Barn Finds

[h=1]Bubbletop Project: 1961 Chevrolet Impala[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1961-Chevy-Impala-Bubbletop.jpg
I really can see why so many collectors want to own an Impala Bubbletop! These really are great looking cars. This one needs some work, but looks to be in fairly original condition and is packing the 348 V8! The seller doesn’t state exactly which version of the 348 it’s equipped with, other than that it’s a 4 barrel. These came equipped with anywhere from 250 all the way up to 350 horsepower from the 348. So this one could turn out to be one rocket of an Impala! Find it here on eBay in Fillmore, Utah with bidding at $12,300 and reserve met.


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This one definitely isn’t the top of the line 350 hp model, as that would have a 3×2 carb system. I’d be perfectly happy with the 340 horse 4 barrel though, simply from an easy of tuning standpoint! Even if this it only has 250 horsepower, I would be happy to cruise around in this Impala.
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It of course will need work before it will be ready to hit the road. The seller claims the paint is all original. but admits there is rust that needs to be addressed. The underside doesn’t look too rough in the photos though, so that is a plus! It also is going to need interior work and some new tires, but those are all minor issues compared to the rust. To be honest, it looks to be solid where it matters most and should make for a fun project. So can any of you Impala experts figure out which version of the 348 this car is equipped with?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Survivors

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[h=1]One-Owner Cruiser: 1972 Ford Thunderbird[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1972-Ford-Thunderbird-630x354.jpg
From David W – This belongs to a friend of mine. His dad bought it new back in 1972 for his mom, but his mom passed away several years ago and his dad never drove it much after that. This truly is nice original one-owner car with 77,718 miles on it. It’s located in Garfield, Arkansas and is listed here on craigslist for $5,500.


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I have gotten it running and put a new master cylinder in it so the brakes work. It is a 460-4V motor that likes to run and needs someone to do just that. The more it runs the better it sounds. It’s not perfect, but really wouldn’t take much to make even better.
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It was originally a Colorado car and his dad moved here to Arkansas when his mom passed. His dad passed about 6 years ago and he never has had much time to do anything with it.
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Dennis has COPD now and needs to down size and get ready to retire. I personally remember his parents driving it here to visit back in the 80s.
Thanks for sharing David. Hopefully this one finds a good home!

Tags: American / Ford / Survivors

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[h=1]Robert E. Lee’s Car: 1974 Dodge Monaco Custom[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/052716-Barn-Finds-1974-Dodge-Monaco-Custom-1-e1464386588407-630x354.jpg
This beautiful time-capsule is in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It’s a 1974 Dodge Monaco Custom and it’s listed on eBay with a current bid of just over $1,500 and eight days left on the auction. This one is a winner, and it had a first owner with a familiar name.


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This is a third-generation Monaco which was made from 1974 to 1976. The 1974 C-Body Monacos were the first to have unibody construction. And, with precision and very unfortunate timing, Chrysler introduced this car just days before the gas crisis hit! Ouch. Predictably, sales suffered.
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The seller says that the original owner of this car, which is now in the great state of Virginia, was “Robert E. Lee”! Wow, how’s that for a coincidence? Not that Robert E. Lee, but it’s still, an interesting story. The car went to Mr. Lee’s son, and then to his son’s wife, and then his grandson had it since 2001 and it went into storage in 2004. The current owner got it and put almost $1,000 into getting the mechanical systems working again.
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It looks almost like new inside, but the seller mentions that the carpet should be replaced and the “headliner is there but it’s ugly”. The seats and door panels look perfect as does everything else shown in the interior photos provided. The trunk looks good, too. I don’t really see any rust on this car, is that possible?
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This is Dodge’s 400 cubic inch, 4-barrel V8 with just a touch over 200 hp. It’s not a road burner, but 200 hp, even in a 4,400 pound car, is decent power. 12-14 mpg doesn’t seem horrible to me, that’s what a lot of (most?) folks get when they commute with their pickups and huge SUVs. I can hear the starter on this car now, neo-neo-neo-neo-neo-neo…whiiiirrrrr.. vroom! You’ll need a couple of letters for the _O_GE badge on the front and a “D” for the rear badge, or however you want to arrange those letters works, too. You’ll also have to listen to “Hey, it’s the Blues Brothers!” constantly and hear misquote after misquote from the Blues Brothers movie if you buy this car, but it’ll be worth it! Are you fan of these big, Chrysler C-Body cars?

