HIDDEN GEM
We found ‘almost extinct’ motor gathering dust at classic car auction – and it has incredibly nostalgic bumper sticker
The car was dry-stored for 35 years before going to auction
ONE couple have found an "almost extinct" motor gathering dust at a classic car auction - and it even has a nostalgic bumper sticker.
Clare and Elton host the motoring YouTube channel UK Barn Finds where they tour old barns and auction lots for stored classic cars.
4
4
4
In a recent tour of the Anglia Car Auctions lot in King's Lynn the expert pair found one car that was thought to be "almost extinct".
They found a bright green 1977 Fiat 127 Special which been dry stored for around 35 years and only been driven 42,500 miles.
The Fiat 127 is a supermini car that was produced by the Italian car maker from 1971 to 1983.
Talking to the audience, Elton is excited at the find and describes it as "solid car" that had been shut away for a long time.
Read more on motors
He said: "This is great... this is really something else."
Meanwhile, Clare is shocked at the good condition of the inside of the motor, saying she "loved" it.
Elton's favourite thing is the sticker on the back window from Access credit cards.
It reads: "I'm flexible but please don't bump me!"
Most read in Motors
According to ClassicTrader.com, the Fiat 127 can sell for somewhere in the range of around £7,000 if the car is in good quality.
Many of the mini motors sell for cheaper.
Fans of the channel loved the video and left their recommendations about which of the motors the pair looked at were their favourites.
I converted my Fiat 500 into a micro camper using Amazon products – with leftover wrapping paper it cost less than $150
One said: "Best part Minis and presenter and the camera man gets an honourable mention."
Another posted: "Brilliant video guys, well done and thanks. A great verity to look at here but nothing beats out the two Sprints for me, I bloody love those things."
While a third said: "Another great video thanks Clare & Elton. My favourite cars were the Fords of course especially the RS2000, Mk1 Fiestas, Mk1 Capri, etc."
Classic sports cars left to rot in barn for 50 years sell for over £100,000
A SET of classic sports cars left to rot in a barn for 50 years has gone under the hammer for over £100,000.
Content creator Elton took to his YouTube channel UK Barn Finds to share the incredible collection - which includes an ultra-rare AC Aceca.
The classic car fan revealed in another video how he showed a huge collection of abandoned vehicles to fellow car enthusiasts.
The rusting treasure has been collecting dust since the 1970s in a barn.
Although the classic car set needs some serious restoration work, they are still worth thousands.
4
Topics