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[h=1]K-Code Fastback: 1966 Mustang GT[/h] image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Jeff-Lavery_avatar_1510763369-24x24.jpg

Jeff Lavery

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This 1966 Ford Mustang GT is suffering from a slight identity crisis, but the car underneath that dust left the factory in a fairly appealing configuration: it’s a GT trim K-code car, though sadly a 302 now lives under the hood in place of the high-performance 289. The good news is the seller says it retains its correct 4-speed manual transmission, but you’ll still have to remove the fakey-do Shelby GT350 add-ons. Find the Mustang here on kijiji in Ontario for $23,000 CAN.

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[h=1]Revived After 34 Years: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback[/h] image: https://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Adam-Clarke_avatar_1531128110-24x24.jpg

Adam Clarke

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The owner of this 1965 Mustang Fastback purchased the vehicle from an estate and has recently revived it after it had sitting in a shed since 1985. It appears to be a solid car that is now in good health and is ready for the new owner to get out on the road and enjoy themselves. The Mustang is located in Alto, Georgia, and bidding is sitting at $12,750. You will find the Mustang listed for sale here on Bring A Trailer.

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[IMG2=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"full","height":"390","width":"630","src":"https:\/\/barnfinds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1965-Mustang-3-1-630x390.jpg"}[/IMG2] Under the hood are a C-Code 289ci V8 engine and a C4 automatic transmission. The car is also fitted with power steering and air conditioning. After sitting for so many decades, the car wasn’t just given a quick check over before it was fired into life. Both the engine and transmission have been removed and rebuilt. The engine received new rings, bearings, seals, and hardened valve seats. Since this work was completed the car has covered a mere 200 miles, and is said to now be in good health. There have been numerous other parts replaced to ensure the mechanical integrity of the vehicle, but all of the original parts will be included with the car. The YouTube video at the bottom of this article provides a very quick walk around the car, and you do hear that sweet little engine running.


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[h=1]Hidden 289 Coupe: 1967 Ford Mustang[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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$5,500 or best offer seems like a very fair price for a 289-equipped 1967 Ford Mustang coupe in claimed original condition. The car was recently exhumed after going into storage in 1986. The seller notes that while it needs full restoration, the hard-to-find pieces are still here and that the interior remains in excellent condition. Find the Mustang here on craigslist, and located in a heated garage in Sheboygan, WI.
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The interior really does look quite nice, with well-preserved buckets and the original steering wheel still in place. Paint looks far better in this picture than in the top one, and the original hubcaps are included. The Marti Report is also included in the listing, which validates that it left the factory with Moss Green paint and an Ivy Gold Vinyl interior with bucket seats.
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Power steering, AM radio, and wheel covers were the lone options added, so this wasn’t a highly-equipped car. But the pleasing combination of a coupe with the 289 V8 and automatic transmission makes this an easy car to love, even if it’s far from the most desirable Mustang ever built. This strikes me as a car you can simply use and enjoy, and is even more tempting if the seller will genuinely consider best offers, as mentioned in the listing.

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I’d like to know more about any potential rust issues, especially given this Mustang hails from Illinois. The photos show trace elements of surface rust, but more photos are needed to validate the condition of the floors and lower sills. Even so, the great color combination and preferred V8 mill under the hood – along with the lack of alterations from stock – make this one tempting if corrosion isn’t unreasonable.


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[h=1]Rare 1967 Ford Mustang GT Convertible With 390 V8![/h]

Ben Bradmon
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Consider the 1967 Ford Mustang GT Convertible up for auction here on eBay stored in a garage for 30 years. At the time of writing, the reserve had not been met and the bid was at $8,600. The car is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The car is not perfect but looks like a worthy project.

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The seller has done much research including quotes from a Marti report. Giving information from the original door tag on this blue Mustang. This is the one fact of greatest interest: the Mustang GT featured here is one of 940 produced with this engine and transmission combination. The four-speed transmission makes a car fun to drive. Sit in the driver’s seat and gaze at the speedometer on the left and beside it the original factory tachometer (Rally-Pac) with your right hand comfortably resting on the gear shifter.
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This is the first year Ford offered the “big block” S-code 390 CID in the Mustang wrapped in a newly redesigned body. In this year, 28,800 Mustangs with S-code in the VIN would roll off the assembly line. The 390 was available through 1969. If you ordered the GT Equipment Group in 1967, what would you receive? Grille mounted fog lamps, disc brakes, a GT gas cap, dual exhausts with chrome quad outlets (which are missing on this car), fourteen-inch tires, suspension upgrades, and the rocker panel stripes. And to let the world know what you were driving, GT or GTA (for auto transmission equipped GTs) emblems were displayed.
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So what can be the challenge with restoring convertibles? The floorboards need to be replaced and it is also noted the torque boxes, added to strengthen soft top cars, need to be addressed. From the pictures, it is good to see there are no rust holes in the quarter panels or the trunk area.
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The Mustang was one of Ford’s best selling cars. Yet less were produced as convertibles with the GT package in Nightmist Blue paint and a four-speed coupled to a 345 horsepower engine.


