It’s difficult to think of many better sensations for any classic car fan than a real barn find. Few notions spark the imagination like that of finding valuable vintage vehicles that have long been tucked away and untouched. Such vehicles are not merely forgotten dusty old machines, but instead extraordinary artifacts of history that still hold on to tales of a bygone era. Now and again a new find will emerge that can shake the entire collector world to its foundations and teach us all that there are still incredibly valuable items waiting in all sorts of obscure locales. This remarkable Ferrari collection is just such a discovery.

It’s known today as the ‘Lost & Found Collection’ and comprises 20 historic Ferraris made between the 1950s and 1970s. Every single vehicle has a story to tell about whether it was previously owned by a member of a royal family, had a storied racing career or was shown at prominent international car shows. Instead of being shown off in a museum or someone’s private garage, this collection of automobiles lay in the darkness for decades just waiting to be found.

Their travels through life have been nearly as remarkable as their lives. These vehicles once sat languishing for years, inside a barn in Florida. In 2004 that was swept away by Hurricane Charley, and destroyed most of them while still within the confines of that barn, in Florida. After that they were moved, in relative secrecy, to a warehouse facility in a neighboring Indiana city and in proximity to the renowned Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and again, were almost forgotten by all but their owner, for yet more years, until recently they were rediscovered, these remarkable Ferraris, and have again, for a brief time, re-entered our lives as perhaps one of the most significant automotive findings in the modern era.

1. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale

However, while it was a Ferrari built for a lifestyle rather than a track, its distinction comes not from racing successes, but from its impeccable provenance and rarity. Previously owned by the King of Morocco, Mohammed V, the 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Speciale remains the ultimate expression of automotive royal pedigree and remains a most exclusive example of the iconic brand’s early forays into the world of luxurious touring cars.

Royal Ferrari with Rare Heritage:

• Royal Moroccan ownership
• One of only four built
• Pinin Farina bodywork
• Numbers-matching example
• Rare restoration opportunity

Even before factoring in the exclusivity imparted by its iconic original owner, its scarcity alone is impressive. This is the last of only four coupe models ever produced that were equipped with the stunning Superamerica-esque body penned by Pinin Farina. Built in August 1956, it was finished in an elegant Celeste exterior over a contrasting Nero roof, and was upholstered in opulent Naturale Connolly leather. The culmination of Ferrari’s superlative engineering and craftsmanship were all presented for one of their most distinguished clients.

Yes the 25 years in storage took their toll on this classic, but the car’s historic significance has not deteriorated one iota. As an original numbers matching car and an original royal Ferrari, this represents an amazing restoration candidate for the collector who has what it takes. A successful restoration of this stunning coupe would save an important piece of automotive history and bring one of Ferrari’s rarest grand tourers back to the roads it was born for.

2. 1978 Ferrari 512 BB Competizione

One-Off for endurance racing The 1978 Ferrari 512 BB Competizione was born for just one reason, and one reason only: racing at the very highest level of endurance racing. This particular vehicle was constructed for the renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans race, and the factory had only three of them constructed by the mechanics in Modena, ready to conform with the rules of the then upcoming IMSA race. Fitted with the chassis number 24131, this Ferrari is one of the marque’s most serious race cars of the late 1970s.

Factory-Built Le Mans Racer:

• Built for Le Mans
• One of three factory cars
• Lightweight racing construction
• 460-horsepower flat-12 engine
• Historic NART racing heritage

All of the 512 BB Competizione’s design details were focused on maximizing output. They shaved down the weight to about 2,425 pounds and helped make it more nimble and endure the long endurance events it was built for. Buried under the rear deck lid was a specially modified 5.0-liter flat-12 with just over 460 horsepower, ready to blast through the world’s harshest endurance races. Comfort and luxury went by the wayside in the name of a pure racing machine.

The car’s aggressive looks were functional. An ultra-light alloy body, plexiglass windows, a larger front spoiler and a massive rear wing designed based on Ferrari’s F1 cars, all reduced aerodynamic drag, enhancing the car’s high-speed stability. The Ferrari 512 BB Competizione, run by Luigi Chinetti’s North American Racing Team (NART) and identified as race number 87, is considered one of the most authentic endurance racing Ferraris ever to exist. Decades on, it is still a reminder of the uncompromising pursuit of perfection in motorsport by the Maranello firm.

