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Incredible collection of classic cars worth more than £2MILLION discovered hidden in Swiss manor house

Vintage motors including a 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and a 1958 Mercedes-Benz are among the stellar 12-strong fleet

A SWISS stately home has revealed what could be the Holy Grail of classic cars.

The stunning collection boasts 12 motors from luxury manufacturers including Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Lamborghini and Maserati, with the oldest dating back to 1921.

This 12-strong collection could turn out to be the holy grail of classic cars
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This 12-strong collection could be the Holy Grail of classic carsCredit: Bonhams/BNPS

Thought to have been started in the 1950s by a wealthy car enthusiast, the fleet is said to have remained largely untouched for years following the owner's death.

The collection was rediscovered last year by the former owner's son, and will be put up for auction later this month.

Two cars in particular hold exceptional value: a 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Double Phaeton and a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SI Roadster.

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The 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is the oldest and most valuable car in the collection
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The 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost is the oldest and most valuable car in the collection

This 1971 Maserati Indy America is estimated to sell for £68,000
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This 1971 Maserati Indy America is estimated to sell for £68,000Credit: Bonhams/BNPS
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Mercedes-Benz Roadster could fetch as much as
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Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Mercedes-Benz Roadster could fetch as much as £678,000 at auctionCredit: Bonhams/BNPS

Both have an estimated value in the range of £508,000 to £678,000.

The Roadster holds particular value, celebrating the model's 60th anniversary in 2017, making it a highly desirable piece.

This 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II is estimated to be worth £100,000
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This 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II is estimated to be worth £100,000Credit: Bonhams/BNPS
A 1973 Ford Mustang is the least valuable car in the collection
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A 1973 Ford Mustang is the least valuable car in the collectionCredit: Bonhams/BNPS
This dark green 1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 could go for up to £60,000
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This dark green 1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 could go for up to £60,000Credit: Bonhams/BNPS

Also included in the haul is a 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II (£68,000 - £102,000), a four-seater Lamborghini GT Espada (£59,000 - £85,000) and the fastest road car ever produced by Maserati, a 4.9L Ghibli SS (£85,000 - £127,000).

ENTIRE COLLECTION DISCOVERED AT THE SWISS SCHLOSS

  • 1921 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Double Phaeton (£508,000 to £678,000)
  • 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300SI Roadster (£508,000 to £678,000)
  • Maserati Ghibli SS (£85,000 - £127,000)
  • 1980 Aston Martin Volante (£76,000 - £120,000)
  • 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II (£68,000 - £102,000)
  • Lamborghini GT Espada (£59,000 - £85,000)
  • Maserati Indy America (£42,000 - £68,000)
  • 1967 Maserati Series II Quattroporte (£34,000 - £59,000)
  • 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 2 V12 (£34,000 - £59,000)
  • 1970 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (£25,000 - £34,000)
  • 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SLC Coupé (£17,000 - £25,000)
  • 1973 Ford Mustang (£8,500 - £13,000)
Maserati's Ghibli SS was the fastest road car they ever produced, capable of reaching 174mph
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Maserati's Ghibli SS was the fastest road car they ever produced, capable of reaching 174mph

The Espada is the only Lamborghini in the mix
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The Espada is the only Lamborghini in the mixCredit: Bonhams/BNPS

If all vehicles sell close to the top end of their estimated value range, the entire collection will pull in well over £2 million.

The cars will be auctioned off in sale on 21 May at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.

 

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