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[h=1]Highly Optioned A-Code: 1967 Ford Mustang[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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When it comes to the iconic Ford Mustang, sometimes the level of equipment makes all the difference in non-Shelby cars like this 1967 Mustang Coupe. It’s an A-code car and comes with a host of features that tells you the first owner wasn’t afraid of checking a few boxes. The Mustang sports an interesting two-tone paint job between the roof and the body and can be found here on eBay with a $14,900 Buy-It-Now.
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The Mustang’s white roof made me do a double-take thinking this was a convertible. Still, it’s an interesting detail that helps the car stand out, and coordinates nicely with the body striping down the sides. I love the optional wheels, which give the Mustang an attractive “OEM+” look. The seller notes this car was sitting for about ten years before he came upon it and gave it the necessary updates, including draining and cleaning the gas tank. The coupe is said to run nicely and track straight down the road.
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The interior is incredibly nice for a car that sat, with beautiful seating surfaces, a handsome woodgrain steering wheel, desirable upper and lower consoles, map lights, factory air, and power steering and brakes. The seller doesn’t elaborate as to whether the interior was restored or he just got lucky finding a car that had good upkeep prior to it going into long-term hibernation.

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The drivetrain is said to be original to the car and apparently didn’t need much else beyond new fluids and brakes to get up and go. The paint is nicely faded and could be re-done to be perfect, but I’d let it be. There is some rust in the lower rear quarters, but the seller says that’s it – which gives you some time to just drive and enjoy before cleaning out the rust and welding in new metal. While not the most exotic Mustang ever conceived, there’s a lot to like here.


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[h=1]The Real Deal: 1972 Maverick Grabber V8[/h]

Kevin Wagner
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The grabber package was a trim package applied to Ford’s compact maverick. In 1971 and 1972 there were extra trim and unique hood modifications not available in later years. Here is a 1972 V8 equipped model with such trim. Located in Raymore, Missouri and listed here on eBay, bidding has reached $4,100 with the reserve not met and 4 days remaining at the time of writing.
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The 1971 and 1972 Grabber are most desirable of all the Maverick variants. Because the maverick retained the same body throughout its run, a popular conversion is to clone a Grabber making a later version appear as this one. Not all original Grabbers were V8’s though. This appears to be the real deal, body code 62D on the data tag indicates the Grabber package, and engine code F indicates it was born with a 302.
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The seller indicates the body is solid and shows multiple pictures to verify the statement, but then somewhat contradicts himself by stating “usual hood rust”. These cars rust underneath the lip due to poor drainage. The fact there is visible rust on the outside may give an indication the entire lip is rusted. Not a deal breaker, but the hood with the unique scoops is what makes the car special. The original could be repaired or a piece from a later hood could be sectioned in. The hood has lost its blackout treatment leading me to believe it had a previous repair. Also, the rear quarter lip may need a small a piece of metal welded in. These cars can have cowl issues similar to early Mustangs. But on a positive note, the hard to find trim including the bumpers appear to be in nice shape.

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The interior look good other than the upholstery. The top of the dash appears to be crack free but this could be a cap overlay. The only interior distinction between a Grabber and standard 2 dr. is a sport-lamp switch. These early cars were very utilitarian, not even a glove box!
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The engine compartment looks original and should clean up nicely. It has escaped aftermarket modifications and still retains the factory carb. The grabber package was an appearance package rather than a performance package. The engine is said to run and drive but should be evaluated before any assumptions are made.
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This is a nice example of an early Maverick Grabber. It is not perfect and some work would have to be done before it could be reliably enjoyed. The aftermarket is starting to pick up for these cars and some reproduction pieces like the Grabber hood have recently become available. Other Grabber trim pieces seem to be in good shape on this car. To create a Grabber clone from a later model, an early donor car is often required for the small bumpers and associated sheet metal. This car, already being a 1972 Grabber, represents an excellent starting point for a really nice summer driver.


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[h=1]3k Mile Survivor: 1977 Ford F-350 Ranger[/h]

Adam Clarke
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When a person is looking at purchasing a classic vehicle, two things that are guaranteed to catch there attention are a documented low mileage, and the words “No Reserve” in the eBay listing. This1977 Ford F-350 meets both of those criteria. At the time of writing, bidding has only reached $7,100 in this No Reserve auction. Located in Springtown, Texas, you will find the Ford listed for sale here on eBay.
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The appearance of this Ford can only be described as impressive. The original Indio Tan paintwork looks faultless, while the trim and chrome are also as close to perfect as you are likely to find on an unrestored F-350 of this age. The story goes that the original owner purchased the Pickup to tow a camper, but this never happened. The vehicle then went into climate controlled storage, and rarely saw the light of day. It is claimed that the Ford has never seen rain or rough roads, and the condition of the vehicle, including the underside, certainly seems to back this claim. At the bottom of this article, I have included a YouTube video which also provides a pretty good overview of the vehicle.
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As with the exterior and the underside of the vehicle, the interior of the F-350 is absolutely spotless. This really is no surprise, as the Ford has only covered 3,234 genuine miles. There isn’t a mark, crack, or blemish to be seen anywhere. The owner claims that the interior even has the “new car” smell. There have been no aftermarket additions made, and while light upholstery and trim can be prone to dirt, marks, or stains, this is basically flawless. This extends right down to the original carpet that has been covered with plastic.

