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12/21/2024

1993 Buick Roadmaster Wagon

It’s not often that we Barn Finds writers get to post about a BF Success Story and Our Cars at the same time, but I’m pleased to report that this 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon has been purchased, brought home from Pennsylvania and has been driven enough to tell you it’s even better than it appeared. In case you don’t remember it, here’s a link to my “Stop Me” post from February 23 detailing the car and trying to persuade one of you to buy the car instead of me. Apparently I’m not a very persuasive writer.

With all the fluids changed, new brake shoes on the back, turned drums and rotors and plenty of shakedown miles, I’m here to report that the car is wonderful, and belies that it even has the 82,000 miles it shows. I love the smooth power and especially the soft ride, which has been extremely helpful lately as I have injured my back and this is the only vehicle we own that I can drive comfortably.

Now before anyone thinks this is my car, think again. The wagon belongs to my wonderful wife who has wanted one for a long time. If you look past the smile on her face, you’ll see how close it came to the front of our trailer when we loaded it. Yes, I did measure it ahead of time.

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But that doesn’t mean there was a lot of extra room! I clipped the right tailgate support wire on the way up with the side view mirror; thankfully there was no damage to the paint, which is all-original.

Funny enough, that right power mirror is literally the only thing on the car that doesn’t work. I will try to fix it at some point, but with that as the biggest problem, I’m not too worried. I hope it isn’t something I did on the way into the trailer.

This is one car that really does live up to it’s name. I have likened it to driving my living room; remember, I’m used to little British cars like my Triumph Spitfire, which will almost fit in the cargo area of the Buick.

We look forward to many family adventures with the Buick shield leading the way. Who would have thought that this would be my first ever GM car? I hope some of you reading this find as much happiness from pursuing a car found in the pages of Barn Finds! And be sure and send in your own success stories when you do!

12/21/2024

Jeff’s 1986 Isuzu Trooper Project

It’s been ages since I’ve provided an update on any of my project vehicles, and for that I apologize. A few things were happening, including a house move, the pending arrival of our second child, and of course, that lovely thing we call a pandemic. Still, my projects were still moving ahead in fits and starts, and the 1986 Isuzu Trooper seems to be the one that’s closest to being done for a spell, at least until I get the next wild hair across my ass to fix something that isn’t broken. I have to give a shout out to Art’s Complete Automotive in Jamestown, Rhode Island, as they have taken the Trooper under their wing and tackled lots of buttoning up that needed to happen. When I visited yesterday, they had the exceedingly rare ARB brush guard installed, with a row of classic KC Daylighter driving lamps mounted up – but that’s just one aspect of what they’ve been sorting out.

You’ll notice the wheels and tires are different than the last time you saw the Trooper, and that’s because with the two-inch lift kit from Calmini Products, we wanted to add some extra stability via a set of wheels with a lower offset. The new wheels are from Summit Racing, measuring 15 x 8 with a -19 offset, suiting the truck and the lift kit quite well. I had also grabbed a set of Addco sway bars but unfortunately found that the rear sway bar I was sent was incorrect – and that in the time that passed since I ordered them and realized it wouldn’t fit, the Trooper bars had gone out of production. Art’s shop foreman, an ingenious fellow named Jeff, is a Jeep fanatic and figured out that the rear sway bar from a XJ Cherokee would bolt up quite nicely. So, the Trooper has the Addco bar in the front and the Cherokee bar in the rear with custom brackets fabricated by Jeff.

One of the ongoing battles with the truck has been issues arising from the engine swap performed in Georgia to replace the locked-up original mill. This is to be expected, but we found more than a few issues. For one, I noticed that the throttle cable would jam up, causing the frightening scenario of the pedal sticking the floor. Because the cable wasn’t adjusted correctly, the throttle plate remained open – you can see where this is going. All necessary adjustments were made, and Jeff also addressed numerous vacuum leaks, a common issue when transitioning to an aftermarket carb like I have. The latest fix has been addressing the fuel, temperature, and oil pressure gauges that sit in the dash. When the engine was swapped, the wires between the senders for these gauges and the cluster itself was severed. Jeff sourced some VDO gauges that match the interior nicely, and are far less prone to failure than the original units with new all new wiring.

