Huge haul of iconic classics worth over £1 million discovered hidden in barn

Overhead view of classic cars inside the warehouse

The warehouse was full of classic models dating from the 1950s to the early 90s (Image: Daniel Sims)

A petrolhead has shared his excitement after discovering a huge collection of that were .

Whilst most are stored away from the roads over the harsh winter, it is unusual to find models that have likely spent at least 15 years locked up.

However, the urban explorer Daniel Sims, who goes by the name , stated that the warehouse could have £1 million’s worth of vehicles inside.

He said: “I don’t know anything about the history of the place other than whoever has been collecting these cars for decades and has an impressive collection which they must be proud of.

“Iconic cars such as Bentleys, , 205 GTIs, various , MGs and quite a few imports from different countries are hidden here and would be worth a minimum from what I saw over £500,000 to £1,000,000 just off basic calculations.”

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Three quarter view of a silver Jaguar in the barn

A number of Jaguars were stowed away in the warehouse, including a 1961 Jaguar MkII (Image: Daniel Sims)

Not wishing to reveal the location of the warehouse, the 35-year-old explorer took a number of photos of the vehicles that were discovered inside.

The majority of models inside the warehouse are UK-built icons, including a 1982 Mini 1000, a Morris Minor Cabriolet from the 1950s, and a 1961 Jaguar MkII luxury saloon that was last officially taxed in 1983.

There were also a number of British off-roaders and SUVs, including a pair of second-generation Range Rovers from the 1990s and a 1960s Land Rover.

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White Mercedes Benz 250CE parked on the street

The collection also featured a Mercedes-Benz 250CE, a 70s coupe that can fetch up to £30,000 (Image: Getty)

However, out of all of the vehicles inside the warehouse, one of the most valuable would likely be a light blue Mercedes-Benz 250CE nestled between an incomplete MG sports car and old pieces of furniture.

Built from 1968 to 1976, the 250CE was the two-seater coupe variant of the original Mercedes-Benz E-Class and is widely considered to be a beautiful model, despite its boxy exterior.

With around 67,000 Mercedes-Benz 250CEs made, the model is particularly uncommon today, with remaining examples able to fetch up to £30,000 if they are in particularly good condition.

Whilst the warehouse full of interesting classics is a cool find, it is far from the only location of its kind. In Italy, one motorist recently discovered a fleet of brand new Austins, Rovers, and MGs inside an abandoned car dealership that closed in the 1980s.

Cars inside the derelict dealer included an Austin Metro Mayfair, once one of the best-selling new cars, and a high-performance MG Maestro – a particularly advanced model for the time that featured a talking dashboard.

Another abandoned dealership full of classic cars was also discovered in Greece, featuring a wide range of Subaru products, including unsold examples of the famous Impreza rally car.

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