Tags: American / Dodge / Survivors

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455 , TH400 Combo :
[h=1]Are you Grand Prix Ready? 1972 Pontiac[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/72-gp-front-e1464387346403-630x551.jpg
OK baby, a one-owner find that may be just the right one for you? Here you have a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix that was, as per the seller, running when parked in 1999. This 1972 Grand Prix is listed here on craigslist in Houston, Texas for $4,000.


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We don’t know why most of the images with this ad were shot in black and white. This may add some drama and/or an “artistic” flair, but we don’t think it adds to helping sell the car online. Does this work for you?
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The seller says that the interior will need to be restored. There are two “equally” good images of the interior. There are no images of the underside or under the hood. This Grand Prix has a 455 with the Turbo 400 transmission. We don’t know if the 455 spins or not though.
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The seller says that all the glass is good. From what we can tell from the photos the body, bumpers and trim do look to be alright.
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Maybe the paint and clear-coat is good? We can’t tell from the photos since there are black and white.
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It appears that some dust was removed to show that last inspection from October 1999.
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Yes! We get to see some color and rust, how en-lighting! So, the bumpers aren’t exactly OK. If you are interested in this Grand Prix and are close to Houston a visit to this barn/shed/garage might be in order to get a firsthand visual.
Motor-on,
Robert

Tags: American / Pontiac / Projects

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[h=1]Five-Star Ford: 1952 Ford F1 Deluxe Pickup[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/052716-Barn-Finds-195-Ford-F1-Pickup-1.jpg
This project truck is in Ottertail, Minnesota; the seller has a few other vintage trucks for sale, too. The 1952 Ford F1 Deluxe Pickup seen here is listed on eBay with a current bid of just over $700 but the reserve isn’t met. This is a “five-star cab” model which was new in the later models with a wider rear window and redesigned dash. This would be a nice truck to get working and drive it as is, as an actual, useful pickup truck! What a concept.


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1952 was the last year of the “Bonus-Built” pickups from Ford, they were a replacement for the car-based pickups and were made from 1948 to 1952. These first-generation F-Series pickups were quite a revelation and they’re as popular now as ever. It’s hard to find original versions anymore, this one might be worth checking out if you’ve had one on your wish-list for a while.
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This is a similar truck that’s been restored, what a beauty! The one for sale here is a long way from looking like that, but it could if you wanted it to. All sorts of parts are available from quite a few online sources. This truck looks pretty complete right down to the wheel covers. The bed will need a little help.
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A Minnesota truck without a heater? Oh, it’s on the seat. Here’s what the heater will look like after you’re restored it. And, what the interior will look like once you’re done. The seller says that it has solid running boards and cab floors and things do look pretty solid on this one. You can take the seat out and redo that or give it to your favorite upholstery shop along with the door cards.
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The seller doesn’t have any info on this flathead V8, so I’m guessing that it isn’t in running condition. The firewall sure looks great. You’d want to pull this engine and rebuild it anyway. This should be a 239 cubic inch engine with about 100 hp. Is this truck a worthy restoration candidate? It looks pretty solid to me and it would be a nice project, especially with all of the info, parts, and help out there. How would you restore this Five-Star Ford?

Tags: American / Ford / Projects / Trucks

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[h=1]Infernally Optimistic? 1964 Ford Mustang Project[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/m1-5-e1464407808391-630x421.jpg
Reader BentleyGuy writes: Someone ought to start a website for hopelessly gone junk or infernally optimistically priced CRAP!! I nominate the above! I have to admit, I think he’s right. Believe it or not, this tired 1964 Mustang is listed here on craigslist in San Elizario, Texas for…get ready…$2,000!

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Just look at that beautiful front valence.
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Nope, not any better back here either. Apparently someone thought there might be some value in whatever was in the trunk. There’s no accounting for taste, I guess. Even the rare optional concrete block mount Continental kit is missing it’s tire!
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I tried hard to find something good to say about the interior beyond the fact that it sort of exists. It does have a steering wheel, although it’s not original either. That’s about it.
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Things don’t get a whole lot better under the hood. There’s a few things missing here. I do see some relatively solid shock towers. There, I found something good to say about the car. It only took me five pictures to do it! Of course, there’s no title either, but the seller will write you a bill of sale! Have you seen another project car lately that’s way overpriced? Tell us about it in the comments!


