If there is one car that stands out as the ultimate holy grail for racing purists in Forza Horizon 6, it is the legendary 1991
Mazda #55 Mazda 787B. Famed for its historic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and its iconic, screaming high-revving quad-rotor engine, this car is a masterpiece of Japanese motorsport history. Given that Horizon has brought us to the incredible roads of Japan for this installment, having the 787B in your garage feels completely essential.
However, getting your hands on this monster isn't a simple matter of hoarding Credits and browsing the Autoshow. The Mazda 787B is strictly an endgame vehicle locked behind a specific campaign progression tier and hidden away as a Barn Find. If you want to add this legendary machine to your collection, here is the exact step-by-step path you need to follow.
Step 1: Climb the Ranks to "Master Explorer"Unlike previous entries in the Horizon series, you cannot trigger the 787B's barn rumor simply by driving around the map hoping for a lucky radio call. The developers have tied the game's most iconic hidden cars directly to your official campaign progression. To get the ball rolling, you must earn the final Gold Stamp in your Collector's Journal under the "Discover Japan" section.
Your progress is tracked through seven distinct rank tiers. You will start at the bottom and need to work your way up systematically:
Visitor → Tourist → Traveller → Pathfinder → Navigator → Adventurer → Master Explorer
To reach the Master Explorer rank and secure that final Gold Stamp, you need to throw yourself into the game's core campaign content. Focus on completing main story missions (marked by the yellow symbols on your map), winning touge battles and traditional road races, and buying up player houses across the region. The moment your rank ticks over to Master Explorer, the 787B Barn Find rumor will officially trigger, marking a broad search circle on your world map.
Step 2: Track Down the Barn in TakashiroOnce the rumor goes live, pack up your favorite off-road rig or cruiser and head up to the northern region of the map. You are looking for the Takashiro area, situated close to the Sunny Circuit track.
Here is the exact navigation path to follow:
Zoom in on your map near Takashiro and pinpoint a highly visible, distinct U-shaped road section.
Drive over to the right side of this curved asphalt.
Keep a close eye on the tree line until you spot a narrow, inconspicuous off-road dirt path heading downwards.
Follow this dirt trail all the way to its end. Tucked away at the bottom of the path is the hidden barn.
Simply drive your car right up to the heavy barn doors, and the cutscene will automatically kick in, confirming you have discovered the long-lost #55 rotary legend.
Step 3: Wait Out (or Speed Up) the Restoration ProcessFinding the car is only half the battle. When you pull the Mazda 787B out of the barn, it is in a heavily deteriorated, non-running condition. It needs extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration before it is track-ready. You have two ways to handle this:
The Patient Approach (Free): You can leave the car in the hands of your restoration mechanic and simply go back to enjoying the game. As you log play time, clear events, and finish races, the restoration counter will progress naturally. Eventually, you will get a notification that the car is ready to pick up at no cost.
The Instant Approach (Credits): If you simply cannot wait to hear that glorious 4-rotor engine scream, you can open up the Barn Finds menu and opt to pay a substantial Credit fee to bypass the timer. This instantly restores the vehicle and places it directly into your garage.
A Crucial Warning on Availability: Do not rely on the Auction House to grab this vehicle early or to sell a duplicate later. Forza Horizon 6 completely prohibits players from listing unlocked barn find cars on the market. This rule ensures that the Mazda 787B remains a true badge of honor—something that can only be earned through dedication and high-level campaign completion.
