Have you ever come across an expensive abandoned car and wondered how people could betray the beasts that were once their prized possessions, cherished day and night? If yes, then this articles is for you because it’s going to delve into the 10 rare cars barns finds and rare cars that have been abandoned in the strangest places around the world, left to rot in hell, leaving you in utter shock.
10 Rare Cars Barns Finds
- Rolls-Royce Phantom
In a world where owning the most expensive car is a status symbol, Rolls-Royce reigns supreme, with even its cheapest model costing 5 crore, equivalent to the price of 8 Porsches. Yet, amidst this luxury, some Rolls-Royces have been left to decay. This is the story of the Centurion Rolls-Royce edition, one of a kind in the entire world. This Rolls-Royce, seemingly abandoned, once belonged to a Las Vegas celebrity before being sold to a Russian buyer a few years ago. Now, it sits in an unlikely location near railway tracks, homeless and untouched. Due to its fate, it remains neglected, and nobody has even approached it for spare parts due to its ‘homeless’ condition. This car, covered with snow due to extreme weather, must be valued around $450,000, a value that will no doubt increase with time.
- Aston Martin DB4
A special Aston Martin car was discovered in a very old shed after sitting there for about 40 years. The owner left it in the woods back in the 1970s and never moved it since then. This Aston Martin DB4 was a remarkable car when it was first introduced in 1958. It was the first car to accelerate from 0 to 100 miles per hour and back to 0 in less than 30 seconds. It was designed to compete with other luxury cars like Ferraris and Maseratis. However, the fact that this particular car hasn’t been driven for almost 50 years has astonished the world. Despite being hidden away in the woods for over four decades, covered in leaves and forgotten by many, this Aston Martin still managed to fetch a staggering $580,000 at auction. It serves as a testament to its beauty and the value of classic cars, each with its own unique story waiting to be rediscovered and appreciated by enthusiasts around the world.
- Jaguar XJ220
A big cat that kills with one leap has been left to die in a desert area of Qatar UAE. Le Mans blue Jaguar XJ220, the sleek and powerful supercar, once hailed as the fastest production car in the world with 281 produced car, now sits idle and forgotten. Equipped with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, the Jaguar XJ220 held records as the fastest production car and set the fastest production car lap time on the famous Nürburgring track. What’s even more shocking is that it is the only Jaguar XJ220 in Qatar. Before it was found, the once “gorgeous” Jaguar was last spotted in Beirut six years after its initial sale. It seems the car was originally purchased from a Jaguar dealer in Dubai before winding up as this dusty, neglected sight in Qatar. This was just a beginning, because another Jaguar XJ220 that participated in The Fast Masters found its bitter destiny inside an ostrich shed. strange right? There is no doubt that this ultra rare Jaguar XJ220 must be worth approximately $500,000.
- Buggati
If ever the phrase ‘some viewers may find the following scenes disturbing’ could apply in motoring journalism, it is now. In 1936, a frustrated Swiss official dumped a legendary rare car into the water because its owner had left it without paying the import tax. It’s none other than a Bugatti that was abandoned underwater for 70 years before being set to fetch over 80,000 pounds at auction. The discovery of the Bugatti sparked widespread conversation, with people wondering how it ended up there and what stories it could tell. Beyond the sad story behind it, this car stood as a symbol of adventure and timeless charm in automotive excellence. However, this is not the first time a Bugatti has been abandoned. The story I am going to tell you now is even more depressing: after an accident, the owner decided to leave this multi-million dollar car covered in dust rather than repair it. The shocking part is that this is the second expensive car on this list to be abandoned in Russia, following the Rolls-Royce, which might have a value of $1.5 million today.
- Lamborghini Murcielago
Would you believe me if I told you that a Lamborghini Murcielago with beetle wing doors, once owned by renowned Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan, is slowly rotting away in a junkyard workshop? Isn’t it even more heartbreaking than a heartbreak? After the actor sold the car, it was involved in an accident in Delhi while under the ownership of its new owner. Although it can be fixed, sourcing parts for a vehicle that has been out of production for years is quite challenging and expensive. This task becomes even more difficult in India, where there are only a few units of the vehicle available.
