AN urban explorer has revealed a stunning collection of abandoned classic cars in the grounds of an old mansion.
Scott Chivers, who goes by the name of Ratarossa on YouTube, was given exclusive access to the ‘car graveyard‘ by the owner of the property.
Youtube/@ratarossaA stunning old Jaguar in the grounds of the house[/caption]
Youtube/@ratarossaA BMW 2002 Tii[/caption]
Youtube/@ratarossaThe interior of one of the old motors[/caption]
The collection of old motors included stone cold classics such as a Jensen Healey, a TR6, Golf GTI mk 1 and a few old Jags.
As Scott said: “They don’t make them like this anymore.”
The car enthusiast singled out an old BMW 2002 Tii for particular praise.
Scott was dazzled by the car’s attention to detail, and wondered whether it should be restored.
The car enthusiast said that many of the motors needed a good jet wash but could be restored to their former glory with some time in the garage.
Sadly many of the motors had suffered erosion over the years, after being left out in the damp for too long.
Scott said if he could single out one car for restoration, it would be the Golf GTI because it reminded him of a VW he used to own.
Scott was given access to the site on the condition that he did not reveal its location.
Other petrol heads were dazzled by the collection of the cars. One said: “That BMW 2002tii is incredible and brought back memories.
“I had one that I had started restoring but had to give up due to cash flow, and losing storage/work space.
“Mine was a 1972 in Inka Orange. It is fun that you pointed out the tail lights, the most desirable 2002’s were the “Roundies” which for the 2002tii was only the model years 1971, 1972, and 1973.”
And another fan posted: “That was an amazing walk. The volume of cool cars was surreal. It killed me that you flashed one car on camera and never went near it again.
“Out of all of those cars, the one I would take got like .5 seconds of screen time. The orange Opel Kadett Rallye with the black hood stripes! I want to see it.”
A car enthusiast said: “And I’ve taken on 3 similarly abandoned projects. One was an old Ducati so a fraction of the work.
“They are the hardest to come to terms with selling. I never go the money back that I put in, but those 3 vehicles are now in the hands of true enthusiasts, so I feel I did my part for motoring history keeping them alive.”
Youtube/@ratarossaThe backseat of an old Jaguar was covered in leaves and twigs[/caption]
Youtube/@ratarossaScott said the Golf reminded him of a similar car he used to own[/caption]
Youtube/@ratarossaA Corvette style sports car needed a jet wash[/caption]