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Man buys abandoned farm, discovers large barn filled with vintage cars
Greenstijl ^

Posted on 02/17/2007 12:43:02 PM PST by LibWhacker

Tons of pictures at the link: http://www.geenstijl.nl/paginas/mirror/20070215-pritt-mazda/index.html


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: barn; cars; farm; portugal; vintage
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To: MountainFlower

I see a couple on models that I've owned; a '48 Ford and a Lotus Super 7.

Some of the comments are hilarious, especially the ones under the last pic which is a Honda 600. :):)


141 posted on 02/18/2007 8:03:37 AM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: MediaMole
"Personally, I'm surprised there is any working electrical service within 10 miles of that barn -- considering the quantity of Lucas Electric parts. Just having that many Lucas products in one place should work like an EMP."

Hilarious! Thanks for the chuckle!

142 posted on 02/18/2007 9:46:39 AM PST by SW6906 (6 things you can't have too much of: sex, money, firewood, horsepower, guns and ammunition.)
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To: rlmorel

I still dream of finding a hidden bunker full of equipment from the "Battle of the Bulge" left by the Germans. Add gas and drive away.


143 posted on 02/18/2007 10:00:57 AM PST by LetsRok
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To: MediaMole
"...Just having that many Lucas products in one place should work like an EMP...."


144 posted on 02/18/2007 10:03:17 AM PST by rlmorel ("Liberals: If the Truth would help them, they would use it.")
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To: TheMom

Wow.


145 posted on 02/18/2007 10:32:31 AM PST by pax_et_bonum (I will always love you, Flyer.)
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To: Blue Highway

ping


146 posted on 02/18/2007 1:35:17 PM PST by perfect stranger
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To: MARTIAL MONK

depends. Are there body parts in it?


147 posted on 02/18/2007 1:38:49 PM PST by mad_as_he$$ (So many geeks, so few circuses.)
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To: MediaMole
"Personally, I'm surprised there is any working electrical service within 10 miles of that barn -- considering the quantity of Lucas Electric parts. Just having that many Lucas products in one place should work like an EMP."

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Blast You!! I was swallowing some pop when I read this !!

148 posted on 02/18/2007 1:54:50 PM PST by Rockpile
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To: Rockpile

I think that the black car facing the nearest open wheel racer looks like a '47 Chevy.


149 posted on 02/18/2007 2:38:40 PM PST by Rockpile
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To: LibWhacker; Eaker; humblegunner; antivenom; eastforker; Humidston; RikaStrom; stevie_d_64; ...

This brings to mind a plausible tale much closer to home. I heard the story somewhere over 30 years ago and can't prove its veracity, but the story is at least a good yarn, nevertheless. The mercury mining town of Terlingua Texas, located in the Big Bend country, cycled through several booms and busts, becoming a ghost town during each interval. Due to its remote isolation, Terlingua wasn't as frequently visited and explored as it is today. The ruins of Terlingua that I saw over 30 years ago still contained remnants of buildings from the various periods that the mines were active. One affluent mine owner in 1905 is said to have brought two new horseless carriages to Terlingua -- one was used daily and the other was stored brand-new in a small adobe garage, probably intended as a spare -- after all, who would know how to repair such a new-fangled contraption? At some point, the owner left town after bricking up the garage completely, probably with the intent to retrieve the car later; he never did, and the car was forgotten. Fifty hot summers passed, when a rare visitor to Terlingua wondered why a tiny adobe hut amid the town's ruins was completely sealed up. Curiosity got the better of him, as it would most, and you can guess the rest. Due to the arid climate, the car was presumably well preserved. I would be keen to know if anyone else has ever heard this story.


150 posted on 02/19/2007 9:13:09 AM PST by TexasRepublic (Afghan protest - "Death to Dog Washers!")
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To: sam_paine
Ping-a-ling. Pix are here.
151 posted on 02/19/2007 9:20:43 AM PST by AnnaZ (I keep 2 magnums in my desk.One's a gun and I keep it loaded.Other's a bottle and it keeps me loaded)
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To: AnnaZ
A familiar face! A 68-72 GM A-body front and center.

And behind it looks like a 1927-8 Chevrolet Coupe---maybe someone can help me there.

This must be the "American Sector" of the collection.


152 posted on 02/20/2007 8:57:10 AM PST by sam_paine (X .................................)
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To: MediaMole

Dead on about Lucas parts!

Now I have a barn full of old computer parts ... how long will I have to wait before it is my retirement?


153 posted on 02/21/2007 8:34:40 AM PST by texas booster (Join FreeRepublic's Folding@Home team (Team # 36120))
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To: All
Oh, crap, it's all a frickin' hoax!!!
154 posted on 07/31/2007 1:04:17 PM PDT by LibWhacker
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To: FrogHawk

ping


155 posted on 07/31/2007 1:11:04 PM PDT by toomanygrasshoppers ("In technical terminology, he's a loon")
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To: LibWhacker

And now you know the rest of the story!


156 posted on 07/31/2007 1:18:13 PM PDT by Doomonyou (Let them eat lead.)
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To: LibWhacker
I just found this barn on some property which I recently acquired.

(I wonder... what could be inside?)
157 posted on 07/31/2007 1:19:34 PM PDT by evets (beer)
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To: nnn0jeh

ping


158 posted on 07/31/2007 1:21:29 PM PDT by kalee (The offenses we give, we write in the dust; Those we take, we write in marble. JHuett)
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To: bmwcyle

Ping!


159 posted on 07/31/2007 1:26:57 PM PDT by Apple Blossom (...around here, city hall is something of a between meals snack.)
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