seller confirms the King Cobra does run and drive but will need final sorting before it’s a reliable runner. Those details aren’t disclosed, but with the work that’s already been done and the clean, dry condition underneath, there’s hope this Mustang isn’t hiding too many secrets. Extra points for the hood graphic remaining intact! Would you buy a Mustang King Cobra with these mods or hold out for a stock example?


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A Real Sleeper !

[h=1]One Of One? 1963 Ford Town Sedan R Code 427 4-Speed[/h]
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By Bobby Miller Driven by the “Win on Sunday-Sell on Monday” philosophy, car manufacturers involvement in racing rose dramatically in the early 1960’s. Pontiac was competing with the 421, Chrysler the 413, and

Chevrolet had the 409 and later the 427 “mystery motor”. It was Ford that would be King of the Hill for the 1963 season with their new 427 cubic inch, 425 horsepower rated engine. The NASCAR season began with Fords finishing in the first through fifth positions in the Daytona 500. Ford went on to win 23 of the 55 NASCAR races and the manufacturers’ championship that season. This 1963 Ford, powered by the famed R Code 427 engine is listed here in Craigslist. It is located in New Bern, NC. The owner will consider offers. ​

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I can fully understand​

why. A 1963 Ford with the R Code engine is a find no matter what shape it’s in. The fact that one even exists in this condition is just astonishing. That’s the factory original paint you’re looking at. Only the hood and the top of the fenders have been repainted. The odometer reading is a mere 41,000 miles. Those 15″ spinner hub caps are scarce. The standard cars were equipped with 14″ wheels. R Code cars came with special 15″ x 5.5″ wheels. The trunk mounted antenna is for a two-way radio.

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The seller makes no mention of it, but in addition to everything else this car has going for it, it appears to have factory air conditioning. Who knew an R Code would even be available with air? Might it have been added? I imagine this car was subjected to spirited driving on occasion, necessitating the presence of those seatbelts.

Most cars back then didn’t have them.​

Note the grab handle on top of the dash on the passenger side. A two-way radio is mounted to the underside of the air conditioning unit.

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[h=1]Don’t Be That Person: 1966 Ford Mustang[/h]
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By Nathan Avots-Smith Is there a better entry-level classic car than a Mustang? Pick your generation, they’re all generally affordable, easy to work on, and well supported by a vast network of parts suppliers and knowledgeable, enthusiastic fellow owners. This ’66 Mustang coupe, a running six-cylinder automatic project car, would be the perfect project for anyone getting into the old car hobby to take on. Find it here on eBay with a $3,500 Buy It Now out of Rosenberg, Texas.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mustang1-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] I wrote that entire introductory paragraph as a big ol’ middle finger to the seller of this Mustang, who has the crust to say, “If you are not familiar with Mustangs of this era please move on. This car needs a qualified owner to reach any level of potential.” About a six-cylinder, automatic ’66 Mustang! Qualified, my eye; I can think of no better car for a novice than this. Our focus here is rightly on the cars, but we feature cars that are for sale and base our analysis on information and context provided by the sellers, so inevitably they creep in; I try to be positive or give sellers the benefit of the doubt, but this person just made me angry.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mustang4-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] I mean, look at the amount of space in that engine bay! As a pretty novice-level DIY’er myself, I would weep for joy at that level of accessibility under the hood. The six runs, we are told, at least well enough for this pony to canter onto a trailer under its own power, but otherwise the car is in need of a “total rebuild and total restore.”


