The Opel Olympia was a German compact car built across several iterations from 1935-70, with gaps along the way, such as during World War II. Most of these cars have faded away due to being worn out, but there… more»
Barn Find Stories
Feb 4, 2022 • Events Stories • 72 Comments
Inspect Cars For Fellow Barn Finders!
Buying any car online can be scary, but being able to have a fellow Barn Finder check out a car for you first could help ease some of those fears. It might be a good way for those willing… more»
Feb 1, 2022 • Stories • 35 Comments
Hundreds of Muscle Cars in Five Junkyards!
Where do old muscle cars go when they’ve been all used up? At least to these five junkyards scattered across Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas. If you’re looking for old Mopars, Fords, and other cool cars from… more»
Jan 30, 2022 • Stories • 34 Comments
Unreal Garage Find: Mustang GT350 and Shelby Parts
There are some finds that seemingly defy explanation. The types of discoveries where you shake your head and ask how this scenario can even unfold. That’s essentially what was going through my mind as I digested this incredible YouTube… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • Stories • 19 Comments
Abandoned 30 Years: 1968 Lamborghini Espada
I don’t normally get all that worked up about YouTube videos (in fact, I think most “content creators” are vastly overrated), but this one is a different story. The Late Brake Show, hosted by Jonny Smith, recently posted an… more»
Dec 27, 2021 • Stories • 15 Comments
Extreme Makeover: 1935 Audi 225 Cabriolet
I recently had the chance to visit the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum in Pinellas Park, Florida, which is a delightful collection of historic vehicles that all share a common theme: they were engineering masterpieces in one form or another,… more»
Dec 25, 2021 • Stories • 21 Comments
Merry Christmas From Barn Finds!
Hopefully, today is full of good food, family, friends, and amazing barn finds for all. So, from the entire Barn Finds Team, may we all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!
Dec 23, 2021 • Stories • 2 Comments
Show Favorites: Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals
The 2021 edition of the Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals (aka MCACN) is in the books. Held in Rosemont, Illinois, the roots of the show go back to 2010. Since then, this has become a gathering for aficionados of… more»
Dec 18, 2021 • Stories • 27 Comments
Story: Secret Stash of Aero Warriors in Tennessee!
Aero Warriors- or Winged Warriors as the Mopar aero cars are sometimes called- were created with one thing in mind, and that was to win big on the NASCAR circuit. The aerodynamic warriors included four vehicles, beginning with the… more»
Dec 16, 2021 • Stories • 15 Comments
Three Wing Cars and More! Mopar Barn Finds
The Internet may have taken some of the mystique away from the Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird wing cars, but they are still a sight to behold. Imagine finding three of them in one location! There’s no link… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • Stories • 14 Comments
Overland Legend Lost: 1965 Unimog M404
A few days ago, I came across a Facebook post in the “Junkyard Finds” group that included a curious thing: a reference to a pick-and-pull yard putting a classic Mercedes-Benz Unimog into the self-service section loaded with high-end off-road… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • Stories • 52 Comments
30 Acres of Rusty Gold in Georgia!
Old Car City USA in White, Georgia professes to be the world’s largest known classic car junkyard. Across more than thirty acres, mostly wilderness, thousands of largely American-made cars have come to their final resting place here over the… more»
Nov 26, 2021 • Stories • 7 Comments
Story: 11 Years to Find This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was a performance-oriented package on the Ford Mustang, introduced in 1969 and part of the line-up through 1978 (and again in 2003-05 and 2021). This is the story of a young fan of the Mach 1… more»
Nov 25, 2021 • Stories • 14 Comments
Story: Happy Ending! 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘cuda
Upon first glance, what you see here looks like a pretty harrowing sight- a 1970 Plymouth ‘cuda that has decades of crud all over it and hasn’t been moved since the eighties. And it’s not just your run of… more»
Nov 20, 2021 • Stories • 28 Comments
LS6 Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
One of the most sought-after muscle cars from the genre’s heyday is the 1970 Chevelle SS 454. But not just any 454, the LS6 edition which produced nearly one horsepower per cubic inch (450). This is the story of… more»
Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale Stories • 18 Comments
Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks
Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»
