Mark Benton had recently purchased an old farm that he planned to demolish. The land itself was what really interested him. But before starting the demolition, Mark had a hunch that he should check out the barn on the edge of the property. Something about it made him curious.
As he pushed open the creaky barn doors, Mark was stunned. Inside, hidden away for years, was one of the most expensive cars in the world—a 1959 Jaguar Mark 2 sedan.
This particular model was a rare find. When Jaguar introduced the Mark 2 back in 1959, it was an unusual release for the company. They wanted to attract new buyers, so they made sure this car stood out.
The Jaguar Mark 2 was equipped with the same powerful engine used in Jaguar’s XK sports cars, making it one of the fastest sedans of its time. It wasn’t just fast—it was also incredibly stylish, with a design that caught everyone’s eye.
Most of these sedans never left England, where they were originally made. That’s why Mark was so shocked to find one of these rare Jaguars sitting in an abandoned barn on a farm in Iowa—a place that most people wouldn’t consider a cultural hotspot.
Despite being stored in a simple wooden shed for decades, the car was in amazing condition, almost as if time had stood still.
As Mark explored the car further, he found something else surprising. Inside the glove compartment were papers showing that the car was last registered in 1983. That meant it had been sitting there, untouched, for over 30 years!
Now, Mark plans to auction off this rare Jaguar. He expects it to bring in several hundred thousand dollars, maybe even more.
What started as a simple farm purchase turned into a thrilling discovery for Mark. Finding that Jaguar Mark 2 was like uncovering a hidden treasure, and it’s about to pay off in a big way.