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Under the hood is a 400ci V8, which is backed by a manual transmission. The F-350 also features power steering and power brakes. During its entire life, apart from the regular servicing items such as oil and filters, the only non-original component that has been fitted to the Ford is a new battery. Even the tires are original, but given their age, I would probably opt for some new ones if I were to drive the vehicle any reasonable distance. Otherwise, the engine and surrounds look like the vehicle has just rolled off the showroom floor. The owner also says that the F-350 runs and drives perfectly, with no smoke or issues.
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There is no doubt that this 1977 F-350 Ranger offers the new owner a rare opportunity, and that is to buy a new F-350 that’s only 42-years-old. It is a bit hard to tell whether the real value of the vehicle lies in its low mileage, or the immaculate and original condition. It would certainly be possible to put some miles on it but to still maintain the immaculate condition and presentation. What do you think? Would this be a vehicle that you’d use, or would it be a man cave ornament?



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[h=1]Cheap Fastback: 1965 Mustang[/h]

Jeff Bennett
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As prices for first-generation Mustang coupes and convertibles fall, fastbacks seem to be holding their own. The good looks of these models are still inspiring collectors to purchase and restore them in numbers that keep demand far above supply. There is some good news for those light of wallet but strong on the desire to own such a beautiful car. This 1965 Mustang fastback is currently being sold on craigslist in the little town of Hayden, Indiana for the bargain price of just $11,500. The catch is just what Mustang lovers think it is: rust. While the body panels look pretty good, a rusty frame is driving the price down to affordable levels. Is the car worth fixing? Let’s take a look.

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On the outside, this looks like the typical high school parking lot ornament of the late eighties. The cheap custom wheels and the dark window tint take me back to dates at Bennigans and wearing out my Miami Vice soundtrack cassette in the aftermarket tape deck. The seller tells us that the car has been re-sprayed at least once. The evidence can be seen in the chipping and lifting clear coat evident in the picture above. There is some surface rust here and there to contend with, and the driver’s side door seems due for some alignment and maybe hinges. Other than that, the car is pretty clean for a Mustang of this vintage.
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We see the problem clearly in this horror shot from down below. The shot is of the driver’s front frame rail and a tie rod end that the seller tells us came off as he drug the car around the yard with a locked up front drum. The good news is that nearly every part of a first generation Mustang can be sourced through the aftermarket. There are also numerous parts cars lying here and there to scavenge. The bad news is that there is not a lot of frame rail left here. This article in Mustang Monthly goes over the replacement of one side of a similar Mustang’s frame rail. The repair is rather involved, and some talent is needed. There are also some kits on the market to replace the whole front assembly with a modern design. The car will also need a drivers floor pan. Everything else is said to be good to go.
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Inside, the eighties theme continues with the old school speakers. Other than the leftover Sir Mix A Lot sound equipment, the remainder seems to be in remarkably good condition. All of the plastic looks free of cracks and just some cleaning and dying away from being quite presentable. There are no tears in the well-worn upholstery either. There is the matter of the driver’s seat. It is missing from the car with no explanation. What is left of the carpet will also be on the buyer’s shopping list.
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Peering under the hood is another mild disappointment for anyone who wants to go fast. The car came from the factory with the standard 200 cubic inch inline six cylinder engine. The missing spark plug wires tell us at a glance that the car is not in running condition. The seller also adds to our understanding by letting us know that they are unsure of exactly when the car last ran, but the engine is not locked up. The left corner of the picture also reveals what looks to be a bent support. As with any car, a thorough inspection is in order before sending any cash. With a Mustang, I’d rent some time on a lift at a local shop as well.
Despite the six-cylinder engine and some major frame rust, this Mustang seems to be a bargain at current market prices. You might even break even in restoration if you did all the work yourself. Make no mistake, there will be a lot of work ahead to either restore or modify this beautiful Mustang.
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[h=1]“Near Barn Find”: 1957 Ford Ranchero[/h]

Scotty Gilbertson
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Ford seemed to have a hit on its hands with the Ranchero, it’s hard to believe that they were only made for just over two decades. This incredibly desirable – at least for me – 1957 Ford Ranchero can be found here on eBay in beautiful Anaheim, California. There are a few bids on it bringing the price up to just over $6,400 and there is no reserve! It’ll be hard to not jump in on this one, I really like this car and hopefully you also will after checking it out here.

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A lot of us dream about finding a car like this Ranchero just sitting in someone’s driveway. The seller says that it’s an original California car from the San Jose Ford plant and it’s a “near barn find”. I haven’t heard that term before, kudos to them for coming up with a new term. They say that it was stored for years. The single-headlight ’57 Fords are my favorite so having a Ranchero in that same style would be fantastic.
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The body on this car looks about as close to being perfect as I could ever imagine on a car this old. It had to have been restored at some point and hopefully there isn’t any bondo lurking on the lower portions of the fenders and doors and especially the quarter panels. If this were a Midwest car it would look like Swiss cheese by now if it was ever used in the winter. This car sure looks solid and straight to me. Check out the tailgate, the gaps look perfect. This is a Custom model as evidenced by having side trim. What a nice car.
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Here’s where you can tell that it’s not all original, not that it’s a bad thing at all. The seats look comfortable, probably more comfortable than what factory seats would have been. I don’t know if a person could get a Ranchero in this era with bucket seats but I love the look. And, is that a 3 or 4-speed? The seller isn’t giving us any information at all about the transmission or the engine, what they are, if they work, nothing. I would sure love to have a floor-shifted ’57 Ranchero! That’s about as cool as it gets in my world.
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The engine looks great, whatever it is. Ford offered more than one V8 including the Thunderbird Special 352. Decoding the VIN shows us that at least originally this car had the 292 cubic-inch V8 which would have had 212 hp with a 4-barrel carb. The seller has more photos available but I can never understand why they don’t just put them in the listing since it’s free. If I even tried to start figuring out why humans do what they do, or don’t do what they don’t do, I’d never get anything else done. This sure is a desirable car for me, are there any other fans of the ’57 Ranchero out there?


