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[h=1]Rare R-Code 427: 1967 Ford Galaxie 500[/h]

Adam Clarke
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In the 1960s, Ford was riding the crest of a wave. The Mustang was a runaway success, the Falcon was a sales winner in the compact market, and the company also offered some pretty impressive performance cars as well. Cars like this 1967 Ford Galaxie 500. Beneath that unassuming exterior resides enough muscle to keep anyone happy, and now is your chance to secure a pretty special car. Located in Syracuse, New York, you will find the Galaxie listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding is currently sitting at $25,200, and the reserve has been met.
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Exterior photos of the Galaxie are limited to two shots, and this is the second of those. This is the giveaway that this car is something special. Before we get to the beating heart of the beast, we need to really look at the physical condition of the vehicle. The owner says that the car has lived indoors most of its life and that it has absolutely no rust in it. He is happy to admit that it would probably benefit from a repaint (it has had one at some point in the past), but I would be inclined to have a close look at it in the hard light of day before I made that decision.
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This is also as close as we get to a look at the interior. These are the sorts of listings that are designed to frustrate almost anyone because we get tantalizing glimpses of the car, but little in the way of hard images. It appears that the interior may be finished in black, and the owner rates its condition as a 9-out-of-10. So, no rust and a good interior. Can it get any better?

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Well actually, it can get better. This is a numbers-matching car, and under the hood is an R-Code 427ci V8, backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. With 425hp on tap, performance figures for the Galaxie were staggering at the time, and still stack up well today. An R-Code Galaxie was capable of sprinting from 0-60mph in around 5 seconds and could storm through the ¼ mile in 13.3 seconds. The owner says that everything is original, right down to the carburetors. He also says that the car is in good mechanical health, and he would have no hesitation in driving it across the country as it stands today. He also holds a Marti report verifying the car’s authenticity. I’ve also taken the opportunity of checking with the 427 Galaxie Registry, and have been able to confirm that in this final year of production, only 89 of the 427-equipped cars rolled off the production line. Of these, they now only hold records for 18 cars that are known to exist today. This is one of those cars.
There is no doubt that this Galaxie 500 is a pretty special car, and its rarity seems to be without question. It has all of the documentary evidence to back its claims, and I will seriously envy the person who becomes the car’s next owner. Will it be you?


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[h=1]Original and Unmolested: 1970 Ford Torino GT[/h]

Adam Clarke
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UPDATE – After being relisted a few times, this Torino is back up on eBay. Will sell this time around?
FROM 3/21/19 – While it will a full restoration, this 1970 Ford Torino GT is said to be an original and unmolested vehicle. At first glance, it looks pretty decent, but the new owner is going to have some rust issues to deal with. The Torino is located in Portland, Oregon, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $3,250, but the reserve hasn’t been met.
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The overall presentation of the Torino is not too bad for an original car of this age. There are a few minor dings on the body, but visible rust seems to be confined to the lower quarter panels. There is some rust appearing around the lip of the trunk opening, and the floors will need repairs. The owner also mentions the fact that there are additional rust areas but doesn’t actually specify what these are. He also notes that the door hinges sag, but this may only be from wear, as the hinges on these do carry a fair old load from those impressively large doors.
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Powering the Torino is the 351ci 2-V Cleveland V8 while shifting duties are carried out by C4 automatic transmission. Power is then fed to a 9″ rear end, while the car is also fitted with power steering and power disc brakes. The owner says that it is all original, but that both the engine and transmission are tired. So it looks like a refresh of both items will have to be placed on the “to do” list.
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The deluxe black, custom weave interior must have been really nice when the Torino was new, but it all looks pretty tired now. The door trims have been removed, but they are with the car. That means that the interior looks to be complete, but this is another area where there will be some work for the new owner. Having said that, items such as the rear seat seem to be in good condition, so there is a reasonable point from which to start. One thing that I do like is the fact that the interior appears to be largely unmolested and original. Cars of this era seemed to have a tendency to find their interiors festooned with aftermarket stereos and gauges, but this one seems to have avoided the worst of that.
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When it was new, this Torino GT would have been an extremely nice car, and it has the potential to be returned to its former glory. How viable this is will depend on the unspecified rust issues that the owner brushes over in his description. Hopefully, these aren’t major, as I really would like to see this one restored.


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This one looks Good Too !
[h=1]No Reserve: 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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It seems to get harder to find desirable cars put up for sale in no reserve auctions. To me, putting a clean Fox Body Cobra into a no reserve listing means you know bidders will be hungry for a survivor like this and it will hammer home for a fair price. Looking quite sharp in teal over gray leather, this 59,700 mile example is currently bid to $20,000 here on eBay with a day left in the auction.
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Now, I’m not trying to shame anyone who uses reserve auctions – I use them, for sure – but it’s a different ball game when you own the last Cobra model from the iconic Fox Body platform. Short of it being a fire or theft victim, it’s not hard to find someone who wants to own one. I, personally, have been thinking more about adding a Fox Body car to my stash, as I feel like the platform has been cheap for too long – and next-generation collectors will soon take notice.
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The gray leather interior looks way better than I’d expect for 60,000 miles, which speaks to the level of care the sole two-owners have exercised in their ownership of the Cobra. While others may prefer the bolder Mustang colors of red or black, I’ve always felt the mid-90s was the one era where you could get away with owning a teal or purple car – it’s just what was popular at the time, and the paint condition on this Mustang looks excellent.

