Throughout the game, you will periodically receive calls from other characters, tipping you off about the locations of barn finds. Once this time has elapsed, it will then be added to your garage. When you discover one of the neglected cars, it will not be added to your inventory straight away and you will instead have to wait for a fixed period, so that it can get a bit of much-needed TLC from a mechanic. There are 14 of these so-called 'Barn Finds' for you to track down and restore, some of which are remarkably well hidden. However, there are a few vintage rides that you can only add to your collection by finding them in disused storage units dotted around the map.

Most cars in Forza Horizon 5 can be unlocked by simply purchasing them from the showroom, or by winning them on the 'Wheelspin' gacha machine.