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The highly surprising Illinois location where stash of rare muscle cars have been hidden for years

  • This rare GM muscle car collection was found somewhere unexpected
  • Most vehicles have been sitting for over 15 years
  • What the location was used for meant the cars were in good condition

Published on Oct 16, 2024 at 4:57 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones

Last updated on Oct 17, 2024 at 7:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

This rare GM muscle car collection was discovered stashed somewhere you might not expect.

Most of the cars had been sitting there for over 15 years.

The purpose the location was intended for meant that the cars remained in pretty good condition.

So where were they stored?

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Hidden muscle car collection

Sitting in place for 15 years, the temperature- and humidity-controlled conditions of this basement were the perfect place to store classic cars.

Uncovered by Ryan Brutt of Auto Archaeology, the stash included two Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds, including a 1969 model, several Pontiac GTOs, and a few 442 Cutlasses.

One custom GTO model was ordered as a race car with a factory 4:33 posi rear, manual steering, and a minimalistic interior made solely with speed in mind.

The surprising US location hiding rare muscle car collection
Auto Archaeology

It was an incredibly rare find and had been stored for 15-20 years

The Hurst/Olds 455 meanwhile was one of only a few made in 1970 to have air conditioning.

Meanwhile, a 1970 Buick GS Stage One that produces 494 horsepower and over 600 foot-pounds of torque is a formidable racing machine.

The surprising US location hiding rare muscle car collection
Auto Archaeology

There’s also a 1957 Pontiac and Cadillacs that don’t belong to Mike the owner.

However, these aren’t sitting in a garage or barn.

Instead, the collection sits in an old furniture factory basement.

The surprising US location hiding rare muscle car collection
Auto Archaeology

A space where wood was fashioned and stored meant humidity and temperature had to be closely monitored – making it the perfect space to store a car.

Other rare car collections

Want more? Sure you do. This man checked out a ‘Fast and Furious’ car collection hidden in a Missouri warehouse.

Meanwhile, this rare classic car collection was uncovered in Minnesota with an elderly owner who struck deals to buy several vehicles at an incredible price.

Last but not least, this collection of over 100 notable classic cars in Kansas is hiding an exciting surprise.

With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.