Man finds over 200 rare abandoned cars in 2-acre South Carolina lot and gives himself 8 hours to get as many running as possible
Published on Mar 26, 2026 at 8:23 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 30, 2026 at 8:23 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
We’ve seen a thousand videos featuring YouTubers exploring abandoned cars, but this guy in South Carolina did something different.
He found a giant lot – more like a field, to be honest – packed with abandoned vehicles, mostly from Europe.
His goal was simple: he wanted to revive as many as possible.
You’ll never guess how many he managed to start.
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The YouTuber behind the Oversteer channel found a field in South Carolina with around 200 abandoned cars, most of which were built in Europe.
There were all kinds of issues – missing fuel, dead batteries, locked engines, and electrical issues.
The list goes on.
Among others, we spotted a Volvo 740 GL, a few BMWs, a VW Jetta GL, and a Saab Turbo.
He also found a BMW 2002, which was arguably the most valuable car here, and a few American and Japanese-made cars, including a Cadillac Fleetwood.
Rather than talking the viewers through what he found, the YouTuber tried something different: he wanted to see how many he could get to start.
Most of these cars in this South Carolina field are goners
The YouTuber and his team tried restarting every single car they found, and there are two things to point out.
First, they didn’t manage to do that in one video – they said there’s going to be a part two with better preparation and better tools.
Second, they only managed to start a handful of cars.
However, they didn’t specify the exact number, and they only showed two – out of 200 – cars actually starting.
Namely, they were able to show the Ford Explorer and the VW Jetta GL starting.
Not exactly a stellar average.
But this is part one, and maybe things will get better in part two.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