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Modifications have been kept to a minimum, limited to a set of headers and Flowmasters out back. A new radiator has been added, but the seller doesn’t mention any other major alterations from stock. It’s not hard to see why bidding is already so strong for this Cobra, and likely signals we’ve already missed the boat if we haven’t put one of these into our garage before prices take off and stay there. Hence, why I’m searching for a cheap Thunderbird Turbo Coupe….


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Only Driven to Church and Grocery Store once a week by a Little Old Lady LOL. :FordSmile
[h=1]Little Old Lady’s Grabber: 1970 Ford Maverick[/h]

Jeff Lavery
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The seller mistakenly has labeled this Maverick a Mustang, but perhaps the Grabber package has him thinking there’s a little bit of ‘Stang juice in this modest econobox. Despite the racy effect the Grabber package may have on you, there’s still the six-cylinder mill under the hood, which seems fitting considering the longtime elderly woman ownership. Find it here on eBay with a starting bid of $7,500 and no action yet.
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About that bid number: the seller claims he has a local offer of $7K, which, in his mind, means he should be expecting no less than $7,500 for an eBay sale. There’s a few things working in his favor, such as the Grabber package; the potentially preserved condition; the somewhat rare color scheme for a Grabber car; and the fact that Maverick enthusiasts can spot a good car from a mile away.
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Pictures are limited, and there are no images of the interior to use as a reference for whether the clean exterior carries over to the insides. The underbody shot appears to reveal a very dry and clean floorpan and frame, and certainly the Arkansas location would seem to promise that it didn’t see salt too often. As the seller states, Grabber package cars are getting harder to find, but I think most people hunting for one are still holding out for a V8 car – just my opinion.

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Speaking of a V8-powered Maverick, this 302-equipped project example was listed here on Barn Finds as an Exclusive from the large Georgia collection clean-out we’ve been featuring. It has some Grabber equipment on it, like the hood bulge and the rear spoiler, and comes with a V8 swapped in place of the original six-cylinder. While it may never have the cache of an actual Grabber, that’s what vinyl kits and paint booths are for.


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[h=1]Driving Project: 1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible[/h]

Adam Clarke
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While 72,343 Mercury Cougars rolled off the production line in 1970, only 1,977 of these cars were XR-7 Convertibles. That represents a pretty low percentage, and finding solid project cars today can be quite difficult. If that’s what you have been trying to do, then your search may be over. This ’70 XR-7 Convertible does appear to be solid and complete, and it’s just waiting to somebody to perform their magic on it. Located in San Antonio, Texas, you will find the Cougar listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding is currently sitting at $7,300, but the reserve hasn’t been met. If you just have to own this car, then you could always hit the BIN button at $13,999.
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The owner says that the Cougar has no major dings or dents, and I would tend to agree with him on that. It looks like there is a dent in the rear bumper, along with a small area of rust on the passenger side quarter just behind the wheel, but the rest of it looks quite good. The owner does say that the floors are solid. The owner also says that the car was originally finished in Classic White, but has undergone a repaint in Pastel Blue. The new owner could elect to repaint the car in either color, although it would be interesting to see how well the car presented after a good buff and polish. The only other item that will require replacement is the soft-top. It has a cut in it, and it probably is beyond repair.
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The interior of the Cougar is presentable as it is, but there is some work to be done if the new owner is seeking perfection. Some of the vinyl trim is looking baked and discolored and is about one step away from starting to crumble. This is particularly obvious on the backs of the rear seat, and a few spots on the door trims. The center console is broken, the original radio is missing, and the carpet will need to be replaced. I think that the dash would look okay with a good clean, while the pad and wood trim both look pretty good.

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The XR-7 rolled off the production line fitted with the 300hp M-Code 351ci Cleveland engine. That engine is no longer in residence, but the news isn’t all bad. The current 351 2-V engine is said to run and drive well, and the original 351, complete with the original, rebuilt carburetor and air cleaner, are included in the sale. Hooked to the current engine is a 3-speed automatic transmission, while you also score power steering, power brakes, and factory air conditioning. The owner suggests that the buyer could drive the car as it is while the original engine is rebuilt, and then reinstall the original. That sounds like a pretty decent plan, and it might be possible to coordinate this with a repaint as well.
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With only 1,977 XR-7 Convertibles being built in 1970, this was not what you would call the high-volume Cougar model, but when new, they also weren’t especially rare. However, like so many of their contemporaries, the Cougar was a car that was prone to some major rust issues, and this has seen their numbers reduce at a fair rate. Finding a solid example today is far harder than finding a solid Mustang, Camaro, or Firebird. That might be a good reason for someone to take on the restoration of this car.


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[h=1]READER AD: 1979 Ford Bronco Ranger XLT[/h]

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What Makes It Special? I bought this Bronco from the original owner last November. It had been in an open-sided barn behind his house for the past 18 years after he bought a new Ford truck in 2001. It is still original paint (tangerine orange/cream white), interior, drivetrain, top, and spare.

Body Condition: Original. Rusted through rear wheel arches, driver’s door bottom, tailgate. Solid floors, window areas, door posts, jams, sill plates, etc. There are surface blemishes in the paint, trim, glass, etc due to age. I had the paint polished. It’s thin and worn through in places.
Mechanical Condition: 351 v8, 4-speed manual, ps, pb, NO A/C. Freshly cleaned gas tank, all fluids changes, brakes flushed, rebuilt carb, and new battery. It starts, runs, drives great!
(4) new 33 x 12.5 x 15″ Falken radial all terrain tires, $800. Blasted and painted old 15″ x 7″ 5 lug white spokes with gloss black single stage enamel over epoxy primer. New lug nuts and valve stems.
Seller’s Listing: Here on Hemmings

• Asking Price: $12,900
• Location: Ogden, Utah
• Mileage: 132,400
• Title Status: Clean

List your car here on Barn Finds for only $50!



