30+ CAR BARN FIND: 550 Acres in MINNESOTA

Recently, I loaded up the trucks and trailers with my crew (Kelsey, Sinjin, Alex and Sean) and we road tripped up North to Becker, Minnesota for a Barn Find car collection that I have been chasing for just over 7 years. It ended up taking us just over 10 hours to dig out and load up 7 cars in the trailers, but man was it worth it!
Classics SAVED:
1937 Diamond T Deluxe
1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL
1656 Triumph TR3
1963 Austin-Healey BJ7
1966 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Special thanks to Owen and his team at www.motorsota.com/ for putting in the time and sweat equity that made this buy possible.
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[@alejandrohenao7348]

A real treasure, I'm really glad that these cars have a second chance and are back on the road ... I hope they can show us the final result of their restoration

[@jskavaloski]

When i see vids like this, its kinda sad.... somebody's dreams died with them. People often think and plan like they have 3 more lives to live....time runs out for everyone. My grandpa used to say we don't own anything, we're just borrowing it....someday it will be someone elses to care for or ignore...and we'll have no say in the matter. Some cool old cars for sure....lots of life stories tied to each one.

[@jasonsparshott7208]

That is soooo true !! Your Grandfather was a very wise man . We need to enjoy the little/ big things while we can and hopefully someone else will enjoy it as much as we did !!

[@paxhumana2015]

@jskavaloski, YAHWEH EL ELOHIM ultimately owns everything, and your grandfather was right...we cannot take it with us when we die, thus it is wise to not value material things too much in our lives, or else we will value things more than the Creator and those lost souls that we were called to save in our lives.

[@ianmangham4570]

@@paxhumana2015 It is not wise to worship the invisible man.

[@Willibrown1000]

For sure that one sports car classic today I recognised. Also that farm is close to St Cloud I think. Anyway the owner did drugs end of story.

[@fraidykat]

Just remember, those who dream big and collect large are the reason the next generation has the chance to dream even just a little bit. Otherwise, all of these cars would have been crushed a long, long time ago just like all the rest that used to be around. So go ahead, collect them all - and make sure the next round has that chance to dream. Caretakers are few and far between!!

[@buster8295]

Collins, your level of vehicle knowledge just blows me away. The stuff you know, the details, is just amazing. Much enjoy your vids, keep it coming. Never will get tired of watching. Thanks, man.

[@ExtremeDailyDrivers]

Dennis Collins kicking ass and takin' names on KZbin!! I'm happy for you, Dude. This barn find was definitely a "holy grail" moment!! Keep doing your thing. We are all watching.

[@brianmimbs9579]

Would love to see the full process in cleaning a few of these up! Great video!

[@davypig571]

If you check out “ammo nyc” channel he has some very detailed videos on some old vehicles like these. He is a fascinating guy to watch work!

[@brianmimbs9579]

@@davypig571 thanks buddy. I'm a detailer my self. Ya can never learn enough full the full process and rundown. I'll check him out now.

[@davisonnyatinyirenda4749]

In Zambia old cars are cut and put on scrap instead of restoring, shame on us Zambia. Am currently working on 1970s Morris mini cooper.

[@nickbruni8041]

A multi- millionaire in the trenches AND enjoying it ! Total respect !

[@cten461]

I grew up in Southern Minnesota repairing ag-equipment on farms and that place is one of hundreds.

[@jamyewilson6798]

For guys that never seem to have the money to buy cool cars….we are living through you….thank you for your show!!!

[@markturner2646]

Can't wait to see this barn find 30 plus cars this is gonna be epic !!!!

[@rjr1227]

Great find!! LOVE that Diamond T truck

[@jrdervish]

Love the Imperial at 5:29 and the Volvo at 5:48. Oldsmobile at 7:00 was my family's car in 1954. the 4-door at 7:50! I never heard of Farmall! The Diamond T is a thing of beauty - look at that hood ornament! (22:00) I'm so glad people (@DennisCollins!) take the time - and have the expertise - to rescue and preserve this fantastic automotive history! Please go back for the Imperial!

[@harvyss136]

Hey Dennis, That Impala is a 66 not a 67. It isn't an SS obviously but it has the SS caps and SS dash trim! Very Unique. You know a lot more about cars then I'll ever know, but I know my Imps. I live here and am still trying to figure out what a "chigger" is. Ha Ha! And we don't walk in the weeds in rubber boots, unless we are hunting. But hey, they look good on you! Keep up the good work!

[@tcollier4017]

Dennis, at this point, is where you should be investing in a quality EDC flashlight.