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429 Big Block !
[h=1]Don’t Donk It: 1973 Mercury Marquis[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/s-l500-2-1-e1464378552117.jpg
The seller of this 21,988 original mile ’73 Mercury Marquis here on eBay says it could be used as a classy cruiser, low rider or – shudder – as a donk. For those of you who don’t know what a donk is, perform a Google search and prepare to be frightened. It’s one of the worst trends to affect the automotive industry, equal parts stupid and dangerous, and I sincerely hope this survivor-grade Mercury never falls victim to such a fate. The car is located in Maryland with two bids and the reserve unmet.

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Especially since this one remains in such nice condition. The seller says it has been in the original owner’s son’s garage for the last 15 years or more. Aside from some dry-rotted tires, it didn’t need much work to return to the roads reliably. While listings like these sometimes over-hype the cosmetic condition, it really does appear that the front seat is nearly-new in appearance, along with the carpets and wood veneer on the dash. From the highway to the drive-in theater, this Marquis is the perfect road trip car for traveling far and wide this summer .
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So, the engine compartment is a high point: not only is it in excellent cosmetic condition, but it also sports the optional 4-barrel 429 big block motor. Paired with the standard 3-speed automatic, it may not mean as much to have this engine in a car this size – but it still gives it some additional street cred considering the 429 was lifted from the Marauder for use in a sedate family sedan. As a non-A/C car, this Marquis bears the signs of a gearhead being the original owner: no frills and the bigger motor? If this were a Mustang, we’d be going nuts.
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I’m always conflicted on big sedans like this. In one way, they are the ultimate expression of owning an American hobby car. It would undoubtedly rankle the owners of Lexus cross-over vehicles in my neighborhood who couldn’t park in their normal spot with this beast consuming five parking spaces. But then again, how much would I enjoy driving it? I like being behind the wheel too much to see this Marquis as the perfect project for me, but the overall condition and equipment list make this one more intriguing than some of the other big-body sedans up for grabs.

Tags: American / Ford / Mercury / Survivors

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[h=1]Coupe or Business Coupe? 1939 Pontiac Coupe[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/052716-Barn-Finds-1939-Pontiac-Coupe-3-630x473.jpg
The seller has this car listed as a “Business Coupe”, but I think it may be a regular Coupe. In either case, it’s a 1939 Pontiac Coupe, of some sort, and it’s on Craigslist in Pella, Iowa. The price is “$17,000 Cash FIRM”.


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It sure looks like a great, original car. Well, other than the grille has been painted black for some reason, but it’s as straight as can be. There should be faded remnants of the Glyndon Green Metallic body color up to the center, vertical chrome piece. Where I think the “business coupe” designation falls flat is that a real business coupe should have the gas filler on the RR quarter panel as shown on this ’39 Chevy Business Coupe, not on the RR fender as shown on this Pontiac. It doesn’t help that there is only one interior photo and it’s of the front and there are no trunk photos. All of the research I dug up points to this being the smaller A-Body (115″ wheelbase) Series-25 that is not a business coupe because of the location of the gas filler neck, but I could be wrong. Do any Barn Finds fans have any experience with these cars? The bigger B-Body (120″ wheelbase) cars have the gas filler on the driver’s side.
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The Series-25 is the smallest of three body styles for these cars and they were similar to what Chevrolet offered in 1939. This car looks great to me, I love the finish as it is now, I would not change a thing! The seller doesn’t really give any info as to the running condition and there are no engine photos so I don’t know what powers this car, but they do mention that it’s a 6 cylinder. I think this may be a “Quality Six” model, which was basically a Chevrolet with a Pontiac front clip and other details.
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The interior looks like it may clean up fairly well. There isn’t much info given about this car other than: “6 Cylinder, 6 Volt 3 On The Tree. It is a Driver!!” What do you know about these 1939 coupes? With no rear interior or trunk photos, and the body style and size being exactly the same, is there a way to tell if this is truly a business coupe from just exterior photos? If anyone knows, it’ll be a Barn Finds reader!

