Incredibly rare, pre-WWII car left in dusty barn for 40 years sells for over $80K
A rare 1934 'Crossley Streamline' car, one of only two in existence, has sold for $83,505.63 after being left in a barn for 40 years. The car, despite its poor condition, attracted significant interest during an online auction, leading to a bidding war among international buyers. The auction featured a collection of seven rare pre-war cars, which collectively sold for a total of $148,155.15.
- ▪The 1934 'Crossley Streamline' car was discovered in a barn in Cambridgeshire.
- ▪Bidding for the car opened at $673.43 and quickly escalated with over 100 bids.
- ▪The auction included a total of seven rare pre-war cars, which sold for a combined total of $148,155.15.
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World News Incredibly rare, pre-WWII car left in dusty barn for 40 years sells for over $80K By Nathan Pynn, SWNS Published May 26, 2026, 9:51 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: An ultra-rare classic car left gathering dust in a barn for 40 years has sold for $83,505.63. A 1934 ‘Crossley Streamline’ car – one of only two in existence – was unearthed in a barn in Cambridgeshire. Despite its battered condition and lack of two wheels, the stunning motor sparked a global bidding war when it went under the hammer. It eventually sold for $83,505.63 at online auctioneers Humbert & Ellis Ltd. Auctioneer Jonathan Humbert said, “This car has attracted worldwide interest for sheer rarity value.
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