A TRUE BARN FIND - (We have the photos!)
One owner car from 1971 - 2016 with 89,114 original miles
The recipient of a nut and bolt rotisserie restoration performed by
masters of their craft with over 30 years of experience (pictures
available)
Professionally rebuilt and correct numbers matching engine 455 c.i.
built to 9:5 to 1 compression
Authentic 442 convertible (34467 VIN)
Tons of original paperwork, broadcast card, owner's manuals,
warranty pamphlet, dealer placard
Original 1971 Certificate of Title
Correct one year only special order Bittersweet paint (code 62)
Correct Sienna bucket and rear seats (code 979)
NOS steering wheel still...like finding a unicorn
Paint work by renowned master craftsman, Jim Novelli of Wright
City, Missouri
If you've taken a walk through any car show chances are you've
heard a different conversation as you passed each car. Their topics
range from wheels, engines, to finding parts, to the restoration,
and inevitably the barn find. Most times you have to wonder if the
barn find story is nothing more than a fishing story like the "big
one that got away." Well this car is no fish story and you don't
want it to get away.
Take a good look at this car. If you're like us, the first thing
you'll notice is the masterfully done and brilliant Bittersweet
factory correct paint. That's because, Jim Novelli of Wright City,
Missouri-a renowned refinishing expert on A-body cars-restored this
very car. Novelli usually wins either Best-In-Class or Best-In-Show
for his work. But look closer. The dual black stripes up the
functional W-25 OAI air intake hood are a perfect match to the
brand new top. Check out the panel gaps. They're perfect. Add to
that the highly polished chrome and you should be drooling. But as
they say, the devil is in the details and the details in this
example shows like-new glass and proper lenses without any cracks
or defects. Sitting on new period correct Goodyear Polyglass tires
and new one year only all aluminum wheels.
The like new Sienna interior compliments the Bittersweet exterior
color extremely well. Opening the door is like opening a brand new
442. Everything works as you would expect: Effortlessly. That's
because the instrument gauges, original Am/Fm stereo are all
reconditioned. New speakers were also added. Have a seat. The
perfect seating and carpet come from Legendary Interiors. Gripping
the NOS steering wheel is like gripping it for the first time in
showroom.
Twist the key. Listen to that breathing 455 ci beast (audio
available) as correct intakes transport air to the professionally
rebuilt carburetor, then exhaling through the Gardner exhaust
system dual pipes with those beautiful trumpet tips coming out the
bumper. That amazing throaty, 70's sound comes courtesy of Speed
Pro pistons with black friction coating on the skirts, Sig Erson
street fighter cam, Cloyes Double roller timing chain and gear set,
and a Melling m22 oil pump. Naturally, the heads were redone with
all new valves, valve springs and rocker arms/pivots. Connecting
rod bolts and nuts are high strength chrome moly ARP. All supplying
power to the 3:23 posi-rear end. It simply doesn't get better than
that.
To see restoration photos go to:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/124771047@N02/albums/72157711174601641
At the Motor Car Group, we're enthusiasts first. We want you to
enjoy your new car from the minute it's delivered and the trailer
door drops. Before a car leaves our shop, it's gone through
comprehensively, both visually and mechanically. We do more than
just kick the tires, though: We road test (if the weather permits
us here in Cleveland!) and clean it inside and out.
We're proud of our inventory and do our best in describing each
example as accurately as possible. As with all classic cars, it can
be difficult to know the true miles and history. Further, what one
person sees is a gem, another person might not. So before making an
investment, we encourage you to hire the services of a private
inspector for a third party opinion. After all, we want you to be
happy with your car for years to come!
No matter where you'd like your car shipped to, let us make the
arrangements. We've ship cars all over the world. Delivering your
new ride in enclosed carrier is nothing new for us. We'd be honored
to arrange all the logistics for you! Every car we sell, from
Sunday drivers through the rarest exotics, is meant to be
driven-get out there!
If you have any questions before, during or after the sale, do not
hesitate to contact us. It's what we're here for! Call us at (440)
914-0000, write us at
[email protected] or stop by and see
the new shop at 6441 Davis Industrial Parkway, Solon OH 44139.
We're 26 miles from Cleveland Hopkins Airport and we can pick you
up when you come to inspect or purchase your car.
We welcome any prospective buyers, their buyer's agents or
inspectors from Monday through Friday during business hours, as
well as evenings and weekends by appointment. We're car people who
love what we do, and you'll feel it from the first time you contact
us. Give the R&H crew the opportunity to serve you: Our passion
and attention to detail set us apart!