[@TimberMoto]

Even a dozen Amazon cheapo flashlights would be better than the phones, lol.

[@Krampus5150]

and how his crew should have adequate lighting....all that money...no thinkers...

[@1966gtoguy]

He only has one thing on his mind how much he is going to make on all those flips

[@LawrenceRoss1906]

NINE HUNDRED MILES...AND A CELL PHONE APP LIGHT...

[@swisscamperronniecool5419]

@@1966gtoguy it's so obvious...ultimate greed 😀

[@fastdadgarage-northsouthch4418]

Dennis always seems truly excited about all the cars. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@maxwell431]

I mean...he's making hundreds of thousands of dollars off of them....why wouldnt he be? duh

[@andrewmartin7421]

You sir are a legend! And your team are awesome! Love watching your videos of these barn finds. Keep up the excellent work you guys are killing it!

[@oldscout80]

I've always had a soft spot for those Olds convertibles like the ones you guys just walked on by without even turning your head. To each his own!

[@xvsj5833]

Amazing “Barn & Farm Finds” DC 👏 Shoutout to Kelsey & your Crew !! Always looking good ❤️ and tuff 👍 Thank You for sharing DC ! My Best always 🚒🚒🚒

[@thewallpapers6251]

Motorsota...these amazing finds were sitting around Becker MN unreal😂😂

[@drewhall4553]

Not so much Becker but pretty near by. I used to live there and never knew he had that stuff.

[@MrScottiedub]

Incredible! When I was a kid I always dreamt about the British sports cars.I almost had but tr3 for 750 bucks he sold it to somebody else my friend refused to sell it to me because he said it was a nightmare and it was going to ruin my life. The Austin-Healey to is just amazingand the diamond t truck was just the icing on the cake.I would actually like to start transporting stuff for a living and building something like that diamond tea just to tow trailers would be cool.

[@shannono8397]

Thank you for saving so many good cars, The Diamond T truck is excellent, so is the Merc, all great finds!

[@philipmichel215]

Cool finds. I was most excited about the wreckers you passed on the way in. Don't cut the Diamond T frame, find a Holmes w35 wrecker and body to put on it .. way cool

[@graemelyon6378]

Seeing and finding these cars to work on makes me wish I lived in America!! Especially Texas👍

[@authorjohnwquinn]

Great video! Thanks for making it - well done to every involved - and congratulations!

[@jacobm1001]

Thank you for saving a few of them ! Thank you for sharing. Best of luck.

[@yyppaa9]

Dennis Collins I find it amazing that people abandon those beautiful classic cars! The M. Benz, is the car that you should restore !!!!! 😎👍

[@fraidykat]

Time, money, energy. I'm thankful for these people, without them it would have all gone to a scrap yard and been crushed decades ago along with everything else that is now gone.

[@frankportigiano1910]

Is anyone else Impressed that Dennis goes to all these locations and personally checks out these cars because i know i am

[@deannederhoff]

No I'm not impressed at all.thats the kind of business he's in.he knows what to look for and is very thorough at what he does. He's different from Richard Rawlings.Dennis goes for more of these classic and rare cars ,and depending on what it is,will restore it or just clean it up and sell it.its fun to watch him work. Wish I had his money

[@chrisditulio5433]

Dennis, I love watching anything getting unearthed after so long. It's like that old dust covered metal box you find in an attic somewhere and you can't wait to find the treasure within. It would be nice if you either told the price paid for the finds, even if it's just a ballpark price, or how much you sold them for.

[@corey________________1589]

Your non stop mentality on searching for rare and valuable cars is honestly inspirational. Keep grinding. Love your channel and the content.

[@wotrulke5868]

As someone who is from the UK 🇬🇧 it amazes me how long and how many cars are just left in barns and just laying around rotting to bits 🤷🏼‍♂️, Great video 👍🏼

[@trigsretromotors]

Exactly what I thought, amazing!

[@jameseastwood4984]

They just have the space. It's a much, much lower population density in the US, despite have 5 times the number of people compared to us in the UK. There's just so many farms and so many buildings. Plus the post war marketing machine just pushed product out relentlessly. People with a bit of land park the old car up and never get round to selling or scrapping them. Some buy a newer model and just keep the old one for spares. Out in the country, people's yards are littered with cars and trucks gently rusting.

