Collection of 230 classic cars including rare Ferraris found in hidden barn
- This is one of the largest hidden car collections ever
- It’s taken up three warehouses and even a desecrated church
- The collection comprises 230 vehicles from well-known brands as well as from forgotten brands
Published on Feb 16, 2024 at 1:12 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 26, 2024 at 1:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
A Dutch businessman amassed a massive 230-car collection over the years.
And no one had any idea about it until now.
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As is often the case, the collection was kept secret – away from prying eyes.
That must’ve been extremely hard to do because how do you just make 230 classic cars worth millions disappear?
But, as it turns out, the collector in question, whose identity is of course undisclosed, managed to do just that.
It all started with a massive warehouse, and then there were two warehouses, and then three, and then the collector bought a desecrated church to store some of his vehicles.
Barn finds aren’t rare.
As shocking as it may sound, people apparently find Lambos or other expensive supercars in random barns quite frequently.
However, this collection is so vast it may as well break the previous (unofficial) record for the largest barn find in history.
It’s not just the number of cars, 230, that’s impressive – but also the diversity of the collection.
In addition to the usual Ferraris, Lambos, Alfas and rare Mercedes models, the collection comprises Alpines, Tatras, and old Lincolns.
It even includes a Facel Vega – a long-forgotten obscure French brand that was only active for about 10 years between the 1950s and 1960s.
The collection hasn’t been appraised yet, but you’re looking at eight figures worth of cars at the very least.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
