Located somewhere in Texas, this place is home to some abandoned buildings and a great treasure trove ofold cars. The property may look likeabandoned, but the owner still appears. He’s been collecting cars for decades and wants to free some up to focus on the vehicles he wants to get back on the road.
This 18-minute YouTube video of “Heart of Texas Barn Finds and Classic’s” covers most of the cars parked here.There are about a dozen classics scattered around the front yard, but most of them are parked farther down the road, almost out of sight.
The inventory revolves around Ford and Chevrolet cars from the 1950s and 1960s.There are a few Pontiacs, Buicks, and even a Dodge Polara from the late 1960s, but they’re mostly full-size cars and pickup trucks with “Ford” and “Chevy” badges.If you’re a fan of these companies, it’s an interesting tour.
Turns out the owner of the place is a big fan of theFord FairlaneIt’s fromgalaxy. I’ve seen about five of each and can’t say I paid close attention to every vehicle documented here. Stock includes first through fifth generation Fairlanes covering an entire decade of nameplate.
There is also no shortage of Ford F-Series trucks, with at least five examples parked in the yard.All appear to be of the fourth and fifth generation variety.
Moving on to the Chevrolets, it’s not surprising that the yard is home to at least four of them. These cars were so popular in the past that you will find them everywhere. You’ll also see some 1960’s Bel Airs, at least oneTri-Fiveand some pickups.
Chevy’s inventory also includes some rare gems, like a two-door panel wagon and a delivery van based on the Advance Design series truck.The latter appears to be a 3/4-ton model 3600.I think it would make a nice ice cream truck if someone decides to save it.
In addition, there are some Chevrolet Apache trucks waiting for a second chance at life. One is actually in decent condition, despite the turquoise paint now being a sea of surface rust. The Apache dates back to the Chevy Task Force era, earning this badge in 1958.
While some of the vehicles seen here are in the raw, others are worth saving and could continue for many decades as restored classics or rat-rods. I hope they find a new home soon.