[@jasonmushersee]

at first i thought this was my xgf place but that farm is down the road. over the years local bi laws come along not more than 3 unregistered vehicles per property so either park inside or haul to salvage and salvage yards came under new environmental laws/insurance liability so they hauled them to scrap. back early 90's vintage muscle cars stacked 3 high at salvage yards. i know of many century farms like this 10 times more cars than this. one farmer i worked for there's banged up 69 chargers parked all over a cow pasture and beat up model t fords on top of rock piles. im restoring a 68 mustang now absolutely cannot find seats for it

[@ChrisDragotta]

People with money and land collect them, and then they die.

[@twarken5078]

My eyes almost popped out of my head when I saw that 190SL covered in dust in the 1st barn. Incredible! Nice work Dennis and team!

[@tonyfriend7413]

Nice. Got Your Daughter Blonde along for The car stash haul!

[@ariennelandry9207]

I drove one of those convertible Impalas in High School in the early ‘70’s. White with powder blue interior, what a great car!

[@4wheelsonmywagon733]

Austin Healey......Everybody wants to rule the world 🎶 .......👏👏🙏

[@Alfran-yh4oo]

Curt Smith behind the wheel

[@gabekiakojori2392]

Wish you guys would’ve took the time to show all 30 cars just for the hell of it

[@schmooza6812]

That would have taken away from his face time and he only has so many quips.

[@funone8716]

@@schmooza6812 HAHAHHAHAHAH He is a pretty boy with that perfect tan.

[@68air]

@@funone8716 too much time spent with his mentor RR

[@michaelmagaw6870]

No shit.. phony city boys

[@jasonsparshott7208]

68air I'd say he is Richards mentor ... yea he is a pretty boy but at least he is knowledgeable and passionate about saving these cars Richard just wants to make as much as possible so he can brag about what he has built and has .

[@MrBmxbrawler]

I wish I had the funds to just pick one of those vintage relics. Dennis comes in and grabs whatever he can. Love these types of properties that preserved hundreds of these beautiful rides.

[@drawwithbeektor6329]

That Diamond T is beautiful. Some amazing finds at this place!

[@minidigger1000]

Dennis I'm from Ireland I'm one of your greatest fans love what you do and passion for cars and jeeps this is great viewing keep it up

[@ibfgarage9365]

Barn find legend with a legendary barn find! 👍

[@steveanderson5888]

That's another great find from mr. Collins those are awesome cars brother and that truck oh my God that is an awesome truck I can't believe that's been sitting outside for that many years and it still has air in the tires everything works everything rolls God bless you mister Collins

[@billybbutter2780]

Love the Diamond T, awesome truck. Love to see you build the ol Diamond T Dennis.

[@johndavey72]

Dennis. That Diamond "T" has to be Continental of the truck world. I've never seen one before but l think the new owner quite likes it ....YOU! 😁

[@davidlewis2681]

Daaaaam Dennis...you are truely living every car guys dream....great episode!!! thank you !!!

[@user-ln6zp9lg2q]

ok

[@edwinstorz2776]

That Diamond T, talk about the Coolest Car Hauler ever.....BAM!!!

[@haroldfeldman295]

i THINK THAT DENNIS COLLINS DOES A GREAT JOB I ENJOY WATCHING HOW HE HANDLES PEOPLE AND BUYS CARS , HE HAS A BIG HEART AND IS VERY NICE AND KIND TO ALL THAT DEAL WITH HIM , tHE FELLOWS THAT TRAVEL WITH HIM ARE WELL CARED FOR AND TAKEN CARE OF Dennis thank you

[@danhooper8652]

When you go back for the Volvos, just take some tools with and pop the lock cylinders off of the columns.

[@tommywood343]

They walked right by those Mustang like they wasn't there. I love my Mustangs. Thanks for the videos. From TN

[@OrangeBoss-ww8eb]

I liked the gold 72 coupe

[@kenpeterson327]

Ya Dennis of all people to just walk right by those stangs and didn't even give them a second look!!

[@stanleynwakor7875]

I love mustangs

[@nick2128]

They made millions of them.

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I just love that you're going around the world putting cars back under sunlight, you should keep your eye out for old school BMX bikes, like from the late 70's to mid 90's can bring 1000's of dollars, if you can get them to throw them in on the deal, hey why not.

[@steventangney1367]

So glad to see you save these classics.

[@GRfourfun]

Great upload! You deserve way more subscribers, love this channel, thank you for bringing us all along.

[@scottwood799]

Vice grip garage way better

[@sandracastelijn8849]

Hey Dennis, big fan of yours and Richard! Keep up these great classic car finds,love the old iron!! Canada throws thumbs up!