When the truck gets home (and in between caring for my soon-to-arrive newborn and our two-year-old), I hope to clean up the interior. Our very own Scotty G. grabbed a set of very cheap Recaros out of a junked Mustang Pace Car in Minnesota and will bring them east when he has a photo assignment in New England next. These will be reupholstered in the same pattern as the Pace Car, but in the rare “Caramel” colors to match the tan cockpit of the Trooper. I also sourced a factory rear bench that folds flat for sleeping purposes, and some minty rubber floor liners to replace the tired originals. Finally, if the Trooper is still ticking this time next year, I grabbed every piece of A/C equipment out of a low-mileage Trooper to replace the dead components in my truck so if we end up using it for beach trips next summer, the family will stay cool. While I’m undecided on how long the Trooper will remain in my care, I’m keen to get it home and log some actual miles soon – and make some new videos.

12/21/2024

1981 Imperial by Chrysler

Life is too short for boring cars! Having to decide *not* to buy an old car once a week comes with the territory here at Barnfinds, and last week, for the first time in three years, I bought one for myself. This 1981 Imperial emerged after 20 years in an Ohio barn and turned up in “as found” condition on eBay. Fuel system work around the gas tank seems to have sidelined this fuel-injected classic, but the seller said it would run on a jump start after splashing fuel down its throat. The price left room for an engine replacement if necessary, so after some deal-making with my spouse, I clicked Buy It Now!

Many owners had their ’81-’83 Imperials converted to carburetors either by Chrysler itself (due to some EFI problems) or by others. This one retains its fuel injection system. Though not as intricate as the Kugelfischer injector pump on my mechanically port-fuel-injected 1972 BMW 2002 tii, this one shares many similarities, with the principle difference being the throttle-body style and computer controls of the Imperial. While I’ve seen cars these powered by late-model Dodge Hemi motors, I’ve never seen a stock-appearing performance-enhanced ’81-’83 Imperial. It would be an interesting challenge make this EFI system feed a warmed-up 360.

This shot really sold the car. Though dusty, the driver’s seat shows almost no visible wear, and the carpet’s not bad either. I expected the leather to be in desperate need of nourishment, but slipping behind the wheel when loading it, I found the dusty hides to be soft and supple, and I heard a whisper… “Clean me and get me running, then we’ll drive to California.”

The 1981 and ’82 Imperials wear genuine Cartier crystals in the hood ornament, steering wheel, ignition key, and both opera lights, and sometimes they go missing due to wear or vandalism, but this car has all of them! The only extra-cost option on a 1981 Imperial was a power moon roof, which this car lacks, but that’s fine with me. Oldcarsweekly noted that Chrysler’s New Yorker listed at under $11,000, compared to the Imperial’s lofty $18,311 base price.

The “bustle” trunk appeared earlier on Cadillac’s Seville, providing a retro luxury touch. I prefer Chrysler’s rendition. A product of Canada, the Imperial used extra-thick body panels and special paint. Other quality-control measures included taking every Imperial on a five mile test drive and subjecting it to a high-pressure car wash to check for leaks. Wheel choices (no additional cost) included these factory wire wheel covers or alloy road wheels.

A crack on one steering wheel spoke, sagging headliner, and a raised area on the dashboard top comprise the only obvious interior shortcomings. It will need a good detailing. Though sold as having “about a hundred thousand” miles, connecting a battery revealed that the digital dashboard A. works! and B. shows 147,000 apparently gentle miles. Hopefully earlier owners’ attention to maintenance equaled their care of the interior. Buyers had their choice of four stereo systems, and this one has the 8-track option. I’ll certainly keep this head unit, though a more modern stealth stereo would be handy at some date. I look forward to showing some “after” pictures as this project moves onward. Do you remember this generation of Imperial?

12/21/2024

1958 Berkeley SE328!

A few days ago, we featured a Berkeley SE328 that reader Ikey H tipped us off to. Shortly after Russ D wrote it, we realized that this little rarity was right here in Boise, Idaho. We’ve been on the lookout for one of these interesting little sports cars for many years, so Jesse quickly sent the seller an email. Unfortunately, we didn’t get a response back and with finds like this, time is of the essence. So, we got to work doing some sleuthing and in what can only be described as destiny, we were able to track the car and seller down!

As I was studying the seller’s photos, I kept being drawn to one particular photo of the car that showed the next-door neighbor’s house. In the beige world that is suburban sprawl, a house with bright blue trim has a way of sticking out and for some reason, I kept getting the feeling I had seen this house before but couldn’t quite place it. As I was looking at another photo that revealed a crosswalk sign, a memory came to mind of a recent incident where my car’s alternator failed and the battery drained out, leaving me stranded in a neighborhood directly across from a high school that had a very similar crosswalk. My phone battery also happened to be drained, so I had to hike to the nearest gas station to get someone to come rescue me and that’s when I remembered walking past a grey house with bright blue trim! So, I pulled up Google Street View dropped a pin right where I had broken down, and started retracing my steps.