Tags: American / Pontiac / Survivors

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[h=1]Indy 500 Time: 1965 Pace Car Replica Plymouth Fury[/h]
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We at Barn Finds don’t typical feature restored cars, but since it’s Indy 500 weekend you may see some exceptions! As reader Drew V. told us, it’s appropriate! Thanks for the find, Drew! This one of 1,500 replicas produced of the real 1965 pace car has been nicely refurbished and is for sale here on eBay. It’s located in Lithia Springs, Georgia and the seller is looking for almost $25,000, but is open to offers.


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I love the clean styling and slight rake of this car. A new blue power top has just been installed, and the blue boot covers it nicely. While the rally wheels may or may not be original, both they and the blue stripe tires really look nice.

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I notice in this picture of one of the real pace cars that it had hubcaps and white wall tires, but the decals on the featured car look spot on to me. I appreciate that someone took the time to get the fonts right; that’s a pet peeve of mine on some “restored” race cars.

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As you can see, the underside of the Fury is nice but not perfect; this isn’t a concours car but one that someone can be proud of and cruise for fun! It is nice to see such high-quality pictures in a listing. Closeups of the underside are there as well. I guess there are advantages sometimes from buying from a dealer.

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The interior is reproduction, not original, but looks very nice. It would be nice for once to own a classic car that didn’t need anything, and I’m a huge Indy 500 fan. Maybe I’ll need to look into one of these someday. Any of you folks out there own a Pace Car replica (or heck, a real one)? What’s it like living with the larger than life graphics they usually have?

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Here’s the 383. Again, nice and clean but not perfect. Let us know if you’d be interested in this or any other Pace Car replica? And if so, what is your favorite one?

Tags: American / Drivers / Plymouth

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[h=1]Survivor With Pedigree: 1974-1/2 Jensen-Healey[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/b4-6-630x420.jpg
Twin cam engine by Lotus. Chassis by Healey. Interior and styling by Jensen. Why, oh why doesn’t the Jensen-Healey get more respect? This survivor is a near-pristine example of one, having been stored for 30 years! It’s located in Lenoir, North Carolina and is offered for sale here on craigslist for $9,500. I have no one to blame but my own craigslist searching for this find!

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I don’t know where the car was stored but evidently it was taken care of well. Presumably this is original paint; I know it’s an original color for these under-appreciated convertibles. Okay, I admit I don’t care for the color either, but it’s representative of the typical British palette for the time; it’s similar to if not identical to an MG color. The seller doesn’t specify running condition, but they have re-cored the radiator, added electronic ignition and replaced all belts and hoses, so I’m hoping it runs and drives as good as it looks.
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With a period luggage rack and a factory hardtop, you pretty much have all the Jensen-Healey options covered. I’m hoping that’s a replacement stainless exhaust system as well; that would be one more potential problem averted. The larger black bumpers of these later cars aren’t as clean looking as the early cars, but this means it’s a late enough car that it has the Getrag 5-speed manual instead of the Sunbeam Rapier sourced four-speed of earlier cars, a trade off I’d gladly make.
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As you might expect, the interior looks great too, although the different colors of veneer bother me a little. I’d want to see closeups of those (the seller states in the ad they will send more pictures on request) before assuming the wood is nice. I’m unsure whether I’m seeing cracks in the dash or not; if there aren’t any that will be a first for me since the 1980’s. If the buyer wants them and is willing to swing by Raleigh, I have a spare set of seats they can have for free!
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Here’s the Lotus 907 engine. I’m wondering if it has been worked on, as none of the black paint is present on the valve covers and it looks almost too clean to be real. I know the very first thing I would do if I purchased this car, unless there was a receipt and I could tell that it had just been done, is replace the timing belt. New ones are less than $30 here, but I would seriously consider changing the pulleys over to the later Lotus design as well, because then you can stretch the normal 18,000 mile belt change interval to at least 60,000 miles. Also–for those of you wondering if you could put air conditioning on, a friend of mine converted an MGB kit quite successfully many years ago and had the rest of us envious on really hot days. So there you have it; imagine a survivor TR6 in this condition–you’d expect a $20,000+ price. This is less than half of that and appears to be in superb shape. So would you give it a go?

Tags: British / Jensen Healey / Survivor

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[h=1]Hairy Hurst: 1969 Hurst Olds[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/00i0i_5VZ7c66p9dG_1200x900-e1464582334877-630x354.jpg
At the height of the muscle car era, Oldsmobile made a deal with the Hurst Performance company that worked out really well for both companies. In order to create a “halo” car, the two companies collaborated to produce special, limited edition, high performance Cutlasses.


