Brussels, January 23, 2024 – In a spectacular automotive discovery, more than 20 luxury sports cars worth millions of euros have emerged from the shadows of an old warehouse in the heart of Brussels.
The impressive fleet, consisting of 16 Ferraris and six Porsches, was found parked neatly and covered on the first floor, seemingly untouched for over a decade.
The remarkable ‘barn find’ was made public by Oldtimerfarm, a specialized company that plans to breathe new life into these automotive gems, making them roadworthy for future enthusiasts.
Xavier Molenaar of Oldtimerfarm expressed his excitement, stating, “The models date from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s and are in good condition. This truly is an epic find.”
The collection features an extraordinary number of Ferrari Testarossas, famously known from the television series Miami Vice, along with rare air-cooled, turbocharged Porsches 911s and S-models – considered the fastest of their time.
However, stealing the spotlight is the yellow Ferrari 365 GT4 BB, a one-of-a-kind sports car suspected to be one of only a dozen produced in that colour worldwide.
“The owner is media shy and wishes to remain anonymous,” revealed Oldtimerfarm, adding to the mystique surrounding the discovery. The industrialist responsible for assembling this collection is said to have left Belgium, leaving the cars behind.
The exact location of the warehouse remains undisclosed, contributing to the enigma of this rare find.
While the exact value of the collection has not been specified, it is estimated to be worth several million euros. Molenaar noted, “This is a very exceptional collection. The fact that 22 have now been discovered in the same place is unheard of in our country.”
Oldtimerfarm plans to sell the cars individually rather than auctioning them as a group.
The process involves making the vehicles roadworthy, ensuring they meet modern standards, and then showcasing them in the Oldtimerfarm showroom starting January 26, where potential buyers and automotive enthusiasts can view the extraordinary collection.
“The likelihood of any more such finds hiding in Brussels, therefore, seems quite low,” Molenaar added, emphasizing the uniqueness of this discovery.
As with many barn finds, the circumstances behind the owner’s decision to leave the cars untouched for so long remain shrouded in mystery.
The unveiling of this hidden treasure has ignited excitement among collectors and car enthusiasts alike, eager to witness the revival of these vintage masterpieces.
As these forgotten luxury sports cars prepare to hit the road once again, they stand as a testament to the enduring allure of classic automobiles and the thrill of unearthing automotive history.
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