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~ (Author), Jay Leno (Foreword)
Key Phrases: interesting cars, New York, North Carolina, United States (more...)
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"For years I thought I was the only person who was looking behind sheds, barns and garages while traveling, but I was mistaken. There are a lot of us out there. I think you will find yourself taking this book with you should you find quiet time during your day. A great gift for that gearhead on your list." --Still Runnin Magazine


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Edmunds.com, June 2007

“Tom Cotter's sequel to last year's best-selling The Cobra in the Barn relays one great tale after another, with players unearthing rare cars to die for. The treasures include an armored Mercedes-Benz Aktion P command car discovered in pieces in Russia, a desirable Dodge Daytona Hemi virtually abandoned behind bushes in a guy's yard, a bushel of Bugattis in a barn, the ‘Divorcee Cobra,’ and a GTO owned by a mobster. These are great stories about great cars.”
                                

Cars & Parts Magazine, December 2007

“Anyone who grew up with tales of buried treasure, loves a good mystery, or simply a rousing good read, are sure to enjoy both titles.” 

Musclecar Enthusiast, January 2008

“It contains more fascinating tales of those elusive and often rare vehicles still waiting to be discovered.” 

 “For years I thought I was the only person who was looking behind sheds, barns and garages while traveling, but I was mistaken. There are a lot of us out there. I think you will find yourself taking this book with you should you find quiet time during your day. A great gift for that gearhead on your list.” - Still Runnin Magazine

 

 



Hemmings Muscle Machines, August 2007

“The book is highly entertaining, often exciting and should hold universal appeal for all car enthusiasts.”
                                

Car Collector Magazine, December 2007

“Cotter manages seven chapters in his latest automotive archeology book, ranging from a simple phone call to come look at a car, like my experience, to the most bizarre chances of luck, and a few adventures (misadventures) in foreign countries that could have gone wrong, very wrong. Cotter has 39 great stories in this book, with cars valued from just a few thousand dollars to the high six figures. The author also gives readers the benefit of his experiences with an appendix containing 20 Barn-Finding Tips. From domestic work-a-day cars to muscle cars, racecars, sports cars and rare American and European classics, there are stories to delight, entertain, and inspire in this work. The Hemi in the Barn is a good read, and the operative word is read because this is a story book, and all the heroes have wheels.”

 



Izoom.com, September 2007

“Just like Cobra, Hemi is chocked with such gems for the eager and patient reader to extract and enjoy.”
                                                                                                                                         

Cruzin Magazine, November/December 2007

“If there’s one thing most car nuts have in common it’s the desire to find an old car that has languished for decades in a barn or garage. The Hemi in the Barn is a collection of forty such stories of cars that have been stored and found.”
                    
Antique Automobile, November/December 2007

“As entertaining as these tales are, they’re also full of tantalizing hints and suggestions.”

 

 



“Tom Cotter has written two books on barn finds. 2005's “The Cobra in the Barn” was followed by “The Hemi in the Barn” in 2007. I found “Cobra” and “Hemi” difficult to put down.” - San Diego Union Tribune


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (October 15, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760327211
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760327210
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.1 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,690 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!!!, October 9, 2007
By Robert P. Preis (Metro Detroit) - See all my reviews
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Not being an avid reader, I was surprised to find both, "The Cobra in the Barn" & "The Hemi in the Barn", impossible to put down. Over the course of a week, (Cobra - 3 days, Hemi - 2 days) I read both books, cover to cover, and only wanted more!!! The perfect shot in the arm for anyone still hopeful of finding a long stashed away gem of automotive history peeking out of a old barn door or lying in a field, far off of the beaten path. Great job Mr. Cotter, anxiously awaiting the next books in this series!!!!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Cotter does it again, November 27, 2007
By Rider Boy (Regina, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
"Cobra in the Barn" was so good that I worried this follow up might seem watered down, but if anything, the sequel is even better than the original. Tom Cotter deserves credit for creating not one but two of the finest automotive books ever written. Good work!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great bedside reading!, December 7, 2007
By Thomas W. Heinonen "2nd Hand Tom" (Scotland, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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Interesting stories about interesting cars - their discovery and sometimes purchase (always helps to have lots of money and/or some good luck!) Great book to keep by the side of your bed and read just one story a night, though I have to admit it's hard to put down. If you're a vintage car nut of any kind, this is a "good read".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cool stories, but...
Great stories, but hopefully in the next edition there will be more stories from non-millionaires that can't afford to drop a few hundred grand on these cool cars (and the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Hammond

3.0 out of 5 stars The Hemi in the Barn
I have the first book, "The Cobra in the Barn", this book is as good if not better, worth the price!
Published 18 months ago by J. Jarboe

4.0 out of 5 stars Hemi in the Barn
If you are into old cars then its a good book written is chapeters you can easily pick up and put down .
Published 20 months ago by Peter Aucott

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting stories with good ideas for your own search
A good read and there are interesting search methods which others have employed to make their barn finds a reality. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rich Coppel

5.0 out of 5 stars hemi in the barn
awesome!!! if i could write as an author- this would be my life long story! it made me feel like i was 21 and hunting again--in fact i may start again. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Roger Champagne

4.0 out of 5 stars worthy successor to TCITB
Tom Cotter is a good writer, a good editor (some of these pieces were written by others or with others) and above all, a knowledgeable and enthusiastic car collector. Read more
Published 23 months ago by James Rosenthal

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
If you enjoyed Cobra in the Barn then this book is for you. I enjoyed reading every page of it.
Published 24 months ago by A. Ward

5.0 out of 5 stars MOTORHEADS PAY ATTENTION
This is the most fun you'll ever have with a book. Now, go get "Cobra in a Barn" also.
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