While Scott Chivers and his Ratarossa YouTube channel are best known for bringing life to down-and-out Ferraris, a new video reveals that not every restoration project has to originate from Maranello. This time, viewers check out a dilapidated UK mansion that houses a collection of sad classic cars waiting for attention.
Exploring A Mystery Mansion
Chivers’ adventure centers around a UK estate with dozens of vehicles on the adjacent land. We’re told upfront that the location is secret, which is why there are no images of the building’s exterior. The flood-damaged manor also serves as a warehouse for an extensive vehicle parts inventory. Chivers mentions that the presumably empty indoor pool holds some cars, but viewers aren’t treated to the spectacle.
A scan of the grounds reveals an interesting mix of aging European cars, including numerous Jaguar sedans, several Mercedes-Benz models, and a pair of Jensen Healey convertibles. Curiously, a 1970s-era Chevrolet C-10 pickup and a second-generation Plymouth Voyager minivan give US automakers a presence in the collection.
Asian brands aren’t left out, either, as we see a rusting Honda Civic and a shiny Subaru Legacy wagon among the vehicles. Keen watchers can enjoy a game similar to Where’s Waldo, trying to spot all the different brands and models in the background.
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