Famous British car models of the 50-70s are collected in the old barn. Jaguar and AC sports cars are particularly valuable.
An unknown collection of vintage cars has been found in the UK. Expensive rare models have been abandoned in an old barn for decades. A video has been devoted to the find on Anglia Car Auctions’ Youtube channel.
The collection contains real rarities. The total value of the cars discovered after restoration will exceed $500,000. All of them belong to the British classics.
In particular, three 1969-70 Jaguar E-Types were discovered at the same time. Coupes and roadsters are equipped with a 4.2-liter 265-horsepower six.
The most expensive in the collection is the 1955 AC Aceca coupe – costing around $120,000 in good condition. Only 159 sports cars of this type were produced with the 2.0-liter 90-horsepower quad.
In addition, two AC Ace roadsters from the late 50s were found – it was this model that formed the basis of the legendary Shelby Cobra. Sports cars are also equipped with engines of 2.0 liters, but their power is greater – 100 and 120 hp. With.
There’s a 1951 Land Rover in the yard next to the barn. All cars are covered in rust and require restoration. They have already been taken for restoration, after which they will try to find new owners for them.
Previously Focus reported that the first Land Rover was found abandoned and then restored and tested on a desert run.
We also wrote that a collection of retro cars was found hidden in a landfill in the United States.
Source: Focus
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