Anybody notice the increased barn finds going around?

[big gear head]

I've been taking pictures of all of the "not for sale" cars in my area. There are a lot of them. Some people get a little defensive when you ask about a car, even when you tell them you don't want to buy it, you just want to look.

[Lee Stewart]

I understand how this subject can be an emotional rollercoaster for many here. But at the same time I question how deep those emotions should run.

Take that 1968 Z/28 for example. Yes it's too bad the owner wouldn't sell it but at the same time Chevrolet built 7500 of them.

I would think that the answer to the thread's question: "Anybody notice the increased barn finds going around?" can be partially attributed to MCACN which raised the awareness of barn finds by continuing to exhibit them at the yearly show. The exhibit gets more and more exposure each year.

Barn finds make great press in auto magazines and related websites. Especially when the car in question is rare, unique and very valuable. It almost invokes the idea of a treasure hunt.

Just my 2 cents.

Oh . . . . BTW . . . . here's the latest one:

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/famo...0-years-later/

[cook_dw]

7199

[buickjef]

I never knew there was that many barns still standing until the term "barn find" became popular!

[69SSZL1]

They are still out there, and always will be. They will never ALL be found.
I just picked this up last year. Only of handfull of these around:

[GotGrunt]

How about this for a “barn find”

1970 Chevelle SS 454 4-speed, literally saved from the crusher. GM of Canada documentation, sold at a local dealer and always stayed local. It’s been parked since 1982 for reasons unknown. It was slowly parted out until I found it and bought what remained. The car is white with black stripes and ivory interior, very rare color combination. Bucket seats, console, & cowl induction too!

[Mr70]

I don't see it noted as coming from the factory with ZL-2 Cowl Induction?
Nice find & save,wish it came with full gauges too or I'd make you a serious offer.

[GotGrunt]

Originally Posted by Mr70

I don't see it noted as coming from the factory with ZL-2 Cowl Induction?
Nice find & save,wish it came with full gauges too or I'd make you a serious offer.

[XXXGoldL34M20]

Originally Posted by Mr70

I don't see it noted as coming from the factory with ZL-2 Cowl Induction?
Nice find & save,wish it came with full gauges too or I'd make you a serious offer.

Pretty clear to me ZL2 is on the GM of Canada Paper work Twice.
On page one too.

[Mr70]

Thanks GotGrunt,that page 2 wasn't loading for me during my initial reply.Love to see that car done.