Barn Finds

[h=1]Survivor Mustard: 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1980-Toyota-Land-Cruiser-e1466993145901-630x417.jpg
I love these Toyotas! This Land Cruiser isn’t particularly old, at just 36, but they didn’t change these much over the years. We don’t often see old 4x4s in this nice of condition, likely because most owners drove them hard on and off the road, so it’s nice to see one still in great shape! The seller claims that this one is original, including the 50k miles on the clock. They have documentation back to the first owner, so I believe them when they say that Mustard yellow paint is original! Find this sweet Toyota here on eBay in Los Angeles, California.


Tags: Japanese / Survivors / Toyota

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Good Candidate for a Performance GM Crate Engine.
[h=1]Barebones Driver: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1980-Chevrolet-Malibu-e1466977436200-630x421.jpg
I know, this probably isn’t the kind of Malibu most of you are hunting for, but this ’80s G body looks like a really nice survivor! It’s a barebones car, something you don’t normally find on cars from the ’80s. It doesn’t have A/C, power windows or any of those other fiddly systems that can break. The seller suggests swapping the 3.8 V8 for an LS V8, which might not be a bad idea. It was in a fender bender with a deer at some point in it’s life, so the front end was repaired with factory GM parts, so it isn’t perfectly original. Installing a V8 might hurt some of the originality, but it would definitely increase the fun factor significantly! If you’d like to take a closer look at this Malibu, you can find it here on eBay in Owatonna, Minnesota.


Tags: American / Chevrolet / Drivers

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Lots of potential here.
[h=1]Farm Fresh: 1955 Chevrolet 3100[/h]
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We have another flipper here that’s too lazy to take their find off the trailer for photos, but given just how sweet this little truck is, I think I can overlook that annoyance. They found this Chevy on a farm in Arkansas where it had been from new. While it isn’t a Cameo, this is a really well optioned truck! It has the 265 V8, automatic, shortbed and even an AM radio. You can find this survivor here on eBay in Eads, Tennessee with a current bid of $13k and a BIN of $17,500.



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From a styling standpoint, I think Chevy really hit it out of the park with the Task Force series of trucks. Like many people, I prefer the smooth looks of the Cameo, but I wouldn’t mind having this shortbed!

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The seller comments on how desirable the 265 with automatic is, but I’m not sure if that really adds that much from a value standpoint. These trucks have really gone up though over the past couple years, so perhaps having a V8 will have a bigger impact on price than I realize. Any thoughts?

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Condition wise, this truck isn’t perfect, but it isn’t beat up or rusty. Both are big factors when buying an old truck like this, especially if you’re buying it as an investment. I know the truck market has really taken off, so I’m sure there are plenty of bidders hopping to have it as an investment, which is a bit sad if you ask me. This truck deserves to be cleaned up and driven, not sealed in a plastic bubble for some future financial return that might never come.

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Trucks

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[h=1]Don’t Donk It: Cheap Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Project[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cheap-442-Project-630x354.jpg
The seller doesn’t provide much information in their ad, but they claim that this 1971 Oldsmobile is a real 4-4-2! They mention that they have the original engine and transmission. With no other details and only two photos it’s hard to know how good of a deal this really is though. This beast was built near the end of the muscle car craze so power was down a bit, but with a 455 cubic inch V8 as the base engine it was still a very respectable performer. It’s located in Fort Pierce, Florida and is listed here on craigslist for $3,500. It’s going to be a big project, but the end result should be a lot of fun. What ever you do though, please don’t donk it. Thanks for the tip Scott!


Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Oldsmobile / Projects
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I drove a few of these back in the mid 90's (Z28 and SS). Hee haw !
[h=1]BF Exclusive: 1994 Camaro With 1LE Package![/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1994-Camaro-1LE-630x333.jpg
About a week ago we featured a low-mileage Camaro that the owner believed was a COPO (Central Office Production Order) car. Our readers quickly debunked that idea, but pointed out that it was indeed something special. The 1LE in the option list tells us that this thing was actually built for racing just as the seller claimed. The changes may be hard to see because they were mostly under the skin, but they transformed the car dramatically. There weren’t a lot of these built either, so this Camaro definitely deserves a second look!