3. 1965 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C Alloy

Few Ferraris boast a more storied history than this 1965 275 GTB/6C Alloy an amalgam of extreme rarity and pivotal technological history, resurrected after decades in storage to announce itself as an undisputed automotive icon. Used as the official Ferrari show car at the 1965 Turin Motor Show, it marked the advent of technologies that defined the great 275 GTB line.

Historic Alloy Show Car:

• Turin Motor Show display car
• First alloy-bodied 275 GTB
• First six-carburetor version
• Early long-nose design
• Targa Florio racing history

This particular example of the Ferrari is significant as it was the first of the 275 GTB’s to be built with a lightweight alloy body, it was also only one of three of this body style, also know as a ‘long-nose’ design which would soon become synonymous with the 275GTB, that was equipped with the sought after six carburettor setup giving improved performance as reported by Ferrari historians.

And it went way past the showroom floor. Following its public unveiling in Turin, the car raced in the 1966 Targa Florio-a daunting, highly selective road race that’s known as one of the toughest on earth. Combining the aura of an original show car with ingenious engineering and true competition provenance, the 275 GTB/6C Alloy presents a remarkable restoration candidate and an priceless Ferrari artifact.

4. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider Series I

While this 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider Series I clearly didn’t end up in the best condition, the one-of-one vehicle suffered a barn collapse to get it here, but don’t let its rather unglamorous appearance fool you. This Mondial is not just another rare classic car, it’s the real racing car deal with an extensive history.

Legendary Mille Miglia Competitor:

• Rich motorsport heritage
• Built for competitive racing
• Mille Miglia participant
• Targa Florio competitor
• Factory-documented history

It left the factory with a stunning Pinin Farina Spider coachwork body, and was originally delivered to Franco Cornacchia, manager of the renowned Scuderia Guastalla racing team. It was destined for a racing career with former Scuderia Ferrari driver, Franco Cortese, who wasted no time campaigning the car on Europe’s most challenging circuits. In short, this 500 Mondial was constructed, and driven, from the start with the purpose of racing a thoroughly genuine Ferrari racer of its day.

That strong racing pedigree backs up the Ferrari’s story. Guided to a class fourth place, 14th overall, in the 1954 running of the Mille Miglia, one of the planet’s ultimate endurance tests, it’s still documented in Ferrari’s factory archives with Cortese himself named as owner. Subsequent updates with Scaglietti bodywork and further competition including the 1956 Targa Florio did little to dampen its spirit and for all its knocks, it still stands as an outstanding testament to resilience, competition, and Ferrari heritage.

5. 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupe Series I

1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupe Series I rare ferrari and significant to automotive history. An exceptional example of a true grand touring Ferrari, the 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica Coupe Series I is an incredibly exclusive and historically significant automobile. This car is the 10th Series I example that was produced and has remained true to its Pinin Farina coachwork specification from day one of production, making it one of the best examples remaining in the world of these grand and comfortable grand touring Ferraris.

Exclusive Paris Salon Showcase:

• One of only twelve built
• Pinin Farina coachwork
• Rare Blu Artico finish
• Paris Salon display car
• Prestigious grand tourer

Built new with the exquisite and unusual Blu Artico paint over a stunning Naturale Vaumol Connolly leather interior, the Superamerica provided Ferrari with another perfect blend of understated class and mechanical excellence. The whole vehicle harmonised the hand-crafted approach with brute force into one of Ferrari’s all-time finest GT cars.

That prestigious past continued internationally when the car took its place on the Ferrari stand at the 1956 Paris Salon. Sharing the stand with a 250 GT Berlinetta and the groundbreaking Superfast concept, the 410 Superamerica offered a potent statement on Ferrari’s blend of performance, opulence and cutting-edge style. That truly exquisite coupe lives on as an even more rarified item, an object of the highest desirability and an icon of Ferrari’s glorious grand touring past.

6. 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II

A one of just 36 right-hand-drive 1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II, this rare and remarkably travelled grand tourer has a truly extraordinary history that spans more than one continent before finding its way to the hallowed Lost & Found Collection. More than a stunningly maintained 60s classic, this car has an exceptional global story to tell.

Ferrari with Global Journey:

• One of 36 right-hand-drive cars
• Delivered to Tanzania
• Rare factory color combination
• Owned by notable collectors
• International ownership history

Originally ordered by Maranello Concessionaires in the United Kingdom, the Ferrari was delivered new in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was finished from the factory in the striking Azzurro silver-blue livery over a Bleu Nuvola leather interior and equipped with optional power windows, further exemplifying Ferrari’s expertise in merging performance with grand touring comfort.