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The program started in 1968 with a run of 515 cars, and continued off and on for a number of years, with the final run in 1984, but for many fans, the 1968, 1969 and 1972 versions were the best out of the nine years these cars were offered.
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The inspiration for the production cars were the Hurst Hairy Olds of 1966-67, drag cars that made a huge impact – a twin engine, four wheel drive monster that was really fun to watch.
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In both 1968 and 1969, Oldsmobile was able to get around the corporate ban on engines with displacement over 400 cubic inches going into their intermediate cars. Oldsmobile and Hurst pretended that the 455 Toronado block engine was installed by Hurst, when in fact, they came from Lansing so equipped.
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In 1969, 912 Cutlass Holiday 2-Door Hardtops and 2 Cutlass Convertibles were built by Hurst. This was the first year for a paint scheme that ended up being used for all subsequent Hurst Olds cars, Firefrost gold on white paint. The 1969 H/O had functional “mailbox” fiberglass hood scoops with H/O 455 logos on each side to tell the world what was under the hood. A fiberglas spoiler was mounted on the trunk, and all H/Os came with special 15×7 chrome SSII rims and Goodyear F60x15 Polyglas tires.
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The interior included a Hurst (of course) dual/gate shifter, painted gold stripes on the headrests, and a Hurst/Olds emblem on the glove-box door. All non-drive train modifications were done at nearby Demmer Engineering.
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The 455 cubic-inch V8 (designated W46) produced 380 horsepower (280 kW) for both A/C and non-A/C cars. The engine featured a number of unique pieces, including intake manifold, chrome steel valve covers, and a special vacuum operated air cleaner lid to allow cold air from the hood scoop into the carburetor.
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All that power drove through a specially calibrated (code OH) Turbo 400 transmission and 3.42 rears for non-A/C cars or 3.08 gears for cars with A/C. 3.91 gears were available as an option, but only for non-A/C cars.
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If you are interested in these very cool looking and great performing cars, there are a number of sites devoted to them, and a Hurst Oldsmobile Club. You can check out the many features of these cars that make them special and help to identify real versus clone cars here.
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Reader Doug M. sent us a tip on this very interesting 1969 Hurst Olds for sale in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on Craigslist. The seller definitely knows this is an unusual and valuable car. No asking price is provided, but you can assume it will come with a hefty asking price. Restored examples can be found somewhere in the $50-75,000 range, based on a bit of online research.
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This car is definitely an interesting and unusual example, as it shows just over 13,000 miles on the odometer, and the overall condition of the car seems to support the low mileage claimed. It is said to have been stored for a number of years. Still, it appears to not have been well cared for during at least some of that time, and is showing signs of rust in some of the typical places for this year Cutlass body. The seller also uses the dreaded “p” word, which in this instance means “r” for rust; if it needs body work, it may then require a paint job and will no longer be so special as an all original car.
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According to the seller, the numbers do match, and even has the original tires from 1969 on the original rims (which are not pictured but are in storage, but “still hold air” and presumably come with the car). The Olds is said to run and drive, but we have no idea how well it does so or what kind of maintenance work the car will need. It comes with documentation and a Massachusetts title. These cars were sold with a dash plaque that had the original owner’s name engraved, and apparently the name on this car’s plaque matches the paper work with the car. Pictures indicate that the seller is aware of the casting numbers that will verify the car’s originality, and from all I can tell, this car looks to be the real deal.
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What is it worth? It’s tricky to figure out. The car’s low mileage is really special, but the overall condition is not as good as one would hope for such a car. Still, if you like Oldsmobile muscle cars, the Hurst Olds is something truly special, and these early versions are rare and incredibly fun to drive. Would you arrest and repair the rust and keep the rest of the car as original as possible, or should this car be used as the basis for a full-on restoration?

Tags: American / Hurst / Oldsmobile

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[h=1]30 Years In Storage: 1968 Pontiac GTO[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/p1-1-630x420.jpg
Properly looking like it’s just waking up (see the droopy eyes!) after a long nap, that’s exactly what’s happened to this 1968 Pontiac GTO after having been stored for 30 years. It’s located in Olathe, Kansas and is offered for sale here on eBay, where bidding has quickly climbed to almost $7,000 but the reserve hasn’t been met yet.

