Big Warehouse Opens Up To Reveal Stash of Rare Classic Cars, V12 Lincoln Included

Documented by YouTube's "IowaClassicCars," this stash of pre-1950 oldtimers sits in a warehouse in the center of a South Dakota junkyard. Getting there requires navigating through rows of derelict cars, making the experience much more interesting. Especially since some of them are also rare and even desirable.

The place is packed with 1940s and 1950s trucks, including a big hoard of Chevrolet Advance Design pickups. Built from 1947 to 1955, the Advance Design was Chevy's second dedicated pickup line after the AK Series. If that's too common for you, how about an International Harvester A120?

Introduced in 1957 as a replacement for the S Series, the A Series remained in production for only two years. And because it was nowhere near as popular as its Detroit siblings, this International hauler is a rare sight nowadays. The fact that the example you see here is pretty much rust-free makes things even better.

I also spotted a Nash Ambassador, a few GMC versions of 1950s Chevy trucks, and many Ford Model As. The yard is also home to a late 1940s Packard station wagon. It pops up at the 6:50-minute mark, and it's one of only a few survivors that are still out there. In addition to the swoopy roofline, these wagons stand out thanks to their wood inserts around the windows and on the doors. Yup, it's not a fully-fledged woody but a steel wagon with stylish wood panels.

But the really cool gems are hiding inside the massive warehouse our host showcases at the 12:44-minute mark. The highlight is a 1941 Lincoln Zephyr. A line of luxury cars made from 1936 to 1942, the Zephyr bridged the gap between the Ford V8 Deluxe and the Lincoln Model K. Designed with a highly aerodynamic body, it was aimed at the Chrysler Airflow, and it came with a V12 under the hood. Rated at 110 horsepower, the 267-cubic-inch (4.4-liter) mill was quite potent for the era.

Purchased from a museum, this example is one of the finest survivors out there. It's no longer running and needs cleaning, but the owner says he will put it back on the road soon. The Zephyr sits next to a 1932 Ford Model B pickup that may not be as fancy, but it's also a rare sight. Moreover, this hauler spent a whopping 50 years in storage, and it's still mostly original. The same goes for the 1939 Ford Deluxe, which still sports its original paint and sat in a barn since the 1960s.

Moving back to luxury rigs, the owner also has a 1938 Cadillac four-door with a V8 under the hood. It appears to be a Series 60, which was the company's entry-level model at the time.

The stash also includes a pair of 1947 Dodge vehicles, including a rare panel truck and a 1950 Plymouth Suburban wagon. The 1916 Willys-Overland parked next to the Ford Model B pickup is yet another car you probably won't see in the metal anytime soon.

Check them out in the video below, and let me know which one you would take home.