As unbelievable as the story sounded, it turned out to be completely true. The cars once belonged to his grandfather, who had run an exotic car rental business in the 1980s. When insurance costs skyrocketed, he shut the company down. Instead of selling the remaining cars, he parked a few in his own garage, and over time, they slipped from memory.
The Countach LP500 S is a rarity, with only 321 units ever built. Its 4.8-liter V12 delivers 385 hp and pushes the car to nearly 300 km/h. The Ferrari 308 GTS, famous from Magnum, P.I., may be more modest, but it remains a collector’s favorite. In good condition, the Countach alone can fetch more than £350,000; the Ferrari adds another significant sum on top.