Huge Barn Find Collection Found Of Extremely Rare Cars! Unbelievable Discovery Here In The UK!

[@The_Cotswold_Engineer]

Blimey O'Riley, what a find, I'd give my right arm for one of those Rileys. That mesh roof is factory and would have been covered in wadding and vinyl.

[@johnhiggins8221]

Thoughts on doing a 'garage' update for your own stuff Colin? You seem to have a fair few cars in your collection now.

[@grahamx8623]

I think it might be a sad end for most of those cars. The cost to restore is way above their value and the men who would restore them for love and nostalgia are unfortunately passing away. If only they hadn't been hoarded. Top vid as always, thanks.

[@dianawade4953]

I look so forward to another year of your adventures and awesome finds. In the intro you touched a car with your palm. That shows how much passion and compassion you have for these wonderful old automobiles.

[@isleofthanet]

Yes those Riley roofs were very difficult to replace. There was an ash frame which was covered in the perforated steel as you see there. Then hessian was added and something called Everflex Rexine. As you say i expect the original owner passed away and whoever owns it all now not that intesested. Thanks for showing it all to us.

[@davidsewell3745]

15:57 hi Colin it's a 1946 Austin, same owner since 1984 according to DVLA hope that helps

[@chrisblay]

HCD 131 is a 1946 Austin that was originally black rather than rust. It’s an original Brighton registration and last changed owner in 1984 so has been there a long time.

[@oliabid-price4517]

At 13.28 there is what's left of the dashboard from a late Hillman Imp laying on the scuttle of that car.

[@FRFRANKIE]

Hi Colin & James, hope you two are doing good. As a Citroen owner of two XM 4 doors, and one XM break estate. Seeing all of those XMs made me want to cry, lol. What a shame to see any Citroen waste away like that. Such beautiful cars. The video was amazing. Keep up the awesome work & videos. Stay safe and take care.

[@thevauxhallman7157]

Hi just got here and don't know if anyone has answered your request to identify some of the cars you asked for: there are dozens of Riley RM series they were made late 40's early 50's. They had one of the forerunners of the 'vinyl roof' not vinyl exactly though. So the lattice frame was probably what it was fixed to. The white Austin is a Somerset A40 and is circa mid 50's. The first ones you showed inside are Austin's circa late 30's. Can't help but be amazed at the amount of Riley RM series inside. The one held together with cables is a Riley Kestrel ( very rare ). Keep up the reports. Well done.

[@gradonforsyth4669]

Hi Colin, the car with the wasp nest was a Riley RM, The red ERF was in Red BRS Colours , the light blue car, an Austin Somerset and the cars in the second barn of 1940’s period

[@jamiejohnston7183]

The only other thing I'd watch all day other than you finding these cars is them all being dug out and sold on,a video of that yard being cleared and cleaned I'd be all over that

[@clairefunnell8481]

Wow, so many oldies. Very sad these cars are in this shape. Looks like it's been decades. Shame. Looking forward to your adventures this year Colin. More abandoned stuff too please if you don't mind.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulfomin6292]

Every issue with the discovery of another car collection I watch with my jaw near my knees. It's amazing how time does not spare iron or rubber. Kind regards from Moscow !

[@spikeyplants438]

Hi Colin and James another great video from the epic explorers,those old collector cars would be worth alot of money even in the condition you showed us. Real enthusiasts would love those barn finds. James must have been in his element with all the Citreons. Great commentary as usual Colin ,lets hope at least some of those cars get saved.Look forward to next weeks video.Take care. 😃

[@sarahtaylor2492]

I love the barn finds, so many wonderful cars that once were. Thanks Collin. And happy new year xx

[@petersylvester2905]

The Riley with the tea strainer roof is factory, I think the car inside at the start with the split windscreen was the same but with the vinyl covering still in place.