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There’s nothing under the hood to hint that this car is anything but stock. That’s because the engine is stock – as in Showroom Stock road racing. This class of racing allowed suspension upgrades, but the engine had to be left alone. So, the 1LE upgrades focused more on handling, acceleration, and stopping than outright horsepower.
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They didn’t just throw some new shocks and brake rotors on though. This car was well developed. As engineers adjusted one variable such as stopping power, they had to tweak things like fuel delivery. Besides brake and fuel upgrades, the transmission received new gearing and the suspension was firmed up. You can read more about the 1LE package and what all went into it here.
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The interior threw some people off and that’s understandable because the 1LE package actually called for the base V6 interior! These cars were stripped down with only the essentials to go, stop, and turn quickly. So, it may not have been what the seller originally thought, but it’s still something very special. Throw in the fact that it’s only covered 27k miles since new and you have quite a find! It’s located in Atlanta, Georgia and you can contact David here via email if interested. The asking price ($12,500) may seem steep, but it’s a whole heck of a lot cheaper than the newly announced 1LE!

Tags: Camaro / Chevrolet / Exclusives / Featured / Survivors

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[h=1]Original Tires: 20k Mile 1981 Camaro Z28[/h]
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This 1981 Camaro Z28 is claimed to have only covered 20k miles since new. It’s well-optioned and everything looks to be in amazing like-new condition. The seller believes that the tires are even original! They do appear to be the correct Uniroyal radials That may not be the best thing if you actually plan on driving the car, but it does prove that it has been seriously well-preserved. It’s located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and is listed here on eBay with no reserve. Bidding is currently up to about $13k USD and the auction ends soon!



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The seller doesn’t mention which engine this one has, but you could only get a 305 or a 350 V8 in your Z28 in 1981. Lots of hoses and wires in there! Emission control systems were in full swing and this one is fitted with a computer to control it all – the first of its kind to be found in a Camaro. That could be a good or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. Warnings on the dash are nice to have, but the system wasn’t sophisticated enough to allow for easy diagnostics. Engine output was about 175 horsepower and 275 lbs.ft. of torque. So, nothing crazy, but not too shabby in its day.

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Besides the obvious visual upgrades, the Z28 added a lot of welcomed performance goodies. Underneath you’ll find uprated brakes, stiffer springs, better shocks, and thicker sway bars. Power was down, so why not make the rest of the experience better? It still wasn’t agile, but this upgrades helped a lot in the turning and stopping departments. One other cool feature that the Z28 had was a flap on the back of the Air Induction hood that opened when you floored it! I’m not sure how much of a difference it made power wise, but it’s nice that they kept an old muscle car tradition alive.

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The interior does look great! Too bad about that automatic transmission though. I’ve read that in 1981 you could get a computer-less 350 with a 4-speed! That would have been the best combination, but it probably doesn’t really matter here. This thing will most likely go into a climate controlled collection rather than daily driven. This car is probably more fun to look at than drive anyway. It is an amazing survivor though and I hope the next owner is able to keep it in its current condition for future generations to enjoy.

Tags: American / Camaro / Chevrolet / Survivors

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When was the last time you saw one of these at a Mustang Show ?
[h=1]Got Compression? 1984 Mustang SVO[/h]
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The Mustang SVO is one of those cheap project cars that I’m convinced will be worth bigger bucks in the near term. Of course, they’ve been cheap for so long, perhaps they’ll be perpetually obtainable – I certainly hope so! This early model here on eBay is said to be a recent barn find but it has some mechanical issues that demand a closer inspection, including concerns about poor compression.


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The SVO is said to have been removed from long-term storage, where it has sat for years with just over 60,000 original miles. The body looks rust-free and sports the earlier recessed headlights (later models were flush with the grill and turn signals). The seller notes the car has solid floors and frame rails, and also comes with its original title.

