The cheapest new discovery: an advertised complete and original 390-V8 Country Squire needing full restoration. Broken glass, corrosion and transport costs must be priced before enthusiasm.
The cheapest new discovery: an advertised complete and original 390-V8 Country Squire needing full restoration. Broken glass, corrosion and transport costs must be priced before enthusiasm.
A complete-looking 390-V8 Country Squire at project-car money is exactly the sort of unusual opportunity worth surfacing. Its broken glass and full-restoration needs are part of the story, not footnotes.
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies odometer mileage that is not described as project or build mileage. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asking price | $2,500 | Advertised asking price; verify fees and current availability. | Classics on Autotrader ↗ |
| Mileage | 100k shown | Based on shown odometer ÷ 64-year model age; directional context, not a score. | Classics on Autotrader ↗ |
| Location | Kennewick, Washington | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | Classics on Autotrader ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, Project, Budget | Attributes drawn from the listing and Waghoon’s editorial review—not a vehicle score. | Classics on Autotrader ↗ |
These are documented model, platform or age-related inspection priorities—not a claim that this specific vehicle has each problem. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Floorpan and structural rustPeriod Ford wagons are repeatedly flagged for floor and body corrosion. Inspect the frame, mounts, rockers, rear quarters and cargo floor from above and below. | Curbside Classic · 1967 Country Squire ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
| Tailgate and rear-glass mechanismCycle the dual-action gate and glass repeatedly; inspect regulator, wiring, weatherstrips, hinges and alignment. Wagon-only parts can be difficult to replace. | AACA buyer discussion ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
| Cooling, brakes and project completenessA road-ready classic needs a cold-start, hot-idle and braking test. A project needs a written inventory of missing glass, trim, seats and title documentation. | Waghoon PPI guide ↗ | Not stated in the listing — verify during the PPI |
A committed restorer with transport, storage, fabrication access and a parts plan. The $2,500 ask is only the admission price.
Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle or authenticated every seller statement. Confirm VIN or chassis identity, title, ownership, accidents, service invoices, modifications, recall completion and current availability. Arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
The specification guide is separate from this individual listing and its dated availability.
Compare the configuration, then check the individual car.