Ran When Parked

Whether they're beautifully preserved barn finds or broken-down basket cases, our world seems to be full of great classic cars that need a little (or lots of) TLC.

In our Ran When Parked section, we let you share your latest finds.

Latest finds

July 17, 2024
Found a TR3 in Breckenridge, TX

I was driving back from West Texas this past Spring and had just passed through Breckenridge when I saw this “beautiful” TR3 on the side of the road. On the windshield, it has a …

Feb. 8, 2024
Found a BMW Z3 in St John Island, USVI, VI

Spotted this former beauty near Coral Bay on St John island, USVI. Presumably one of the many casualties of the 2017 hurricanes that slammed the island that year.

Feb. 8, 2024
Found a BMW Z3 in Kingsport, TN

Spotted this former beauty near Coral Bay on St John island, USVI. Presumably one of the many casualties of the 2017 hurricanes that slammed the island that year.

Oct. 26, 2023
Found a Hudson in Ironwood, WI

Found this beauty in the fields of Wisconsin. Asked the owner of the place if I can photograph the car, and they graciously allowed.

Oct. 14, 2023
Found a VW Beetle in Tahoma, Ca

While visiting my friend in Lake Tahoe, one morning we went on a hike and I found this VW. I don’t think it ran when it was “parked” here. My friend told me it’s …

June 18, 2023
Found a Antonov AN-2 in Montoursville, Pa

Found this in a side yard in Montoursville, Pa Appears to have fallen short on the downwind leg to runway 27 at the Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport. Thinking it is an Antonov AN-2. Dave Strickler …

June 5, 2023
Found a Corvair in Pawnee Rock, KS

Passed by this in Pawnee, Kansas in April. Researched and found that an A.B. Classon owned a shop at the site and for what ever reason, skewered this Corvair. Apparently placed in the late …

Nov. 12, 2020
Found a Metropolitan in Thermopolis, WY

Returning to Omaha from Yellowstone National Park, we encountered these forlorn Metropolitans next to a speed shop in Thermopolis, Wyoming. How in the world did they come to rest there?

Aug. 1, 2020
Found a Triumph in hudson, MA

while riding on the Assabet Rail to trail with my wife on a tandem we came across this Spitfire holding up the trailer. wife was not impressed with my quick braking skills

Aug. 1, 2020
Found a Triumph in hudson, MA

while riding on the Assabet Rail to trail with my wife on a tandem we came across this Spitfire holding up the trailer. wife was not impressed with my quick braking skills

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