A pair of remarkable barn find stories surfaced this week, revealing a frozen-in-time Chevrolet Corvette and a sizable hidden collection of classic cars that recently came to light in northern Michigan.
One of the standout discoveries is a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette that has remained untouched since 1976. The car was originally purchased for the owner’s wife, but after she disliked the original color, it was repainted. When the new color also failed to win her approval, the Corvette was parked and never driven again. The car was left sitting on a lift inside a garage filled with tools, parts, and decades of accumulated clutter, where it remained for nearly 5050 years.
Because it was stored off the ground, the Corvette avoided many of the issues that plague long-term storage vehicles. The car still retains its original tires, factory oil filter, and protective shields. Reports indicate there is no significant rust, and both the interior and engine bay remain complete. With roughly 1,000 miles showing, the car represents a rare example of a mid-1970s C3 Corvette preserved in largely original condition. While no asking price has been announced, similar C3 Corvettes are commonly valued around $37,000, though the true market reaction remains uncertain.
The second discovery involves an inherited collection of vehicles stored in a pole barn in northern Michigan. The cars were assembled over time by the late father of the current owner, and the entire group is now being offered for sale. The collection spans both American and European classics, reflecting decades of varied automotive interests.
Among the more prominent vehicles is a 1960s Pontiac Bonneville listed at $50,000, along with a Studebaker Land Cruiser and a Hemi-powered 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix convertible. Also included are several smaller European models, such as a Volkswagen 412, MG Midget, and a Fiat convertible, each priced around $6,000.
While all of the vehicles are available, potential buyers are required to make contact through the information provided with the video documenting the find. Even for those not actively shopping, the discovery offers a rare glimpse into a private collection that remained hidden for years, now poised to begin a new chapter with future owners.