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mustang8-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller’s primary tactic to weed out any buyers he or she might deem “unqualified” seems to be withholding useful information (that, and the slightly inflated asking price). Why does the car need a “total rebuild and total restore,” you might ask? Why, because it “has all the usual problems of the first generation Mustangs,” of course, and if you have to ask what those are, well, you clearly don’t know enough to be able to handle this oh-so-special car. Give me a break.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mustang3-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] Is a six-cylinder automatic Mustang coupe—in white, for goodness sakes—an exciting car? Taken just on those merits, absolutely not. But to, say, a fifteen-year-old kid, waiting to get a license and wrenching on weekends side by side with a parent or grandparent, getting this car, exactly as it sits, roadworthy again could be the most exciting thing in the world. There’s been concern for quite a long time now about the future of the classic car hobby; this is the perfect car to pass along to someone who can be part of a solution to that problem. Attitudes like this seller’s will only keep those people away; don’t be that person!


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Aug 18, 2018 • USA • 15 Comments
[h=1]Lily has a Turbo: 1974 Ford Mustang II[/h]
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By Scotty Gilbertson I always hear the sweeping, classic 1970s Charlie’s Angels theme song when I see a Mustang II. That theme song seemed to fit both that show and these cars perfectly. This 1974 Ford Mustang II looks like the usual suspect but it has a little surprise lurking inside. No, not one of Chuck’s Angels in the back seat, come on, this is a family show! This ‘Stang II, nicknamed Lily, can be found on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,000 or best offer and it’s located in Enumclaw, Washington. Thanks to Jack M. for submitting this find!


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/081518-1974-Ford-Mustang-II-Turbo-2-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] I’m assuming that in back of that thumb on the upper left, behind the great looking pooch, is the owner, seller, builder, and caretaker of “Lily”, this particular white Mustang II. She said that she “bought this car in 2012 to be my senior project for high school. She had 69k original miles and was perfect, inside and out considering her age. I’m the third owner of the car and have all the receipts and history of her back to 1976.” How cool is that? We rarely hear about women in the car hobby here and it’s great to hear about a car like Lily being owned and built by a young woman.

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And, like them or not, Lily is a good looking example of a second-generation Mustang. Yes, I love the vinyl top and the trunk-mounted luggage rack. And, yes I had a pair of white shoes and a white belt in the mid-70s when I was a teenager. You already guessed that, though. The Mustang had grown to gargantuan proportions by the end of the first-generation so to me, even though these Mustang IIs are basically Pinto-based cars, I thought they were cool and interesting. And on a side note: why didn’t Ford break up the first-generation cars into separate generations? I mean, I know why, but that a 1971-73 Mustang is the same generation as a 1965 or a 1970 Mustang is crazy to me. Back to Lily.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/081518-1974-Ford-Mustang-II-Turbo-4-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] As you can see, Lily has an automatic – we were hoping for a 4-speed weren’t we? The owner says that it’s a rebuilt C4. On a side note, this is how to do a Craigslist ad: give tons of info and have it be well-written and add some humor, and also include a nice amount and variety of photos. Well done, seller. The interior looks great other than having a couple of seam separations on the driver’s seat which shouldn’t be a big deal to have fixed. The back seat looks brand new.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/081518-1974-Ford-Mustang-II-Turbo-5-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] Here’s the surprise. This isn’t a 105 hp V6 that would have been in this car, it’s a “1987 2.3l efi turbo motor with a rebuilt Warner IHI turbo at about 13 pounds of boost. Less than 3,000 miles on rebuild.” A lot of upgrades have been done including “Bored .040 over, Rebuilt head, Hypereutectic cast pistons, Cometic head gasket, Late model ranger roller cam, Vertical front-mount intercooler, 2.5″ custom exhaust built for a deeper sound, 2.5″ core radiator, Stainless radiator hoses” and more. That’s a nice upgrade. There is no mention of horsepower but I’m guessing, what, 175? 190? More? Have any of you owned a project car when you were in your teens? How cool is that Lily the ’74 Mustang II Turbo was owned and built by a young woman? That’s very cool in my opinion.