[@nickchristenson5818]

Hey Dennis, I own a tow company in the neighboring town from this barn find. Without listing the old guys name, I’ve towed his vehicles home a few times. As a lifetime motorhead I knew just glancing at what he had and visiting with him he had an extensive collection. If you ever end up going back for the Volvo’s hit me up I’d love to help out! From time to time I’ll run across a customer that has a few vehicles they’ll show me they’ve held on to that may have your interest, after watching your videos I have a pretty good idea what you might be interested in. Pretty cool your passion for bringing these old classics back to life. Take care!

[@MrWoodfiddler]

I wish there was more car coverage - those Imperials... damn! Love, love, love. Chuck in NE Kansas

[@midnight4109]

I can't believe that they passed on the Imperial in the garage. It looks to be in pretty good original condition.

[@carmelo1966]

Thank you sir for rescuing this gems. I know someone out there will enjoy them for another 100 years.

[@kahdmus]

He's buying up whatever he can as cheaply as possible to make a fat buck! Are you serious? Thank you? This guy is an arrogant pr1ck. Cannot believe how deluded some of these comments are..

[@hozoiconcept]

the diamond T is in incredible condition with perfect patina!!

[@monkeyman1]

Great show.. Great knowledge could listen to dennis talk all day. He such a down to earth cool guy no snobbishness about him.

[@sharksport01]

Open the drapes, you can see the keys, haha. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@johnwebber2471]

Nice find guys... Those 7 years of chasing and talking, plus the 10 hours of getting them out and loaded has been well worth it. I'm sure they'll all be restorable. Well done!!!

[@mikeswick6473]

Damn how fine is Kelsey

[@brucegwynn8509]

Indeed

[@jenp3847]

This is crazy amazing! Just WOW! This car collector is awesome!!! My favorite❤

[@robbey300]

A what a find - TR3 will be a good project. The MB 190SL is a dream car . The Volvo 1800S another beauty! Good find and well worth the road trip.

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

When I saw the Diamond , it was love at first sight.

[@cliffniiranen1044]

Yep, that is sweet

[@3DPeter]

@@cliffniiranen1044 that hood is like 6 feet long. And Dennis idea to cut of the exces of the chassis and put a bed on it is a great idea. Some nice wheels under it and it will look great.

[@ryanhobbs3362]

Vice Grip Garage would love this place.

[@coreygill586]

Fuck yes he wood

[@firstlast189]

Yeah. He would not have trailer them home. He would have got them running on the spot and drove them home. LOL

[@Kboettcher801]

First thing I thought.

[@BT_aka_PET_ROOSTER]

The whole posse would... but then again who wouldn’t

[@BShu-ku9xx]

A guy could really lose himself in such a place like this

[@jdeckard1243]

Hi Dennis , please can I pass on a tip? At night turn the instrument illumination down as it will help your eyes see better in night driving conditions. The less light in the cabin when driving at night the better. Loving the content. Outstanding !

[@justinwheat5657]

The truck impressed me . Sitting that long and moved the easiest! The chopped top look is sick! I’d put a p-pumped 24v in it and make it into a ramp truck to haul cars with

[@properlytwisted2172]

AMAZING! ..The Diamond and Impala made my knees weak! and the "wood boots" nearly made beer come thru the nose..LOL!

[@TheBandana1969]

Thankfully the chiggers and bugs come from the ground and don't drop from the trees. Or the lady, especially would end up being 'buggy'.😄😄

[@randumadventures]

Why you don’t have your own hour tv show is beyond me. Love the vids and what you guys do.

[@mikehunt8375]

Why? So he could have some fancy pants producer tell him what he can and can't do? Screw TV! You really should throw that thing in the trash where it belongs. Its Programming you. You aren't even you... you are nothing but a TV PROGRAM and its really sad you'll never turn it off and be able to think for yourself again...

[@angelagosto2441]

mr collins love your show not only because in facinated by cars i i love the way you are with people specially with your employees i like how you introduce everybody in you crew thats special to me and last but not least i love how you treat you daughter you are awesome

[@gphilipc2031]

A rule of the universe ... ALL Dimond T's MUST be saved. My pop owned a DT winch truck ... always ran in spite of a crack in the block (just add water). Pulled a few cars from the 17 St Canal Bucktown Gap Bridge (New Orleans) and pulled down the remnants of the Club My O My in New Orleans after a fire.

[@georgefahrman5826]

You are living the dream sir!

[@georgefahrman5826]

@randsterama Too many people submitting comments did not take the time to understand the purpose of this video - only that they want to hate my comment!

[@TimberMoto]

@randsterama You're is a contraction for the two words “you are.” There is nothing wrong with his grammar.