With the address in hand, we decided to take the risk of stopping by the seller’s house unannounced. We figured the worst-case scenario was that we would at least get to look at a Berkeley in person. So, we made the 7-minute drive to the seller’s house, knocked on their door, and were greeted by a wonderful individual. Tom, the seller, was confused about how we found him, but we explained that I recognized his neighbor’s house from the photos after my car died not 500 feet from his house. He was impressed that I would remember something like that and told me I should consider a career at the CIA.

The car was sitting on a perfectly sized trailer in the seller’s driveway with a tarp over it. From the street, you would never have guessed there was a car on the trailer. Once we got the tarp off, it started to sink in just how tiny this car is! It makes a Modern Mini Cooper seem giant and even a Triumph Spitfire would seem big sitting next to this thing. But, that was the point of the Berkeley. It’s an engineering marvel when you consider that it was developed in the 1950s and weighs in at just 700 pounds. Yes, you read that correctly! To put it in context, this car weighs about the same as a dry Chevrolet 427 V8… Just the V8.

After World War II, the British economy was struggling, so for most people owning a car was pretty much out of the question. That was until people like Lawrence Bond came along and developed cheap little micro cars, he is probably best known for his Bond Minicar that got people moving again. The Berkeley came about as a collaboration between Bond and Charles Panter, the owner of Berkeley Coachworks. Berkeley was already building fiberglass campers, so they had the skills necessary to bring Bond’s vision to fruition. As we were inspecting the car, I was immediately struck by how modern the struck seems compared to the other fiberglass cars I’ve seen from this time period. Clearly, Bond drew inspiration from the aircraft that he had worked on during WWII.

Since the car is so extremely light, it doesn’t need much power to move it along. So, a two-cylinder two-stroke engine was used and is paired to a 3-speed transmission with reverse. Berkeley sourced the drivetrain from Excelsior Motor Company. The engine is good for just 18 horsepower, so these cars aren’t particularly fast, but with so little car to move around, you don’t need much to have fun. Unfortunately, finding replacement engines and transmissions for these cars is a rather difficult task since they didn’t build many. Thankfully, this one appeared to be complete and in good condition. The seller assured us that it ran when he bought it 5 years ago and we were able to turn the engine over by hand.

It isn’t every day that you come across something like this, so we made the seller an offer. After the usual back and forth, we came to an agreement that involved him delivering it to our shop the next morning. He rounded up all the parts, remounted the front wheels, hooked his truck up, and trailered it to our shop the next morning. Talk about service! We unloaded it from the trailer and pushed it into the garage.

We will be doing more updates as we make progress on this wild little machine, but I can tell you that we already have it running! You can even watch our first attempt to start it above. We’ve had the amazing opportunity to work on all kinds of cool cars over the years, but I can honestly say that none of them have been as odd or special as this Berkeley. If you’d like to follow along as we get this thing back on the road,

12/21/2024

1972 BMW 2002 tii Project

Before the birth of the iconic 3-series, BMW’s 2002 defined the now-popular class of two-door sports sedans. Parked since at least 2007, this 1972 BMW 2002 tii found a home in my garage after a friend decided it needed someone to give it a new lease on life. We arrived at a price and it’s been more or less where you see it ever since, in the “project bay” of my garage. It is not running and it is not for sale. I hope to share more pictures as progress continues. The plan is to return it to its original Colorado orange color, reversing a prior owner’s thorough color change to the current Verona red. There’s nothing wrong with Verona, but Colorado is more interesting, certainly more “’70s,” and it’s the car’s original hue. Records back to the original sale document a life in Maryland and Virginia, mostly normal maintenance, and one huge injection of cash in the late ’90s including a new BMW factory engine. That makeover gave the owner about 40,000 miles of service before a Porsche 911 kicked the little BMW out of the garage where it lingered as lawn art until I retrieved it in 2018.