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[h=1]Movie Car: 1984 Ford Mustang SVO[/h]


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By Jeff Lavery
So, this is somewhat hilarious: this 1984 Ford Mustang SVO was previously purchased for a movie production called Act Super Naturally, which is apparently about a woman taking over a nudist resort as part of an inheritance. If you check out the Indiegogo funding page, they have a long way to go to before seeing this surefire blockbuster in theaters. For whatever reason, the crew purchased this SVO, did a bunch of work to it, and now it’s listed here on eBay $6,599 Buy-It-Now.



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This would be one of the more altruistic reasons to get involved in a flailing indie film production, assuming the SVO is being sold off to make some money for the production. Or, perhaps, production has folded up entirely, and this is one of the last remaining assets to be sold. Regardless, it’s still wearing the vanity license plates proclaiming “Bear Lake”, which is a region of California I could believe a nudist resort may be hiding out. The biggest risk with this SVO is – who occupied the cabin, and did they have any clothes on when they did?



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The SVO isn’t perfect but it seems the current owner has spent some good money on it since snagging it from the vendor responsible for sourcing movie cars. This includes: “Upon purchase the car had a new exhaust header, rebuilt turbo charger and lines, steering column, brakes and rotors, distributor, cap, wires, plugs, new starter, battery, battery cables, exhaust system, and dashboard installed. Have all original parts.” The interior presents well, with highly-bolstered bucket seats in good shape, but the steering wheel cover has got to go.



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With a healthy motor and lots of preventative maintenance done, this looks like a good buy at the asking price – but the option does exist to submit a best offer. The SVO platform is a bit obscure, but the drivetrain found its way into numerous FoMoCo products. I’ve always felt these rare Mustangs were primed for a jump in price, and still believe it will happen – but right now, this is still a lot of fun for not much cash. And there’s always the bonus of the potential fame that comes with owning a real movie car.



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[h=1]Motor Trend COTY: 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe[/h]


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By Jeff Lavery
The seller of this 1987 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe mentions it is a former Motor Trend “Car of the Year” winner, an award seemingly given out to good and awful cars and trucks at about the same frequency. In the case of the Turbo Coupe, however, this is actually a damn fine car (in my opinion) with good looks and a decently entertaining motor. This example is equipped with the optional automatic but still shows well despite some cosmetic needs. Find it here on eBay with a $5,900 Buy-It-Now.



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What I like about this listing is the seller highlights the restrained deviations from stock condition, and they make sense for the most part. The seller notes that the electronically-adjusted suspension has been swapped out for conventional shocks, and the exhaust has been tweaked with a catless downpipe and glasspacks for some added performance. Other than “LED headlights” (or does he mean bulbs?), the Turbo Coupe hasn’t been overboosted to the point of practically guaranteed abuse.



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While I much prefer to see this with a stick-shift in the console, the interior does look to be as nice as the seller promised. The thickly-bolstered seats are covered in cloth in this example, and all seating surfaces and door panels look very nice. The seller notes that the factory sunroof works as intended, and the A/C still cools. All power functions are also said to work and the dash doesn’t appear to display any cracks. One of the best pictures shows all of the original brochures, paperwork, window sticker and tool kit still with the car.



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The turbocharged and intercooled mill was shared with the Mustang SVO of the day and is said to run well. Mileage is under 70,000 and the automatic is paired to a locking rear end. The seller notes that the Thunderbird’s biggest flaws are all cosmetic in nature, and this looks like a worthwhile project car you can drive while the details are fixed. Although I’d personally hold out for a manual transmission example, this Turbo Coupe appears quite healthy.

