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Barnfind in the Netherlands

Gallery Aaldering plans to auction this massive collection in partnership with Classic Car Auctions. The collection includes a Lancia Aurelia Spider, a Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster, an Alfa Romeo 2600 SZ and even several Facel Vega cars.

Mr. Palmen

But what exactly is the story behind this collection? Gallery Aaldering: “Mr. Palmen began collecting exceptional classic cars some forty years ago and housed them in three different locations, two properties and a church. The cars were stored in good condition and stood the test of time very well. The collection was seen by almost no one.”

Mr. Palmen had a solitary existence, with no real family or friends. He reportedly owned an auto parts store as well as a carpentry shop. That he was a great car enthusiast is clear by now. He developed health problems and unfortunately could no longer manage his property. Then he was put under guardianship and a judge ruled that he had to sell all his assets. A Chevrolet Corvette C3 was his latest addition to the collection.

Palms Barnfind Collection by Gallery Aaldering

Industrial Park

Salient detail: even neighbors in the industrial area had no idea what was inside: “We have been in this location for about 15 years and have regularly asked the owner if we could look inside, but it never came to a viewing.”

Circumstances prevented Mr. Palmen from keeping his collection. Gallery Aaldering recently became the owner of one of the largest barnfind collections in the world in recent years.

Dordrecht

Gallery Aaldering says the collection is located in Dordrecht, which now houses the cars of the distinctive church and the second building, so the entire collection is now under one roof.

Gallery Aaldering will sell the collection through a major international online auction. “This barnfind collection is truly a unique opportunity for car enthusiasts and collectors around the world to expand their collection,” said Nico & Nick Aaldering, of Gallery Aaldering. “We are very pleased to auction these cars through Classic Car Auctions and look forward to seeing how much interest there is in this wonderful collection.”

Various classic cars

Bidding will soon be open on a variety of classic cars from Maserati, Lancia, Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Aston Martin, BMW, Facel Vega and many more. “It is unlikely that anyone will ever see a collection of this caliber and in this condition again during their lifetime,” Gallery Aaldering said.

Auction information
The Palms Barnfind collection at Gallery Aaldering
Auctioned by Classic Car Auctions

Start online auction:
Friday, May 19, 5 p.m.

Viewing days:
Saturday, May 27, 10:00-16:00
Sunday, May 28, 10:00-16:00
Monday, May 29, 10:00-16:00

Closing online auction:
Monday, June 5 from 8 p.m. (Part 1)
Tuesday, June 6 from 8 p.m. (Part 2)
Wednesday, June 7 from 8 p.m. (Part 3)

The complete list of cars and vehicles of the Palms Barnfind Collection

1 – Alfa Romeo Sprint 1600
2 – Fiat 1200 TV Spider 1958
3 – Citroën 2CV 1955
4 – Triumph 2000 20TR Convertible 1970
5 – Panhard 24CT 1964
6 – Saab Sonnet III type 97
7 – Facel Vega Facellia coupe
8 – Facel Vega Facellia Convertible
9 – Bond Equipe GT 6 2 liter 2+2 1967
10 – Fiat 124 Spider USA 2000 1981
11 – Daf 66 HAVAS Convertible type 55 1970
12 – Facel Vega FB Convertible 1963
13 – Alfa Romeo Spider Duetto type 10503
14 – Alfa Romeo Zagato 2600SZ 1967
15 – Simca 9 Coupe de ville S
16 – MG B GT 1971
17 – MG TF 1954
18 – Lamboghini Espada
19 – MG B Tourer 1970
20 – Singer Convertible 1912
21 – Alfa Romeo Guilietta Srint Speciale
22 – Lancia Montecarlo 1978
23 – Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 1985
24 – Ford A Roadster 1927
25 – Facel Vega Coupe 1964
26 – Sunbeam Talbot Supreme Convertible
27 – Matra Bonnet 1965
28 – Lancia B24 Spyder America 1955
29 – Alfa Romeo Guilia GTC 1965
30 – Triumph TR3B
31 – Moretti 128 1974
32 – Sunbeam Alpine 1960
33 – MG A
34 – Singer 9 Roadster 1955
35 – Lancia Appia Coupe
36 – Alfa Romeo Spider Guilia 1600
37 – Jensen Healey 1974
38 – Simca Aronde Oceane Convertible
39 – Nash Metropolitan model 542 1956
40 – AC Bristol Aceca 1954
41 – Fiat 1500 Coupe 1960
42 – Lancia Appia sedan 1958
43 – Austin Convertible 1947
44 – Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible 1971
45 – MG MGA 1961
46 – Daimler Dart 1958
47 – Villard Type 27
48 – Volvo 1800ES 1973
49 – Austin Balanza 1800 MK2 1968
50 – Fiat 1500 Spider 1963
51 – Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3S 2nd series 1973
52 – BMW 1600 GT 1968
53 – Fiat 130 Coupe Automatic 3200 1972
54 – Fiat Dino Coupe Bertone 2.0 1966
55 – Bentley S2 Saloon 1959
56 – Jaguar Mark 10 1963
57 – Lincoln Continental Convertible MKIV 1959
58 – NSU RO80 1976
59 – Studebaker President 1958
60 – Jaguar XJ-S 4.0 Convertible 1995
61 – Mazda RX-7 Convertible 1988
62 – Mercury Monterey 2 door coupe 1954
63 – Ferrari 400i Automatic 1984
64 – Facel Vega FVS 1956
65 – Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner 1958
66 – Peugeot 190S 1928
67 – Aston Martin V8 Series 3 1975
68 – Mercedes W188 300 S Roadster 1953
69 – Studebaker Avanti Gold R2 1963
70 – Ford Fairlane Victoria 4 door sedan 1955
71 – Chevrolet Corvette C1 283 1958
72 – Maserati Merak 1972
73 – Maserati 3500 GTI S 1962
79 – Buick 8 1937
80 – Bristol 401 2L coupe 1952
81 – Rover P4 100 1959
82 – Jaguar MKII 3.4 1963
83 – Alvis TD21 MK2 1963