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[h=1]Needs Finishing: 1966 Ford Mustang 289[/h]

Adam Clarke
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This 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe is a project car, but the owner has decided to part with the car just when the finish line is in sight. Still, their loss could be your gain, because while there haven’t been any bids on the car at this point, the BIN price has been set at a surprising $7,000. Located in Buena Vista, Virginia, you will find the Mustang listed for sale here on eBay.
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The photos supplied by the seller are a bit inconclusive, but by piecing them together, the overall picture of this Mustang looks reasonably promising. There are a couple of photos of the underside of the car, and it does appear to be fairly clean, with no obvious signs of major rust issues. Having said that, we can’t see areas like the torque boxes, so we are a bit in the dark. Visible rust on the outside of the car also doesn’t appear to be a problem, and the owner does say that the car has been fitted with new quarter panels and a new front fender. Looking around the door closes, it isn’t clear whether the red paint that we see is original, or whether the car has undergone a color change at some point. There is evidence of overspray on the trim edges, so a color change is a possibility. Included with the car are new weather seals and window stripping.
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The interior of the Mustang doesn’t look to be too bad. The dash and pad look to be quite good. There is an aftermarket radio/cassette player fitted to the car, but it doesn’t appear as though the dash has been cut to fit it. The vinyl on the door trims looks to be quite stretched, and while it might be possible to bring them back into shape, I think that there is a fair chance that the vinyl might need to be replaced. The carpet looks good, and there is a new headliner that comes with the car.

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The owner doesn’t mention whether this is a numbers-matching car, but the VIN indicates that the Mustang started life fitted with a 289ci with a 2 barrel carburetor. Under the hood, you now get a 289ci 4V engine, a C4 transmission, and power steering. The owner has performed a substantial amount of work on the Mustang’s drive-train, and he says that it is nice and strong. Recent work includes a new timing chain, new aluminum intake and Holley 600 carburetor, a completely new brake system, new fuel tank and sender, and a new Currie Enterprises 3.25 rear end. Add a new water pump, fuel pump, radiator, and flex fan, and there shouldn’t be much that the new owner will need to do under the hood.
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With so much work already completed, it appears that the new owner is going to be faced with little more than a repaint to bring the Mustang back to its best. Of course, this would also depend on how things look following a personal inspection. Do we have any readers who would give the Mustang a serious look?


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[h=1]1 of 65 Made! 1974 Ford F-250 Survivor[/h]

Montana Danford
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You’ve probably heard the phrase about a vehicle being “a fifty footer.” Well, this truck fits into that category. From a distance, it looks like a super-clean and nice old truck. Up close, you can see some dents, dings, and blemishes which is why it probably isn’t worth as much as you might expect. The truck is a 1974 Ford F-250 and is for sale here on eBay with a current bid of just over $4,000. Located in Moraga, California, the truck was supposedly built in the San Jose plant and is said to have spent most of its life in The Golden State. The truck comes with a Marti Report, indicating this truck is pretty rare and one of only 65 built with its specific combination of options.

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The engine is a 360 cubic inch FE Ford and is said to be original to the truck. It features about 91k miles and is said to run strong. This truck has sat for a while, but the original carburetor was replaced along with a new fuel pump installed. The fluids and filters have been changed and the truck says “fires up and runs strong.” The truck has an aftermarket exhaust, but with a truck this old, that’s to be expected.
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The factory bench seat has the optional Explorer red cloth which looks good in plaid. As with most of these old trucks, the driver’s side seat foam is broken down a bit. It’s clear the truck has been used and enjoyed, but it seems like there is still some life in the old beast. The new owner will need to give the interior a little TLC to make is perfect again.
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This truck was supposedly a “DSO” or dealer-special-order and with the Viking Red paint, it makes it 1 of only 65 made. It looks like a good candidate to drive as-is or as a restoration. If this was your truck, what would you do with it? Would you drive it or restore it? Let us know.


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[h=1]Stored 45 Years: 1959 Thunderbird[/h]

Jamie Palmer
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Back in 1958, the Ford Motor Company disappointed a few folks by introducing a four-seat Thunderbird, replacing the 1955-57 two-seat version. For the 1959 model year, production increased some 78 percent, to 67,456 units, far exceeding any ’55-’57 levels and validating Ford’s decision. There’s a barn find example out of storage after 45 years for sale here on eBay. As the “squarebird” is a black plate car, it shouldn’t surprise you that it is still located in Costa Mesa, California. Bidding seems inexpensive for a running car at $5,300 but there’s a reserve that hasn’t been met yet.
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The sellers describe this convertible as largely original, with the paint it left the factory with showing everywhere but the hood and minimal rust and body filler. There are even places where the paint and chrome shine. The car also looks pretty straight. The car was taken out of storage, buffed, fitted with a new battery and started–the gas tank had been drained in 1976 when the car was stored!
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This trim component still looks great, and all of them seem to be there. The driver’s side window is cracked, and one of the other windows is difficult to roll up, but even the windshield is nice.

