My travels took me by the bank today for a withdrawal, as it always seems to be, and I noticed that they were offering around 2% interest on long term certificates of deposit. Of course, this advertisement was not… more»
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Sun Baked Survivor: 1967 Camaro RS
It might not be a Z/28 or even an SS, but this ’67 Camaro is still a sweet find! It’s an RS optioned survivor with it’s original 327 V8. After spending 25 or so years parked out in the… more»
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Steely Survivor: 1968 Ford Mustang
With vintage Mustang’s being as common as they are, an example has to be either really nice or really unique to set itself apart from the other dozen or so that will inevitably be for sale at the same… more»
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Worth It Sooner Or Later: 1988 Ford Mustang LX SSP Coupe
Here at Barn Finds, we spend a lot of time writing about muscle cars. Not many people care how many four door Ford Fairlanes were equipped with 390s, but you drop a fastback 1967 Mustang with a four speed,… more»
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Not Your Father’s Pony: 1986 Ford Mustang SVO Turbo
In 1988 Oldsmobile launched a series of advertisements that used “Not your father’s Oldsmobile” as the catch phrase. Of course it was an attempt to intrigue a new generation drivers who may not have looked at Oldsmobile before. Behind… more»
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Greenhouse Effect: Big Block 1969 Camaro
Like some low rent home science experiment gone totally awry, covering this car with a tarp during storage was a really bad idea. Tarps hold in moisture, plastic ones more so than canvas, and they create a greenhouse effect… more»
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NOT A Barn Find: 1970 Dodge Challenger
We’re playing with fire by featuring this 1970 Dodge Challenger, because the seller is adamant that it is “NOT a barn find,” further asserting, “‘barn find’ is an abused phrase these days, does anyone still fall for it?” So… more»
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First Gen L48: 1967 Camaro SS 350
Buying a project from Coparts can be a bit of a mixed bag. While they do often get some really interesting cars, they don’t provide much information and the cars usually come with salvage titles. Every once in a… more»
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No Reserve But Rusty: 1969 Camaro
When I first say a no reserve 1969 Camaro being offered on eBay with bidding still below $3k and just a day to go, I about hyperventilated. You just don’t find V8 equipped first generation Camaros this cheap anymore,… more»
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Feel the Venom! 1978 Mustang II Cobra
With a new Fox-body Mustang due in ’79, Ford went all out on this 1978 Mustang II Cobra II. The Pinto-based Mustang II deviated from Mustang’s roots (why do you think they call them “Pony” cars?) in its compact… more»
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Estate Sale Shelby: 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Upon first glance, this estate sale appears to be furniture. In fact, I scrolled through quite a bit of furniture before I found what I was told could be found in the listing: an unrestored original 1968 Shelby GT500… more»
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Dropped A Valve: 1969 Camaro Z28
We’ve seen more Camaro Z/28s that are “missing” their original DZ 302 than we can count. Given that there are more Z/28s today then were ever built, it makes buying one a bit nerve-wracking. That’s why you need to… more»
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Cobra Jet Project: 1969 Mustang Mach 1
Yes this Mustang has clearly seen better days, but this massive project might just be worth all the hard work it’s going to take to revive! You see, this Mach 1 is a 428 Cobra Jet equipped car that… more»
The Bullitt Mustang Surfaces In Mexico?
Update 3/7/2017 – It has been announced that after traveling to Mexico to see the car in person, Kevin Marti has authenticated it as being the actual Mustang driven by McQueen in Bullitt! Photos of it as discovered in… more»
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1969 Mustang For $800!
I know this Mustang needs tons of work and is missing lots of parts, but unlike many of the rough Pony cars we’ve seen lately, this one is actually realistically priced. At just $800 or best offer, taking it… more»
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Almost A Barn Find? 1968 Mustang Fastback
The seller of this Fastback call it a “Barn Find (almost)”, but I’m not exactly sure what that means. It was in the same owner’s care from 1978 until 2014 and had been parked for 19+ years when the… more»