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The interior is a bit tattered, with a torn driver’s seat (the passenger seat isn’t faring much better) and the carpets are filthy. The steering wheel also shows a fair amount of wear, all of which is more than I expected for a lower mileage car. Perhaps the miles aren’t accurate? Whatever the story is, the interior will need some work to be brought up to driver-quality condition.

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Here’s where the real fun begins: so, this is the punchy 2.3L turbo that made the SVO a tasty alternative to the Mustang GT. However, the seller discloses that in his mechanic’s run-down of the car’s mechanical health that the engine showed poor compression. Now, he claims it can be remedied simply by driving the car, but you’ll need to re-assemble the cooling system before doing so (new parts are included). The opening bid of $5,500 seems quite strong; I think a lower bid should get the job done. What would you pay?

Tags: American / Ford / Projects

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We had a 71 like this when I was a Teenager.
[h=1]Wally World, Here We Come: 1974 Country Squire Bargain[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/c1-630x420.jpg
Rekindling memories of childhood vacations, this 1974 Ford LTD Country Squire appears almost ready for a cross-country trip! You can find it here on craigslist in Brooklyn, New York for only $2,200. You’d better hurry up if you want it though; I can’t imagine this find staying around for long at that price!

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As you might expect from a New Jersey car, there’s a little rust, some of which is visible here in the left rear quarter panel. However, with what looks to be original paint and wood grain siding that’s in pretty decent shape, I can’t imagine that this car has spent too much time out in the elements, although there is some fading below the gas filler panel.
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We’re missing one wheel cover here. I remember selling a lot of replacements of this particular cover when I managed a hub cap store in the mid 1980’s, so that doesn’t surprise me a lot. These three are from the ’77-’82 cars anyway, so they aren’t original. This cover or this cover are what would have been original for the car. Okay, obscure wheel cover trivia mode off!
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This is as close as we get to seeing under the hood. The seller does tell us that it runs and drives great, and also lists air conditioning as present, but offers no clue whether it’s functional or not.
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I’m almost surprised that this one doesn’t have the third row of seats, but that opens this cavern up for taking your stuff along with you. And just imagine the additional room available if you fold that second row of seats down!
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The front seat is what puts me in a quandary when it comes to the 33,993 claimed miles. On the one hand, the dash appears uncracked and the carpet looks pretty good. On the other hand, how could less than 34,000 miles with someone in the driver’s seat damage the upholstery that much! The door panels look mint as well, so I’m really torn here. Or actually, I’m not. Regardless of the mileage, at this price, I’m sending the front seat to an upholstery shop to match the vinyl as well as possible, replacing the front shocks and possibly springs as the seller states are needed, and heading for Wally World! Who’s with me?


Tags: American / Drivers / Ford / Wagons

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Cool little 60s Van.
[h=1]Flat Window Van: 1964 Chevrolet G20[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1964-Chevrolet-G20-Van-630x354.jpg
I’ve been on the hunt for a classic vehicle to make a road trip in and for some reason, I think one of these Chevy G20 vans would be perfect for it! I just came across this ’64, which was built in the first year of production, and I thought I would see what you guys think of these groovy vans. It’s got an interesting look to it, I’m not sure I’d call it patina, but at least it isn’t a rusty mess. It’s been parked since ’92 and hasn’t run since, so it’s hard to say what all might be wrong with it. If you’d like to beat me to this one, you can find it here on eBay in Carmen, Oklahoma with an opening bid of $1k.


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The price might seem a bit high, but you don’t find these early vans often. When you do, they usually have serious rust issues. This one might need paint, but it’s solid inside and out. The inline six isn’t a powerhouse, but it will get you down the road just fine! So, do any of you have experience road tripping in a G20 like this? If so, I’d love to hear more about how it worked!

