Rescuing and Detailing a JDM Rally Car Found in a Barn

TLDRWe found a JDM rally car sitting in a barn for 7 years. We rescued it, detailed it, and brought it back to life. Watch the transformation!

Key insights

💥We discovered a JDM rally car in a barn that had been sitting there for 7 years.

🐭Unexpected surprise: a mouse flew out of the exhaust when we tried to start the car after a decade.

🏞️The owner took us on a tour of his 400-acre property and showed us the barn where the car was stored.

🚛We transported the car back to our shop and compared it to a 2017 WRX.

🔥After hours of cleaning and detailing, the car looked brand new and ready for the road.

Q&A

Why was the car left in the barn?

The owner bought the car when he was 16 and traveled around the country with it. However, it was eventually left in the barn and forgotten.

Did the car have any rust?

There was some surface rust on the rear quarter panel, but it wasn't structural and could be easily fixed.

What modifications were made to the car?

The car had a rerouted cold air intake and minor modifications, but it was still mostly stock.

How long did the cleaning and detailing process take?

We completed the entire cleaning and detailing process in just a few days, from washing the exterior to deep cleaning the interior.

Can the car still run?

With some fluid checks and minor maintenance, the car should be able to start and run smoothly.

Timestamped Summary

01:00We discovered a JDM rally car sitting in a barn for the past 7 years.

05:30A mouse flew out of the exhaust when we tried to start the car after a decade.

10:00The owner took us on a tour of his 400-acre property and showed us the barn where the car was stored.

20:00We transported the car back to our shop and compared it to a 2017 WRX.

25:00After hours of cleaning and detailing, the car looked brand new and ready for the road.