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Title: Barn Find???
Post by: Shelby_r_b on February 15, 2018, 02:31:39 PM
So, much like anyone else, I love a good barn find story.

But, is a 2009 Z06 Corvette really a "barn find"?!?  Dust and "original parts" don't (for me) make a barn find.

http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/02/15/barn-find-condition-2009-chevrolet-corvette-z06-found-in-storage-unit-up-for-auction.html

Really?  Original parts on a 2009 car...amazing.   ::)
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: gt350cs on February 15, 2018, 02:44:02 PM
I totally agree. Way too many things being pushed as Barn Find. Takes away from the "Real Deal".
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: KR Convertible on February 15, 2018, 02:50:10 PM
Agreed.  I wonder how much they paid for the storage unit.
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: GT350AUS on February 15, 2018, 07:36:39 PM

A 2009 a Barn Find....no way.

I think a standard needs to be considered so as to qualify as a "Barn Find" otherwise any car parked in a Barn/Shed can be considered a barn find if it has dust on it.

The term is being used lightly.

Lets get serious here
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: mark p on February 16, 2018, 01:11:52 PM
Quote from: GT350AUS on February 15, 2018, 07:36:39 PM

A 2009 a Barn Find....no way.
I think a standard needs to be considered so as to qualify as a "Barn Find" otherwise any car parked in a Barn/Shed can be considered a barn find if it has dust on it.
The term is being used lightly.
Lets get serious here

Yeah...
How long was it "lost" (in order to be considered a "find")
How thick was the dust layer?
Some minimum "age" of object... 2009 does not seem old enough?

... who's got more?  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: BGlover67 on February 16, 2018, 01:38:17 PM
Mark, it gets worse than that:

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1104004_is-this-2010-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-a-modern-barn-find

:o
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: gt350cs on February 16, 2018, 02:10:39 PM
Wow!! Now a 2010 is a Barn Find? You have to be kidding me.
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: Don Johnston on February 16, 2018, 10:10:10 PM
Is it a barn find if the car is hidden under more than five years of stacked parts boxes,1/4 inch of dust or a month of laundry? How is it defined other than a car found in a barn or barn like structure?
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: mark p on February 16, 2018, 10:20:08 PM
Quote from: BGlover67 on February 16, 2018, 01:38:17 PM
Mark, it gets worse than that:
:o

indeed - I guess the hysteria is officially and fully out-of-control  ::)
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: Shelby_r_b on February 16, 2018, 10:54:04 PM
Quote from: BGlover67 on February 16, 2018, 01:38:17 PM
Mark, it gets worse than that:

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1104004_is-this-2010-ford-mustang-shelby-gt500-a-modern-barn-find

:o

Good Lord.  ::)
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: rhjanes on February 17, 2018, 08:50:20 AM
I'm waiting for the first "Barn Find Tribute NOS 2011 Corvette".....With certified matching numbers
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: Bigfoot on February 17, 2018, 08:55:43 AM
Pathetic
What has the world become...
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: shelbydoug on February 17, 2018, 09:07:28 AM
Quote from: Don Johnston on February 16, 2018, 10:10:10 PM
Is it a barn find if the car is hidden under more than five years of stacked parts boxes,1/4 inch of dust or a month of laundry? How is it defined other than a car found in a barn or barn like structure?

Apparently, current usage of the term permits "poetic license". Exactly who licenses them? Sounds like a political appointee?
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: gt350shelb on February 17, 2018, 09:36:54 AM
If it still has a lien its not a barn find it s  bank fraud  ;D
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: mark p on February 17, 2018, 10:08:33 AM
Quote from: gt350shelb on February 17, 2018, 09:36:54 AM
If it still has a lien its not a barn find it s  bank fraud  ;D

where is the ROFL smilie when you need it!!??
Title: Re: Barn Find???
Post by: 69mach351w on February 17, 2018, 02:41:15 PM
Now guys, it says barn find "condition". Their saying that it would have the condition of a barn find with the scant of dust on it and found in a......storage shed?  NOT!!!