Contractor Discovered Pre-War Treasures and We’re Crying

Contractor Discovered Pre-War Treasures and We're Crying
These cars date back to the 1930s.

We will always hold a special place for classic cars, particularly those from the ’50s and ’40s or even the ’30s. These cars are treasures that will last a lifetime. They were the foundation of automotive history, and have many stories. We’re certain that these cars could talk if they wanted to, and we can be sure they would share some interesting anecdotes.

This is why we find the story about old abandoned vehicles a little sentimental. A man from North Carolina found several pre-war cars while clearing out an old property and demolishing an old building. David Mount, a contractor didn’t anticipate that he would come across these cars while at work.
Contractor Discovered Pre-War Treasures and We're Crying

Contractor Discovered Pre-War Treasures and We're Crying
Contractor Discovered Pre-War Treasures and We're CryingAccording to Hagerty‘s story, Mount’s daughter was responsible for locating the first car in a basement garage. Under the debris, the grille and the headlamps were initially obscured. The 1933 Plymouth motorcar was discovered when it was dug up. It even had its trademark suicide doors.

The father-daughter tandem decided to continue exploring the property, and it didn’t go unnoticed. The father and daughter team were able to uncover a total 10 cars and trucks. One of the most notable discoveries was a roadster made on a ’30s Ford chassis with a Flathead engine and a 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe sedan.

Mount and his daughter took possession of the barn finds because the property owner wasn’t interested in keeping the old cars. Mount said that not all of the cars could be saved, but some may still have some hope. Mount’s daughter was looking at the Plymouth roadster. It was a great choice.

Two of the speedsters still unknown are currently being identified. He encourages you to identify any of these speedsters and join the Facebook group for discussion. We believe these cars should be identified.