Everyone loves a good barn find. The thought of a rare and exotic machine stuffed away from human eyes is truly a captivating one. And as you might imagine, over the years, there has been some utterly incredible barn finds. Sometimes though, a barn find does not involve just one car. It can involve a whole host of cars, making for an even more incredible find.
In late 2022, Raul Burgos went exploring and found a pretty incredible collection of cars when he did so. Burgos went around an unbelievable collection, one in which its owner said that the cars last ran about 30 years ago. Everything in the warehouse that houses some cool dusty muscle cars is all original, with low miles on the odometer.
It's not something you expect to find every day. A huge collection of cars sat gathering dust and doing absolutely nothing. And there are some incredible cars sitting around in this barn as well, including a very rare Ford Mustang.
Updated April 2023: We've updated this article with more information on the incredible collection of abandoned and rare muscle cars that YouTuber Raul Burgos stumbled upon. Unfortunately, the owner doesn't seem willing to let go of it, according to recent updates from Burgos.
This Abandoned Car Collection Was Once Tastefully Put Together
Burgos does openly admit in his video description that he is not a car expert and just wants people to enjoy the video. The video starts off with a Dodge Charger that has seen better days, with moss all over it as it is sitting outside. We then instantly get to lay our eyes on a Ford Ranchero that has also seen happier times.
An interesting feat to be noted is that these cars are all original. The number of spare parts also takes our breath away as well, as they are all littered everywhere. There is, quite casually, a classic Kawasaki Ninja sport bike lying on the ground on its side too. Next to the Ninja is a rather sorry-looking Ford Mustang.
This sad example of the classic American muscle car absolutely needs a lot of work if it is to ever run again. We would hazard a guess that this is one car that won’t get a second lease on life. While there are some truly amazing cars around this site, we haven’t even got on to the main event. That all takes place inside the warehouse, which packs some impressively rare cars catching dust.
What Rare And Valuable Muscle Cars Were Found In This Barn?
It is when we step inside the warehouse that we see the real gems at the heart of this video. What we can see is a 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T convertible. Sitting next to the Challenger is a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. These are two of the rarest muscle cars that we could ever lay our eyes on. Regarding the Mustang, only 859 were actually made in 1969. This makes it one of the most sought-after Mustangs of all time. In terms of the Challenger, only 963 of these R/T convertibles were, in fact, made in 1970.
A car show sign is on the Mustang. This states that it is an all-original car and has just 35,000 miles on the clock. That is incredible, making this Mustang an absolute gem. We sadly don’t get quite as clear a look at the Challenger, nor do we get a proper look under the hood. From the grille design, though, and the R/T badging, we are relatively confident that this is a real deal. Whether it is, an original Hemi car is another question, as very few existed. But then again, it is sitting next to a Boss 429 Mustang, which inclines us to believe that it is a classic unicorn muscle car.
Unsurprisingly, Chevrolets are the cheapest muscle cars to own and restore, given how affordable parts are for them and the relative ease of working on them. Out of the lot in the video, we'd guess they'd all require too much work and money to bring back to life for the ordinary enthusiast. This is because almost all the abandoned muscle cars have been sitting for 30 years, and several are missing key pieces of interior trim and more. But when it comes to restoration jobs, never say never!
More Abandoned Ford Mustangs Than You Can Count
Beyond the Mustang Boss and Dodge Challenger, there are plenty of other highlights within the collection. Inside the warehouse is a Ford Torino Cobra Jet, and next to it is a first-generation Pontiac GTO. This is before we get to see the plethora of 1970s Ford Mustangs just all over the place. Remember, this is just the cars inside. As we have touched upon already, there is a huge flock of cars sitting outside, exposed to the elements. With so many great cars rusting away, it is quite hard to watch for any car enthusiast.
Will The Owner Sell Or Restore These Rare Barn Find Muscle Cars?
The yard and warehouse are full of some truly incredible cars. Plus, it looks like an abundance of spare parts all dotted around the area too. What will happen to these machines?
Given that we saw well over a million dollars worth of cars here, they really should get a chance to go to a new home. Unfortunately, according to the YouTuber Burgos himself, the owner isn't interested in selling any of these cars. Hopefully, the owner finds the time, money, and heart to revisit his tasteful collection and put at least some of them back on the road.
Source: Raul Burgos YouTube Channel