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The data plate decodes to reveal that the car was equipped with the 430 cubic inch, 350 horsepower V-8 and a Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. A 3.1:1 rear end ratio was installed. The Raven Black is color code A, but I couldn’t find any 9X reference for the trim — any clues?
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I think I’m seeing red/white here but maybe it was something specially ordered? You’d certainly have some work to do, but after making sure it will stop and go, why not have some fun in the sun? Okay, yes, fit a top too…even if it “never rains in Southern California.” Any of you up for this Thunderbird?


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[h=1]One Family Owned: 1966 Ford Mustang[/h]

Adam Clarke
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This 1966 black plate Mustang Coupe has spent its entire life residing in the very pleasant Californian climate, and its overall condition is a perfect example of just how beneficial this can be. It has belonged to the same family for its entire life, but they have now decided to part with what many would consider to be a family heirloom. Barn Finder Ikey H referred the Mustang to us, so thank you for that Ikey. The Mustang is located in Chino Hills, California, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist. If you would like to become the next proud owner of this classic Ford, you need only hand over $11,900, and then you’ll be set to drive off into the sunset.
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The owner of the Mustang says that it is a solid car, with no rust or dents. Giving the car a pretty thorough inspection via the photos, there are a number of scratches and chips on the original Vintage Burgundy paint, but there is nothing that would be classed as major. There certainly aren’t any obvious signs of rust, and the owner also says that floors and trunk are also solid. The black vinyl top also looks to be in good condition, while I also don’t see any issues with the trim, chrome, or glass.
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It isn’t that uncommon for cars from California to be a bit of a compromise. The climate is great for preserving metalwork, but it can wreak havoc on vinyl and plastic. That hasn’t been the case with the Mustang, as the interior seems to have survived quite nicely. The vinyl on the door trims looks to be a bit stretched, and there is some wear visible on the wheel, but the rest of the interior trim looks to be well preserved. It’s also nice to see that the interior has escaped the potential ravages of aftermarket accessories, and is exactly as Ford intended it to be.

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There are no engine photos of the Mustang, but if the owner is to be believed, all is well under the hood. You get a C-Code 289ci V8 engine and a C4 automatic transmission. The only issue that the owner reports is the fact that the car will need some work on the brakes. He does say that the car runs and drives well and that it is so original that all of the original smog equipment is still in place under the hood.
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As a general rule, 1st Generation Mustangs seem to currently fall into two broad categories. You either find project cars that require rust repairs of varying degrees, or you see spotlessly restored cars that have had many thousands of dollars sunk into them. Finding an original, rust-free survivor like this particular car is becoming more unusual. They are definitely still out there, but they are becoming more scarce. There will be plenty of people out there who would be keen on the idea of bringing the car back to its aesthetic best. Me? I’d leave it like it is, as a truly original survivor.


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Looks like a very bad case of neglect.
[h=1]Topper Find! 1967 Ford Mustang[/h]

Scotty Gilbertson
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I’m kidding about topper-find, of course, and there’s no word on whether the topper goes with the sale of this 1967 Ford Mustang parts car. When this car isn’t trying to hide under a topper, it can be found here on eBay in Salinas, California. There is a single bid of $500.

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Is this a convertible? It’s hard for me to tell and there isn’t much of a description of this car. I’m assuming that it’s a convertible and the topper was put on there to try to keep most of the rain out, and maybe at the same time to unintentionally provide a nice, dry, sheltered habitat for all sorts of wild animals. Salinas gets less than half of the U.S. average annual rainfall at about 15-inches but you still don’t want 15-inches of water in your car. Any guesses as to what this one will sell for? There have to be more than $500 worth of parts on this car.
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I always think that it’s a new phenomenon, but in the 1960s and probably earlier, car companies made their vehicles bigger, fatter, longer, wider, heavier, etc. with every redesign. It was the same with the ’67 Mustang which was 3-inches longer and 2-inches wider than the previous cars. The seller says that this car has no motor so it doesn’t run… and it had a V6. I’m assuming they meant inline-6 or V8 as there was no V6 in a Mustang until the second-gen Mustang II in 1974. Would you have a use for an engineless ’67 Mustang parts car? If I were restoring a ’67 or ’68 Mustang I sure would.


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A Rare piece of Ford History.
[h=1]Parked in 1992: 1958 Edsel Ranger 2-Door Hardtop[/h]