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[h=1]Needs Everything: 1969 Mustang Convertible[/h]
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By Adam Clarke We’ve all become used to seeing really sad Mustangs that are beyond repair going for ridiculous prices these days. This particular car seems to be an exception to that rule. Listed for sale here on Craigslist, this convertible example is located on Staten Island, New York, and comes with a Bill of Sale. The price has been set at a rather competitive $1,900 OBO.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mustang-2-5-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller is quite candid about the state of this Mustang. He says that it basically needs everything. We only get three photos, but they indicate that externally at least, this doesn’t look too bad with some rust in the bottom corners of both doors as the major visible issue. However, it’s a Mustang and it’s a convertible, so it’s what we can’t see that can be scary. It started life as a Meadowlark Yellow car with a black top and interior, so would have been an attractive car when new. The other thing to consider is that the car has no engine or transmission, so that will add to the expense if you were considering taking this on as a project car.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mustang-3-4-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] With prices for decrepit examples reaching five figure sums, this particular Mustang makes a refreshing change. Basically if you were to sit down and make a list of all the things that it needs you would probably be better off making a list of what it doesn’t need because that list would be shorter. The truth is that someone will probably buy it for the tags and whatever they can salvage off it in the way of parts. If they do at least they will pay a realistic price for it.



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[h=1]Reader Ad: 1984 Ford Mustang 20th Anniversary Convertible[/h]
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By Reader In 1984, Ford realized the Mustang had been around for 20 years, so they quickly put together a special anniversary edition. And to make sure there was a nod to the famous Shelby GT350, they slapped GT350 on the side. While it’s simply a Fox-body Mustang with the GT package and some stickers, they didn’t build that many of these as convertibles. This one is said to have just 1,100 original miles but is going to need work. If you are a fan of the Fox-body Mustang and have been looking for a GT350, you might want to give Norm’s a closer look!
What Makes It Special? This is a low mileage limited production 20th Anniversary Mustang.

Body Condition: The body is good, Has been repainted. Newer top installed.
Mechanical Condition: Engine good. Was stored outdoors and has component rust. Hoses, line, and brakes will need to be rebuilt. Hasn’t been driven so that is what I know. Engine starts and runs.

Seller’s Listing: Here on Autotrader Classic
If you have a low mileage survivor that needs a good home, please consider listing it here on Barn Finds!


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[h=1]Super Project: 1991 Ford Thunderbird SC[/h]


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By Nathan Avots-Smith
When Ford morphed the Thunderbird from a two-seater into a full-figured four-seat coupe in 1958, it arguably created the “personal luxury coupe” category. That market segment’s heyday would come in the 1970s, so many of us today associate the personal luxury label with padded vinyl tops, opera windows, and massively inefficient use of space. This is perhaps a bit unfair to the Thunderbird; as time marched on away from the ’70s, so too did the T-Bird, and in its ultimate final form, the 1989-1995 Super Coupe, the original personal luxury coupe was a pretty legitimate high-performance, high-style machine. Sadly for this 1991 Super Coupe, time has also marched on since the ’90s, and it’s fallen a ways from its original splendor. Just $1,100 could make it yours, however, if you’d like to mend its broken wings; find it here on craigslist in Alameda, California.



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At the heart of the Super Coupe was another SC, a supercharger. Bolted to Ford’s 3.8-liter V6, it boosted power from 145 hp to 210. The SC was also the only Thunderbird of this generation available with a manual transmission, a Mazda-sourced five speed, although this example is equipped with Ford’s AOD four-speed automatic. We’re told that this ‘Bird “does run but needs work,” and it’s been off the road since 2010.



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This nasty bump in the front fender is the only major blemish we’re shown. Otherwise, the Thunderbird’s smooth flanks appear dirty but unmarred. The ’89 Thunderbird, engineered under the code name MN12, was targeted at the BMW 6-series coupe—also a clear stylistic inspiration—and was impressive not only for retaining rear-wheel drive when the rest of the American auto industry was moving in the opposite direction, but also for its sophisticated four-wheel independent suspension and slick aerodynamics. Unfortunately, it also came in over its weight and price targets, and wasn’t designed to accommodate a V8. The 1991 model year saw the addition of an optional 5.0-liter V8, modified (and detuned in the process) to fit, but the SC still offered greater power, torque, and acceleration figures—figures that were, in fact, distinctly on par with those of the bogey BMW 635CSi, a car that had sold for more than twice the T-Bird’s price when it was last sold in 1989.



