Mark Benton had just purchased an old farm that was set to be demolished. What really caught his interest was the land itself, not so much the buildings on it. But before the demolition work started, Mark decided to take a look inside the barn located on the outskirts of the property. He had a feeling there might be something interesting inside.
As he opened the creaky barn doors, Mark couldn’t believe his eyes. Right there in front of him was one of the most expensive cars in the world—a Jaguar Mark 2 sedan from 1959.
This particular model was a big deal when it was introduced. Jaguar had designed the Mark 2 to attract new customers, and they made sure it stood out.
The car was fitted with the powerful engine from the Jaguar XK sports car, making it one of the fastest sedans available at the time. Not only was it fast, but it also had a sleek and stylish body that made it a real head-turner.
Most of these cars stayed in England, where they were originally made. So, you can imagine Mark’s shock when he found one of these rare Jaguars sitting in a barn on a long-abandoned farm in Iowa—a place that’s pretty far off the beaten path.
Despite being stored in a simple wooden shed for all these years, the car was in remarkably good condition, almost as if it had been frozen in time.
As Mark explored the car further, he found another surprise. Inside the glove compartment were documents showing that the car was last registered in 1983. That meant it had been sitting untouched for more than 30 years!
Now, this rare Jaguar is set to be auctioned off, and Mark is expecting it to fetch several hundred thousand dollars.
What started as a simple land purchase turned into a thrilling discovery for Mark. Finding that Jaguar Mark 2 in the barn was like stumbling upon a hidden treasure, and it’s about to bring him a big payday.