Adam Clarke
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When the Ford Motor Company became a publicly listed company with the first sale of shares on the 18th of January 1956, many small investors jumped on board for what they believed was going to be a journey into easy earnings. That over the next 4-years, the company managed to lose a sum of money equivalent in today’s terms to $3 billion in a failed program was a bitter pill for many of these investors to swallow. The program was the “E Car” program, and it delivered to the world the Edsel. The failure of the Edsel has become the stuff of legend, but while it was unloved when it was new, the Edsel has now developed something of a cult following. This 1958 Edsel Ranger Hardtop has just been listed for sale here on eBay. Barn Finder Rocco B referred the car to us, so thank you for that Rocco. The Edsel is located in South San Francisco, California, and bidding has actually been a bit subdued. It has seen the price rise to $3,510, but the reserve hasn’t been met. There is also a BIN option available at $9,500.
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The failure of the Edsel has been attributed to a number of factors, and high on the list has always been the vehicle’s styling. Having read a significant amount of information about the history of the Edsel over the years, this failure cannot be laid fairly and squarely at the feet of the styling department. According to those within the company at the time, the original styling of the car was quite elegant and would have been almost universally accepted by the buying public. Ongoing interference by staff from the accounting department, engineering, and more notably, from upper management, eventually led to a disjointed appearance that didn’t receive any real public acceptance. This Ranger would have been the entry-level vehicle in 1958. It looks to be in fairly reasonable condition. The only obvious rust is a small spot in the lower fenders on both sides. Apart from a ding in the lower quarter on the driver’s side, the rest of the car looks like it is in good condition. The owner says that the floors of the Edsel are solid, with only minor oxidization.
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It is under the hood where things get a touch confusing with this Edsel. The owner initially says that the car is numbers-matching, but then seems doubtful about this fact. Whether it is or isn’t, what we get is the 361ci “E400” V8 engine, backed by a 3-speed manual transmission. This is an engine that produces 303hp, and as the name implies, 400ft/lb of torque. The bad news here is the fact that not only doesn’t the engine run, but it is actually seized. It isn’t clear whether any attempt has been made to free the engine, but if it is original, then hopefully it will be possible to do this. When considering the failure of the Edsel, another area that is often pinpointed for criticism is mechanical reliability and quality control. Once again, this is an issue where the blame can be placed fairly and squarely upon the shoulders of Ford management. With no dedicated plant on which to produce the Edsel, Ford management chose to run the Edsel down the production line with the rest of the Ford products at the time. To simplify what actually occurred, Ford was producing 60 cars per hour, and Edsel were treated as an outside company who contracted Ford to produce its vehicles. The build rate for the Edsel was set at a ratio of one Edsel per hour, but instead of reducing the Ford vehicle production by one car per hour to accommodate the Edsel, this car became the 61st car per hour to roll off the line. It meant that not only did workers have to complete their assigned tasks faster, but they often had to change tools and dip into different parts bins to allow for the different components that were used for the Edsel. That combination resulted in sloppy workmanship and the poor quality of the end product. Many within the industry believe that this could have been avoided if Ford had either chosen to build one less car per hour or if they had chosen to have dedicated shifts within the plant to produce nothing but the Edsel.

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Another area where the Edsel broke new ground was in the area of interior design and ergonomics. Some of their ideas were more successful than others. Being fitted with a manual transmission, our feature car is not fitted with the “Teletouch” gear selection system. This feature was prone to reliability issues, so was dropped by the company after one year of production. The rolling dome speedometer was welcomed by motoring writers, who said that it was clear and easy to read. Unfortunately, during development it was found to be unsteady in its movement, so it was engineered with additional stabilizing weights. While this cured the inherent unsteadiness, it also made the dome slow to respond to speed variations. More successful was the design of the switches and controls, which is one area where the Edsel received universal praise. The interior of this Ranger is in overall quite reasonable condition. The carpet in the front is quite jarring, and the sooner that went, the better. The rest of the trim is in really good condition, and the headliner looks really nice. One bonus is the fact that the car is fitted with the optional factory radio. The owner says that all of the interior components such as the radio and lighter work perfectly.
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The Edsel is an interesting car for a number of reasons, and one of those is that it is more popular today than it was when it was new. It is a car that should have been a sales success, but many factors converged, resulting in a car that was a dismal failure. As has been the fate of so many marketing failures, many of the early Edsels found themselves being driven into the ground and eventually finding their way to the crusher. This car has managed to avoid that fate, and if I were a betting man, I would be willing to bet that in the very near future it will find its way back onto our roads.


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[h=1]37k Original Miles: 1967 Mercury Cougar[/h]

Adam Clarke
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While the listing is a bit vague on the specifics, it appears that this 1967 Mercury Cougar has been sitting for many years. It has only traveled a claimed 37,000 miles and has recently been returned to active duty. Barn Finder Rocco B spotted the Cougar for us, so thank you so much for that Rocco. The Mercury is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist. The owner has set the price for the Cougar at $8,850.
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The owner says that the body and paint on the Cougar are original and that the car is rust-free. There is a noticeable dent in the driver’s door, the vinyl top is beginning to lift, and a couple of the badges are missing. The Inverness Green paint also has a lot of minor scratches and marks in it, so a repaint is almost certainly going to be on the cards. I’ve also noticed that the headlight covers, especially the one on the driver’s side, are quite crooked. These will need to be checked to ensure that they open and close cleanly. The owner also supplies this YouTube video which provides a walk-around of the car. I would recommend taking a Dramamine before viewing it, as the camera work is a bit shaky.
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The Cougar comes equipped with a 289ci V8, and a 4-speed manual transmission. The owner has put a fair amount of work into reviving the Cougar, and it is now said to run and drive well. The brakes have received new wheel cylinders, a master cylinder, and pads. There is also a new clutch, new oil pump, a new fuel pump and lines, and new tires. In the previously mentioned YouTube video, you can hear the engine running, and it sounds very nice.

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There is no reason why you couldn’t leave the interior of the Cougar as it is, and get out and drive the car. The carpet is a bit faded, and there are a couple of creases in the headliner at the rear pillar, but the rest of it looks quite good. I’m not sure just how much effort has been put into cleaning the interior since the car came out of storage, but I’m willing to bet that it wasn’t a lot. I really think that a new carpet set and a good clean would have it looking pretty nice in there.
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I can tell those of you who have never been lucky enough to discover an original, rust-free classic hiding in a barn, it’s a pretty amazing experience. I have managed to do it once, and even though it was more than 30-years-ago, it is a memory that remains fresh in my mind. That appears to be what the owner of this Cougar has done, and now it looks like a new owner is set to reap the benefits of this great piece of luck.


