Man buys abandoned farm, discovers large barn filled with vintage cars

Greenstijl ^

[LibWhacker]

Tons of pictures at the link: http://www.geenstijl.nl/paginas/mirror/20070215-pritt-mazda/index.html

[blackie]

I see a couple on models that I've owned; a '48 Ford and a Lotus Super 7.

Some of the comments are hilarious, especially the ones under the last pic which is a Honda 600. :):)

[SW6906]

"Personally, I'm surprised there is any working electrical service within 10 miles of that barn -- considering the quantity of Lucas Electric parts. Just having that many Lucas products in one place should work like an EMP."

Hilarious! Thanks for the chuckle!

[LetsRok]

I still dream of finding a hidden bunker full of equipment from the "Battle of the Bulge" left by the Germans. Add gas and drive away.

[rlmorel]

"...Just having that many Lucas products in one place should work like an EMP...."

[pax_et_bonum]

Wow.

[perfect stranger]

ping

[mad_as_he$$]

depends. Are there body parts in it?

[Rockpile]

"Personally, I'm surprised there is any working electrical service within 10 miles of that barn -- considering the quantity of Lucas Electric parts. Just having that many Lucas products in one place should work like an EMP."

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Blast You!! I was swallowing some pop when I read this !!

[Rockpile]

I think that the black car facing the nearest open wheel racer looks like a '47 Chevy.

[TexasRepublic]

This brings to mind a plausible tale much closer to home. I heard the story somewhere over 30 years ago and can't prove its veracity, but the story is at least a good yarn, nevertheless. The mercury mining town of Terlingua Texas, located in the Big Bend country, cycled through several booms and busts, becoming a ghost town during each interval. Due to its remote isolation, Terlingua wasn't as frequently visited and explored as it is today. The ruins of Terlingua that I saw over 30 years ago still contained remnants of buildings from the various periods that the mines were active. One affluent mine owner in 1905 is said to have brought two new horseless carriages to Terlingua -- one was used daily and the other was stored brand-new in a small adobe garage, probably intended as a spare -- after all, who would know how to repair such a new-fangled contraption? At some point, the owner left town after bricking up the garage completely, probably with the intent to retrieve the car later; he never did, and the car was forgotten. Fifty hot summers passed, when a rare visitor to Terlingua wondered why a tiny adobe hut amid the town's ruins was completely sealed up. Curiosity got the better of him, as it would most, and you can guess the rest. Due to the arid climate, the car was presumably well preserved. I would be keen to know if anyone else has ever heard this story.

[AnnaZ]

Ping-a-ling. Pix are here.

[sam_paine]

A familiar face! A 68-72 GM A-body front and center.

And behind it looks like a 1927-8 Chevrolet Coupe---maybe someone can help me there.

This must be the "American Sector" of the collection.

[texas booster]

Dead on about Lucas parts!

Now I have a barn full of old computer parts ... how long will I have to wait before it is my retirement?

[LibWhacker]

Oh, crap, it's all a frickin' hoax!!!

[toomanygrasshoppers]

ping

[Doomonyou]

And now you know the rest of the story!

[evets]

I just found this barn on some property which I recently acquired.

(I wonder... what could be inside?)

[kalee]

ping

[Apple Blossom]

Ping!