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Vans
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[h=1]Former Drag Car: 1974 Dodge Charger[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1974-Dodge-Charger-630x420.jpg
There’s no question that by ’74 American muscle cars weren’t nearly as muscular as they had been, but they still had lots of potential! A V8 is a V8 no matter what emissions devices are attached. The biggest issue was the decline in compression, but fixing that was a bit of an issue. At some point, one of this Charger’s previous owners decided to swap the original engine for a Chrysler 400. No word what year it is, but it’s from the ’70s. They were supposedly drag racing, so we can only assume that this engine was more powerful than the original. Find this Mopar here on eBay in Muir, Michigan with bidding right under $3,500.


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The 400 was introduced in ’72 and offered between 170 and 260 hp, so it wasn’t all that powerful, but it did have considerable amounts of torque. The highest performance 400 was rated at 410 pounds of torque! That’s some serious grunt, especially in the mid ’70s. You can see, this one has several upgraded pieces, including a new carb and ignition system.
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We don’t know how much power this engine is actually putting out, for all we know it’s less than the original engine. For the right price, I can live with a non-original engine and not knowing how much power it produces. Of course, if you are a Mopar manica, you should be able to figure out what year and output this engine was rated at when new. I’d focus on getting this Charger running, clean it up and change out the hood scoop. What about you?

Tags: American / Dodge / Mopar

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[h=1]40 Year Family Owned: 1967 Pontiac GTO[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/gto1-e1467303225769-630x436.jpg
Lately, I have been having thoughts of selling my first “real” project car, the one I was committed to seeing through to completion. That’s the ’87 BMW 325is I own (and rarely talk about). I’m deeply attached to it, which is what will probably keep it around for the long-term. The fact that this seller is letting go of a 1967 Pontiac GTO here on eBay that’s been in his family for 40 years bends my brain a bit, as I can’t imagine the level of attachment you must feel after knowing the car for four decades. It sports a hotted-up 428 motor and is available in Maryland, where it has received 21 bids with the reserve unmet.

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Now, I suppose it could be a good yarn. I just watched an excellent video on YouTube featuring a character named Jack Diamond in a parody of what so many of our current TV personalities say and do to snatch a car out from an unsuspecting seller (hint: they tell stories and make the seller feel like they are giving their car to the next caretaker, when in reality it’s just going to be flipped for a profit). In the case of the seller, this could be a real-deal, family-owned car, or he could be pulling at the emotional side of our internal buying calculators in hopes of goading a potential buyer to pony up more cash. Who knows?
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Regardless of intention, is this a good car? The floors are temporary, installed to keep vermin out – so we know they’re at least bad enough to warrant some fairly large patches. What we don’t know is how bad the floors truly are, but we do know that restoration work didn’t get much further than that: the seller claims the family friend that was helping with the restore passed away shortly after the project started, and he never had the time or money necessary to complete his dad’s GTO. Now, with bills mounting for his children’s education and the cost of storage space, the seller claims he is feeling the squeeze and needs to let the car go.
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The GTO looks reasonable solid, though the roof section by the C-pillar could be worrisome. The trunk lid shows some signs of perforation but nothing catastrophic. According to the seller, the modified engine resulted in so much twist that a motor mount snapped on the first test drive; how much that story is worth in assigning a value to this car is up to the bidders. While the tale is a good one, is this GTO worth salivating over? This is the seller’s first listing on eBay, so it could be worth a call or a visit to get a feel for the car and the owner behind it.


Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Pontiac / Projects

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[h=1]Rust Included: 1966 Ford Galaxie 7 Litre[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1966-Ford-Galaxie-7-Litre-630x354.jpg
I have mixed feelings about this Ford. I really like the big Galaxies, they are good looking beasts and with 7 litres (428) of power, this one could be fun. What’s the problem then? Like usual, rust and this one has lots of it. It’s so bad that the seller is throwing in a new chassis, which has been refinished and looks good. That doesn’t address the body’s rust issues, but patch panels are available and anyone with a grinder and a welder can figure out how to install them. Of course, being a body on frame car, you could just leave the body alone and move it over to that nice new chassis. It would be eye catching, that’s for sure! Find it here on eBay in Saint Petersburg, Florida with an opening bid of $3,500.