Even the car’s enthralling story was far from over, when in the early 1980s it was back in the UK to be sold by established collector John Kelly, to the legendary racing driver David Piper. Prior to being shipped to the United States later that year, which was seen again at the prestigious Ferrari Days Modena in Italy. This remarkable 330 GT 2+2 with ties to Africa, Europe and North America, remains an exceptional, and decidedly uncommon, Ferrari that has criss-crossed the globe in a fashion equalled only by its elegance.

7. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Series II

1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Series II. Superb Example of an Icon of Maranello’s ‘Sweet Age’ One of the finest iterations from one of the marque’s golden eras, this is a 1960 Ferrari 250 GT Coupe Series II, the 299th of just 353 produced. Chassis 1775 GT completed its build in January 1960 when the chassis was dispatched to Pinin Farina in Turin to receive one of the most elegant bodies to come out of Maranello.

Golden Era Grand Tourer:

• One of 353 examples built
• Designed by Pinin Farina
• Elegant factory color combination
• International ownership history
• Preserved original interior

This 250 GT Lusso coupe was built in March 1960 and left the factory in a Grigio Conchiglia over Rosso Connolly specification, a colour scheme that proved entirely appropriate to the refined nature of Ferrari’s grand tourers. Every curve of its elegant body and every element of the fine interior were testimony to Pinin Farina’s characteristic aesthetic appeal, producing a car of outstanding beauty and craftsmanship.

The car, initially purchased by Maria Clara Locuoco of Trieste in May of 1960, eventually made a globetrotting tour, crossing over to the Netherlands in 1964, then to Toronto, Canada, in 1980. During this period spent abroad, it was painted in the current eye-catching red livery over the factory red leather seats that were meticulously maintained. It would go on to reside in the Lost & Found collection for years to come before its reemergence as a vital element of Ferrari’s golden age.

8. 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS

One of the greatest open-top Ferrari grand tourers, the 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS perfectly matched its elegant style with the sonorous power of Ferrari’s iconic V-12 engine. Targeted at drivers who yearned for both comfort and thrilling performance, the 330 GTS rapidly rose to become one of Ferrari’s most sought-after convertibles. It was completed by Luigi Chinetti Motors in New York before being delivered in May of 1967 to Gary Fader, of Marietta, Georgia, its first owner.

Classic Open-Top Ferrari:

• Classic V12 convertible
• Long-term single ownership
• Well-preserved originality
• Desirable factory options
• Elegant grand touring design

A car’s ownership record is almost as interesting as its paintwork. That fact certainly appears to be true when you look at the ownership of this Ferrari. Gary Fader owned this 330 GTS for over twenty years. Most classic cars are traded between owners more often than this one; an ownership of two decades demonstrates ownership that cared and understood.

When the car re-entered the market again in the late 1980s, it was presented as a one-owner 330 GTS fitted with a plethora of desirable factory options. Brand new soft top, power windows, air conditioning and attractive Borrani wire wheels transformed it into the ultimate grand touring convertible, the perfect car to meld Ferrari performance with civilized comfort. Even after decades in storage this magnificently optioned 330 GTS remains a treasure from the Lost & Found Collection, a testament to Ferrari’s innate gift of combining elegance, craftsmanship, and exhilarating open air motoring.

9. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

It would be fair to say that the 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona is one of the best-loved grand tourers in the automotive world, and this is not its only interesting chapter in its story. After spending almost 30 years out of sight, Chassis 14341 made its return, as a member of the Lost & Found Collection. It rolled off the assembly line on the 17th June 1971. Finished to U.S specification, it was first delivered through Luigi Chinetti Motors, which marked the start of its exciting, cross-continent journey which would render it one of the collection’s most alluring Ferraris.

Hidden Daytona with Provenance:

• Hidden for nearly 30 years
• Rare factory color combination
• Luigi Chinetti Motors delivery
• Former Matsuda Collection car
• International ownership history

The Daytona was originally built in a rare two-tone scheme of Azzurro La Plata with Rosso Connolly leather, one of the most desirable specifications to Ferrari collectors. While repainted red by Ferrari factory mechanics at some point, the original build colours are well-documented, helping to maintain the provenance which gives special historically relevant Ferraris so much appeal.

Over the course of its life, the car journeyed through a number of countries and graced a number of fine collections throughout the globe. It enjoyed one of the most interesting chapters of its existence in Japan, becoming a part of the celebrated Matsuda Collection, home to one of the world’s best known private Ferrari collections; the period still being evident from a 1980 Japanese registration sticker on its windscreen. Since being acquired in 1996 for the Lost & Found Collection, this Daytona is something of an automotive time capsule.

