Barn Find Hunter Bags Two Classics in Small Town America

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In the quiet corners of America's heartland, away from the bustling cities and well-trodden paths, lie treasures waiting to be discovered. Dennis Collins, a renowned figure in the world of classic car hunting, recently embarked on a journey to the small towns of Ashley, Illinois, and Bloomsdale, Missouri, uncovering automotive relics that time had seemingly forgotten. Among his finds were a 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback and a 1978 Toyota Truck extended cab dually with a camper shell, each with a story to tell.

Ashley, Illinois, a town with a modest population of just over 500 residents according to the 2010 census, is not typically marked on the maps of treasure hunters. Yet, for Collins, it was the resting place of a rare Toyota Truck that had been sitting idle since 1984. The owner of the truck boasted of its enduring reliability, claiming it would run "like a sewing machine" with just a new battery and some fuel. This claim, alongside the vehicle's rarity, piqued Collins' interest. Additionally, a 1946 Chevrolet Stake Bed on the same property demonstrated the lasting quality of vehicles from bygone eras, starting up without hesitation.