For some old-car spotters, it’s all about the thrill of discovering a hidden jewel. That’s the driving force behind the current "barn find" trend of discovering forgotten classic cars hidden off the beaten path. Ace "auto archaeologist" Tom Cotter and his partner in crime collector Brian Barr may have just crowned themselves the kings of the barn find after a 14-day car-spotting road trip through the eastern United States. Armed with Cotter’s customized 1939 Ford woody to break the ice, professional photographer Michael Alan Ross and no particular destination in mind, the three-man team found over 1,000 classic cars hiding in garages, barns and back lots in just two weeks.
The remarkable odyssey is the subject of a new Motorbooks product, Barn Find Road Trip. Available now from QuartoKnows.com and other retailers, the large-format hardcover is like a car guy’s fantasy vacation brought to life.
Although many of the cars they found were for sale, Cotter and company didn’t make the trip to find a restoration project. This trip was undertaken purely for adventure, and to show other enthusiasts what’s possible with a bit of planning and know-how. You don’t have to be a "certified car geek" like Tom Cotter to pull it off.
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