Mark Benton decided to buy an old farm that was set to be demolished. He wasn’t really interested in the buildings on the property—what he really wanted was the land. But before the demolition work began, Mark had a hunch that he should check out the barn on the outskirts of the property. Maybe there was something valuable inside.
When he pushed open the creaky barn doors, Mark was stunned by what he saw. Sitting there, covered in dust but still gleaming, was one of the most expensive cars in the world—a Jaguar Mark 2 sedan from 1959.
Jaguar had introduced the Mark 2 sedan in 1959, which was an unusual move for the company, as they were trying to attract new customers.
What made this car special was that it was equipped with the powerful engine from the Jaguar XK sports car. This made the Mark 2 one of the fastest cars of its time, and its stylish design only added to its appeal.
Most of these sedans stayed in England, where they were originally built. That’s why Mark was so surprised to find one of these rare cars sitting in a barn on a long-abandoned farm in Iowa—a place far removed from the cultural hubs where you’d expect to find such a treasure.
Despite being stored in a simple wooden shed for decades, the car was in incredibly good condition, almost as if time had forgotten it.
As Mark explored the car, he made another amazing discovery. Inside the glove compartment were records showing that the car was last registered in 1983. It had been off the road and hidden away for over 30 years!
Now, this rare Jaguar was about to be auctioned off, and Mark was expecting it to fetch several hundred thousand dollars.
Mark’s decision to check out that old barn before demolishing it turned out to be a life-changing one. Finding that Jaguar Mark 2 was like uncovering a hidden treasure, and it was about to make him a lot of money.
