r/BarnFinds

Step By Step Barn Find Advice (U.S. Preferred)

So I want to barn find a project car to restomod. And I've always been advised to find a bargain by hunting barn finds. The videos I watch on YouTube don't currently give a good step by step guide on how to properly go about the logistics and approach to it. Also, I live somewhere in the states where people aren't afraid to use their guns. Don't want to figure out if they have range either. But nonetheless, I'd love some pointers or how some of you guys would properly go about it. I'm sure this post will get its fair share of smart comments, however, I do genuinely prioritize safety. Hope you guys had a fun and safe 4th of July!

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u/Gold_Watch_The_Cool — 18 hours ago
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Real barn find help me identify

Found this rebuilt engine in a barn. Looks like it’s never been used. Anybody have any idea what engine this is? Unknown make body or engine.

u/Timmy24000 — 3 days ago

1951 Plymouth Buisness Coupe

Plymouth Concord Business Coupe will all the original papers. Some upgrades that were done correctly. Been sitting for 10 years in storage.

u/Tom_foolery420 — 4 days ago
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Neglected Renault Sport Spider in Japan

Hey Guys, this is a Renault Sport Spider I found on vacation last year in a tiny street in Kamakura, Japan. It was parked in a house that was renovated. I hope this will find its way on the road someday.

u/Unable-Beyond625 — 5 days ago
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Trying to find the previous owner of "Bluecy" — bought this NA Miata from an auction and found a heartbreaking note in the glovebox 💔

Hi everyone,
My boyfriend and I recently bought a blue NA Miata from a salvage/insurance auction. While checking out the car and cleaning it, we opened the glovebox and found this note written on a First Watch receipt.
It honestly broke my heart. The previous owner clearly loved this car so much, calling her "Blucy" and their "baby girl." According to the note, they had only fixed her up and owned her for less than 4 months before whatever happened, happened. It also mentions Watanabe wheels, an inaccurate odometer, and a 110k mile motor.
"Blucy" has very distinct look — the Mariner Blue paint, the custom black and white stripes on the driver-side front fender, and the Watanabe-style wheels.
We really want to find the previous owner just to let them know that their baby girl is in safe hands, we are going to fix her up, bring her back to life, and give her all the love she deserves.
Does anyone recognize this Miata, or maybe you know someone from the Miata community who owned a car named Bluecy? Based on the auction and the cafe receipt, she likely came from the US (Midwest or South).
Any help, upvotes, or shares to local Miata groups would be deeply appreciated. Let’s find Blucy's human!

u/Pretend-Animator8100 — 10 days ago
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1985 GMC K1500

A success story. I had come across this 1985 GMC K1500 on Craigslist a few hours from me and was able to buy it. The fella who bought it parked it in 1997 as he could no longer shift gears due to a medical issue. He bought it new in 84 for his business. 305 4speed and 4x4. Sierra Base model. only surface rust as well. last photo is at my house on slot mags and being used again as a truck and taking me out into the mountains.

u/Flowers14 — 8 days ago
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Just pulled this out of a shed! UK

0 previous owners, hasn’t been used in several decades - still has the 80s tax disc on, dust and dirt is original

u/car1davies — 11 days ago
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Found this car in a barn

What kind of car is this because it's half scale (probably handmade), and what would this thing be worth because we want to sell it.

u/Amazing_Gear3731 — 12 days ago

Historic vehicle titling Maryland

Hi, I’m about to purchase a Jeep from World War II the seller does not have a title or old registration for the vehicle due to its age. How would I go about getting a title for this vehicle? I will be getting a bill of sale for it. Any advice is appreciated. I know this is pre-Vin number days but should have a serial number stamped somewhere on the vehicle. It’s located in Virginia.

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u/techrepairideas — 10 days ago