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Unfortunately, we aren’t told anything else about the car’s history–it would be nice to know why it was stored for so long, and why it was taken off the road in the first place. The seller tells us that the vehicle is numbers matching and only has 66,631 original miles. They also state that there is “very little surface rust in spots.” I wish we had seen some of those spots in the pictures to be able to evaluate things. It looks pretty nice in the pictures, although I can’t say that the Primavera Beige paint is the color I’d choose.
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This GTO is outfitted with the Endura front bumper (standard), those droopy hidden headlights, air conditioning, power brakes and power steering. The rally wheels are original as well. 1968 was the first year for these fastback A-bodies from Pontiac, and the GTO was named “Car of the Year” by Motor Trend. This example is one of 87,684 sold this year, although I’m guessing there weren’t that many that were this well-optioned.
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There’s a little bit of wear on the outside of the driver’s seat, but in general it looks really nice. The ad states leather seats, but that would surprise me; I think they are vinyl. I wasn’t able to find any reference to original leather interiors for this year GTO — can any Pontiac experts enlighten me?
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Underhood doesn’t look bad at all! This is a original four-barrel equipped 400 cubic inch V8 coupled to an automatic transmission. What we don’t know is does it currently run? It’s not clear if the seller has gone through the “wake up” process or if you will be doing that; obviously some very important questions! Are any of you interested enough in this find to ask them? Let us know!

Tags: American / Pontiac / Survivor

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[h=1]Fresh Outta The Barn: 1972 Datsun 240Z[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1972-Datsun-240Z-Barn-Find-630x469.jpg
This 240Z is claimed to have sat in a barn for 25 years after a head gasket failure. The new owner has done all the work needed to make it a runner again and claims that the engine now runs perfectly. Understandably, the car still has some flaws, but this looks like a great find for Z-car fans! It’s located in Fayetteville, Georgia and is listed here on eBay. The owner mentions that they are cutting this one loose because they already have 22 cars…


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After a $400 detail job, it sure looks good! From the looks of it, this could be the original metallic green paint too! There’s some rust in around the rear fenders, but that can be expected with this vintage of 240. The metal was thin and not very well protected, so if you add humidity into the mix, you have a recipe for disaster.
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The interior looks great too! I can’t find any cracks on the dash and even the seats look like new. The same can’t be said for the paint over there in the door jam though! If someone was really careful, they might be able to remove the doors, repair the paint, and put it all back together without a full respray. The trick will be getting the paint to match though.
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The seller has already had the head reworked, sleeved one cylinder, and replaced the pistons and rings. The engine is claimed to run perfectly now, so I assume the ignition and fuel system were also gone through at that time. The brakes were rebuilt too so it should be ready to go. No mention is made of the suspension though so budget in new bushings and shocks just in case.
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That side trim is ugly, but it helped protect the sides from dings and dents so we can’t complain about it too much. The Mini lite style rims look perfect with the Zs sexy lines. This one may look really good, but with any old car that has been parked in a barn for 25 years, it’s still going to need ongoing attention. I have a feeling that the shiny paint and running engine are driving the bidding here. So be sure to be realistic about what you are really getting into. It could be a lot of fun for the right person, but we would hate to see this Z-car go back into a barn for another 25 years!

Tags: Datsun / Japanese / Survivors

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[h=1]Needs New Rugs: 1963 Corvette Split Window[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1963-Corvette-Split-Window-1-630x354.jpg
Of all the versions of the Corvette, the Split Window coupe of 1963 is my all time favorite. Sadly, I’m not the only one that likes the way these things look! They aren’t the most sought after Corvette, that honor goes to the Cunningham Corvette from earlier, but they still go for serious money. This one appears to have just come out of long term storage and is even still covered in dust. It isn’t perfect by any means, but the seller feels it would be a great driver for someone wanting a split window for a reasonable cost. The reasonable cost part might be a stretch, but you never know. Find this split window here on eBay in Bedford, Pennsylvania.