If you’ve never worked on a mechanically fuel-injected vehicle, this picture may look a bit strange! Part of my fascination with this car is the “tii” sub-model, the abbreviation meaning touring international injection. Personally I prefer the German word for injection, “Kraftstoffeinspritzung.” Like most mechanical creations, the phrase is much cooler in German, but apparently “injection” was more international, so we still see the “i” on injected BMW cars today. Much like my 1989 Ford Mustang 5.0 and a billion other cars, the ’72 tii uses a rear-mounted fuel tank to push fuel to engine, and a return line that send extra fuel back to the tank. A modern injection system uses a computer to determine how long to hold the injectors open based on engine and air temperature, load, throttle position, etc. With no computer, the engine-driven Kugelfischer injector pump you see here must do all those things mechanically, so it’s got a little crankshaft of its own, and pistons that send bursts of fuel to each injector through those plastic hoses at around 400 PSI, enough to overpower a tiny spring in each injector, allowing one pulse of fuel into the combustion chamber. It’s quite glorious, very reliable, and yields about 25% more power than the carbureted version of the 2.0L inline four. All together now, “Kraftstoffeinspritzung!”

The first time I saw a vintage plenum intake was on another German car, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3, and I realized this was a ’90s-style intake from about ten years before some American automakers deployed a sort-of “Electronic Carburetor” thing called Throttle-Body-Injection. OK, I’m exaggerating slightly, and yes, the Rochester RamJet came out in 1957, etc. but I find the engineering in pre-computerized fuel injection systems rather captivating. I began this project thinking I would get it running more-or-less as-is then shake it down a bit before embarking on a complete-ish restoration. After several slow victories in that direction I realized it would be more practical to blow the thing apart and fix each subsystem properly before refitting them.

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Much like a first-generation GM Camaro or Firebird, the front subframe can be disconnected and rolled out as a unit. This was as easy as pie considering many of the things I had to disconnect or coax into turning dated to the original assembly date, some 47 years ago. I got well into the the disassembly of objects including tiny phillips screws, 8mm nuts, and so-on without ruining ANY of them. The windshield was destined for replacement, so I decided to practice removing it before removing the rear window. I got three corners of the windshield out before CRACK; I busted the fourth. Lesson learned!

This shows the current state with both front and rear subframes out along with the interior and most of the glass and trim. You can see some of the original Colorado paint now. No heinous discoveries so far, and every day bring new adventures, photographs, videos, web searches, and knowledge. I’ll work the body down to bare metal and build everything back as if I were gifting it to a dear friend or family member. If all goes well, I’ll enjoy it for a year or so and sell it. I savor the journey more than the destination. I may do one more of these, probably a modified non-tii, while everything is fresh in my mind then move on to something completely different. What unfinished project lurks in your garage?

12/21/2024

1961 Triumph TR4!

For those of you that have been with us for a while, you might know that we have a soft spot for British Roadsters. We’ve owned more than a few, but we decided to give German sports cars a try. As great as they are, after a few years without a British droptop, we decided we wanted to get back into something with Lucas electronics. And you know, there’s no better time to buy a convertible than the middle of winter! So, when a 1961 Triumph TR4 popped up locally, we decided to go take a look. What we found was a bit of a mixed bag, but that’s all part of the fun right?

This TR was found in a barn in rural Idaho by the seller over 20 years ago. At the time, it was in pieces and the frame was nearly rusted away. He managed to find a straight TR4 frame and started mounting everything to it. The engine was rebuilt, an overdrive transmission installed, custom seats went in, the body panels were sprayed Ford Performance White and then slapped onto the chassis. We were downright impressed with how well it ran and drove, but the body gaps were absolutely terrible. It was so fun to drive though, that we had to make an offer! And just like that, it was ours.

I’m used to most of the finds that come into the Barn Finds’ Shop either being in pieces or not running, so this one was a bit different for me. Mechanically, it’s sound and runs brilliantly. Even the overdrive works! So, what is there to fix? Well, the paint is looking sad and those body gaps are killing me. I know, it sounds ridiculous to be complaining about something as trivial as panel alignment, but the door gaps are so bad that it’s hard to even open them. In my research, it seems to be most TR4 owner’s biggest complaint, even more so than the electronics!

Well, I’m not the type to be discouraged, so I set about getting the body all lined up correctly. I made a short video showing the task of adjusting the panels, which you can watch above. I have already worked on the doors some, they at least open now, but there’s still a lot of adjusting to be done. I’m starting to see now why so many owners complain about the task, it’s not really hard, just tedious. That being said, I think having everything adjusted properly will be well worth the work in the end. What do you think? Is having well-aligned panels worth the work?

12/20/2024

We Bought A Garage Find Go Kart!