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

So i just watched 12 of your vlogs in a row...i have a roku to watch youtube on my big tv..im glued to your channel...help i cant get up!

[@ronluckenbach9492]

Dennis, you always go for the ‘cream of the crop‘ You ain’t a super young Dude, but for your age, your knowledge of ALL vintage cars and trucks is broad and deep.. I know my vintage Brit / German sportscars well ...owned enough of them...but your overall vintage car acumen amazes me. looks like you have a well thought out trip every time you hit the road..and you aren’t afraid to spend money to make money. just subscribed.

[@thomashorner7474]

1937 Diamond T Deluxe would make a nice shop truck for CB Jeep

[@tuckerfuller7292]

Last name on the door of the Diamond T is my wifes maiden name pretty cool

[@kymberlypray6985]

There seems to be a glitch in the matrix. Clearly you are living *my* life. 🏎🔧💛

[@Amonginsanity]

Like most of us here, I would love to see what these vehicles were turned into. Amazing place ... I wonder how would they collect so many vehicles and then just leave those there. And ofcourse amazing video. Thank you for sharing. That barn by the lake is a great place to have a house. :)

[@saadsaad5063]

Lovely sight !!! Thank you

[@yepme6484]

I'm watching this on my cell phone and I have to keep turning the volume down because of the loud music and turn it back up here what you're saying

[@CarsTrucksWhatever]

I love what you're doing but make me sad 😩 to see cars just sit there and rotting away

[@jamesliebl1485]

Love your videos they're so awesome like finding all them old tires you still love restoring them now I'm too old to do any of it I like watching you do it the love of vehicles

[@markjeffels3327]

Lucky man to find all those vehicles and have that stunning lady with you!!

[@jesussavescars807]

Can’t wait 😂🔥

[@jhaedtler]

When your editing could you please turn the volume down on the music and up when your talking??

[@billiebobbienorton2556]

@randsterama Sadly grammar and spelling are now a lost art....

[@blxtothis]

Or perhaps, ditch the music altogether?

[@johncoe6304]

Why don't you just watch and enjoy. Ok Karen.

[@michaelhill8197]

Dennis, I can't tell, are you having any fun? I really enjoy the content, thank you.

[@EdwardTilley]

Am surprised you didn't mention the VW Camper. Great video - nice find ...

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

At least you got em before the state was burned down.

[@GNXperimental]

None of that is going on out in country areas like that.

[@saginawdan]

None of that was going down anywhere but the Twin Cities...dont paint the entire state.

[@rickstevens1479]

David Duke your bro is a fan .....

[@MyRadioFace65]

I know it’s not exactly your style and Being a Jeep guy myself, the Imperial actually had me a bit Excited!!!!

[@shakespeare_hall4788]

Love Love Love that DIAMOND T " what a truck !!!

[@allans7281]

Love the video! all awesome cars- how fun Cant wait to see merc 190 back to its glory

[@skyliner9999]

Dennis could fall in sh*t and come out smelling of roses. Love to see the diamond t up and running again

[@jorgejefferson8251]

Not the Minnesota you have been seeing on TV recently.

[@BELCAN57]

These cars have been appropriated by "antifa" on behalf of the freedom loving people of the Republic of Minnesota.

[@trythinking6676]

Of course not. Not very many people out there.

[@Laffy1345]

@flyhound97 hope you can take the state back

[@tubefluid]

@@Laffy1345 We will!!!

[@mechantics]

@Eric Babcock exactly

[@beameup64]

What an eclectic collection of vehicles.

[@calevel]

Best video in the tube in the las few months!! Amazing finding! Biggest barn find ever I think 🤔

[@waults]

I know exactly where you were, seen you pull on the dead end road the day you shot this video.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

I like the red Fairmont Futura. Everything else is just way too common.

[@jopoviz]

That Fairmont is quite rare too..

[@racecar2933]

The only common car i noticed was that SS automatic 72' Nova.

[@deannederhoff]

@@jopoviz why is that futura a rare car???my grandpa had on and loved that car.then I bought a zephyr zx7,which is the same bidy,but had the 302 in it.there's nothing rare about it.there were several thousands made

[@wayneroberts5418]

I had a '57 TR7 and a Healey 100 back in the day. Brought back some memories.

[@gndesign25]

I love watching videos of barn finds.

[@DonDomel]

21:01 Niedzielski - some Polish guy :)

[@incompetentdiplomat3716]

its a shame those eldo land yachts arent going home with anyone

[@69mod91]

They had a "check mark", they were going to him.

[@Doubleodude]

This was fun to watch. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidpearson541]

Brilliant watch some lovely cars there guys 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