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The decision to call the 428 a “7 Litre” seems like an interesting choice to me, well at least for a car that was targeted at American buyers. For whatever reason, it sounds more impressive to me than 428. I imagine the goal was to separate this car from the cheaper and smaller muscle cars Ford was building at the time. Remember, the 7 Litre was targeted at adult buyers that wanted a comfortable car that just happened to be powerful and fast.
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I think the interior is proof of that! Look at those plush bucket seats and all the trim. This was by no means a bare-bones weekend drag racer, it was a high speed highway cruiser that just happened to be capable of drag racing!
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The more I look at this car, the more I want one of these as my long distance cruiser. Between the 345 horse big block and the comfortable interior, it seems like a car that would eat up the miles in style. This particular car has a lot of issues though and is going to need a lot of work before seeing the open road. The starting bid seems a bit high to me, but considering the engine runs, the transmission is freshly rebuilt and that it comes with a rust free chassis, it might actually be worth it. What do you think? Has enough of the heavy lifting been done to make it worth $3,500 or more?

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[h=1]Another Nova: 1972 Chevy Nova[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/right-8-e1467227344539-630x354.jpg
This orange Nova may look familiar because I wrote up another one recently, which you can read about here. This really is a different Nova and is listed here on craigslist in Oscoda, Michigan. This one has been sitting since 1984. It also has a 307 V8, automatic and black vinyl seats. The asking price is $16,000, $500 cheaper than the first one. As I said before, “That seems really high for a car like this, but once again, what is original worth?”


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The interior is black in this one as well and looks to be in pretty good condition.
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There is some rust and bubbles showing along the edge of the front wheel well.
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It has the same 307 V8, but his one has A/C. I doubt it works, but it sure would be a nice feature to have.
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This Nova had big (ugly) bumper guards added. I’ll ask the same questions as with the other, “what would you do with this Nova? It would make a great sleeper. One could upgrade the suspension and brakes, add a crate motor and modern transmission. But wouldn’t it also be great to leave it stock?” I suspect the comments on this car will be similar to the comments made before, but it will be interesting to see. This Nova might be overpriced, but what would it cost to restore a typical $5,000 Nova to this condition?

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Nice Cruiser with 383 that produces 425 Ft Lbs of Torque !
[h=1]Parked For 30 Years! 1969 Sport Fury Convertible[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/a3-6-630x420.jpg
This super clean and original 1969 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible is just down the road from me in Clinton, North Carolina. It’s been rescued from 30 years of storage and some work has already been completed. The seller has listed it here on craigslist at a price of $11,000.

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My wife has fond memories of a 1969 Fury growing up and I can see why. I did find another car online with the same red, white and blue rectangles on the rear fenders, and that ad also stated that only 1,769 of these cars were produced, making this one quite rare, I suspect. I know I haven’t seen one lately!
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I can see the homecoming queen waving on the back deck now; can’t you? The paint looks very shiny and I don’t see any rust, although there is a spot on the lower passenger side front fender that is troubling. It may be something else, though–the photographs, while nice for craigslist, still don’t offer the resolution necessary to tell for sure.
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While the dash looks nice, it’s pretty obvious you’ll have to do something about the seats! These folks offer reproduction covers for $400 and up. The seller has already added new carpet and a new top with new back glass and top lift cylinders. I don’t see any cracks in the dashboard, either. I’m guessing that’s an aftermarket air conditioning system under there, and the seller doesn’t tell us whether it’s functional or not–which probably means it isn’t.
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While the seller does not specifically mention the 383 Super Commando engine’s condition, other things in the ad lead me to believe it’s in pretty good shape. When it was new, it was rated at 330 horsepower and 425 foot-pounds of torque! The seller has also improved the car by adding new tires, a new steering gear box, brake shoes, master cylinder and battery. I can’t believe they would have done all of that work if the engine didn’t run as well; it even looks like new tune up parts are present in this picture. When I started wondering about value, a quick look up here leads me to believe that the asking price may be somewhat reasonable, especially if the body checks out upon close examination. It’s a shame I’m not in the market, but are you?