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I really like the color combo of this one. Normally these cars left the factory in fairly bright colors, so it’s nice to see a blue car with dark blue interior. The current paint isn’t original, but likely an old respray. It looks pretty good though, so I could live with it as is. You?
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The dark blue interior is dirty and in need of a good cleaning. It looks serviceable though and quite original. The seller does admit it could use new rugs, I assume they mean new floor mats? I love the wooden steering wheel and the 4 speed! I only wish the seller offered more information about the car’s history though.
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The engine is said to be N.O.M. or not original, but it is a 327. No word is given on its current condition though.
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While this Split window isn’t perfect nor is it really original, it looks like a fun project. These coupes can go for serious money, but I think this one is at top dollar with the current $45k bid. I could be wrong though. How much would you be willing to spend on this Split Window?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Corvette

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[h=1]Say No To Eleanor: 1967 Ford Mustang[/h]
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In 1967 Ford redesigned the Mustang so they could shove a big block under the hood! Some people were not happy about the fact that the car got bigger and heavier, but I bet none of them would have complained if they were sitting behind the wheel of this one. There’s a 390-4v out front and a four-on-the-floor for some serious tire spinning fun! This particular car is in project form so it’s going to need a lot of love before it will be burning any rubber. It looks like a good start though. It’s located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota and is listed here on eBay. Hurry though because seller threatens that if it doesn’t sell, they will turn it into an Eleanor clone!



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May 30, 2016 / By Jesse / 1 Comment
[h=1]GTO Package Deal In South Dakota![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/GTO-Package-Deal-630x354.jpg
Just about every summer my family made a trip over to South Dakota. The Black Hills, Reptile Gardens, and Mount Rushmore were usually the agenda, but Dad and I always had our eyes peeled for roadside classics. See, we had heard rumors that the area was jammed packed with old car bargains. We found a few, but always wondered if other people had already picked the area dry. Well, this GTO package deal proves that there might still be a few deals to be had over there. Presumably the sale includes three automatics and one manual for $11,500! The title are included and even if they are all base cars, this could be a bargain for the right person. They are all located in Rapid City and are listed here on craigslist. Thanks goes to Olaf E for the tip!


Tags: American / GTO / Muscle Cars / Pontac / Projects





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Good Candidate for a 727 Torqueflight / 360 Crate Engine Swap.
[h=1]Not A Demon! 1973 Dodge Dart Sport[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/d1-3-e1464667837783-630x395.jpg
In 1973, Dodge bowed to public pressure and renamed the Demon the Dart Sport. The Demon had been the sister model Dodge to the popular Plymouth Duster, but some religious groups objected to the name and logo. So in essence, you’re looking at a slightly different version of the Duster. This particular car is making Manhattan, Kansas its current home and can be found for sale here on eBay at no reserve. As I write this, bidding is only just over $1,000, which doesn’t seem a lot from what I can see.

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Unfortunately, what I can see isn’t that much. The seller isn’t working very hard to sell this car, with external pictures only and a slim 38 word description. What they do have to say is pretty good, including that the car has a solid body with very little rust. They also tell us there are “minor dents and scratches,” some of which we can see in this shot at the very rear, on the right hand side just in front of the rear wheel, and on the right side of the rear bumper.
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The Florida plate is a little confusing on a Kansas car, but at least someone considered it a collectable. I’m hoping the gold paint is original, but there’s no way to tell from these pictures. The listing does state that the interior is black, but again, we know nothing else. Can you sense my frustration?
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Under the hood (according to the auction listing) we know there is the venerable 225 cubic inch “Slant Six” coupled to an automatic transmission. The ad also states that there’s a new starter and a new battery, and that there is a new brake master cylinder and power booster conversion kit included. They’ve kindly included pictures of the brake components. I have a feeling that a solid car like this will end up being turned into a resto-mod or clone of a higher performance version. I think it would be neat to drive as is, but we’d like to know what you would do if this showed up in your driveway?

Tags: American / Dodge / Survivor

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[h=1]Poncho Garage Project: 1968 Pontiac Firebird[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/b1-9-630x354.jpg
What’s this? Only 2/3 of a car? Just wait, there’s more car included, but let’s just say there won’t be a lot of disassembling needed if you decide to take this project on! I found this coupe listed here on eBay with an opening bid of $2,500. It’s located in Spanish Fork, Utah, where the seller planned to turn it into a “pro touring” custom but has changed their mind.