10. 1976 Ferrari 308 GTB “Vetroresina”

1976 Ferrari 308 GTB “Vetroresina”: This milestone of the Ferrari sports car line-up created an entirely new generation of modern Ferrari handling and driving character. These early “Vetroresina” cars are highly sought after as they were one of the few series to sport a lighter fibreglass body, before switching to steel from the later 308s. This 1976 car was completed in June and was sent to Luigi Chinetti in the USA and is a particularly desirable example of the 308 GTB.

Rare Fiberglass Ferrari Icon:

• Rare fiberglass body construction
• Early U.S.-delivery example
• Exceptionally low mileage
• Highly original condition
• Automotive time capsule

Ferrari #03053 Since its early years this Ferrari has been noted for its incredibly low mileage. Only two years out of the factory it was featured in the Ferrari Market Letter as a red coupe with tan interior showing a mere 3,000 miles. When bought by Walter Medlin in April 1979, the mileage was only 5,200. This minimal use has aided in preserving most of this car’s original patina making it one of the finest early fiberglass bodied production Ferraris to survive.

Today, the Ferrari is presented in a classic color combination of Rosso Corsa paint over a tan leather interior with black accents. More stunning than its appearance is its extremely low odometer reading-just 9,587 miles-after some five decades of age. This extremely low mileage truly elevates this 308 GTB into the realm of an automobile time capsule, a preserved monument of one of Ferrari’s most admired sports car models. A star among the vehicles in the Lost & Found Collection, it’s proof of what proper ownership and preservation can make of automotive history.

11. 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso

The 1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso. Arguably Ferrari’s greatest road-car creation; its sleek bodywork and beautiful lines exemplify an era where Ferraris reigned as the definitive grand tourers. Having spent almost two decades lost, this 250 GT/L reemerges from the Lost & Found Collection, replete with a long and fascinating provenance.

Timeless Lusso Beauty:

• Iconic Berlinetta Lusso design
• Well-documented ownership history
• Factory-serviced in Modena
• International European journey
• Hidden for nearly two decades

Originally constructed in April of 1964, chassis 5521 GT was supplied from the factory finished in Amaranto over a Beige leather interior. Supplied by the UK importer of Ferrari and purchased by an English resident based in Sicily, the 275 GTS would embark upon an early career as a truly global travelling car, frequently returning to Ferrari’s Assistenza Clienti in Modena for servicing before settling in Geneva, Switzerland, with a series of clear and demonstrable service and provenance history.

1973 brought a change with a British racing aficionado from London, Mike McQuaker adding the Lusso to his collection. He chose to have the car refinished in a light green, later in dark green, a era when the Ferrari was given a sportier look, yet never loosing it’s appeal, it was eventually laid up in a period storage where the Ferrari slumbered in secret for decades, to be discovered, one of the more enticing entries within the Lost & Found Collection.

12. 1968 Ferrari Dino 206 GT

Introduced in 1968, the Ferrari Dino 206 GT was the dawn of a new chapter at the legendary Maranello company. At once the smallest and lightest of all Ferraris produced, it was powered by its mid-mounted engine and styled by the famous Pininfarina studios, it took a departure from the classic front-engined grand tourers that the brand was famous for, while still embodying the power and excellence expected from Ferrari. Completed October 25, 1968, this numbers-matching 206 GT made its way from the factory to an Italian Ferrari dealer located in Perugia, Italy.

Why It’s Special:

• Early numbers-matching Dino
• Original Italian delivery
• Factory color combination
• Long Italian ownership history
• Well-documented provenance

Completed in Rosso Dino with Marrone interior and Panno Grigio cloth inserts, the vehicle marked Ferrari’s shifting design principles of the late 1960s. Shortly after its delivery it found its first owner, who lived in Assisi, followed by a second Italian owner in 1969. A “AP 91249” on its original number plates have been preserved to the vehicle up to the present day.

This particular Dino was, however, kept on the road by its first two Italian owners, and thus enjoyed many years on Italian roads, maintaining its Italian provenance right up until the next ownership in 1974, when it then also went on to be kept by an Italian coachbuilder throughout the latter part of the 1970s, creating an additional interesting anecdote. Today, this well maintained Dino is so much more than just another classic Ferrari sportscar, it’s an example that truly exemplifies the marques’ heritage and innovation.