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[h=1]1-of-341: 1970 Cyclone Spoiler 429 SCJ Drag Pack![/h]

Adam Clarke
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Some cars are renowned for their subtlety, but this Cyclone Spoiler 429 Super Cobra Jet has all of the subtlety of a sledgehammer. This car was designed for one purpose, and that was to cover the standing ¼ mile as quickly as possible. As 1-of-341 Cyclones optioned with the 429 SCJ/Drag pack, it is a pretty special piece of machinery, and while there will be some restoration work required, it looks to be a fairly original survivor. It is currently on the market, and if you are willing to hand over $27,900, you can park it in your garage. The Cyclone is located in Englewood, Colorado, and is listed for sale here on eBay.
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Let’s start with the physical appearance of the car. Well, it looks very nice. The car has undergone a repaint at some point in its life in its original Competition Blue. There are a couple of small spots where there is slight evidence of over-spray, but it generally looks quite good. The front spoiler is looking a bit age-dirty, and there is also some evidence of possible over-spray on it, while some of the external trim is also starting to show its age. Now, about the underside of the car. While it is generally pretty reasonable, there is some evidence of surface corrosion, and also evidence of previous rust repairs. One shot looks to be a fairly rough repair to a torque box, while there is an unpainted repair to the floor that is also visible. The car will require a good inspection to ensure that all is rosy under there.
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It’s what’s under the hood of this Mercury that makes this car special. Getting the mundane stuff out of the way, the car is equipped with power steering and power brakes. Now, that engine is the 429ci Super Cobras Jet, and this is hooked to a C6 automatic transmission, with power finding its way to the bitumen via 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end. The standard Cobra Jet engine produced an official 370hp, but the rumors at the time suggested 400hp was probably closer to the mark. The Super Cobra Jet included 4-bolt mains, a bespoke intake manifold, forged aluminum pistons, a solid lifter cam, and a 780-CFM Holley carburetor. That carburetor and intake combination was capable of sucking 12% more air through the hood scoop, but this all added up to an official output increase of 5hp. Someone was kidding someone there! The owner says that the car has undergone a recent tune-up and that it runs really well. He also states that the car has covered a genuine 85,000 documented miles.

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The interior is said to be original and unrestored, and it is beginning to show its age. The vinyl on the seats is discolored, and there is a noticeable seam separation on the driver’s seat. However, it is possible that the seam can be repaired, and a really good, specialist cleaning company could probably breath new life into the upholstery. The car is fitted with power windows and power locks, but both are currently inoperative. Thankfully, it doesn’t appear as though the interior or trim have been modified in any way, and the original radio/8-track player is still in place.
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This Mercury is not perfect, and it will take a bit of work to get it back to its best. Is it worth the effort? Well, by 1970 the Cyclone Hardtop was on the skids, with sales plummeting at an alarming rate. That makes this car one of the rarest of what was a dying breed. For years they went completely unrecognized and largely unloved. Today, that situation has changed dramatically, and these have become quite coveted by muscle car enthusiasts. The sins of the past caught up with the Cyclone Spoiler 429 SCJ, with many either dying of neglect, or donating that awesome engine to another cause. As a result, these don’t come onto the market that often. When they do, a pristine example can sell for $85,000 or more. That would tell me that this could be a pretty canny buy.


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[h=1]Pony Project: 1967 Ford Mustang GT Fastback[/h]

Kevin Wagner
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Ford enthusiasts have a definite advantage when it comes to researching and documenting the history of 1967-2012 Ford products. Original Ford documentation is available from an approved vendor to confirm the build date and supplied optional equipment at the time of production. In Ford products, this helps out the investigative process for such things as determining whether the car is a real GT or not. Ford did not provide evidence of this package in either the VIN or data tag, leaving it up to speculation as to whether it was a GT or not based upon options. No ambiguity exists in this featured car, the documentation shows a 67 fastback ordered with the GT package and an array of interesting options. Located in New Lebanon Ohio, it is listed here on eBay with two options, buy it now for $18,000 or best offer.
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The location of the car is in a large shop with other early Mustangs, so clearly, the seller or shop owner is familiar with these cars and knows exactly what he has. He lists it as rare as verified by his documentation. Although this is somewhat true, those reports break down rarity by listing each option, mathematically eliminating different combinations. In an era when options could be ordered individually, there are a lot of possible combinations even with high production numbers. In fact, in 1967 this car could still be a GT with the 289 2 barrel carburetor, making it rarer but not necessarily more valuable than any other GT. The special or unknown paint code is interesting; it could have been a shade of gold based upon the interior.
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This project is an expensive entry point for the hobby. The seller admits floors, frame rails, and trunk all need replacement. Although not mentioned, the cowl is most likely rusted as well. This is a common failure causing water to leak on the floor. A quick scan through the pictures will lead a buyer to believe a lot of exterior sheet metal will also need to be replaced.

