Barn find hunter unearths best find ever with $211,000 untouched piece of drag-racing history hidden in Michigan

This savvy barn find hunter managed to find an unmistakable piece of muscle car history deep in the depths of Michigan.

The vehicle in question was worth over $200,000 thanks to its preserved body.

From low miles on the odometer to different features, the car was a rare find.

In fact, the owner had it sitting in his garage for decades, with a clever trick to keep it safe.

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This explorer uncovered history thanks to this barn find

When it comes to barn finds, some explorers can get lucky, like this guy who managed to find an untouched drag car with an impressive history.

YouTuber Backyard Barn Finds travelled to Michigan to explore what he described as ‘one of the holy grails’- and the find could be one of the best that we’ve seen.

The car, a 1969 AMC AMX, was number four of just 52 that were ever made in a collaboration with Hurst Performance, and according to the YouTuber, it was undocumented on the registry.

As you would expect, after not being driven for a while, there was some rusting, and some elements were clearly not stock, such as the front of the car boasting upgrades of 70s features, thanks to AMC itself.

However, the general shell of the car was in pretty good condition, thanks to owner Jim, who took steps to care for the vehicle.

But, the best part?

The owner explained that he’d never actually used the car – it had simply been driven on and off a trailer only, which meant the miles on the car were low, too.

Just 0.25 miles had been driven in the vehicle, which you have to admit, is admirable and extremely unheard of in the auto world.

Even though the find appeared to be just the shell of the AMC, the owner explained that he still had the original engine.

To keep it safe, he took it out so that no thieves could get behind the wheel – a clever move to make sure the car remained rare and retain its value.

“I got some eyes looking at the car when it was new.

“I didn’t like the faces that they were coming off of.

“So, I pulled the motor out. So, it was just a body shell. Nobody wants to steal a body shell,” Jim explained.

The car had been sitting pretty for 55 years

Purchased from a dealer in Michigan in 1970, the car was still original and didn’t have any of the usual red or blue paint jobs that you’d initially expect from the era of race cars.

Still boasting the Frost White body paint, the owner explained that parts were upgraded by racers of the era to ensure maximum performance on the track.

But, as you’d imagine, a car like this carries a huge price tag.

In fact, the owner is asking for a whopping $211,000 for someone to be able to call the piece of drag car history their own.

As it is the only remaining example to come out of Hurst in Royal Oak, the car would be perfect for muscle car enthusiasts with a keen eye for detail and a whole lot of cash to spend.

Other pieces of muscle car royalty have also recently been uncovered, with a 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge and 1968 Camaro Z/28 also found in the US, too.

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