Tags: American / Driver / Plymouth

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[h=1]V12 E-Type Barn Find In New Jersey[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/h1-630x420.jpg
This 1974 Jaguar E-Type V12 coupe is in Bayonne, New Jersey, but is being advertised here on eBay UK as I’m guessing the seller feels the market is stronger in the car’s homeland. Given the recent devaluation of the pound versus the dollar, I think they may be mistaken, and it wouldn’t surprise me if a US buyer ends up with this car. While the buy it now is 13,000 pounds ($17,338 as I write), I suspect a lower offer would take this one home, and you might well end up with a bargain.

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The seller calls this car largely complete except for the front bumper. I’m not 100% sure that’s all that is missing, but most of the car does look there. It also doesn’t look as rusty as you might expect.
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The seller was kind enough to give us undercar looks, and I’ll tell you, they don’t look bad. Like some British cars I’ve owned, it appears to have benefited from the factory ongoing rust proofing system (F.O.R.P.S, otherwise known as oil leakage!) and looks very solid.
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Who says a sporty car can’t be practical. Just look at that hatchback!
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The inside looks perfectly usable, although the 33,000 mile claim made by the seller I think may be stretching it a little. It doesn’t look like 133,000, though, so I’m guessing a faulty odometer or cable. It’s unusual to see a project E-Type with this solid a body shell. Unfortunately for me, you also see the automatic shifter in the center, although I do think the automatic works better with the V12 than it did with the earlier XK engines. I would still prefer a manual, though.
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And here is that V12. The seller gives us nothing to go on as far as engine condition goes, not even if it will turn over. The 5.3 liter unit produced 241 horsepower and 285 foot-pounds of the most turbine smooth torque a piston engine has ever made. Even with the four Stromberg CD175 carburetors rather than the fuel injection fitted to some XJS cars, it’s a wonderful powerplant. I hope someone picks this one up and restores it to it’s former glory! Let us know if it’s you!

Tags: British / Jaguar / Project

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Clean RX7.
[h=1]7,800 RPMs, 9,500 Miles: 1988 Mazda RX7[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/s-l1600-65-e1467303908269-630x305.jpg
While I don’t necessarily encourage people to not use their vehicles, I can get behind the idea that a convertible be reserved for summer use only. Although it’s never been on my automotive bucket list, I can see how some enthusiasts pine for a drop-top to use exclusively in sunny weather, and this 1988 Mazda RX7 here on eBay strikes me as a car that I could enjoy socking away and then using extensively in the months between winter and fall. It has only 9,500 original miles and bidding is quite active with the reserve unmet.

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Many examples of this generation of RX7 have been used up and put out to pasture. Blame teenagers with heavy foots and light bank accounts. It’s not they were unreliable; instead, they suffered the plight of becoming just a cheap used car and therefore easily accessible by any kid with a summer job. Thankfully, this convertible example has clearly been an adult’s pride and joy, and the interior remains as clean as you might expect for such a low-mileage creampuff.
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Although not as exciting as the turbocharged version, the stock 13B twin-rotor engine delivered a respectable 160 b.h.p. The only trouble is, this second generation RX7 was not nearly as lightweight as its predecessor, so this car was hardly a pocket rocket. Grand touring is what it did best, but they can still be made to handle. Best of all, Mazda performed the convertible conversions in-house, meaning structural rigidity isn’t half-bad (for the era), especially compared to its competitors that used aftermarket partners like ASC.
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Ah, pop-up headlights: a trend that I wish would come back. Another neat feature of the convertible is the removable center roof section with the remainder of the soft top still in place, creating a targa-style top. While not entirely practical, it is nice to have the flexibility to go one way or another, especially on chilly early spring mornings. And of course, those gorgeous BBS wheels really are the proverbial cherry on top. If you had to own one, this low-mileage, manual transmission-equipped RX7 could be worth the cost of admission. Which convertible would you choose?