84 – Rover 16 Saloon 1937
85 – Facel Vega Facel II HK2 1962
86 – Citroën SM 1972
87 – Chevrolet Corvair Convertible S 1964
88 – Jaguar 3 1/2 liter Mark V 1943
89 – Lagonda Drophead Coupe 1953
90 – Daimler Coupe 
91 – Chevrolet Corvair Coupe Monza 1964
92 – Ford Mustang 289 Coupe 1965
93 – Ford Mustang 289 Fastback 1968
94 – Chevrolet Corvair Convertible S 
95 – Jaguar E-type Convertible 4.2 S1 1966
96 – Mercedes 300 SE Coupe (RDW 250 SE) 1965
97 – Ford Thunderbird Landau 1963
98 – MG Midget 1976
99 – Mercedes 450 SL Convertible with hardtop 
100 – 1962 Ford Thunderbird
101 – Rolls Royce 25/30 HD model 2025 1934
102 – MG TD 1953
103 – Jaguar XJ8 Convertible 1998
104 – Packard Eight de Luxe 1950
105 – Chevrolet Corvette C3 
106 – Volvo 66 L 1979
107 – Ford Thunderbird MK5 Landau 1968
108 – Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 
109 – Austin A90 Atlantic Coupe 1952
110 – Daimler DB18 53228 1949
111 – Jensen Interceptor III 1975
112 – Sunbeam 20 HP 
113 – Talbot Lago Record T26 Coupe 1951
114 – Lancia Aurelia B20 1955
115 – Alfa Romeo Montreal 1973
116 – ISO Rivolta IR300 1968
117 – ISO Rivolta Fidia 1971
118 – Fiat 2300 Coupe Ghia 
119 – Alfa Romeo 2600 Sprint 1967
120 – Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1962
121 – Lancia Flaminia GTL 3C Coupe Touring 1968
122 – Lancia Flaminia Coupe Pininfarina 1962
123 – Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider Touring 1964
124 – Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Coupe 1950
125 – Maserati Indy AM116 1970
126 – Lincoln Continental Coupe MK2 1956
127 – Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 1967
128 – Datsun 280ZX Turbo 1982
129 – Maserati Mistral Frua AM109 1965
130 – Delahaye 135M Convertible 1950
131 – Facel Vega Facel II 1963
132 – Monica 560 1972
133 – BMW 3200 CS Bertone 1963
134 – Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider 1964
135 – Ford Thunderbird 1st model 1956
136 – Talbot Lago Record T26 Berline 1949
137 – Talbot Lago Record T26 Berline 1950
138 – Essex (USA) Super Six Roadster 4 seater 1931
139 – Rolls Royce Camargue 
140 – Imperial M617 MK2 Hardtop Coupe 1959
141 – Panhard PL 17 17B 4 doors 1963
142 – Tatra T87 1948
143 – Mercedes 450 SLC 1976
144 – Cadillac Eldorado Convertible MK7 1966
145 – 1955 Mercedes 220 A Convertible
146 – Jaguar XK150 Fixed Head 3.4S 1960
147 – Lancia Flaminia 2.8 Touring Convertible 1962
148 – Mercedes 220 SE Coupe 1960
149 – Mercedes 300 SE Automatic 1964
150 – Lancia Flaminia Sport Zagato Series 2 1964
151 – Maserati Bora 4.7 1972
152 – Fiat 130 Coupe Automatic 1974
153 – MG B 1978
154 – Panther J 72 1979
155 – Rolls Royce Camargue 
156 – Aston Martin V8 
157 – VW Beetle 
158 – Porsche 928 
159 – Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 
160 – Jaguar MK9 
161 – MG B Coupe 

