Barn Find Stories

Rare Absaroka License Plate

After telling my father about that automobilia collection we looked at other day, he smiled and said, “I want to show you something”. He then proceeded to pull an item out of the shelf. It looked like a license… more»

1966 Pontiac Puzzle: Worth Putting Together?

This old Pontiac was found sitting in the driveway of a vacant home. I tracked down the owner and although he isn’t actively trying to sell it, he said he may have to because a neighbor complained. The owner… more»

Rare Classics Rotting Away!

Once a race car driver, then a fashion designer, now a classic car dealer in Dusseldorf, and full time eccentric, Michael Fröhlich bought 50 classic cars from the 1950’s and created a sculpture park on his land not far from his… more»

Amazing Bugatti Barn Find!

One would assume that every single Bugatti barn find has already been unearthed. Well, here’s more proof that there might still be a few out there waiting to be found. A small group of people have dedicated their whole… more»

1969 Ford Torino Talladega Garage Find

From Jim O – Hi Guys. It’s Jim O. again with a local barn find. A friend recently told me about a guy that he knew for quite some time. Until recently he had no idea that he hoarded… more»

Porsche 356 Graveyard

The photo of this Porsche 356 graveyard has been floating around online for about a year now. I did a little research to see if I could figure out where it was taken and by whom, but wasn’t able… more»

Sunk Samba: 1957 VW 23 Window Bus

This find from reader Vincent L has been out there for a while, but it is such a great story that we just had to feature it! I’m sure many of the VW Bus fans out there already seen this incredible story,… more»

MGB Update: Still Running Rough!

A while back we were discussing the possible causes of my MGB’s rough idle and many of you suggested that the carburetors could be the culprit. I wanted to blame it on the valve train, but before doing anything… more»

Dad’s 1970 Chevelle SS 396 Survivor

From Chad H – This is my father’s 1970 Chevelle SS396 4spd w/M22 Rock crusher transmission this car is a 100% original numbers matching with no paint or body work and with original interior. Found here in Michigan in… more»

The Barn Finds Trend Keeps Growing!

Look at what I just picked up at the new stand. Barn finds seem to be showing up everywhere! They are regularly featured in books, magazines, and even TV programs. These once forgotten cars are now creating an automotive… more»

What’s This 1966 Olds Delta 88 Worth?

Reader Andrew S recently contacted us in hopes of getting an idea of what this beautiful Olds Delta 88 might be worth. It’s in great shape, but is a four door, which isn’t valued by Hagerty. He thought you… more»

Lemons Wedge: 1978 Triumph TR7

What’s this? Jamie’s posting about another find being sold off a trailer? Nope, not this time. That’s my sad looking trailer, and rather than a flipper selling a car, this was a picture while we were on the way… more»

Reader Sighting: 1966 Plymouth Barracuda

From Dutch B. – I was driving down a side street in Des Plaines, Illinois today and I spotted a very distressed 1966 Barracuda S. It had been sitting there for a long time – the tires were almost… more»

Our Dad’s Find: 1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVille

A couple weeks ago, I received a phone call from my Dad. I don’t typically get up and leave meetings to answer my phone, but for some reason I thought I’d better take this call. I asked if everything… more»

Classics In Canada!

We love to see the cars you guys have or have had in the past! Reader Jamie G shared his and his family’s collection and projects with us and it looks like they have some interesting stuff. I will let him tell… more»

Future Barn Finds Contributor: Eli’s Sightings

We recently received an Edsel Villager submission from Eli R, one of our younger readers. After we featured his find, he decided to send a few of his local finds in and it looks like he is a contributor… more»

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