A while back, we showed you our Honda CT70s that we purchased and I made mention in that article that they sent us down a rabbit hole. Well, this is strangely where they sent us, to a go-kart! We have long wanted to own our very own karts, but it didn’t really make sense when we didn’t have anywhere to drive them. Once we realized that the empty parking lot next door was a great test track for our motorcycles, the logical thing to do was to go out and buy a go-kart! And here is what we bought, well the first one at least.

When this kart popped up on craigslist, we thought it looked too cool to not at least go look at. Once we arrived at the seller’s home and they pulled it out of their garage, we knew we would be leaving there with it in the back of Jesse’s Volvo wagon. They fired up the newer Predator 212 engine and we took it for a spin. The seller bought it in California prior to moving here and then it just sat until they decided to sell it. They assumed the previous owner custom built it, but we are fairly certain this was a manufactured kart, the welds, frame construction, and engine plate are extremely precise. There are lots of custom touches and modification that were clearly added at a later time, more on those in a moment, and chips in the gold metal flake show the bright red paint that is commonly seen on go-karts.

Our best guess is that the previous owner customized this two-seater to hang on the wall of their shop when it wasn’t zipping around the dragstrip. The bottle opener grille would be at the perfect angle to crack open a bottle with the kart hanging on the wall from its rear axle. The Predator is a great engine for a budget go-kart build, but it isn’t exactly period correct. To mount it and have clearance for a torque converter, it appears they built a platform to get it sitting up higher. While the welding job is alright, it’s nowhere near as nice as the welds on the frame. We aren’t too worried about originality though, we just wanted a fun to drive go-kart that we could potentially teach our kids how to drive on and this one definitely checks those boxes, plus it just looks awesome!

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So, we made a deal with the seller and loaded it up in the Volvo. As soon as we got it back to the shop, we took it for a spin on our test track. And not 10 minutes after we finished our drive, an alert popped up on Jesse’s phone about a Manco kart that had just been listed for sale on the outskirts of Boise, so we parked this beast and headed off to check the other one out. I’ll keep that story for another day, but let’s just say that we are now deep into the rabbit hole!
A while back, we showed you our Honda CT70s that we purchased and I made mention in that article that they sent us down a rabbit hole. Well, this is strangely where they sent us, to a go-kart! We have long wanted to own our very own karts, but it didn’t really make sense when we didn’t have anywhere to drive them. Once we realized that the empty parking lot next door was a great test track for our motorcycles, the logical thing to do was to go out and buy a go-kart! And here is what we bought, well the first one at least.

When this kart popped up on craigslist, we thought it looked too cool to not at least go look at. Once we arrived at the seller’s home and they pulled it out of their garage, we knew we would be leaving there with it in the back of Jesse’s Volvo wagon. They fired up the newer Predator 212 engine and we took it for a spin. The seller bought it in California prior to moving here and then it just sat until they decided to sell it. They assumed the previous owner custom built it, but we are fairly certain this was a manufactured kart, the welds, frame construction, and engine plate are extremely precise. There are lots of custom touches and modification that were clearly added at a later time, more on those in a moment, and chips in the gold metal flake show the bright red paint that is commonly seen on go-karts.

Our best guess is that the previous owner customized this two-seater to hang on the wall of their shop when it wasn’t zipping around the dragstrip. The bottle opener grille would be at the perfect angle to crack open a bottle with the kart hanging on the wall from its rear axle. The Predator is a great engine for a budget go-kart build, but it isn’t exactly period correct. To mount it and have clearance for a torque converter, it appears they built a platform to get it sitting up higher. While the welding job is alright, it’s nowhere near as nice as the welds on the frame. We aren’t too worried about originality though, we just wanted a fun to drive go-kart that we could potentially teach our kids how to drive on and this one definitely checks those boxes, plus it just looks awesome!

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So, we made a deal with the seller and loaded it up in the Volvo. As soon as we got it back to the shop, we took it for a spin on our test track. And not 10 minutes after we finished our drive, an alert popped up on Jesse’s phone about a Manco kart that had just been listed for sale on the outskirts of Boise, so we parked this beast and headed off to check the other one out. I’ll keep that story for another day, but let’s just say that we are now deep into the rabbit hole!

