"I've traveled around the country during the past few years, documenting what we call "barn finds." The term, perhaps a bit misleading, is used to describe any neglected yet still desirable car— regardless of whether said car has or hasn't been in an actual barn. The barn find label may be used for any vehicle that has been sitting neglected, disused, or nearly abandoned by the current owner."

lol, yup, nooooooo schitt, Sherlock!

Stop using the stupid phrase already and put an end to this BS. A Dusty car in a garage beside the Wifes' SRT Jeep or in a airport hangar are not "barns". And, furthermore, none of these cars are "forgotten": the Owners know dang well where they left them and what they are worth.

Since the article is from 5 years ago, I wonder if much progress has been made on those cars ?
Seems most of these "barn-find" cars never progress beyond their purgatory, or work proceeds at a glacial pace.

Since the article is from 5 years ago, I wonder if much progress has been made on those cars ?
Seems most of these "barn-find" cars never progress beyond their purgatory, or work proceeds at a glacial pace.

Yep, there is a reason the cars are just sitting without getting worked on. Usually due to lack of funds, lack of knowledge, lack of time, lack of tools, or all of the above. Once a car has sat for a long time the odds of the owner suddenly getting up off the couch and working on it are slim to none.

There is also the hoarding mentality in some cases. They don't want to let them go, but are never going to do anything with them. Just gotta have 'em!