Data updated: July 2026
Ryan Brutt ✓
@theautoarchaeologist · Instagram · US · cars
About Ryan Brutt
Ryan Brutt, known as 'theautoarchaeologist' on Instagram, specializes in uncovering unique cars in overlooked settings. His content features barn finds, junkyards, and various hidden automotive gems. With a focus on storytelling and an entertaining documentary style, he engages his audience through a mix of reels, stories, static posts, and long-form videos. Ryan's dedication to authenticity is reflected in his high authenticity score of 0.92. Some content may require brand review.
@theautoarchaeologist's followers & following
@theautoarchaeologist currently has 178,264 followers on Instagram and follows 724 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 246.22. That places the account in the mid tier of cars creators.
@theautoarchaeologist's content
@theautoarchaeologist has published 5,479 posts to date, working across reels, stories, static-posts, long-form-video. The account's content is classified under cars, automotive, cars. Bio: “Hunting down cool cars in neglected situations. Barn Finds, junkyards, fields, farms and the occasional garage. I'll document them all!”
AI quality check on @theautoarchaeologist
Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.
- Audience location & demographics
- Engagement quality & authenticity
- Follower growth patterns
- Signs of purchased followers
- Content niche classification
- Brand safety screening
- Posting activity & consistency
- Language & audience fit
@theautoarchaeologist's rankings on Zaver
Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.
@theautoarchaeologist's audience
Audience snapshot
80% male · 20% female
Core age group25-34
Ryan's audience skews predominantly male at 80%, with a primary age range of 25-34. The majority of his followers are located in the United States, indicating a strong domestic interest in his automotive content.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierstandard
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Brands in the automotive sector or those targeting car enthusiasts would align well with Ryan's content. His nostalgic and authentic vibe, coupled with a focus on storytelling, makes him a suitable partner for brands looking to connect with a passionate audience.
Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @theautoarchaeologist have?
As of July 2026, @theautoarchaeologist has 178,264 followers (178K) on Instagram, follows 724 accounts, and has published 5,479 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
How do I contact @theautoarchaeologist?
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How much does @theautoarchaeologist charge for a sponsored post?
@theautoarchaeologist sits in the standard price tier on Zaver, based on follower scale, engagement and niche. Zaver's AI pricing model also produces a fair per-post price range with justification, so brands can negotiate from data instead of guessing. Get the AI fair-price estimate →
What is @theautoarchaeologist's net worth?
@theautoarchaeologist's net worth isn't publicly verified, and Zaver doesn't estimate personal wealth. What can be assessed is sponsored-post earning potential: with 178K followers and a standard price tier in cars, brand collaborations are a meaningful income stream — Zaver's AI pricing model estimates what each placement is worth. See the earning-potential estimate →
Does @theautoarchaeologist have fake followers?
Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @theautoarchaeologist 92/100, based on 20+ signals including engagement quality, follower growth patterns and signs of purchased followers. That indicates a predominantly genuine audience. Run the full authenticity check →
Who follows @theautoarchaeologist?
@theautoarchaeologist's 178K followers skew 80% male / 20% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns — age bands, gender split and country-level distribution — are part of @theautoarchaeologist's report on Zaver.
Which influencers are similar to @theautoarchaeologist?
Zaver lists comparable cars creators in United States in the "Influencers like @theautoarchaeologist" section on this page, matched by niche, audience size and engagement. Zaver users can also search all 6,520 vetted cars creators with plain-English queries.
What is the follower count?
Ryan has 178,264 followers.
What is the engagement rate?
The engagement rate is currently not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
Ryan is in the standard price tier, but pricing can vary and Zaver estimates it.
What is the content niche?
Ryan primarily focuses on cars, with secondary niches in automotive content.