12/20/2024

1973 Porsche 914

The Porsche 914 is a great option if you want to experience an air-cooled sports car but aren’t ready to step up to a 911. You sit low to the ground and the engine is right behind your back so it makes for a very unique experience. I’ve loved having this one around but it’s time to move on. This car was purchased from a friend of mine whose health was making it harder to enjoy the car. They had sorted everything though so this thing is ready to enjoy. The car is located in Boise, Idaho, and is listed here on eBay with no reserve!

Being a ’73, this is the best year of 914. It benefits from the lighter body and 1.7-liter engine but with the smoother side-shift transmission. Talking about shifting, the bushings have all been replaced and it goes between gears without any grinding. The engine has been fitted with dual Weber carburetors and they make some very nice sounds. Since there isn’t a choke, you do have to let it warm up a bit but after that, it pulls nice and hard.

The interior is very clean with the exception of a few small tears on the driver’s seat. I figured that was just a good excuse to order a houndstooth or plaid upholstery kit from 914Rubber though. There’s aren’t any cracks in the dash and there’s an old cassette player in the dash. The heater works well too. There isn’t much more to the inside but the simplicity of the 914 is part of its appeal. Reupholster the seats, install a Momo Prototipo steering wheel, add a wooden shift k**b (like the ones used in the 917) and it’ll feel like a race car in here!

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The previous owner wanted more vitals without having to install a center console so they created this trick multi-gauge using parts from a 911. It works great and is a nice addition if you value space. The interior room is one of my favorite features of these little cars actually. I’m a big guy and the inside of these cars actually feels roomy. That’s not something you can say about many mid-engined sports cars. Drive a Fiat X19 and then hop into one of these. It’ll feel like you’re in a Cadillac!

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Anyway, on to the important stuff. The hell-hole is solid and we haven’t found any serious rust anywhere on the car. The original paint color was orange but a previous owner had it resprayed black at some point. The paint isn’t perfect but it presents well and is good enough for a driver. And drive it is what you will want to do! I feel like a race car driver every time I take this out, even if it’s just for a blast around the block. The sound of those Webers and the neutral handling make for a very fun ride. I’d better stop now before I talk myself out of selling this one! I have a clear title in my name and a bunch of paperwork from the previous two owners. Be sure to check out the photo gallery here and let me know if you have any questions.

12/20/2024

We Bought A Triumph TR3A Barn Find!

There’s nothing quite like pushing back barn doors to find a dusty classic car parked inside! It’s even more of a rush when you have no idea what to expect when you see the find for the first time. Recently, Jesse received a phone call from an older gentleman, Neal, that lives just down the road from us in Nampa, Idaho. He had heard that if you have a barn find, we are the guys to call! So, Neal gave Jesse a call to see if we would have any interest in coming to take a look at his car. He didn’t give much information, pretty much just the basics. The car was a 1960s Triumph that has been sitting in his barn since the ’80s. You don’t get calls like this every day, so we dropped everything and jumped in the car. Boy, are we glad we did!

Neal purchased this TR3A back in the early ’80s. He was good friends with one of Boise’s most well-known sports car collectors. One day out on the golf course, his friend suggested he switch to a hobby he might be a little better at. So, Neal decided to give the classic car hobby a try. His friend went on the hunt and found this Triumph for him. It had already undergone restoration but had been parked immediately after, so it needed brakes and some minor repairs. Well, shortly after buying it and having the car fully serviced, his golf game started to improve. So, the TR went into the barn and the car hobby was put on the backburner. Fast forward 30 years and it was still sitting in the barn. Now that he’s nearing 90, Neal decided it was time to move it along.

When we opened the barn doors, the car was under a car cover, which released a cloud of dust as Neal removed it. We couldn’t believe how great the car looked sitting in his barn covered in dust. We quickly spotted some cosmetic issues, but nothing serious. A quick check of the engine revealed that it turned over nicely. While the cobwebs and flat tires made a detailed examination of the frame difficult, we couldn’t find any signs of damage or rust. So, we asked Neal how much he would need to let it go. He told us how much he had paid for it back in the ’80s and that he needed at least that much. We could tell that this one was a good find, so we ended up making him an offer that was higher than what he was asking. With the deal done, we scheduled a time to come back with a tow truck!

The only thing more exhilarating than opening the barn, is getting your find home to see if you hit the jackpot or not. As soon as we got this TR into the shop, we got to work prepping the engine for first start-up. After changing the fluids, hand-cranking it, and installing a fresh battery, we turned the key and pushed the started button… We documented the first start-up in the video above, so I will let you watch that to find out what happened! Be sure to also subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more updates on this project and the other finds we currently have in the garage.

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