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The good news about this car is much of the original equipment seems to present and accounted for. The interior, although badly weathered, is still intact. The engine is a 289, all original with the exception of the carb. Factory air is its associated equipment is still in place. The engine is said to “not run” and no indication given of why. However it looks like it was never disturbed, so a full rebuild is in order.
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Obtaining replacement parts for an early Mustang are not the problem. They are one of the best-supported collector cars in the aftermarket reproduction, with almost all the necessary sheet metal, engine and interior parts available. The bottom line is I have a difficult time justifying the selling price unless the seller is willing to accept a significantly lower offer. Restoring this car would be a long laborious project; probably the owner of the shop has come to the same conclusion. Even though this car is complete, almost everything requires replacement or rebuild. Entire new fastback bodies have become available in the aftermarket, and transferring parts over may be an option. I myself don’t know of the legality of transferring VIN’s from a project car to one of these new bodies. Still another alternative would be to purchase a better car for more money but a lot less work. It could be the cheapest option in the long run. Have any of you tackled a project this big and come out ahead?


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[h=1]Barn Fresh 428 Equipped 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1![/h]

Kevin Wagner
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Here is a story that a lot of us may relate to or at least be jealous of. Most of us have memories of that special car from years ago that just slipped away. We think about it often, if only we had kept it based upon today’s prices. Here is a car where the owner did that with one exception, he kept it! In 1978, he purchased a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 428 4-speed, drove it for 3 years and then stored it for the next 38! Just out of storage in Milton, Washington state, he has it listed here on eBay. Bidding has been quite active, now at $47,000 with coincidentally 47 bids and 8 days to go at the time of writing. There is a reserve and the seller suggests he “may” let it go to the highest bidder, although the auction is not actually listed as having a reserve.
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This car has accumulated about 78,000 miles in about 10 years of driving. Not a lot, but still enough to be used as summer daily driver for the original owner. A west coast car, it shows very well as indicated by the multiple pictures provided. There is very little to critique here, the pictures confirm the quality of the car. I will let the seller’s description paint the picture of the condition. However, don’t bother trying to contact the owner directly, in his words he doesn’t like talking to people. I’m not sure I understand or like that concept. I could certainly understand the phrase serious inquiries only, but if you’re a serious bidder with this type of money on the line I might just want to talk to a live person to confirm the story and car is exactly as represented. He does say not to expect to drive it home complete understandable for a car stored 38 years. Not that a serious buyer would seriously consider driving it much anyway. It would make one heck of an epic road trip though, driving a 428 CJ 4 speed home on bias ply tires in the dead of winter!
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I am curious as to the story of this car and its relationship to the owner. He describes himself as not a car guy but purchased in his words the “holy grail” of muscle cars only to store it 38 years. Is he some sort of investment type, able to time the market perfectly? He certainly got in at the right time. Is this a forecast for all of us the price of the market has peaked?

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In the late ’70s and early ’80s, these type of cars were known as super-cars in automotive magazines. The muscle car term hadn’t been used yet, but performance was considered super or superior to current offerings at the time. This car was clearly a show car at the time of storage. It is well documented and displayed with period correct 40-year-old bias ply tires. A driver at the time would have had radials; in fact, the spare is a 1970’s Firestone 500. The recall may still be valid on that one! The pictures shown of this car are just a sample. It takes time to load but there are multiple shots at varying angles. Some may be a little close but they do reveal an accurate time machine. This type of car is in a league all it’s own and I for one can’t afford the price of admission in this elite club. For fun, I sometimes tune in to the big auctions but don’t take the prices too seriously as a market forecast. However, I will be very interested to see what this auction tops out at in today’s prices.


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[h=1]All Original 1966 Mustang Coupe[/h]

Kevin Wagner
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Early Mustangs are one of the most popular and recognizable cars at any car gathering. Many are fully restored examples with new paint, drive-line updates, replaced trim and updated wheel and tire sizes. This featured car is none of the above, it represents a well preserved North Carolina car with only the engine rebuild straying from original. Located in Boonville North Carolina, it is listed here on eBay, with a buy it now option of $22,950 and reserve not met. At the time of writing, bidding has reached $10.100 with 3 days left.
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If an all original Mustang is your goal this would be the one. The claimed 66,000 original miles certainly looks believable. The car has been garaged all its life and still retains its factory paint, sheet metal, interior and other parts as described by etc. It was sold new in Mocksville, NC and has apparently remained a southern car all its life. Having been with the same owner since 1983, it was recently inherited by the owner’s son who has put it up for sale. For me, it is always a bit sad to hear this ending to these types of stories, but I guess we have to realize that our offspring and inheritors may not share the same passions and level of enthusiasm for our hobbies as us.
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The paint certainly has a nice shine for being over 60 years old! It almost looks like a modern base/clear but is too difficult to tell from pictures. Fitment around the doors, trunk and rear valence looks slightly uneven, but may be due to camera angles and is probably not an issue and would look original if viewed in person. For such a nice car the exterior pictures could have been a little nicer, there are no clear shots of the front.