[@nickb5391]

@11.32, Yes it it, it had a canvas roof over it, it was an Ash framed car

[@carlharries6546]

1145. RILEY RM, Factory roof. Covered with felt padding then a soft roof pad.

[@nickb5391]

@1.06, you see the Austin 8 badge has Claret & Blue insert, the reason for this was the Chairman at Austin Leonard Lord decided to pay tribute to the late Herbert Austin by using the colours of his favorite football team Aston Villa, not many know that

[@stomperthemixer1]

15:58 Auston Yr 1946 24 Aug First Reg Black Petrol

[@charlestaylor9131]

Early Triumph Herald with the handle on the bonnet

[@janeeccleston9196]

Had a Xantia and used it as a private hire cab for 5 years -The only problem we had with it was snapping clutch cables -I was an expert at driving a car without clutch by the time we traded it in for an auto C5 😁

[@cpyart]

It's the plastic end at the back of the pedal that goes or the metal clip that holds the end of the cable in place. I still run a 93 Xantia TD. Best cars ever.

[@2200hls]

10:58 i think that might be an austin a40 somerset

[@carlharries6546]

The first next to the truck is a Riley RM 2.5.

[@richkent7938]

Happy New Year to you and yours, Colin, and what a brilliant first upload for '24. A great find, and what a collection of Cars. So sad to see them in this condition though. They should be residing in someone's Garage or Lock-Up: not being left to rot as they currently are. Hope that some of them can be salvaged and restored.

[@ElaineJones-du6qq]

Brilliant find Colin, breaks my heart to see all these wonderful cars in such a state, why were they not moved so they could be preserved 😢

[@dnf1903]

Thanks Colin for your brilliant videos in 2023-look forward to 2024 more great stuff! Keep them coming!

[@dieselfan7406]

First car you came across looks like a Riley 1.5 from about 1950. 11:00 - Austin A40 Somerset - 1953? 16:00 - A brace of Austin 9s I think, late 40s. Seems he liked his Rileys and Austins - not a bad choice. Great vid - thanks.

[@andysllt155]

Just wow !!!!

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

The roof on the Riley is original, it used to be covered with leathercloth, and early form of vinyl roof! The old white car is an Austin A70, I think. Must tell my brother about those Citroens. His next car.

[@kindelvanterpool1417]

Well My Bearded 🧔‍♂️ friend these are your taste of the Citroen brand of vehicles…. I like the XM’s Nice video, cheers 👍👍😎😎

[@Thombosman-nl]

Hi Colin and James first best wishes of 2024. 5:11 is a Citroen traction avant late 59 first model came out A good restore its usa as wedding car.

[@metallicat72]

Great video guys, love seeing the Citroen XMs shame their trashed. Had one back in the 90's superb cars, miss mine.

[@ysbx]

I really like the way they are built

[@cbrider726]

Reminds my of a farm over here in Ireland . Full of old cars . What a waste . My mate buys cars and then let them rot . He bought a Rover P4 and it was in great condition that was 10 years ago . Now its just a pile of rust and will never run again. Hes done the same to motorcycles . He also bought a mint MK1 Courtina again mint 10 years ago now scrap. he has two VW beatles from the late 50s scrap.

[@nickb5391]

@13.39, 1940's Austin 8's known as the Aligator front because of the way the bonnet opened up high

[@ianwoods8593]

Think the front hub cap at 4 mins is the R for Riley!

[@cbrider726]

I have managed to get a BSA Bantom 1960 and a Honda Super dream off hime to restore . I also managed to get him to sell me a Royal Enfield Bullet 1963 350 so i have my winter projects lined up. Why do people do this . Its crazy. 👍👍👍👍Never mind shed and dead . We all need to take care of these old cars and bikes because will never see tham again. Its a shame. .

