Oklahoma man explores pilot's abandoned mansion in the Carolinas with two airplanes and 11 cars left behind
Published on Jun 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jun 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
BigBankz, an Oklahoma YouTuber who is known for ‘documenting the history of the past’, came across a pilot’s abandoned mansion in the Carolinas and discovered airplanes and cars left behind.
The man who called this place home was born in 1919 and fought in the Second World War.
After coming home, he became an electrical engineer, fire department chief, and avid pilot, owning two personal airplanes.
Despite being neglected, his home is a testament to a life well-lived.
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Hidden in the woods and overgrown by trees, the pilot’s abandoned mansion that was once luxurious and filled with life now sits empty after years of decay since the former owner and his wife died in 2012.
Inside the mansion, rooms are filled with books, pianos, furniture, and personal belongings, including family photos.
Sadly, the home shows signs of neglect and destruction by previous visitors.
Its abandoned freezer filled with rotting food means that being there is not an entirely pleasant experience – but the airplanes and cars make up for it.
On the property sit 11 abandoned and classic cars, including a rare F250 Explorer truck, and a collapsed shed covering another vintage car.
The first of two abandoned airplanes was found deep in the woods, partially dismantled but still intact – clearly once treasured by the owner.
Beside it sits an impressive Ford Gran Torino, still in salvageable condition – that the host labels ‘one of my favorite car finds’.
While some cars look like they ‘could be saved’, other notable vehicles that have sadly been vandalized include a Ford Thunderbird, a Ford Model A or T, and a second Gran Torino.
“All these cars at this abandoned mansion is crazy. I think this is the most car…maybe one of the most cars we’ve seen,” he said.
To see the tour for yourself, head over to BigBankz’s YouTube channel.
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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 senior content writer and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms, and coveted brands. When her OOO is on from writing about cars and heading up on-site SEO you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym, or exploring the city she loves.
