13 abandoned supercars discovered in American barns
Published on Aug 01, 2025 at 12:30 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Aug 01, 2025 at 4:22 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Ever dreamt of stumbling into a barn and finding abandoned supercars worth millions of dollars just sitting there?
Well, turns out that it happens a lot more often than you’d think across the US.
From Ferraris buried in backyards to Lamborghinis locked away for decades, these finds are hard to believe.
Here are 13 jaw-dropping supercars that were left to gather dust in American barns and garages.
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1. Abandoned supercars: 1981 Lamborghini Countach
A student visiting her grandma’s house opened the garage to find a Lamborghini Countach that had been sitting untouched for decades.
Dusty, but still legendary.
2. Ferrari 308 GTS
In that same garage, parked next to the Countach, this Ferrari 308 GTS was another forgotten Italian stallion.
Similarly, it had also been sitting for over 20 years like something straight out of a 70s dream.
3. Abandoned supercars: Ferrari 400 Automatic
In an epic abandoned garage in the US, a rare Ferrari 400 Automatic was discovered alongside various other American muscle icons.
It’s one of Ferrari’s lesser-known V12 GT cruisers.
4. Shelby Mustang GT500 ‘Eleanor‘
Yes, the iconic Eleanor from Gone in 60 Seconds starring Angelina Jolie and Nicolas Cage was found rotting away in that same garage.
A true collector’s dream left in the dust is always a sad sight.
5. Abandoned supercars: 1969 Dodge Hemi Charger
And we aren’t done yet, as a ‘69 Hemi Charger was also discovered in that pile of forgotten muscle.
The high-performance Mopar muscle had been sitting completely still for years.
6. 1969 Lamborghini Miura S
A long-time car collector in Oregon discovered one of the few $2.5 million Lamborghini Miura S cars while visiting relatives.
Worth millions now, it’s arguably the world’s first supercar.
7. Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
Back in 1978 – and not technically in a barn or garage – this Ferrari was found buried in a Los Angeles backyard.
It remains one of the most bizarre and iconic automotive mysteries ever.
8. Ferrari 512 BB
After 28 years in a barn, a Ferrari 512 BB got its first wash in a viral YouTube video by WD Detailing.
One of the most iconic Ferraris ever built, You can almost hear it purring with joy.
9. Abandoned supercars: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W‑31
Pulled from a Colorado barn after 30 years, this rare W‑31 Cutlass still had its original orange paint.
This is a case of proper Detroit muscle forgotten in time before later reappearing on eBay.
10. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
Found in a dusty warehouse, this legendary Superbird—famous for its NASCAR roots and Cars cameo—was somehow rust-free and still had its wing.
It’s a true once-in-a-lifetime find and had been sitting in a warehouse since the late 1970s or early 1980s.
11. 1967 AMC Amitron Prototype EV
Before Tesla, there was the Amitron.
This long-lost prototype electric car from the ’60s was found sitting in a barn, batteries and all.
Supercar? Kind of. Cool? Definitely.
12. 40 abandoned supercars including Ferrari, Aston, and a Bentley
Urban explorer Colin Hodson, AKA the Bearded Explorer, discovered an incredible collection of rare cars stashed away in a barn and frozen in time.
The super-sized collection contained almost 40 classic motors, including high-end cars like Aston Martins, Alpha Romeos, Bentleys, and BMWs.
But perhaps the biggest surprise was what appeared to be a one-of-one Nardi Silver Ray – the first Italian car to be powered by an American-made V8.
13. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 ‘Daytona’ Alloy Body
Okay, this one’s a global bonus: not found in the US.
The classic Daytona with a one-off alloy body was found in a Japanese barn – and as one of the rarest Ferraris ever – it deserves a mention.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