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The interior is very nice, but not perfect. There is minor pitting on horn ring, steering wheel cracking, and wrinkling on the door panels. These are all available aftermarket, but the previous owner decided to favor originally. The dash pad has managed to escape the southern heat. The lack of air conditioning and full-length console looks odd in a southern car.
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The engine compartment looks clean and detailed, there doesn’t look to be much use since the rebuild. It is all original here as well, 289 “C” code 2 barrel carb. No power steering or brakes, the only complaint I have is rusty exhaust manifolds which detract from an otherwise clean compartment. With the buy it now option, this one is priced at the high end of the market. There is even some talk of peaking and retraction in price on some of the early coupes. However, the price of restoration labor continues to increase. It has also become a challenge to find reputable shops willing to tackle major restoration projects. Although hard to estimate the price of the reserve, this car may represent an economical alternative to slowly restoring one. I realize cars are only all original once, but if it were me I would be tempted to upgrade the brakes keeping the original wheels and covers and driving the car to have fun, knowing that aftermarket replacement parts are only a couple of mouse clicks away.


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[h=1]All Original 1966 Mustang Coupe[/h]

Kevin Wagner
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If an all original Mustang is your goal this would be the one. The claimed 66,000 original miles certainly looks believable. The car has been garaged all its life and still retains its factory paint, sheet metal, interior and other parts as described by etc. It was sold new in Mocksville, NC and has apparently remained a southern car all its life. Having been with the same owner since 1983, it was recently inherited by the owner’s son who has put it up for sale. For me, it is always a bit sad to hear this ending to these types of stories, but I guess we have to realize that our offspring and inheritors may not share the same passions and level of enthusiasm for our hobbies as us.
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The paint certainly has a nice shine for being over 60 years old! It almost looks like a modern base/clear but is too difficult to tell from pictures. Fitment around the doors, trunk and rear valence looks slightly uneven, but may be due to camera angles and is probably not an issue and would look original if viewed in person. For such a nice car the exterior pictures could have been a little nicer, there are no clear shots of the front.

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The interior is very nice, but not perfect. There is minor pitting on horn ring, steering wheel cracking, and wrinkling on the door panels. These are all available aftermarket, but the previous owner decided to favor originally. The dash pad has managed to escape the southern heat. The lack of air conditioning and full-length console looks odd in a southern car.
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The engine compartment looks clean and detailed, there doesn’t look to be much use since the rebuild. It is all original here as well, 289 “C” code 2 barrel carb. No power steering or brakes, the only complaint I have is rusty exhaust manifolds which detract from an otherwise clean compartment. With the buy it now option, this one is priced at the high end of the market. There is even some talk of peaking and retraction in price on some of the early coupes. However, the price of restoration labor continues to increase. It has also become a challenge to find reputable shops willing to tackle major restoration projects. Although hard to estimate the price of the reserve, this car may represent an economical alternative to slowly restoring one. I realize cars are only all original once, but if it were me I would be tempted to upgrade the brakes keeping the original wheels and covers and driving the car to have fun, knowing that aftermarket replacement parts are only a couple of mouse clicks away.


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[h=1]The Pampered Life: 1978 Galpin Ford Ranchero GT[/h]

Ben Bradmon
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This Ranchero GT was built by Ford in 1978 and then received the Galpin treatment. It is being offered for sale here on eBay for a BIN $13,900 or you can make an offer. The debate over whether the Ranchero is simply a high utility car or a compact pickup has raged for years, but this Galpin Ranchero makes thinks even messier by adding luxury to the mix. So what exactly is this Galpin Ranchero?

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The seller has offered numerous pictures as well as documentation. The engine is the 351M (Modified) version connected to a regular three speed automatic transmission. The word Galpin is mentioned many times in the advertisement. Who is Galpin? And what did they do? This is a family owned Ford dealership that opened in 1946 in California. They are known in the car world for their customization work. When a car was modified by this dealership they were “Galpanized”. They are known for modifying Ford Mustangs and continue to do so today. In my research, I couldn’t find any other Galipinized Rancheros though. So, what all was done to Galpanize this one? The first thing you notice is the added pinstriping. The wheels seem to be an aftermarket accessory as well. A trailer hitch and brake controller were also added. There’s no word on if the engine was upgraded, so it’s possible that they only did cosmetic modifications to it. The seller says this car was featured on a calendar published by Galpin Ford, so perhaps they will know more about what all was done to it.
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The front seat looks as big and comfortable as your favorite chair in the living room. As can be seen from the photos, this truck has the top-of-the-line luxuries. On the dash, we find “Ranchero 500” and on the inside of the doors “Brougham” and the exterior has GT badges. Our guess is that Galpin mixed parts from various trim levels to get the best mixture of parts.
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It sure would be nice to have a detailed list of what all was done by Galpin. It could be a really cool machine to have. So who here is interested in this Ranchero? And does the idea of this Ford having been Galpinized make it worth more?


