A PRICELESS collection of Porsche models has been discovered in an abandoned car dealership – and it’s an enthusiast’s dream come true.
An urban explorer stumbled across the dusty sought-after classic cars by chance while touring through a city.
An urban traveler has uncovered a stash of classic cars seemingly abandoned in a shuttered dealership[/caption]
This 356 is one of many prestigious Porsches hidden away behind the glass[/caption]
A red 996 GT3 RS was also found in the property[/caption]
The so-called graveyard was recently discovered by YouTuber Colin Smith, who made the incredible find while touring a town in Belgium.
The traveler was stunned by the apparently abandoned models, as Porsches, when in proper condition, can fetch millions of dollars combined at auction.
The iconic 356, designed by founder Ferdinand Porsche himself, can fetch half-a-million on its own when properly maintained.
At one point in the video, Smith found a Porsche 928, one of the brand’s most experimental and significant vehicles ever made.
When it was first released, the model was poised to replace the 911 as the brand’s flagship model.
Among these dust-caked cars, one vehicle stands out in particular as much more well-maintained than the rest – a red 996 GT3 RS.
The iconic headlights and vibrant paint glimmered through the glass of the dealership as Smith toured the outside.
While most of the cars are whole and simply covered in grime, others have seemingly been abandoned mid-restoration or stripped for parts.
One vehicle is stripped completely bare, with only the body’s shell remaining and no distinguishing features left.
Meanwhile, a 911 Carrera 4 sat nearby with its rear bumper curiously removed and door handles inexplicably missing.
While various Porsche models dominate the abandoned showroom floor, it’s not the only brand present in this shocking find.
Under a Porsche-branded tarp is what appears to be the unmistakable wedge shape of a DeLorean DMC-12, best known for its central role in the Back to the Future film franchise.
Also seen is a Mercedes-Benz 170 variant, with the model being best known for symbolizing Germany’s automotive recovery in World War II’s wake.
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- Plan
- This includes setting a budget, preparing a work area, researching parts, and establishing a timeline to get the work done.
- Strip the vehicle
- This involves disassembling the vehicle and assessing the condition of the parts being removed.
- Bodywork
- This means stripping the paint and repairing any rust and dents, followed by repainting.
- Engine restoration
- This involves restoring a car’s power – including engine repairs.
- Rebuild
- After reassembling and detailing the car, all that’s left is to take it for a test drive.
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RETURNING TO THE ROAD?
Some of the hidden treasures appeared to have been untouched for decades, as others like the GT3 RS have seemingly been recently cared for.
The dealership’s back wall also appeared to be lined with parts as if a fleet of mechanics were working on restoring the vehicles.
While Smith’s find is the latest to engross gearheads everywhere, it’s far from the only vehicular time capsule to be recently discovered.
August saw Smith uncover yet another treasure trove, also in Belgium, which was filled with vintage Alfa Romeo models. Hiding among them was even a Ferrari 360 Modena, the direct predecessor of the F430 and grandfather of the iconic 458.
March saw an iconic 1970s Plymouth Fury GT uncovered, one of just four known remaining with the original 440 Six-Barrel V8 engine under the hood.
An incredibly rare numbers-matching 1962 Aston Martin DB4 was rescued from a New York barn in July, and was listed at auction for nearly $325,000, a worthy price for the world’s first production car to do 0 to 100 mph in under 30 seconds.