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The Thunderbird couldn’t compete with the BMW in interior opulence, of course, but it was roomy enough to comfortably fit four real adults. This one shows a hole in the driver’s seat bolster fabric but otherwise seems clean and intact. The ’90s motorized seatbelts are present and accounted for, a sign that this car predates the addition of airbags in 1994.



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I wish we knew more about why this Thunderbird has been off the road for so long, and what it needs to be brought back to health. Head gaskets were a sometime weak point on the 3.8-liter V6, so that’s one possibility. Still, the SC was an impressive update on the personal luxury formula in its day, and they can be easily modified to produce power figures that would still look impressive today. At a bargain price for a low-mileage, rust-free base car, I hope someone sees the potential in this project car!



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I had one of these, one of my all time favourite cars.
One of the few when it was gone, I missed it and still do.

 

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[h=1]Reader Ad: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO[/h]
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By Reader There’s no doubt in our minds that the original Taurus SHO will be a desirable collector’s item in the near future, well at least for well sorted low mileage examples. Robert H’s 1989 is the right year with the right gearbox (the 5-speed), but its mileage isn’t extremely low. It’s covered 103k miles but looks to be in nice condition overall. It’s going to need a little work but could be a daily driver with a timing belt and new tires. He’s asking $3,900, which could be a good deal even if you decide to just make it your daily driver!
What Makes It Special? This SHO is a one owner survivor with zero corrosion and has been upgraded with a Quaife limited slip differential.

Body Condition: Is in excellent condition and makes updates/repairs well worth doing.
Mechanical Condition: Is in very good condition overall. It does need the timing belt, tires (due to age) and the engine main seal as there’s a minor oil leak.

Seller’s Listing: Here on craigslist
Best of luck to Robert! If you have a future classic that needs a good home, please consider listing it here on Barn Finds!

• Asking Price: $3,900
• Location: Spokane, Washington
• Mileage: 103,380
• Title Status: Clean

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[h=1]Vintage Dirt Track Racer: 1968 Mustang Fastback[/h]
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By Adam Clarke Barn Finder Levi A has referred this particular car to us and I am really grateful for that. Every now and then a car comes along that you feel that you are destined to write about, and for me this is one of those times. As a now-retired driver with a fifty year involvement with dirt-track speedway, this 1968 Mustang is right up my alley. Listed for sale here on Craigslist and located in Clear Brook, Virginia, the seller has listed a price of $6,500 on this beauty. Being a dirt-track car means that there is no title or VIN# for this car, but the seller will provide a Bill of Sale.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mustang-2-7-630x390.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mustang-2-7-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] The seller states that this Mustang used to compete on the Morgantown Speedway in West Virginia until the track closed in 1978. The car was then stored in a barn until about two months ago. It was the brought out of storage and the current owner set to work reviving it. This entailed new fuel lines, fuel cell, plugs, distributor, oil, filter and brakes. Once done that mighty 400ci V8 roared back into life. That engine is something special, as it features 351 Cleveland heads and a 12:1 compression ratio. Naturally pump gas is out of the question, so this operates on racing fuel. The engine is backed by a 4-speed top-loader transmission. The car runs, goes and stops exactly as it should.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Racing-Helmet-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] If we’re going to talk about interior trim and comfort then it’s going to be a very short conversation because there is precious little of either. In spite of that honking great V8 under the hood weight is always the enemy in any form of racing. As a result there is no sound-deadening material, no headliner, no door trims….nothing. The only concession to comfort is some padding on the aluminum racing seat. Everything else is purely functional. You get gauges to monitor the health of the engine, a big tachometer to tell you when to shift gears, and a heap of bar-work to protect you if it all goes horribly wrong.