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[h=1]Stored For Decades: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback[/h]

Kevin Wagner
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Here is a project car which hasn’t seen the light of day in decades, it has just recently been uncovered for the sale. Being sold by the grandchild of the owner, it is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and listed here on eBay with a current bid of $9,100 with reserve not met.
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This is definitely a project for the experienced restorer. The pictures don’t really show the car properly. It is listed as having rust in all the usual places. I’m not sure what that means with respect to a car sitting for decades. Pitting on the rear bumper may indicate damp storage. Even though the floors are said to be good, the expression trust but verify could be applied. This car would have to be examined in person to evaluate the torque boxes, floors and cowl area. A simple test for the hidden cowl is to pour a bucket of water down the opening and see if any leaks into the passenger compartment. The pictures do show some concerns with the doors, which could lead to similar problems on the bottom of quarters as well. Surprisingly the interior looks like it may clean up well.
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The engine has not run in decades but the seller states it should not take much to get it up and running. I have my doubts, but you won’t know without checking it out closer. Worse case is the engine is seized, but most likely the entire fuel delivery system will need to be rebuilt/replaced. There is no word if the engine turns by hand, so there’s a lot of unknowns. The good news is with this being a Mustang, all new replacement parts are available, many at a local parts store. This car is advertised as a disk brake car, however, the master cylinder has been removed. Moisture has most certainly entered the system and rebuilding the entire brake system should be expected. The engine picture lacks resolution but looks to me like an engine was removed at some point and then placed back in without being hooked up. The car is missing both shock tower braces, rad hoses, belts, and radiator. It is difficult to confirm, but I think the engine is a later 302, with a vent return line on the oil filler cap, and what looks to be a truck water pump. Regardless the engine doesn’t look promising to get it up and running.

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I’m not sure of the significance of the word “Chrome” in the title listing. From what we can see, it looks like all chrome needs replacement. To be fair to the seller, they may not have been familiar with cars, but were tasked with selling someone else’s car. Pictures and presentation of the car are poor and assumptions are made that may not apply to this car.
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Early Fastbacks are more difficult to find than either coupes or convertibles, but they are out there. The reserve has not yet been met on the auction but bidding has reached a point where it may be more economically feasible to pay for a more road-ready driver which requires less bodywork. Not to discourage any potential buyers, it can be a frustrating hobby to tackle a seemingly never-ending project only to realize it was financially doomed from the beginning. What are your thoughts though?


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[h=1]Coca Cola Delivery: 1947 Ford Coe[/h]

Brian Birkner
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Thought to have been a Coca Cola delivery truck, this ’47 Ford Cab Over Engine is a sweet find that was running and driving just a few short years ago. Discovered in a desert climate, this truck is solid and has some neat frame features based on its life as a Coke truck. Needing to be revived and re-purposed, this neat Ford has been bid up to $5,600. Take a look at it here on eBay out of Billings, Montana.
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With a big hump for the engine, the interior is shaped rather uniquely in this Ford. The two bucket seats are still in the cockpit, although they are in need of upholstery work. There is a lot of dust and dirt, but the dash and door panels look as if they would clean up well enough. One cool feature in this old Ford is the pop-out front windows which are in great shape. Unfortunately, there are no detailed images of the engine, but the seller claims that this flathead V8 powered truck was a driver “a couple of years ago”.
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So what is so special about this Ford? Well now, the seller has explained that the frame has been modified to allow the delivery body to sit lower to the ground to aid in loading and unloading these trucks in their prime. Having the bays lower certainly made it easier to unload out on deliveries. The frame has been Z notched under the cab, and C notched out back. Both of these features are welcomed additions in today’s times, as so many folks go out of their way to make such modifications to get their trucks low.

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With that being said, this truck has great potential to be modernized and re-purposed. The cab is in awesome shape with no evidence of any rot or significant damage. On the other hand, the front fenders have seen quite a few dings and dents where they could stand some metal work. Also, the passenger side headlight has been bumped as well. Overall this is not a bad start at all to a COE project. The already modified frame certainly has to be desirable and a selling point to those that like to build a lowered ratty COE. Would you revive this Coca Cola Delivery truck?


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[h=1]Barn Fresh 1973 Jaguar E-Type Project[/h]

Adam Clarke
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When the Jaguar E-Type (XK-E) was released in 1961, Jaguar found that it had a worldwide hit on its hands. The new XK-E was relatively light, nimble, offered impressive performance, and its appearance met universal praise. By the time our feature car rolled off the production line in 1973, the XK-E had become larger in almost every dimension. There were people who thought that the spirit of the XK-E had been lost, but the car found a new home amongst people who were seeking a grand touring car. This 1973 XK-E will need some work, but it is worth having a bit of a look at. Located in Miami, Florida, you will find it listed for sale here on eBay with a BIN price of $17,900, although the option is also there to make an offer.
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The XK-E has been sitting since some time in the 1980s, and there will be some work required before it is cruising the highways again. The owner makes mention of rust in the vehicle but isn’t terribly forthcoming about where it is, or how extensive. The supplied photos aren’t a lot of help, so it looks like a personal inspection is going to be a must. While the basic styling of the XK-E remained relatively unchanged throughout the model’s life-cycle, the introduction of the 2+2 in 1966 resulted in some notable changes. These included some changes to the roof of the car, along with the wheelbase being extended by more than 9″. This also addressed one criticism of the regular XK-E, which was lack of legroom for taller drivers.
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There is both good and bad news with this XK-E. The bad news is that while the original V12 engine still sits in the engine bay, its cylinder heads have been removed. It is unclear whether the car was removed from active service due to the heads being removed, or if the heads were removed after the car was taken out of service. Regardless, all of the removed components are still with the car. To assist the new owner if the original engine is beyond help, the owner is including this spare engine and transmission with the car. Speaking of transmissions, this XK-E features the optional 3-speed automatic unit. In addition, the Series 3 XK-E also saw power steering included as part of the standard equipment for the first time, while this car is also fitted with air conditioning.

