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Barn Find: A barn find is a classic car, aircraft, or motorcycle that has been rediscovered after being
stored, often in derelict condition. The term comes from their tendency to be found in places such
as barns, sheds, carports, and outbuildings where they have been stored for many years. The term
usually applies to vehicles that are rare and valuable, and which are consequently of great interest

to collectors and enthusiasts despite their poor condition. (Wikipedia)

hen I was 16, I found on accident a 1971 Plymouth 1967 Shelby GT500
‘Cuda sitting buried in a repair shop in Chicago. That
Wcar flipped a switch in my head about vintage cars. This I’ve been hunting cool cars in neglected situations for years. I’ve
been able to put together a map of leads and stories I’ve heard from all
car was so cool, the grille looked mean, the gills on the side. It was
over. A gentleman told me about a car on the East Coast of the United
just the epidemy of cool for me. I thought to myself if I could
States that I should check out if I was nearby, a 1967 Shelby GT500
discover this car completely on a fluke, just think what I could do if Mustang still owned by the guy that got it new!
I put my mind to it. That was the start of my long slide into madness Every year I partake of the Hot Rod Power Tour – a 7 day/7 stop
… I mean hunting vintage cool cars in neglected situations. Because driving event that would crisscross the country while driving mostly on
there is so much out there to find, if you are willing to put in some two-lane roads. Fortunately for me, it ended just a short drive from this
Shelby and some close friends of mine. It was meant to be, so as I drove
time and effort.

1967 Shelby GT500

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