Farm in Minnesota packed full of old abandoned cars with a surprising discovery
- A farm in Minnesota, US, was discovered full of abandoned cars
- Many were in poor condition but held restoration potential
- The team then invested several days trying to revive them
Published on Sep 29, 2024 at 8:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Sep 26, 2024 at 10:13 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This deserted farm in the US state of Minnesota was discovered full of old and abandoned cars.
Many were in poor condition but held historical and restoration potential.
What remained to be seen was which could be brought back to life to drive another day.
The team planned to spend three days restoring as many of the abandoned vehicles as possible.
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The abandoned cars
The content creators behind Junkyard Digs promise ‘Real cars. Real people. Real content.’
This video was delivered on all fronts, with Dalton of Pole Barn Garage leading the charge.
The video begins with Dalton and the team exploring a Minnesota farm filled with abandoned cars.
The find includes a rusted Pontiac 1969 GTO, which was extremely rusted and missing parts.
However, it wasn’t a complete bust with its original options making it a collector’s item.
A British Sunbeam Alpine, front-wheel-drive Cadillac Baritz, Oldsmobile Rocket 88 V8, Chevrolet Impala (circa 1972), Base Model Pontiac Grand Prix with a T-top, Oldsmobile diesel engine truck, and Cutlass Cruiser were just some of the other cars discovered.
While some of these were rusted, missing parts, and in poor condition, their historical and restoration potential made the find more than worth it.
The restorations begin
“In the next three days we’re going to see how many of those we can get running,” Dalton said of the team’s epic haul.
Dalton and the team started by working on a rusty diesel truck, trying to troubleshoot issues related to the fuel system and glow plugs.
Despite progress, they encountered multiple challenges including bad valves and a stuck throttle.
Further, after battling a stuck throttle and glow plug issues, the team manages to get a Cadillac diesel engine running, filling the air with smoke but marking the first successful vehicle revival on the farm.
Finally, after a long day working on cars, the team discovers an old canoe on the property.
They decide to conclude their time on the farm with a ‘waterborne adventure’, opting for paddles to power them as the engine, and daylight, fade.
In similar news, this man made an unbelievable automotive discovery at an abandoned British farmhouse.
Meanwhile, this epic 39-car Chevrolet barn find was sprawled across five buildings on an Oklahoma farm.
Last but not least, this man pulled out an Illinois farmer’s unbelievable collection of vintage cars that had been locked away for decades.
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London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