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I told you there was more car! The seller tells us that if you wanted to restore the car it originally had a white vinyl roof and a white interior, as well as factory air conditioning and power steering. While the VIN plate is shown, as far as I can tell it only specifies that it is a V8 coupe; you’d have to go to PHS to find out more details. On the far right of this picture you can see some new sheet metal in addition to the used metal above. I believe the blue shade on the underside of the trunk lid is the original color, if that’s so it’s Alpine Blue according to this paint chart, and that matches the VIN tag.
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Here are those new panels. The seller states that there is rust in the original trunk floor, which they back up with a picture, and that there were only small spots in the quarter panels and wheel houses, which has me wondering why buy new panels for the rear, especially since the front fenders don’t exactly look great. Nonetheless, new sheet metal is good, right? The ad also states that the rockers are solid both on the inside and on the outside. The doors don’t look bad from what I can tell in the listing pictures.
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Yes, folks, there is a front subframe included. It’s already been blasted and painted, and quite obviously has benefited from a brake and suspension upgrade. I suppose you could always go back to stock, and I might at least tone down the color on the red calipers, but I wouldn’t downgrade the brakes back to original.
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I’ll bet by this point you’re wondering about the stuff that goes in front of this firewall. To put it bluntly, it’s not included. The seller does say they have a line on a 326 engine with a Powerglide automatic for an additional $1,000, but it’s not included in the auction as-is. I know what I’d do with this project–because the car is so far from original anyway, I would work on making it my interpretation of a 1968 Firebird, with a modern drivetrain and a 6-speed manual–but that’s me. What I’d like to see is what you would do, and just to make it interesting, let’s give you a small budget (for this level of refurbishment) of $7,500 plus the cost of the car! Tell us in the comments!

Tags: American / Pontiac / Project

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[h=1]BF Exclusive: 409-Powered 1962 Chevrolet Impala[/h]
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From Tom – My story begins in 1970. A fellow from Cincinnati purchased this ’62 Impala from his boss at the time. He drove the car to school, went to the prom, and used it as any typical teenager would. He knew this car was special though and didn’t abuse it much. In 1990, he purchased a high horsepower 409, 4-speed, Engel cam, Fenderwell headers, etc. In 1994 it was rebuilt, but since 1997 it has just sat unused.



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It still has its original Honduras Maroon paint, bumpers, etc. I ended up with the car last year because the gentleman has health problems and can no longer drive. He decided it would be better to let someone else have some fun with it.

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The car has a late ’61 409 block and the car was built in ’61! That wasn’t done on purpose though, it just ended up that way. This is not an original 409 car. It was originally a 6-cylinder/3-speed 2-door Impala.

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Here are all the pertinent numbers:
VIN# 21747F154023
Engine block 3788068 (62 409)
Engine date k0461 (10/04/61)
Heads 3814690 (62-64 high perf.)
Date left head 10/5/61 (278)
Date right head 5/29/62 (e2962)
Intake manifold 3814881 (62-64 409 date unreadable)
Carbs 3270s both(1961)
Distributor 1110919 (61-62 409 dual point centrifugal advance)

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The first photos show how it looked when I found it and this is after a wash job only! I have cleaned the tank, put in a new battery, replaced fuel hoses, etc. It did not have the correct carbs, they were ’61 carbs, so I have replaced them with 2 600 Edelbrocks. The engine is like NEW inside. I have started the car, but only ran it for a few seconds because the oil pressure didn’t go up immediately.

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The car is for sale and the price is firm at $20,000. It’s located in Hamilton, Ohio and you can contact Tom at 513-839-1241 or email him here for more pictures or information. It still needs some work, but this could be a fun one. Real 409s are rare and valuable, but you could really romp on this one without feeling bad!

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Exclusives / Featured

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Hauls Ass and whatever else you want.
[h=1]400 Reasons: 1971 Chevy Kingswood[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1971-Chevy-Kingswood-Wagon-630x419.jpg
I don’t know what has gotten into me lately, but I find myself really liking classic American station wagons, especially ones with big V8s. I know, most drive like barges, but there is just something appealing about a family wagon that has room to haul everything from a Christmas tree to a stack of 2x4s, while still being able to do a tire smoking burn out! This Chevy Kingswood caught my attention when I came across it here on eBay in Tacoma, Washington with a current bid of $5,200. I’m not sure if it was the 400 cui V8 or the patina that made me take a closer look, but I’m glad I did!



Tags: American / Chevrolet / Wagons

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