Over 200 Classic Cars Found in Holland

Talk about barn finds. Or in this case, warehouse and church finds.

CNN reports that 230 classic and/or rare cars have been found in a warehouse and abandoned church in Holland.

Businessman Ad Palmen has been collecting cars for 40 years, and the now 82-year-old is in failing health.

So a local dealership run by two brothers has purchased the collection for an undisclosed sum.

The cars will be auctioned in the Netherlands on May 19.

Some of the cars in the fleet include a Lancia B24 Spider America, Mercedes-Benz 300 S convertible, Ferrari 365, and Alfa Romeo Spider.

The collection wasn't public knowledge until a fire broke out last year. The fire was contained before it could do much damage, but the secret got out.

Other cars include various Maseratis, Jaguars, Aston Martins, BMWs, and Facel Vegas.

Not much is known about Palmen and why he has been collecting cars for four decades, and he's too sick to talk. But it seems obvious the man has a passion for cars, and the money to buy some rare rides.

The condition of the vehicles is unknown but pictures on the CNN Web site show that most appear dirty, dingy, and a bit banged up -- though certainly salvageable if professional restorers get involved.

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