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[h=1]Major Project: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera[/h]

Adam Clarke
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The person who chooses to take on the restoration of this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will need to be a person of infinite patience because there is not one aspect of the car that won’t need their attention. However, with values increasing slowly but steadily, it is a car that has generated its fair share of interest since being listed for sale here on eBay. Located in Littleton, Colorado, there has now been 18 people who have submitted a total of 26 bids on the car. This has pushed it along to $9,900, but the reserve hasn’t been met. The owner also suggests that he may be willing to take a running Corvette as part payment for the car.
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One of the things that I’ve always been fascinated by with De Tomaso is that for all of the exotic looks and features that were the hallmarks of the car, the company chose to keep the names for their paint colors very simple. This particular Pantera is finished in what was officially called “Yellow.” As you can see, the car has been dismantled for restoration, but ill health is forcing the owner to part with it. For my money, the scariest part of this car is that it has rust to contend with. This is present in the floors, the trunk, and the rear deck lid. The rust in the deck lid could be addressed by simply replacing the panel, but the floors are a different matter. The Pantera was the company’s first venture into monocoque construction, and just how serious the rust is, isn’t clear. In one of the interior photos, we can see some of the rust in the floor, but it is hard to determine whether it has encroached into the box sections in the floor that provide the Pantera with a lot of its strength. Hopefully, it isn’t too extensive. All of the glass is present, although the owner says that the rear window is cracked.
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The interior of the Pantera is essentially complete, and while it appears that the seats may need new covers, it is hard to ascertain the condition of the rest of the interior trim. While the interior of a Pantera appeared to be quite exotic, it did present one or two minor problems. The first was that with limited headroom, it really wasn’t a viable car for anyone who was more than 6′ tall. The second was that the pedals are offset, which is not an uncommon design in Italian cars. This was exacerbated in the Pantera by the more laid-back driving position and could make them tiring to drive long distances.

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Powering the mid-engined Pantera should be a 351ci Cleveland V8 engine, which sends its power the rear wheels via a 5-speed ZF transaxle. I use the past tense here because the original engine is no longer in residence. The owner does have another 351 that is included in the sale, but this will require a complete rebuild. Of greater concern is that while the bell housing is present, the ZF transmission is also missing. Sourcing a replacement is definitely possible, but the price can be a bit eye-watering. The cheapest example that I have been able to find was a snip at $8,000, while a fully rebuilt unit can cost up to $20,000.
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A nice ’72 Pantera is capable of commanding a six-figure price in today’s market. As I said earlier, values on these are climbing slowly, but steadily. This one needs a lot of work, and replacing the transaxle is going to be an expensive proposition. That is going to be one of the biggest obstacles in this restoration. It seems though, that there are people out there who are prepared to accept the challenge.


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In 1980, a Friend of mine bought a Rusty 74 Canadian Built 2 Door Pontiac Gran Lemans, same body style as this one. His had the 400 and 4 Speed Stick too. He paid $1,000 and it would get rubber in the first 3 gears.
[h=1]Rare 4-Speed Goat: 1973 Pontiac LeMans GTO[/h]

Josh Mortensen
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UPDATE: After featuring this GTO, the seller was got bombarded with inquiries so they pulled the listing. Now that “the smoke has cleared”, they have relisted it here on eBay – presumably with a higher reserve. Will it find a new home this time around though?
FROM 4/9/19: By 1973, the Pontiac GTO was, well, a very different animal than it had once been. Gone were the days of gas-guzzling multi-carb setups and Ram-Air hoods. In their place came 5-mile-per-hour crash bumpers and decreases in compression. At least you could still get a 400 cui V8 and a 4-speed, although most buyers opted for the Turbo Hydra-Matic. And that’s what makes this ’73 Goat standout from many of its Colonnade styled siblings, a 4-speed manual. Now if only it had been optioned with the 455 V8! At least it’s a numbers matching survivor. You can find it here on eBay in Garfield, New Jersey with a current bid of $6,500.

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This seller seems to be very honest about the condition of their car, noting its flaws in their description and with decent photos. Unfortunately, it also seems like they aren’t that eager to sell it. They state that they are simply “testing the waters”, which typically translates to, “I’ll only sell it if you send me a boatload of money”. The current high bid of $6,500 seems like top dollar to me, especially when price guides put a number 4 at $6,300. I know those are just estimates, at best, but typically they are higher than what cars are actually trading for in the real world. This one is a survivor that runs and drives, so perhaps it’s worth a bit more than the current bid, but I can’t imagine it would go for much more than that. I guess we will just have to wait and see if it ends up meeting the reserve.

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The 400 cui V8 looks to be in good condition and is said to run well. By ’73, this engine was down to 230 horsepower, which was the result of a serious decrease in compression. There’s still some performance potential locked away in it, so you might be able to get it up to the same rated output of the 455 V8. To really squeeze more power from it, a rebuild with high compression pistons will be required. It might be worth it if the engine is showing it’s age, but if the compression is even and healthy, I’d just drive it as is.
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All criticism and cynicism aside, this looks like it could be a great car to have! Hopefully, the seller is realistic with their reserve. Something needs to be done to prevent the progression of the rust before it gets any worse. Waiting to be restored unknown someday in the future isn’t doing this rare Pontiac any justice. Who knows, maybe someone here will take pity on it and make this seller’s day? What do you think of this GTO? Would you save it?


