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Barns — 9 Finds, $50 Million+
Hidden Treasures in Everyday Places
This list serves as a compact archive of modern barn find treasure history — a quick reference for journalists, researchers, and enthusiasts. It highlights how high-value items continue to surface in ordinary places.
A few legendary examples from the list below include:
- $900,000 for an antique motorcycle
- $7 Million for an art masterpiece
- $10 Million for a rare grail car
Overlooked for years, these surprising discoveries reveal how valuable treasures can be — even when hiding in plain sight.
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9—Legendary Finds
1. Barn Find Ferrari—$18.5 Million for Ultra-Rare 1961 250 GT SWB Unearthed in Rural France
📰 📅 2015 Report: Unearthed in a barn in rural France beneath rotting magazines, a rare 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spider, one of only 37 ever made, it sold for $18.5 million. This Ferrari was part of a larger collection that garnered an impressive $28.5 million in total.
█ Story and images: 🔗 Autoweek
2. Gullwing Grail—$10 Million for Rarest Mercedes Found in LA Junkyard
📽️ 📅 2025 Report: In Los Angeles, USA, a rare 1956 Mercedes-Benz alloy Gullwing—one of only 29 made—was discovered unrestored in a junkyard shed. Originally purchased in 1976 for $30,000, it sold for nearly $10 million. Considered the rarest Gullwing known, the vehicle had remained hidden for decades, untouched and nearly forgotten. Full story and in-depth insights in an 18-minute video.
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3. Barn Find Bonanza—$7 Million for Dutch Masterpiece in U.S. Attic
📰 📅 2025 Report: A 1666 painting by Dutch master Frans Post was discovered in a barn attic in Connecticut, USA. Initially filthy and nearly unrecognizable, the piece was acquired in the 1990s and restored to reveal a rare Brazilian landscape. Purchased for an unknown sum, it sold at auction in 2025 for $7.37 million—setting a new record for Post.█ Story and images: 🔗 Robb Report
4. Bugatti Barn Find—$4.9 Million for 1932 Type 55 Roadster Discovered in France
📰 📅 2020 Report: A 1932 Bugatti Type 55 roadster, found in a barn, was sold for €4.6 million ($4.9 million in 2024) at the Grand Palais in Paris, in an auction during the 2020 Retromobile week. This car, from the golden age of Bugatti sports convertibles, is noted for its rarity as one of only 29 remaining examples. It boasts a history of racing at Le Mans and modifications by renowned coachbuilder Giuseppe Figoni. The car is deemed priceless due to its unique heritage and design.
█ Story and images: 🔗 Goodwood Road & Racing
5. Van Dyck Vision—$3 Million for $600 Masterpiece Found in Farm Shed
📰 📅 2023 Report: In Kinderhook, New York, USA, a 400-year-old Van Dyck artwork—A Sketch for Saint Jerome (1615–18)—was discovered in a farm shed. Purchased for $600 in 2002, it later sold for $3 million at auction. Considered lost for centuries, the sketch was authenticated by a leading Van Dyck scholar.
█ Story and image: 🔗 Barrons
6. Daytona Discovery—$2.17 Million for One-Off 1969 Ferrari Found in Japanese Barn
📰 📅 2017 Report: In Italy, a one-off Ferrari Daytona, originally commissioned in 1969 and lost for four decades, was rediscovered in a Japanese barn in 2017. This unique car, made with an all-aluminum body and regarded as a priceless treasure due to its rarity and historical significance, fetched $2.17 million at an auction. The vehicle's rediscovery highlights its enduring legacy and exceptional preservation.
█ Story and images: 🔗 CNN
7. Barn Art Treasure—Millions for Rare Art Rescued from Dumpster
📽️ 📅 2022 Report: In 2017, a mechanic in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA, uncovered a collection of artworks by Francis Hines, an obscure artist, during a barn cleanout. Initially discarded in a dumpster, the artworks—now valued at millions—were saved and exhibited. Experts consider the collection priceless due to its rarity. Full story in a four-minute video.
█ Video: 🔗 CBS Sunday Morning / YouTube
8. Ferrari Treasure—$1.8 Million for 1950s Car Shell Discovered in Farm Storage
📰 📅 2023 Report: In the United States, a forgotten treasure—a 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider, one of only 13 produced—was unearthed years earlier in Florida, following the devastation of Hurricane Charley. Despite being wrecked and burned, this ultra-rare vehicle fetched a staggering $1.875 million at auction. Discovered in a barn among a cache of 20 classic Ferraris, its race-preserved state only added to its allure. Though non-operational, this artifact of motoring history retains significant value due to its rarity and storied past.
█ Story and images: 🔗 The Drive
9. Bike Bonanza—$935,000 for 1908 Harley Found in US Barn
📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: In the USA, a 1908 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank motorcycle, discovered in a Wisconsin barn, sold for $935,000, becoming the auction's most expensive bike. Its rarity is underscored by its pristine condition and the inclusion of original parts.
█ Story, images, and video: 🔗 Entrepreneur
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