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Compared to the original Series 1 XK-E, the Series 3 saw the use of far more plastic interior trim in a bid to keep vehicle costs down. The floor console is one noticeable area, while there are a number of areas which saw the transition from leather to vinyl, and from timber veneer to plastic. Generally speaking, the interior of this XK-E appears to be in fairly reasonable condition. The carpet, factory radio, and a couple of small trim pieces are missing, but the dash and pad look to be in good order, as does the upholstery on the door trims and seats. This is one of those interiors that looks like it would respond well to a deep clean.
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This 1973 Jaguar XK-E is going to need some work before it resumes its life as a grand tourer, but just how much work is an open question. The lack of information on the location and severity of the rust is one of the biggest issues, and this will have a major impact on the financial viability of the car as a restoration project. It is possible to buy a nice XK-E 2+2 for around the $55,000 mark, while an immaculate example will command around $70,000. Is this a car that you would take on?


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Whenever I see an old Dodge Cop Car, I think of the Blues Brothers.
[h=1]A38 Police Pursuit Package: 1970 Plymouth Fury III[/h]

Scotty Gilbertson
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By 1970, according to Allpar, when a person called the police, the officers would show up in a Mopar most of the time – 85% of the time in fact. This 1970 Plymouth Fury III was never a police car but it does have the rare A38 Police Pursuit Package. This project Plymouth can be found here on craigslist in Terrell, Texas, a few miles east of Dallas. The seller has it listed for $4,500 or best offer, cash only. Thanks to Ikey, H. for sending in this tip!

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This car looks incredibly rough. And by rough, I mean, r.o.u.g.h! Almost any vehicle can be restored if a person has an unlimited budget and the rariety and desirability is there. Parts can be made if they can’t be found, metal can be welded, hammered, sanded and otherwise made to look like new again, but wow. I can’t imagine that this car will ever be restored, unfortunately. As my wife knows and all of you know, I’ve been wrong in the past and I hope that I’m wrong again because I’m a rabid fifth-generation Fury fan.
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I’m not sure if I’ve seen a level of surface rust on a vehicle so evenly applied by nature. I’d bag it, clear coat it and go! No, just kidding of course, not that there’s anything wrong with that. The A38 package added such police goodies as heavy-duty brakes, heavy-duty 500-amp battery with heat shield, bigger capacity radiator, 140 mph speedometer, etc. Speaking of the speedometer, it’s not a good sign when the seller’s only interior photo is of the speedometer, but that’s the case here. Expect a lot of work inside, too.
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With no interior photos, let’s move to the engine. This.. YYYAAA! The seller says that this is an N-code 383 cubic-inch V8 and I hope that it isn’t seized up, it sure doesn’t look promising, does it? Obviously, it doesn’t run and I hope that the 4-barrel carb hasn’t been off of it since it was parked, whenever that was. This is an estate car that the seller purchased, they say, “In process of looking for title bought out of Estate.” Is this rare A38 Fury worth saving?


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Identical to my 1st car, right down to the hub caps, but mine was a darker shade of green and was a 75. And mine didn't look this good when I bought it when it was 4 years old.
[h=1]Rebadged Swinger: 1972 Plymouth Scamp[/h]

Scotty Gilbertson
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Chrysler had some pretty cheeky marketing folks back in the 1970s, with their early ’70s line of Dodge trucks and vans and the Dodge Swinger. This 1972 Plymouth Scamp is, for the most part, a rebadged Dodge Swinger and it looks like a very nice car. It can be found here on eBay in historic Morgantown, Pennsylvania. Let’s check it out.

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Green was everywhere in the 1970s right down to avocado green appliances. It’s more than fitting on the third-generation Plymouth Valiant. The Scamp was added for the 1971 model year and in 1972 there were over 330,000 Plymouth Valiants sold, their best year ever. The seller says that “Plymouth only made 49,470 Scamp’s in 1972”. This would be the last year for the wing windows in the Scamp, does anyone else miss those? I sure do.
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That curved-concave rear window is a work of art. This car looks absolutely fantastic to me, but there’s at least a partial reason why: it has had new quarter panels put on. The seller, a classic car dealership, says that “the paint is mostly original with some paintwork on the replaced rear quarters and trunk drop downs.” It looks like a great job in replacing the quarters, I never really would have noticed if they wouldn’t have mentioned it in the ad and I bet most of you wouldn’t have. But, of course, now we’re all looking for it and looking harder than usual to find a flaw. Original or not, this is one great looking car and those wheel covers and thin white walls are perfect on this model.
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The interior is a thing of beauty, at least originality-wise and condition-wise. The rear seat looks like new as do the front seats and everything else other than the carpet.
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This beauty is the famous 225 slant-six which would have had 110 hp. I believe 1970 is when Mopar went to a blue 225 slant-six rather than a red/orange one. I’m so used to seeing orange slant-sixes that I can’t get used to the blue ones, but this one looks great. Maybe freshly touched-up but it looks clean and the seller has provided a ton of great photos of this car. Have any of you owned a Plymouth Scamp or Dodge Swinger?


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