Tags: Japanese / Mazda / Survivors

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[h=1]Rusting Horse: 1966 Mustang Fastback[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1966-Mustang-Fastback-630x355.jpg
It’s no secret that people prefer the fastback Mustangs over their coupe body siblings. While I would be perfectly content with a coupe, I understand the appeal of the fastback, just look at how good looking they are! People are willing to spend considerable money to have this look, going as far as installing fastback roofs onto coupes. It seems like a lot of work and expense to me, but when you have one like this ’66, that has rust issues it might be a way to save it. Personally, I’d look into fixing this one’s rust issues before resorting to cutting the roof off and slapping it on a coupe! If either option sounds like a challenge you’d like to tackle, you can find this Pony here on eBay in Cannon Falls, Minnesota with a current bid of $8k.


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This isn’t a highly optioned car, a 289 2 barrel with 3 speed. While people want the high out 289, there’s nothing wrong with the base 289. It’s a good engine with more than enough power to have fun!
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I’ve seen cars with far more rust than this saved, so I don’t see why this one couldn’t be repaired. I’m glad the seller is honest about the condition though! From what can be seen in the photos, it actually doesn’t look that bad, but they state that the frame rails and torque boxes have rust, so plan for the worst and hope for the best. I guess if you just happen to have a coupe sitting around that is completely rust free and you don’t mind chopping the roof off, it might be easier in the long run to go that route. What do you think?

Tags: American / Ford / Mustang / Projects

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[h=1]Bridgehampton Blue: 1971 Chevy Corvette[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/s-l1600-51-e1467208353972-630x424.jpg
It’s amazing how a car can look fairly rough on the surface but more solid underneath, or vice versa with a shiny topside and corrosion in the floors. This 1971 Corvette convertible here on eBay and located in Miami is an interesting car, what with its highly original condition but surprising amount of surface rust underneath. The car wears Michigan plates, so it may have spent some time in winter driving conditions before retiring to South Florida. There’s currently one bid to $8,000 with the reserve unmet.

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The Corvette retains its original, numbers-matching 454 engine, and the engine stamping reveals it to be the 365 b.h.p. LS5 variety. The seller is adamant that it is a stock example, but the Moroso valve cover makes me think otherwise. Paired to a Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission with power brakes, this ’71 would make an excellent top down cruiser, especially once repainted in its original shade of Bridgehampton Blue over black leather seats. It’s currently not running and the seller doesn’t know if it has ever been rebuilt.
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The interior looks presentable for a soft top car, with decent seating surfaces and a crack-free dash. The Corvette came from the factory with power windows and AM/FM stereo, though it appears the head unit has been swapped out at some point in time. Underside photos show an unsettling amount of surface rust on almost all suspension components, but no word on whether that corrosion has founds its way into the floor pans. There is also rust in the lower door panels that will need replacing at some point.
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I’m not sure where I stand on this ‘Vette: it does appear highly original, though perhaps not as original as the seller thinks. The amount of rust underneath the car is a bit worrisome, as is the rust-barnacled convertible top mechanism. Though I have seen cars that simply had surface rust on the springs and control arms and were otherwise free of major corrosion, I don’t know if that’s the case here. This is definitely a car that warrants closer inspection, and an inquiry as to why the previous auction winners walked away.

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Muscle Cars / Projects

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[h=1]Eye Candy: 1965 Chevrolet El Camino[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/left-front-5-e1467295144405-630x354.jpg
This El Camino is listed on craigslist for a reasonable $8,800 in Quincy, Michigan. This may not be to your taste, but it’s had extensive restoration, including a new frame, interior and brakes. With the little 307 V8 and automatic, it is no tire burner, but it should be a nice driver.


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The interior has been nicely redone. It’s plain but functional.
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Things are very tidy under the hood but rather bare. Power steering and AC would be nice.
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It looks pretty nice from this side as well. Unless there’s lots of bondo under that paint, this looks like a reasonably priced nice El Camino. I wonder what it drives like and what you’d see if you looked closer. Perhaps it’s just eye candy that’s been cleverly photographed. It will be interesting to see what you readers have to say about this little truck. Would you enjoy it as it is, or would you upgrade the engine and suspension?

Tags: American / Chevrolet / Drivers

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