- Ford GT40
Even if we see a smaller abandoned car near our area, our mind starts building up the story behind the reason for its poor fate. Imagine what would happen if you could see the extremely ugly condition a Ford GT40 has been placed in, that you wouldn’t even be able to recognize it. This car used to be a racing powerhouse in its prime, leading many championships with skilled drivers behind the wheel. Yet, here it sits unrecognizable in a forgotten barn somewhere. Ironically, this high-performance racing car was stumbled upon by children while they were helping their parents dispose of garbage. It might have been tossed aside along with other old items. If it weren’t for the efforts of these children trying to assist their parents, this car would have been completely forgotten. It’s truly disheartening to witness such a remarkable racing car treated like trash, discarded without any attempt to restore it. Keeping it clean regularly would have been more reassuring and comforting than letting it sit there, gathering dust and resembling an island shaped like a car.
- McLaren P1
Dubai is littered with tons of abandoned cars, among which lies a McLaren P1, a rare barn find indeed. It’s hard to believe that someone could abandon one of these limited-production models, leaving it to be covered in dust and dried leaves. This particular car is special, as it features both a regular engine and an electric motor, making it incredibly powerful with a total of 903 horsepower. It can reach speeds of up to 217 miles per hour and accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.7 seconds. Another McLaren P1 was found abandoned after a hurricane hit Florida. Isn’t this the worst nightmare one could ever face? The owner put this car up for auction in 2022 after its images went viral, but people believed that even acquiring this waterlogged car for free would be expensive. As a result, it became the most famous destroyed supercar in the world.
- Mercedes-Benz AG
A German luxury car brand owned by and a part of Mercedes-Benz AG was found abandoned in the city of France. Yes, it’s the elite Maybach 57. Let us know in the comments if you guessed it right. Imagine walking away from a fancy car like it’s no big deal—it’s essentially the same as abandoning a huge pile of cash. The $650,000 Maybach 57, with over 1000 units produced, has been parked in Cannes for many years since August of 2012. Offensive messages were written all over this car just to show how people were annoyed by this act. Someone even wrote “Rich Bitch” in huge letters on the back. As you can see in the video, you’ll notice that even the Maybach symbol, which is always on the bonnet, has been torn off.
- Lamborghini Countach
A red-colored Lamborghini Countach, often likened to a bull, was abandoned in Japan after its owner decided they no longer needed it. The owner even removed one of the back tires and placed a piece of wood there to deter thieves. It’s currently parked in a public spot in Tokyo, which costs about $430 each month. With the money from 10 months’ worth of parking fees, they could potentially fix the Lamborghini if it had significant issues. Despite its abandonment, the interior of the car remains in good condition, indicating that it was once well cared for. The seats are clean, and the gear stick works fine. So why did the owner leave such a special car, known as one of the rarest Lamborghinis? It’s hard to determine whether the owner encountered mechanical troubles or plans to return in the future to enjoy it again.
- The Ferrari F40
The Ferrari F40, the world’s first production car to break the 200 mph barrier, was produced only to be left to rot in the Middle East. You must be wondering how the F40 ended up abandoned like a bin of garbage in a garage. The Ferrari F40 we’re talking about was owned by the eldest son of a politician who ruled Iraq with an iron fist for almost 30 years. Yes, you heard me right. This Ferrari F40 belonged to Uday Saddam, the eldest son of Saddam Hussein. Around the time of the first Gulf War, he obtained a Ferrari F40, which he kept as part of a massive collection of luxury cars until he was killed by US Special Forces in 2003. When Iraq was invaded that year, the F40 was reportedly in a garage in northern Iraq undergoing some work. Isn’t it amazing how this supercar, left to decay in a dusty garage, stands as a testament to the fall of a dictator? Perhaps the mechanics were afraid to even fix or drive it; that may be the reason it sits there untouched with a worth of over $450,000. Watch Part 1 for even more interesting stories of other Ferraris worth a million that were left abandoned by their owners.
In the automotive world, the rediscovery of these forgotten gems ignites a spark of hope in us for these beasts to be restored. Let us know in the comments if you are enjoying this series and which story you found to be the most shocking.
