Five of the Most Unthinkable Barn Finds of 2024

America’s fascination for barn finds has continued to grow over the last decade. A good barn find story sparks a level of excitement that carries a sense of mystery and history. For car obsessed enthusiasts, stumbling across the latest barn find discovery inspires a sense of allure that can sometimes border along the lines of mania. The vehicles that were once loved, left to gather dust, then rediscovered and appreciated as pieces of automotive history certainly strums our heartstrings.

According to the views, barn find muscle cars spark the most excitement, with rare vintage vehicle barn finds being a close second. Here are five of the most loved barn find stories from 2024:

Rare Vintage Cars Uncovered in UK Barn Find

It’s not uncommon to hear about muscle car barn finds or classic cars from the 1960s, ‘70s and beyond deteriorating somewhere in a field, but this barn find in the United Kingdom uncovered two rare European vehicles that you may have never heard of:  the evolutionary 1954 Mercedes-Benz W187, one of the first post-WW2 Mercedes to be equipped with a six-cylinder engine, and an even more rare vintage car, a 1921 Talbot-Darracq Type 21 Open Tourer. Check out this vintage car barn find here.

Rare S Code V8 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback Barn Find Hits the Road

Over 10 million Mustangs have been sold across seven generations. Despite its accessibility, the Ford Mustang is still a highly sought after muscle car today, whether modern or classic. Limited editions and rare engine combinations are known to really get pony car aficionados engine’s revving, like this barn find 1968 Ford Mustang GT that still retains its rare factory S code V8 engine, a muscle car made famous by the 1968 movie “Bullitt” starring Steve McQueen.

Classic Car Barn Find Uncovers Over 200 Vintage Vehicles in South Africa

It wasn’t until this year that the remainder of the Coetzer collection was unveiled, exposing around 200 classic cars tucked away in several barns on an Eastern Cape farm. The new discovery brings the total Coetzer car collection count to over 600 vehicles, including those already sold. Most of the classic cars in this latest barn find are unrestored and in varying conditions, from project cars with potential to a plethora of parts. One thing is for certain: a glance through Coetzer’s car collection reveals his love for Mercedes-Benz.

Barn Find Uncovers 230 Rare Cars Made By Aston Martin, Ferrari, BMW, Maserati, Lancia, Ford, Chevrolet, and More

A unique group of 230 classic and collector cars found in a Dutch abandoned church and warehouse made the headlines earlier this year. The collection, which was since offered for sale, featured several make and models from Italian, French, German, British and American vehicle manufacturers. Everything from an Alfa Romeo Spider to a Daimler Dart, to a Ferrari 365 GT and a Lincoln Continental Coupe MK2 are spotted in the collection. The collection also has a few motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, and tractors sprinkled in. Check it out!

Two Mopar Barn Finds Discovered, 1969 Plymouth GTX Had $10,000 Cash Stashed Inside

Talk about a jackpot barn find: two Mopar muscle cars were discovered by Noel Automotive in Iowa. Several other classic cars were parked in a field on the property and seemingly rusting away, but the gold mines, a 1971 Challenger R/T and a 1969 Plymouth GTX, were tucked safely in a barn away from the elements. As an extra bonus, $10,000 in cash was found under the driver’s seat of the Plymouth GTX. Here’s the video proof.

If you’re interested in more intriguing vehicles, Hemmings Marketplace features several classic and collector cars, including vehicles described as barn finds.

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