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[h=1]7 Litre Four Speed! 1966 Galaxie 500 Convertible[/h]

Todd Fitch
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In dashing red and black, this fine-looking Ford has much to offer including the popular stacked headlight grille, 7-Liter (428 cid) V8, and (non-original) four-speed manual gearbox. Located in Media, Pennsylvania, it seeks a new owner here on eBay with a Buy It Now price of $21,500. The seller drove it 400 miles after a transmission rebuild and reports that it “runs great!”

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We had one of these in light blue when I was growing up, with a black convertible top. It never had hub caps, just black painted wheels. Like many cars in rural Pennsylvania it rusted away, but this one has survived in good shape. The seller graciously includes some pictures of the car’s weak points including paint chips and wear and a small tear in the convertible top.
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Though it left the factory with an automatic transmission, the Galaxie’s transplanted top-loader four-speed and Hurst shifter looks right at home.
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Ford showed off its international side by badging the Galaxie’s 428 cid V8 as a “7 Liter.” While not a fire-breathing monster like the 427, the new-for-’66 variant represented refined power and prodigious torque, 345 HP and 462 lb-ft respectively. An option on full-sized Fords and the Thunderbird, many buyers overlooked it and only 2368 7-Liter convertibles were sold. The seller does not indicate if this was an original 7-Liter car, and buyers should not make that assumption. Thanks to hemmings.com for some details. Though not the ultimate find for a collector, this full-sized convertible is practically turn-key for a hobby-level or retired enthusiast who wants something to drive around and gradually improve. It should be equally comfortable cruising for soft-serve or french-frying the tires. Is that worth $21,500 to you?


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Never seen a Dually Bronco before.
[h=1]Wide Load: 1994 Ford Bronco Dually[/h]

Scotty Gilbertson
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I’m a lover of fine art (dogs playing poker), fine music (Slim Whitman), and fine wine (two-buck-Chuck). I also love fine and unusual vehicles such as this 1994 Ford Bronco dually. This cool custom can be found here on eBay in Rising Sun, Maryland and the current bid price is just over $4,000.

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There’s something really awkwardly cool about this Bronco, in my opinion. It’s almost like an Odd Rod, does anyone remember those cards? It would be just as cool if not cooler to see this on a Bronco II. You can see that as the photos go on, things get a little more… not-perfect. My dad turned our 1956 Pontiac sedan into a crazy creation with duels on the rear and I have a thing for a six-tire vehicle.
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I’m not sure why the tailgate wasn’t painted to match, maybe it’s a recent replacement even though it also shows rust on it. That’s really the big thing with this otherwise super cool Bronco: rust. I cringe when I think of just how much rust may be on and in this truck. The seller has provided an underside photo and it looks ok, although they say that rust is creeping up from the underside.
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The interior itself looks almost like new to me both front and rear. I can maybe see a couple of tiny nicks and there appears to be a cut or split on the passenger side of the dash, but the really scary part is the metal surrounding that great interior. The next owner will have to be that there Mike Angelo feller (Michaelangelo) on the welder in order to save this Bronco from crumbling into dust in a few years. I hope that they can save it, it’s one cool vehicle.
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Like almost everything else, the engine looks good and they say that it’s Ford’s 302 cubic-inch V8 which would have had 185 hp. They say that it starts right up and runs and the clutch is good. Have any of you created a dual-wheel custom like this Bronco?


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[h=1]Last Of The Fox-Body: 1993 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra[/h]

Adam Clarke
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With the Fox-body Mustang due for replacement, Ford decided that this car should go out with a bang. To this end, Ford’s newly formed SVT division set to work, and the Fox-body bid goodbye with the SVT Mustang Cobra. With subtle body modifications and significant improvements in performance and handling, it seemed like an appropriate way to farewell a platform that had served the company well for 14-years. This particular Cobra is a nice example that is looking for a new home. It wears a couple of minor faults, but these are ones that should be easy to address. It is located in Midland, Texas, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has currently reached $21,507, and the reserve has been met. One interesting little side-note is that with the bids having reached that level, that makes it precisely $200 more than the original owner paid for the car when it was brand new.
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The owner talks about a couple of external faults on the Mustang, and this mark on the corner of the rear bumper is the worst of them. There is also a small dent in the roof near the sunroof, but I agree with the owner that this one could be fixed by one of those paintless dent repair companies. The factory Teal paint, one of three colors that were available exclusively on the SVT Cobra, looks to be in really nice condition. The owner provides plenty of photos of the underside of the car, and it doesn’t look like there are any rust issues anywhere. It is also nice to see that the uni-directional alloy wheels, which were unique to the SVT Cobra, are free of scrapes and staining. This is hardly surprising when the car has only covered 17,500 miles over the past 26-years.
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The SVT Cobra was only available with three interior trim choices, and this car features the range-topping Opal Gray Leather trim. Looking at the original window sticker, this was $523.00 option back in 1993, which was an amount that wasn’t to be sneezed at. This looks to be in good condition, with no obvious wear issues, especially on the rather prone area around the edges of the seat bolsters. The rest of the interior also looks to be both original, and in good condition. There are a number of rather nice comfort features, all designed to make the car a pleasant place to sit while you devour the miles ahead. This includes the optional sunroof, air conditioning, premium radio/cassette stereo, power windows, a 4-way power driver’s seat, remote control mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and tinted glass.