162 – MG A 
163 – Alfa Romeo Duetto 
164 – Alfa Romeo GTV 
165 – Alfa Romeo 2600 Coupe 
166 – Citroën DS 
167 – Mercedes SL 
168 – Pre war 
169 – Alfa Romeo Spider 
170 – Peugeot 504 Convertible
171 – Daimler Sovreign 
172 – Tractor 
173 – Alfa Romeo GTV 
174 – Maserati 3500 GT 1964
175 – Maserati Quattro Porte 4200 Series 1 1965
176 – Cadillac Eldorado Convertible MK7 1955
177 – Lincoln Continental MKIV 4 drs Cabriolet 1964
178 – Ford Edsel SE Citation Cabriolet 1958
179 – Chevrolet Corvette C3 L-82 1978
180 – DeTomaso Deauville Series 2 1978
181 – Cadillac Eldorado Convertible MK8 1968
182 – Daimler 250 1967
183 – Messerschmitt KR200 1963
184 – Ford Thunderbird 1957
185 – Bristol 401 2 Litre 1950
186 – Triumph TR3 1958
187 – Hillman Minx Tourer Cabriolet 1935
188 – NSU Spider 56 1966
189 – Facel Vega F2 Facellia Coupe 1962
190 – Sunbeam 20HP Tickford 1933
191 – Hillman Minx Saloon 1934
192 – Triumph Renown MK1 TDB Saloon 1948
193 – Sunbeam Supreme Alpine MK1 1955
194 – Lancia Aurelia B50 Cabriolet Pininfarina 1951
195 – Daf 600 1960
196 – Morris Cowley Six MC15 2-door 1934
220 – Tomos Moped Quaoro 
221 – Germanic Moped 
222 – Motorcycle MV Agusta 
223 – Moped Kreidler Florett 
224 – Moped 
225 – Moped Puch 
226 – Motorcycle Moto Guzzi 
227 – Scooter Vespa 
228 – Scooter Vespa 
229 – Moped 
230 – Moped 
231 – Moped 
232 – Cola cabinet 
233 – Workplace 1 
234 – Workplace 2 
237 – Alfa Romeo Duetto Red 
253 – Lancia Thema 6V Automatic 1986
254 – Volvo 340 DL 1986
255 – Opel Movano Pick-up 2 2.5 CDTI Drops 2006
256 – Ford Thunderbird 1980
257 – Fiat Ducato 14 2.8D Pick-up 2000
258 – Volvo 480 ES 1987
259 – Steyr 55 1936
260 – Hymer/Vauxha Mobil camper 1976
261 – Volkswagen  T3 Syncro DC 4×4 Pick up TD51kw 1989
262 – Lancia Zagato Fulvia Sport 1.3S series 2 1971?
263 – Peugeot 504 Coupe injection automatic 1973
264 – Imperia TA-8 Sport Hotchkiss 1949
266 – BMW 2000 CS 1972
267 – Opel Vectra B 1.6-16v 5 doors 1998
268 – DAF 400 car ambulance AE04BN 1987
269 – Land Rover Discovery 1997
270 – Winnebago Renault Traffic Lesharo 2nd series 1986
271 – Chrysler Imperial 1956?
272 – Studebaker Champion Coupe 4th generation 1955
273 – Renault Express 1989
274 – Citroën Jumper 1998
275 – Fiat Ducato Camper 15L 2.3JTD 2004
276 – BMW 2000 CS 1969
277 – Mercedes Vito 108CDI 2002
278 – BMW 3 series 1996
279 – Renault 19 cabriolet Karmann 1992
280 – Master MTD lawn mower