[@base7022]

Hi Bearded Explorer, I wish you a happy new year and all the best for the future. Your videos are always exciting, please keep it up! It is very painful that such beautiful cars are rotting away. Imagine you have a huge factory hall with all the classic cars you have found so far. You were a mega rich man. To the Riley with the perforated metal roof. I once knew a Dutch guy (in Tilburg) who was restoring a '40s Riley with a twin-cam engine. The roof looked exactly the same! I wondered why he had welded it shut with the perforated sheet metal like that. Apparently it was made that way at the factory (perhaps because the leather/vinyl roof sticks better?). Thanks! cheers Klaus from Düsseldorf

[@chrishew85]

The car at 5 minutes looks like a Riley RME 1500 late 40s I believe, there’s a barn find we got running on my profile

[@jamesg1501]

Your intros the best on youtube, love that song

[@briangroombridge3931]

I think the car tied up with string/ wire in green may be a Riley Kestral.

[@ianharveyful]

The reg HCD 131 was first registered in 1946 and the last time it was registered was in 1984 it’s a AUSTIN

[@stomperthemixer1]

19:19 Auston 1935 89yrs old First reg 17th April 1935 Black Petrol 1124cc last V5C Issued 20th Nov 2023

[@gaz6739]

Another great vid col. Jeep hasn’t been there mega long.. 2019 mot expired. Lots of corrosion underneath affecting its structural integrity. So someone must have put it there. Amazing place. 👍

[@nickb5391]

@15.19 in the centre is an engine cover off a Austin/Morris/Leyland FG

[@markallchorn2438]

Amazing place. The cars with the hole punched type roof were fabric covered because of lack of materials after WW2. The old white Austin outside could be an A70 Hereford. Wouldn't be enough time in someone's life to fix that lot 🤔

[@isleofthanet]

Yes Somerset or Hereford about 1952

[@ambulancekidd]

I believe that the Riley is a 1500 & the roof is correct, but it would have had cloth over it to give it the drophead look.

[@kbradley1994]

4:34 looks like a Riley RMA - late 1940s

[@raymondpearce5245]

Love the old car brilliant video guys

[@MichaelRath-t9s]

Im going to do a channel about abandoned buildings wall paper designs! Yeah com on its gonna be exciting! 😮

[@steveosshenanigans]

The car at 10:50 mins looks like a Austin a40 Summerset

[@sharonarcher6548]

Ah so sad to see the cars in this state x good find though Colin x could we see you exploring abandoned buildings again like hospitals or nursing homes please Colin, there are so many explorers out there some have no respect like you do you’re the best one for me I’m afraid x stay safe x❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcdelaunay1]

Ace vid and mate glad you’re supporting Auto Alex channel too😅, I mean he needs some help that man!🤪✌️🙏

[@lindseykaine-walley6339]

I was thinking, what happens to these kind of cars in the future when Electric cars take over completely? Would they cost more to convert? Or would they be lost forever. What a cracking collection there Colin.

[@ciaranburke3243]

Really cool stuff I think the car beside the red truck is a citreon traction advant 🤔

[@briansweeney2291]

Another cracking video Colin said to see the cars just rotting away 😢

[@neilmustow368]

Think the white Austin is a Austin A70 Hereford Colin never seen so many XM's and Xantia's in one place

[@michaelsharp6779]

I believe this site has been shown on utube before. I remember all the Citroens.

[@OldSonyMan]

I noticed an expensive number plate "BYD 61" perhaps a certain Chinese EV manufacturer would 'desire' it's purchase !

[@Zocky73166]

As allways - good video 10:57 - not sure, but looks like 1952 Austin A70 Hereford 14:25 - Austin 8 - produced between 1939 and 1947 14:42 - same as previous 16:28 - Austin 10 from 1935 17:40 - 1959 Standard 10

[@suznet]

10:57 Austin Somerset 1952-54

[@Road2Rust]

Cracking day out this was mate!

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

Under the original Black and Decker Workmate (designed by the same gentleman as the 1959 Lotus Elite) is one of my all time favourite cars, a Riley RMB, I think… My other all time classic is a Lamborghini Muria. But I am weird, so there.

