Talk about hitting the jackpot. A Dutch collector's stash of 230 classic cars, including rare models from Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Maserati, has just been uncovered and will be sold at auction next month. classiccars auto
Palmen worked as a car dealer in the Netherlands in the mid-1960s before eventually starting his own collection with a yellow Lancia B20. He stored his ever-expanding hoard in three separate locations—two warehouses and a church—away from the prying eyes of the curious .
“We have been at this location for about fifteen years and have regularly asked the owner if we could take a look inside, but it never came to a viewing,” a neighbor told the auctioneers.It was only when Palmen became ill with dementia late last year that his executors came across what is now considered one of the best-kept secret collections inHailing from marques the world over, the rarities illustrate Palmen’s refined taste and discerning eye.
Standouts include a Lancia Aurelia Spider, an Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ, and a Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster. Although no
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