173-year-old barn full of rare classic cars about to be destroyed but one man has other ideas
- A 173-year-old barn was filled with rare classic cars
- The unique vehicles were rescued and restored
- YouTube channel, Subdivision Auto, covered the impressive story
Published on Oct 28, 2024 at 4:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Daksh Chaudhary
Last updated on Oct 24, 2024 at 7:38 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Classic cars are not just some ancient relics destined to be crushed; they deserve a second chance at life.
However, it takes true car enthusiasts to recognize their potential, and Rick was one of them.
Rick discovered a 173-year-old barn filled with classic cars – each model with a story of its own to share.
However, the barn was on the verge of being destroyed when Rick came to the rescue, saving the cars.
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Restoration of forgotten classic cars
It was a truly heart-touching story, covered on YouTube by Subdivision Auto.
One standout model among the classic cars rescued by him was a 1957 Cadillac.
Although the car was non-operational, the man brought it back to its former glory.
The barn had different sections, with one part built back in the 1850s. This section featured old wooden beams that showed its age and history.
To add more to the barn’s rich history, a merchant from the Napoleonic Wars once owned the land where the barn stands today.
Another rare find in the barn was a modified 1957 Dodge, built on a modern Lincoln chassis for better performance.
His skills don’t stop there; after an accident, he turned his 1988 GMC Suburban into a 4×4 – an incredible demonstration of his DIY skills, similar to the man who transformed his Cybertruck into Halo Warthog.
Rick has a passion for cars
The barn even had a 1971 Ford Torino GT convertible, a rare vehicle with just 6,113 units ever made.
The Torino featured distinctive honeycomb tail lights and a 302 engine that Rick got running quickly.
He further planned to install a powerful 429 Cobra Jet engine as part of the restoration.
Other classic cars he revived included a 1955 Buick Century station wagon, a 1962 Chevy 2 Nova convertible, and a few more gems.
With his love for cars and passion for restoration, Rick’s efforts made sure these classic vehicles lived on for many more years.
For more restoration journeys check out this YouTuber who spent a third of the original cost of Marcus Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-Royce to rebuild it.