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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mustang-5-6-e1534871361962-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] The chassis and body panels are genuine Ford products modified to suit their purpose. Right now I can hear Mustang fans hyperventilating en masse. This practice used to be quite common, and a fine motoring pedigree didn’t guarantee immunity. I know that one of the former Bud Moore Trans Am Mustangs that was lovingly hand-built by Kar Kraft suffered the fate of becoming a dirt-track car where it was eventually beaten to a rusty wreck. This Mustang is in amazing condition. The wheel arches were enlarged to allow fitment of those massive Hoosier tires. You look at this particular car and it honestly looks brand new. I’m not sure if the owner undertook an external restoration of this car, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this is exactly how the car looked when it rolled out of the barn as car owners know the importance of preventative maintenance due to the dirt and moisture that their car experiences at every meeting.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/mustang-4-6-e1534871381916-630x390.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/mustang-4-6-e1534871381916-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] I’ve seen and written about some cars on Barn Finds that I would love to own. I can guarantee you that this is one time when I’m glad that I live in Australia because otherwise I would buy this one no questions asked. Historic speedway is gathering ever-growing interest now, and this might be a great way to become involved in the sport. If you do buy this car then all I can say is that I envy you…. and I have my suit and helmet ready if you need me!


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[h=1]Ready To Roll: 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 340[/h]
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By Brian Birkner Barracuda’s are not the most common muscle car to find, especially in running condition like this factory 340 4-speed car. The market for these Plymouth’s has tripled in the past 15 years, and these cars are difficult to find in this condition. Ready for you to drive home according to the seller, this ’70 ‘Cuda can be yours for the buy it now price of $36,500. Take a look at it here on eBay out of Ridge, New York.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/70-Plymouth-Barracuda-340-2-630x390.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/70-Plymouth-Barracuda-340-2-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] While this is a factory 340 4-speed car, the drive-train has changed over the years. Currently there is a 1971 340 installed, with what is claimed to have been a NOS 727 auto mated to it. Thankfully the car is still equipped with a clutch pedal, and the seller is including what sounds to be the original 4 speed transmission. While the car is a runner and can be driven home according to the seller, he also mentions that the 2 rear barrels on the carb leak from sitting.

image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/70-Plymouth-Barracuda-340-3-630x390.jpg
[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/70-Plymouth-Barracuda-340-3-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] Difficult to tell what the overall condition is, the interior seems fair from what can be seen. There are a couple of aftermarket gauges, and there looks to be a crack or two in the dash. The seats shown in the photos are not included with the car, and apparently 1971 seats will be in the car when it is sold.


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[h=1]Super Project: 1991 Ford Thunderbird SC[/h]


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By Nathan Avots-Smith
When Ford morphed the Thunderbird from a two-seater into a full-figured four-seat coupe in 1958, it arguably created the “personal luxury coupe” category. That market segment’s heyday would come in the 1970s, so many of us today associate the personal luxury label with padded vinyl tops, opera windows, and massively inefficient use of space. This is perhaps a bit unfair to the Thunderbird; as time marched on away from the ’70s, so too did the T-Bird, and in its ultimate final form, the 1989-1995 Super Coupe, the original personal luxury coupe was a pretty legitimate high-performance, high-style machine. Sadly for this 1991 Super Coupe, time has also marched on since the ’90s, and it’s fallen a ways from its original splendor. Just $1,100 could make it yours, however, if you’d like to mend its broken wings; find it here on craigslist in Alameda, California.



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At the heart of the Super Coupe was another SC, a supercharger. Bolted to Ford’s 3.8-liter V6, it boosted power from 145 hp to 210. The SC was also the only Thunderbird of this generation available with a manual transmission, a Mazda-sourced five speed, although this example is equipped with Ford’s AOD four-speed automatic. We’re told that this ‘Bird “does run but needs work,” and it’s been off the road since 2010.