[@john0597]

Hi Colin great video watch this January the 6:24

[@derrickcuff9817]

Excellent video 😊

[@gaddmeister]

Mate, you need to contact UK barn finds on here. These should all be saved.

[@alankershaw3215]

The White car is indeed an Austin A40 Somerset

[@nickb5391]

@11.20, same as the one inside @4.39 a Riley RM

[@ChristopherBeville-Anderson]

The old car is a Riley from about 1948/1950...Regards Chris.

[@Horror-and-Weird-stories]

Wow, those cars. What a shame. Had two XM's and a Xantia myself. A real pity to see them rot like that.

[@JamesSchem]

Hants and Dorset panel might have come off the bus outside?

[@Alext165]

HCD131 is an Austin and last taxed in January 1984

[@fatblokes_ferguson]

Most of the first barn cars had what looked like hinges? If I’m wrong, what are they but if I’m right, what was the purpose?

[@carlharries6546]

2120. Riley Kestrel 6 light Sprite. Super rare, not many built.

[@nickb5391]

@7.00, I think it's a Morris FE truck

[@crestinventories5921]

The car at 5m 15 sec is a Riley RMB

[@thughes52]

Cracking finds Colin again ...makes one wonder how many is site were sorted out but cool 😎 anyway 👍

[@grahamlane1313]

Hi colin it would take alot time and money to get all those car s restored and back on the road

[@J-D..]

Hi Colin great barn find such a shame when you see so much wasting away it really is

[@amandabeech8472]

Another great car video, it’s such a shame the classic cars are far to gone to be saved. Especially Del Boy van.

[@SonyaTucker]

Hi Colin, Amazing barn with all those very old cars, it's just a shame they are in such a bad state, was that a red fire truck?. Colin many cars have you got that your doing up?. James is always commenting (taking the Mickey) about your age saying you're really old, how old does he think you are? 😂 . Great find, thank you.

[@robertmustard1711]

Hi Colin great explore mate 😊

[@JamesSchem]

Morris and Austin cars I reckon.

[@ollydubhead]

i think the car at 5 minutes in could be a late 40's Riley RM.

[@ianplatt1375]

The split screen one at begging 😅

[@nickb5391]

@10.46, Austin A40 Somerset

[@PauloSergio-on9lr]

Olá rapaz faz alguns dias que me escrevi no seu canal gostei muito dos seu vídeos pelo que eu percebi você é um cara bacana e narra muito bem cada por cada passagem dos vídeos a única coisa aqui diferente no Brasil e que o volante do motorista é do lado esquerdo mas deixo aqui meus parabéns pelo trabalho até a próxima

[@SlickWorks]

@9:15 "shame its a manual" ....clearly not a car guy hahaha

[@carlharries6546]

1730 Riley Kestral 4 light 1934. Rare car

[@cnoshoes7049]

Said that one nextdoor red truck on hubcap,amstrong siddley ?

[@philipdear224]

the mesh is original it supported a vinyl cover

[@mk3cortinapaul]

Hcd131 is a 1946 Austin.

[@johnathanrowley2707]

Most of these cars are classic Austin's and Riley's , that truck is possibly a aec or Leyland 50s design

[@timbarrington3607]

Wagon looks like an erf by the cab design.

[@cbrider726]

Are you sure that your not in Ireland LOL . This would be typical to Ireland . Loads of cars ,trucks and tractors laid to waste.

[@nickb5391]

@4.39, Riley RM

[@kernow..exp.]

Greetings from Cornwall uk

[@suejones6657]

The car next to the lorry is a Riley

[@keithsmith9712]

Whomever owned that yard must have been a very competent mechanic. It’s just a shame they took on far too many projects. There must be some valuable spares though in that lot.

[@nickb5391]

@17.26, That's a Riley but cannot remember the model

[@terrys1595]

Someone else has already done this place, I can't remember who though.