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BARN FIND

Used-car trade term for misrepresented vehicles

Any dirty / dust covered car or vehicle - not necessarily classic, special or remotely desirable - which the owner describes as a 'barn find' to try and up-sell and achieve a higher price than it is worth.

Barn Find! Classic 2008 Dorf Siesta 1.1 super poverty spec been sat on my drive for 23 years in need of some love, only 8,000 miles from new, no history, no MOT, 1 key, paint faded, engine missing. £25,000 ONO Rare car, future classic!
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