Multiple new unsold cars from the 90s found at abandoned dealership raise more questions than answers
- A YouTuber stumbled upon a car dealership that was abandoned 17 years ago
- It contains many cars, some of which have never been driven
- There’s a home, a stockroom, and a repair shop, all untouched since 2007
Published on Nov 02, 2024 at 7:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Andie Reeves
Last updated on Nov 01, 2024 at 3:04 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A man stumbled upon an abandoned dealership in Belgium filled with many brand-new cars.
Well, they were brand-new back in 2007, when this building was first abandoned.
The more he explored, the more mysterious this property became, from a fully stocked parts room to a home full of personal belongings.
It’s a strange one, that’s for sure.
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YouTube channel Forgotten Buildings has a fascination with exploring, you guessed it, forgotten buildings.
He uncovered a Renault dealership in Belgium that had been deserted years ago.
First, he walked into what was once the storage area, which contained several Renaults from the 90s.
And while none were quite the most beautiful car in the world, the TREZOR, there were still some gems left behind.
Discovering the abandoned dealership full of new cars
These included a Renault Laguna and even an iconic Citroën 2CV.
Next door was the home where the dealer obviously used to live, and it looked as if he and his family had left overnight.
Everything was still in place, from a pair of spectacles to family photographs.
Upstairs was the office, where paperwork shows this place was abandoned in 2007.
Just like the deserted Chevrolet and Cadillac dealership, this place serves as a time capsule of what once was.
The showroom contains cars that have never been driven, while the massive repair shop has a stocked room full of expensive parts, never to be used.
What happened on this mysterious property?
It’s not clear what happened to this dealership, and the family that used to run it.
What is extra mysterious is that there are still customers’ cars in the repair shop.
Many of the commenters noted that the global recession started in 2007, the same year this place was last inhabited.
The YouTuber speculates that the government may have seized the property to cover debts.
This still leaves the question of why it wasn’t resold hanging in the air
Andie is a content writer from South Africa with a background in broadcasting and journalism. Starting her career in the glossy pages of Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, Andie has a broad portfolio, covering everything from sustainability solutions to celebrity car collections. When not at her laptop Andie can be found sewing, recording her podcast, taking board games too seriously or road-tripping in her bright green Kia.
