2:49Found Abandoned! Rebuilding the Legendary 1965 Honda RA272 Formula One Car
Honda RA272
Rare barn find footage of Honda RA272, curated from across the internet. Browse 2 clips below.
Barn find footage documents one of the most thrilling experiences in the car world — the discovery of a forgotten vehicle hidden away in a garage, barn, or warehouse, sometimes for decades. These clips capture the dust, the patina, the moment of recognition when someone realises what they've found, and the agonising question of whether to restore or preserve. Some of the most valuable cars in existence were barn finds, and these videos tell their stories from the moment of discovery.
The Honda RA272 was a Formula One racing car designed by Yoshio Nakamura and Shoichi Sano for the 1965 Formula One season. It was the first Japanese car to win in Formula One, achieving victory at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix after leading every lap with driver Richie Ginther. The win came just two years after Honda started producing road cars, and was the first of 89 victories for Honda-powered Fo...
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