My Latest Barn Finds

rouxroux · 11-24-2008, 06:34 PM

OK, not exactly "barn"....more like "storage building". These cars have been stored away for 3 years throughout a lengthy estate settlement. Sometimes it's nice to know the secretary working for the "clearing house"... I taught her daughter about 10 years ago and she remembered I collected old "Cor-something" cars. Here's the catch: The man's daily driver: A '95 C4, LTI, 6 speed, Bilsteins, Borla exhaust with 60K miles. Car was dusty and needed the battery charged and clutch fluid. It drives GREAT! Only thing "wrong" was that someone swapped the left rear wheel to the right and vice versa (strange, left tire was on the right side but with the left wheel).

Car #2: A BEAUTIFUL '71 with T-tops ...I've shown against this car for years and wondered whatever happened to it. Here's the kicker: 1800 (yes, one thousand, eight hundered) miles. Only on/off trailer as it's been a show car it's entire life. Only thing it needs is period-correct tires...Yep, a true survivor. Was very clean in the storage building as it had a "Dustop cover".

I know they are "vettes, and it's been 20 years since I've had one, but this is my top "barn find" as of yet. And yes, they were dirt cheap. I'm a happy man.

Hugh R · 11-24-2008, 06:36 PM

Nice, you need to update your signature now.

rouxroux · 11-24-2008, 06:37 PM

Here's the '71.....Enjoy!

BlueSideUp · 11-24-2008, 06:46 PM

Wow that's awesome, good to see them go to someone who appreciates the cars.

HardDrive · 11-24-2008, 07:05 PM

Always wanted a pre-73 Stingray.......

Racerbvd · Racerbvd's Garage

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Originally Posted by HardDrive

Always wanted a pre-73 Stingray.......

Yes, I would too would love a 72.

coolngroovy · 11-24-2008, 07:56 PM

Great find m8!

futuresoptions · 11-24-2008, 07:56 PM

My friend has a 69...

My barn finds are always rusted out and have chicken poop everywhere... you guys
must have nicer barns where you all live....

kaisen · 11-24-2008, 08:10 PM

Wow, that's an amazing story. Good for you! When you're tired of the C3, I'll take it off your hands

rouxroux · 11-24-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisen

Wow, that's an amazing story. Good for you! When you're tired of the C3, I'll take it off your hands

When I checked places like Pro Team and a few others, I just about pooped my pants looking at prices of "restored" cars with more miles!

kaisen · 11-24-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rouxroux

When I checked places like Pro Team and a few others, I just about pooped my pants looking at prices of "restored" cars with more miles!

The right ones break six figures. Yours is "priceless".

9dreizig · 11-24-2008, 09:18 PM

and you wonder why we all hate you!!! Just kidding,, congrates!!!

Jim Bremner · 11-24-2008, 10:05 PM

I hate guys that own cool caes and trailer them. (unless they're race cars)

Tobra · Tobra's Garage

nifty, my buddy is second owner of a 1970 455 Cutlass SX that is that same color gold, that '71 you got there is worth a fortune, no doubt

you gonna be changing all the rubber on the C4 before you drive it

FastDave · 11-25-2008, 12:40 AM

I know where 2 pre-70 Mopars are sitting right now... outside!!! What are some people thinking???

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Wow! Excellent find!

rouxroux · 11-25-2008, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tobra

nifty, my buddy is second owner of a 1970 455 Cutlass SX that is that same color gold, that '71 you got there is worth a fortune, no doubt

you gonna be changing all the rubber on the C4 before you drive it

The funny thing about the color is that it was picking up some strange coloring from the sun. It's actually a little lighter in good light, more yellow shows instead of the "golden" hue. I was not well versed in the paint codes, so I looked it up after finding the invoice and looking up old photos. It's actually "War Bonnet Yellow". Maybe I can take some pictures in a better light to show it.

As far as tires, it has Radial T/A's right now, but a set of "Period-correct" rubber from Cocker Tire is a possibility. I don't think that there will be many miles put on the '71.

Thanks for the comments guys, like I said, it's been 20 years since I've driven 'Vettes, they sure are not "finesse machines" by any means.

onewhippedpuppy · 11-25-2008, 05:58 AM

Lucky SOB! Nice find.

stomachmonkey · 11-25-2008, 06:07 AM

The 71 is sweet.

chuckr · 11-25-2008, 06:38 AM

Wow ! great find.. I bet the neighbors are talking now. I gotta ask, which one is yours and
which one is Diane's ? The 71 is beautiful !
Take Care and hope you enjoy the holidays
Chuck