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There are no photos of the engine, but there’s plenty to know about what is happening under the hood. The standard 302ci Windsor V8 as fitted to the GT version of the Mustang produced 205hp. For the SVT Cobra, the engine underwent a multitude of changes, including different cylinder heads, along with improvements to the intake, camshaft, exhaust, and other items. These all conspired to allow the Cobra to pump out 235hp. That increase may not sound like much, but it certainly made the Cobra a spritely performer. Add to this power steering, enormous power 4-wheel disc brakes, an upgraded T5 manual transmission, and a number of upgrades to the springs and shocks, and the Cobra was a very nice car to own and drive. The owner doesn’t mention how well this car runs and drives, but if it has been properly maintained during its 17,500 miles, then it should be pretty solid.
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As a last hurrah for the Fox-body Mustang, the SVT version was a pretty fitting finale. It is not a particularly rare car, with a total of 4,993 cars being built in 1993. These weren’t a cheap car when new, but this didn’t stop some people thrashing them mercilessly to gain the full benefits of the performance upgrades. It appears that this one has avoided that fate, and could be a very nice car to own.


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[h=1]Amazing Original! 1973 Ford Bronco Ranger[/h]

Scotty Gilbertson
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The seller refers to this 1973 Ford Bronco with Ranger trim as a “LUBR” – a lifted, uncut Bronco. This 4×4 is going crazy here on eBay with bids reaching $25,000 and the reserve isn’t met yet. And I regret not buying Amazon stock 20 years ago, I should have been buying Broncos. It’s located in Republic, Missouri.

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My best friend growing up had a first-generation Bronco but it looked nothing like this one – most of them didn’t from what I remember. The doors sagged on those unusual hinges, the strap “stops” were always braking and it was rusty and the roof leaked and and and… But, man was that thing a beast offroad! I can’t imagine that a Bronco this nice has ever been off the road and I can’t imagine that the next owner will take it through mud holes and down logging trails as my friend did with his beater Bronco.
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This is the original paint according to the seller. I was going to comment about what looks like bodywork on the driver’s door since it looks a little wavy but I have to be wrong if this is the original paint. This thing is gorgeous, as nobody may have ever said about a Bronco before. “Cool”, yes. “Tough”, no doubt about it. “Manly”, duh. “A brute”, for sure. But not gorgeous for cryin’ out loud. That’s how I roll. All is not showroom perfect, though. There is a bit of rust and a couple of spots look a little rugged, but thankfully they’re pretty small areas. This Bronco isn’t 100% original, though, it has a 2.5-inch lift on it.
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The interior is amazing, even with the automatic transmission. Most of us wanted to see a manual transmission in this Bronco I bet. My friend’s Bronco was a 3-speed manual and it was fun to drive. This fancy Ranger trim Bronco is downright posh comparatively. The seats are in beautiful condition both front and rear and the rear cargo area floor looks as shiny as can be. Speaking of shiny, as in shiny gold bullion, Hagerty is at $35,800 for a #3 good condition Bronco and $55,700 for a #2 excellent condition Bronco! FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AMERICAN DOLLARS! Wow.
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This isn’t the 200 inline-six, it’s the engine that most of us would want: the 140-hp 302 V8. Power was down by this time but still, a V8 is a V8. It looks pretty clean in there other than a couple of areas of rust. The underside looks great and this one even has power steering, something that my friend would have laughed at 3.5 decades ago. Still, I think down deep he would much rather have had this nice Bronco, I know that I would have. Have any of you owned a first-generation Bronco as nice as this one?


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[h=1]EXCLUSIVE: 1972 Ford Maverick 302[/h]

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In 1972, if you wanted a Ford Mustang but just couldn’t justify the cost, you could walk into your local Ford dealer and order a Maverick with a 302 V8. You didn’t get the same kind of grunt as a Mustang, but for a fraction of the money, you got good looks, rear wheel drive, and some decent performance. Due to their lower price point, many of the V8 equipped Mavericks ended up in the hands of High Schoolers and were driven into the ground. Somehow Reader Charles H’s Maverick has managed to accumulate just 34k miles over the years and is still in nice shape. He’s decided it’s time to move it along, so take a closer look and make him an offer via the form below!

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What Makes It Special? It is a very clean car. It has the factory 302 V and automatic. Came with AC from the factory, needs a new compressor. The interior is awesome with no rips or tears. The engine runs strong.
Body Condition: No rust or dents. Paint is good but faded in spots original paint. The interior is perfect.

Mechanical Condition: Runs and drives great. Has factory drum brakes and they work well.
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This Maverick’s 302 V8 was rated at a modest 143 horsepower, so it won’t be winning too many races. There are plenty of performance upgrades out there for these engines though, so if you really need more grunt the possibilities are pretty much endless. Personally, I’d leave this engine alone and enjoy it for what it is, a compact classic with a good old V8! If I were to do anything, it would be to simply detail the engine bay so it looks as good as the interior.
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Outside of the steering wheel, the interior really does look to be in amazing shape. Heck, the steering wheel might even look great if you take that “leather” cover off. Someone took good care of this car for the 34k miles that it was driven and it must have been stored indoors, as there aren’t any signs of having baked in the Georgia sun. As nice as the rest of this Maverick looks to be, the interior is truly the highlight!
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With a set of original style rims and a good detailing, this Maverick would like new! It might not be as desirable as a Mustang, but you don’t see these too often. If you’d love to have this sweet survivor, but sure to contact Charles via the contact form. So, which would you rather have, this Maverick or a 1972 Mustang with the 302?

• Asking Price: $15,000 OBO
• Location: Bainbridge, GA
• Mileage: 34,709
• Title Status: Clean
• VIN: 2k91f141299