When we aren’t busy working on Barn Finds or wrenching on a project around the shop, we try to get out and look for interesting classics. Jesse had recently spotted a C3 Corvette off of a major street here in Boise, Idaho, so we figured we might as well go have a closer look at it. On the way there, we ended up spotting several more cars. One of them might be the most unusual find we’ve come across in a while, but more on that later. If you come across any interesting classics parked in a driveway, along the side of the road or even on the street, we would love to see photos of it!
Let’s take a closer look at the Corvette first. It appears to be a 1977 and it has clearly been parked here for a while. The registration on the license plate expired in 2014, but it’s hard to say if it was still being driven then. We knocked on the door to see if we could find out more about the story, but sadly no one was home. We are definitely going to go back to see if we can speak to the owner and if they will let us take a closer look!
Here’s one of the other classics we spotted on our short drive. Second generation Trans Ams have become quite sought after in the past few years, so it was rather surprising to see one simply parked next to someone’s house on a major street. We knocked on this owner’s door too, but again no one was home. There were quite a few surveillance cameras (several pointed at the Pontiac), so we decided to move along. From what we could see from the street though, this ’79 Trans Am has been parked for a long time. The interior looks to be original and the shaker hood scoop indicates that this Poncho is powered by the 6.6.
And now for the truly interesting find from our drive, this Citroen DS 21! Ok, so the Corvette and Trans AM are more exciting to drive and way more desirable, but how often do you spot one of these French oddballs parked on someone’s driveway (seriously, look closely and you’ll see that it’s sitting on the ground). We knocked on the owner’s door and to our surprise, someone answered! The owner’s wife admitted she didn’t know much about it, but happened to be on the phone with her husband. He was excited to hear that someone knew what a Citroen was and asked if we could come back another evening so he could tell us about it. We are obviously going to take him up on that offer!
We are going to go back out and try to get more information about all three of our roadside sightings. We will be sure to report back with what we discover. Who knows, one or all three might be for sale! You just never know with roadside sightings. So be sure to keep an eye out for classics parked in your own neighborhood and send us photos of them via email at mail@barnfinds.com!
I sure wouldn’t mind more info on that 77 Vette.
Definitely more info on all 3. I’ve seen how to change a tire on the Citroen. That’s a totally interesting way to deal with a flat. Have admit I’d rather see the Firebird over the mid model C3, but they have potential
Good for you expanding the scope of the Barn Finds franchise. Please please please pursue these since the stories will be well worth reading.
Thanks again for a highly entertaining part of my day!
That Citroen isn’t half bad. I hope we get to hear the story soon. Maybe convince the guy to sell it!
We actually went back to look at the Citroen closer last night, so there’s more info to come on it! As for the other two, we are going to keep trying to catch the owners at home. Stay tuned!
I find myself looking in backyards and driveways on my commute to and from work (train). I’ve seen some interesting stuff but I would just get a blur as I tried to snap a picture from a moving train.
I’ve always been curious about Citroens, with their retro space-age styling and unique suspension. They seem fun and interesting, also challenging!
The very same hydrolic suspension set up has been used in Bentley & Rolls Royce …
The only difference is the same part “stamped citreon” will cost 5 times as much from Bentley RR dealers!!
I’m more interested in the Citroen than the Vette, or Bird. Hope to read more on it soon!
Too bad that Raymond Loewry didn’t get to put a French Curve (hack, cough, coffee coming out me nose) on the Citroen. I have liked the possibilities of a 53 Stude cleanup on the front, and drop the top down a foot. But alas, mon ami, you couldn’t wear your top hat or Easter bonnet while motoring along. Then stick a 413 Max in for power. Would have sold millions… er, ar least 50.
You know, it’s interesting how many people get off with the styling of a Citroen. I have to say that you have the extremes with that; either you love ’em or hate ’em. Myself, I’m in the latter crowd. My favorite Citroen is the 2CV. Otherwise, I’ll take good ol’ American iron….
I admire your courage in this day of “shoot first, ask questions later”.
“Readddddyyy, Fiiiiire, aim!
The ubiquitous light blue Chev/GMC pickup truck in the drive next to the C3 with peeling paint.
In the early 90s i found a 65 polara ragtop. I spotted the front end from the street, poking out from behind a barn.
I banged on the door and ended up driving it home albeit with a cooked axel seal smoking all the way!
It was pretty decent had a sweet calf sh#t brown diamond tuft interior and burgandy GM swivel bucket seats.
Body was very good but lower quarters had rust.
Paid $350 CDN and drove it on and off for 4-5 yrs.
Was gonna restore it but 65s werent worth anything so i sold it cheap to my brother in law.
If only it was a 64….
Spent a lifetime buying cars out of backyards, always so exciting to get that motor running and get her on the road. Lots of rod knocks, no brakes, and slipping transmissions, but once in a while you hit gold! Those were the days…Hope you guys bring one (or three) home!
If my memory is still working, I think that the Citroen is not “sitting on the ground” as mentioned. It requires that the engine be running to pump air to the suspension to bring it up to ride height. If left un-driven for a long period of time, the air would bleed off and the car would snuggle down for a nap. What could possibly go wrong with a simple system like that? The cars had a wonderful ride and really didn’t handle too badly. But the only thing conventional about a Citroen is that it has four wheels. oh, and so far as I have ever heard, the only useful shop manuals have never been translated from French. Its a VERY interesting car to find in Montana.
This one is in Idaho, but I’ve actually seen one in Montana too!
Curious about the Trans Am sitting there by the house, not a big fan of those years but it looks interesting, almost kinda spooky 😵.
The Citroen is an iconic car that was way ahead of its time. One of the more important moments in the history of car developmentand often voted one of the most beautiful cars made.
If you don’t know much about them they are really interesting to read up on.
Argued as first car with disc brakes (i think one of first more accurate), turning headlights as you go round corners, superb comfort and suspension.
I do like the other two also though … would love the Trans Am and Corvette. i have a thing for Orange.