By definition, all classic car that has been missing for a few years or is very rare and was found in a remote location or a barn is widely considered a barn find. These are mostly found on property owned by the same person for years, even decades, and have been abused, in some cases, by nature to the point of no return.
We mean, really, what can you say? Some people use their old barn as storage space while others make it a wedding venue. If you go on Airbnb, you might even come across someone renting out a barn that has been renovated so that it’s now a viable place to spend a night. Of course, we don’t care about that. We’re just glad that a logical person decided to take a look under all this accumulated mess and found a legendary classic car.
Today we’re going to take a look at what we think is one of the coolest barn finds to date. This list includes cars from well-known manufacturers such as Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, Lamborghini and many more! So, without further ado, prepare to be amazed at the cars that some people leave in storage for years, including supercars, without taking care of them, resulting in a rusty mess. Let’s start!
ten 1964 Porsche 901
Made in West Germany, the 1964 Porsche 901this car is considered the successor to the 356 as requested by Ferry Porsche who wanted a car that produced a more powerful engine sound and an even smoother driving experience.
What started out as the 901 was later marketed as the Porsche 911. This happened because at the time Peugeot filed a lawsuit supporting the fact that they owned the rights to the type of three-digit name with a zero in the middle. Only 84 had been built with the 901 tag, so this barn find caught the attention of the Porsche factory who acquired it for just over $116,000.
9 1948 Land Rover series 1
This poor old man Landrover from 1948 went from being a member of the manufacturer’s development program to a professor at Newcastle University to David Fairless who used it on his farm until 1998 when it went on display. It was then stored in a barn so it wouldn’t see the light until the mid-2010s.
After that, it was decided that chassis 860001 would find a new owner to take care of it. Further information about what happened to him is not available.
8 1963 Aston Martin DB4 Convertible
With only 70 convertible editions built, this 1963 Aston Martin DB4 is one of the most collectible cars that has ever existed. The car in question was first sold to a professor working at Oxford University only to be resold in 1978 to someone who 2 years later decided to remove the engine in order to rebuild it.
It remained in that condition, having traveled 60,000 miles until it was sold at a Bonhams auction in 2011 for then $502,000. However, if somehow tweaked to perfection, it could potentially sell for over a million!
7 1967 Lamborghini Miura S
It was yet another casual day when John Temerian scoured eBay to stumble upon a “one-of-a-kind 1967 Lamborghini SS.” It was the opportunity of a lifetime for him, so he was amazed. After asking for clearer and more detailed photos, he decided to visit the remote NYC barn on 1967 Lamborghini Miura S was located.
In fact, the car stood still for 30 years. The car was displayed in an art gallery in the condition it was found before being sold to an athlete at a Hollywood Wheels auction in 2018. Although the price was disclosed, the Lamborghini Miura’s estimated value was around $2.5 million.
6 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster
This 1963 Shelby Cobra 289 Roadster was bought in 1969 by a Scottish chemist living in Indianapolis. It was repainted in bronze, and after a few years was stashed in a barn alongside animals. It was then sold to Billy Weaver, a Cobra collector.
He restored it to its former glory and sold it at the 2005 Monterey Sports and Collector Car Auction for $379,500. It was auctioned again in 2018, estimating it would fetch between $1 million and $1.2 million, but was not sold.
5 1939 Audi Auto Union
It was more of a collection of barn finds than just one. It was Paul Karassik who tracked down and located spare parts located at the time in the USSR. After transporting the parts to the United States, he contacted Audi.
With the help of a British restoration specialist, the team managed to rebuild two cars, one of which was estimated at over $9 million.
4 1955 Jaguar XK140
This 1955 Jaguar XK140 SE is just one of three Michelotti-bodied XK140s to be made. It even has unique bodywork, making it a one-of-a-kind find. It was sold to France in 1955 and suffered an accident two years later which left it in an irreparable condition.
Michelotti was commissioned to rebuild it. He gave it a brand new interior and instruments as well as a Jaguar C-Type engine. Exceeding estimates, it sold at a Bonhams auction for $331,000.
3 1967 Porsche 911S
the 1967 Porsche 911S was better than the standard 911 in many ways. It had 20% more power, new rims, adjustable shocks and many other additions. This particular 911S was purchased and used for a few years until it was left collecting dust in a barn after an accident.
Most of its parts were intact, which led to its discovery in 2015. Later it was decided that it would be restored, but there is no information about it since.
2 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
With only 503 built to date, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona is one of the rarest and most revered muscle cars America has ever produced. This one was discovered by professional car restorer, Charlie Lyons, while on a trip to Glenwood, Alabama in search of a 1970 Chevelle. Owning such a car is like owning a piece of story itself.
The vehicle stood still for decades, gathering dust and rust until the point where moss started to grow everywhere. After being restored, the car sold for $90,000 at a Mecum auction.
1 Lamborghini Miura P400S
This Lamborghini Miura P400S was found in a German barn after its owner died in 2015. It was stored in a barn by the owner’s brother but has never been fully restored.
It was auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in the condition it was found with its original color and engine. With a pre-sale estimate of over a million, the Miura P400 S eventually sold for the extravagant price of $1.6 million.
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