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This nasty bump in the front fender is the only major blemish we’re shown. Otherwise, the Thunderbird’s smooth flanks appear dirty but unmarred. The ’89 Thunderbird, engineered under the code name MN12, was targeted at the BMW 6-series coupe—also a clear stylistic inspiration—and was impressive not only for retaining rear-wheel drive when the rest of the American auto industry was moving in the opposite direction, but also for its sophisticated four-wheel independent suspension and slick aerodynamics. Unfortunately, it also came in over its weight and price targets, and wasn’t designed to accommodate a V8. The 1991 model year saw the addition of an optional 5.0-liter V8, modified (and detuned in the process) to fit, but the SC still offered greater power, torque, and acceleration figures—figures that were, in fact, distinctly on par with those of the bogey BMW 635CSi, a car that had sold for more than twice the T-Bird’s price when it was last sold in 1989.



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The Thunderbird couldn’t compete with the BMW in interior opulence, of course, but it was roomy enough to comfortably fit four real adults. This one shows a hole in the driver’s seat bolster fabric but otherwise seems clean and intact. The ’90s motorized seatbelts are present and accounted for, a sign that this car predates the addition of airbags in 1994.



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I wish we knew more about why this Thunderbird has been off the road for so long, and what it needs to be brought back to health. Head gaskets were a sometime weak point on the 3.8-liter V6, so that’s one possibility. Still, the SC was an impressive update on the personal luxury formula in its day, and they can be easily modified to produce power figures that would still look impressive today. At a bargain price for a low-mileage, rust-free base car, I hope someone sees the potential in this project car!



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Yes, they were very cool back in the day. I can't remember the last time I saw one. I never see them at car shows.

 

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[h=1]Venomous 429: 1970 Ford Torino Cobra Jet[/h]


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By Chris Clark
In the world of iconic muscle cars like Chevrolet’s Chevelle, Plymouth’s Road Runner, and Pontiac’s GTO it’s easy to why some of the lesser-known muscle cars could live in the shadows. But there are still some incredible cars from that era hanging out in the shadows and this 1970 Ford Torino might just be one. Submitted by reader Levi Andrus and found here on Craigslist in Middletown, New York this Torino could excite a good number of the Ford muscle car faithful.





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The seller states upfront that this is a non-running project, but gives some details that make it a worthy project nonetheless. Words like Cobra Jet, ram air, four-speed, and J-Code will certainly incite some interest in this car. Looking through the pictures might only serve to increase that interest for some as it appears to be a solid project.



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The seller states that this is an original car with the factory 429 Cobra Jet and four-speed transmission. If true that would seem to add to the value of such an interesting muscle car. But caution should be used here as it has apparently had an amateur restoration previously. Talk of patchwork floorboards is a cause for concern and making this car right wouldn’t be for the faint of heart. From personal experience, re-restoring a car seems harder than just restoring a car.



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While the seller states that the paint is about a 10-year-old Maaco quality job, they don’t say whether or not it has been resprayed in the original hue. That orange definitely draws attention and would be a great color choice if originally on the car. The interior needs some work but appears to all be there. This car might be a good candidate to fix up and drive for while prior to restoration or just jump right in and restore. The $18,000 price tag seems a little steep for a project, but this Torino’s unique options might justify that price. Is that a reasonable price for a unique muscle car with these options?

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[h=1]16 Years Stored: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO[/h]
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By Jeff Lavery Ford’s rare Mustang SVO has a tendency to hide out in storage – not necessarily as a future collector’s item, mind you, just “stored.” While some Mustangs are deliberately mothballed for the purpose of preserving future value, the SVO just seems to be put on the back burner by some owners. Regardless, they’re the most sporting of the turbocharged 80s FoMoCo products, and this example here on craigslist is fresh out of 16 years of storage.

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[h=1]Mercury Rising: 1963.5 Mercury Marauder[/h]
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By Adam Clarke Located in Douglas, Wyoming, and offered for sale here on Craigslist is this Mercury Marauder. Offered for sale with a clean title, the seller has set the price for this one at $4,500.

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