Secret garden is full to the brim with neglected overgrown classic cars that have not stood the test of time
- This collection of classic cars has been all but abandoned
- It was discovered exposed to the elements in a garden in Wales, UK
- The find includes four Porsches, Mazdas, BMWs, and Mercedes
Published on Oct 02, 2024 at 7:11 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Oct 03, 2024 at 6:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
We love a barn find, but this collection of classic cars that has been all but abandoned and left to the ravages of the elements sits hidden in a garden in Cardiff, Wales, in the UK.
The find includes four Porsches, Mazdas, BMWs, and Mercedes.
One YouTuber was invited to visit the overgrown collection.
Sadly, he discovered the beautiful models overgrown and in a sorry state.
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The classic cars
Jonny Smith of The Late Brake Show on YouTube and Instagram was invited to visit this unique collection of vehicles.
Subject to an overgrown garden, vandalism, and the ravages of time, some of the classic cars back to the early 2000s.
They were collected by a car enthusiast called Rein.
However, it seems things have got out of hand so he decided to put them up for sale.
In fact, the team can be seen hacking away at the undergrowth to get to the stunning cars beneath.
Among the collection is a Porsche 911 912 from 1965 with a new engine that he describes as a ‘diamond in the rough’.
There’s also a ‘rare’ red Lancia Delta and a Mercedes mayoral car – however, these didn’t fare so well as they were vandalized with spray paint and damaged over time due to forced entry attempts.
Several other exciting models include two Mazda MX-5s, a BMW 325 Turbo Diesel, and a Fiat 124 Spider.
Sadly, these vehicles also suffered damage when a roof collapsed and they were exposed to the elements.
Despite the damage, when Johnny uncovers a Porsche 912 he believes some parts are salvageable and valuable after being idle for 15 years.
Other abandoned car collections
In similar news, one urban explorer found a rare Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith while searching an abandoned property.
Meanwhile, a trio of abandoned 1958 Lincoln Continentals have a cool surprise under the hood.
Last but not least, parking garages scattered across LA contain supercars that are gathering dust.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
