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Classic car graveyard filled with more than 100 old Bentleys, Jaguars and Rolls-Royces worth up to £1m found in Welsh warehouse

A hidden hoard of classic cars that would delight any vintage vehicle enthusiast has been found in a rural warehouse in Wales.

The motor graveyard, which is filled with iconic brands such as Bentleys, Jaguars, a Porsche and even a Rolls-Royce, was discovered earlier this year.

With many covered in dust and rust, missing doors and windows, and some even having plants growing inside them, the treasure trove has seen better days.

But the person who found them says he believed the historic and sentimental value of what is inside means it could be worth up to £1million.

A motor graveyard filled with Rolls Royce, Jaguar and Porsche cars have been found withering away in a warehouse in Wales
A motor graveyard filled with Rolls Royce, Jaguar and Porsche cars have been found withering away in a warehouse in Wales
The collection - worth up to a staggering £1 million - is every car enthusiasts dream
The collection – worth up to a staggering £1 million – is every car enthusiasts dream
However many of the antique cars have seen better days with many hidden away behind plants, or gathering dust as they rot away in the warehouse
However many of the antique cars have seen better days with many hidden away behind plants, or gathering dust as they rot away in the warehouse
Urban explorer Daniel Sims, made the astonishing find but is refusing to reveal the location of the warehouse for fear of attracting looters
Urban explorer Daniel Sims, made the astonishing find but is refusing to reveal the location of the warehouse for fear of attracting looters

Daniel Sims, who is refusing to reveal the location of the warehouse for fear of attracting looters, said he was amazed to find the ‘impressive’ collection.

The 35-year-old, who is an urban explorer, said there must have been more than 100 vehicles hidden away in the building, which he has documented for his YouTube channel Bearded Reality.

He said: ‘I was tipped off about a potential massive car graveyard by another explorer so I decided to check it out for myself.

‘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. 

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‘The cars were visible from the roadside so once on a field it was open access as the back of the property fence had fallen down.

‘We were quite nervous as we didn’t know the backstory of this place apart from it containing a car graveyard with classic cars and from what we saw must have been over 100 hidden away here.

‘The place itself is a little overgrown at the back with rust and decay setting into the vehicles. Some were stored away meaning the damage to these amazing vehicles was minimal which is crazy to see.

‘Iconic cars such as Bentleys, Porsche, Peugeot 205 GTI, various Mercedes, 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.’

Other vehicles found inside include Land Rover Defenders, Jaguars, Morris Minor 1100, a Rolls-Royce, MG MGA 1960, Mercedes-Benz, Triumph, Jaguar MK1, Mini Coopers, MG MG B, Cadillac Eldorado and a Volkswagen caddy.

Hehas documented for his YouTube channel Bearded Reality - and is under the impression the loot could be worth around £1million
Hehas documented for his YouTube channel Bearded Reality – and is under the impression the loot could be worth around £1million 
Several Mercedes, MGs, MG Midgets, Land Rover Discoveries, Volkswagens were found among the rusting vehicles
Several Mercedes, MGs, MG Midgets, Land Rover Discoveries, Volkswagens were found among the rusting vehicles
'I was tipped off about a potential massive car graveyard by another explorer so I decided to check it out for myself,' Mr Sims said
‘I was tipped off about a potential massive car graveyard by another explorer so I decided to check it out for myself,’ Mr Sims said
Mr Sims explained they were 'quite nervous' before approaching the site, adding how they could see the cars from the roadside
Mr Sims explained they were ‘quite nervous’ before approaching the site, adding how they could see the cars from the roadside
Hoards of clutter filling one side of the barn which is packed with antique cars
Hoards of clutter filling one side of the barn which is packed with antique cars
A micro car next to a Fiat Coupe, both of which have been left rotting away among the hidden collection located somewhere in Wales
A micro car next to a Fiat Coupe, both of which have been left rotting away among the hidden collection located somewhere in Wales
Several cars estimated to be worth thousands lined up  rusting away in unison, hidden from public view
Several cars estimated to be worth thousands lined up  rusting away in unison, hidden from public view
A picture of the barn where the vehicles are held from the exterior
A picture of the barn where the vehicles are held from the exterior
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‘I love taking photos of different things and items and dramatic places such as this and showing how these places and items end up,’ Mr Sims added.

‘For a lot of people, these iconic cars will hold a lot of memories.

‘There were no scary moments but we were interrupted towards the end of the exploration by some locals who were worried we could be burglars as there had been some rural crime taking place in the area recently.

‘We explained how we were photographers and moved on from the area.

‘Just the sheer amount of vehicles collected which is rare to see and was a real treat to see so many iconic cars collected here.’

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