Transporting a £10M Mercedes-Benz Barn Find to Mercedes-Benz World

Overview

In autumn 2024, we were entrusted with the sensitive task of collecting and delivering a historic Mercedes-Benz barn find valued at over £10 million. Discovered in long-term private storage in Oxfordshire, the vehicle was destined for Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, where it would undergo a full evaluation and be showcased to a select audience of enthusiasts and historians.

Due to the rarity, age, and value of the vehicle, the client required an enclosed, discreet, and professionally managed transport solution — one that guaranteed safety, security, and zero margin for error.

The Challenge

Transporting a multimillion-pound classic car presents a unique set of challenges:

• Fragile condition: The vehicle had been stored for decades and required extreme care during extraction and loading.
• Historic significance: As a rare, possibly one-of-a-kind model, any damage would have been irreparable both financially and historically.
• Discretion and security: The value and media interest surrounding the car meant the entire operation needed to be conducted with maximum confidentiality.
• Specialist handling: The car’s delicate structure and low clearance demanded precise planning, specialist ramps, and non-invasive securing methods.

Our Solution

We assigned a senior transport team experienced in handling classic and ultra-high-value vehicles. The process included:

• Pre-site inspection: A site visit to assess access, terrain, and loading conditions at the Oxfordshire property.
• Custom loading plan: Use of low-angle loading ramps, soft straps, and non-contact securing methods to prevent stress on original components.
• Fully enclosed transport: A climate-controlled, GPS-tracked transporter ensured total protection and real-time monitoring during the journey.
• Confidential scheduling: The collection and delivery were timed during low-traffic hours, with no prior public disclosure, maintaining total discretion.

The Result

The vehicle was successfully extracted and delivered to Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands without incident. The entire process — from on-site loading to handover — took place within a 12-hour window, with secure chain-of-custody procedures in place throughout.

Key outcomes included:

• Zero damage or contact issues
• On-time delivery with VIP reception prepared
• Client praised the professionalism, precision, and discretion of the service
• Mercedes-Benz World acknowledged the vehicle's arrival as a "flawless logistical execution"

Client Feedback

"From start to finish, the level of care and attention shown was second to none. We trusted them with one of the rarest Mercedes ever uncovered — and they delivered flawlessly."
— Private Client Representative

Conclusion

This project underscores our ability to manage the most delicate and high-stakes vehicle movements — where value, history, and reputation are all on the line. Whether it’s a one-of-a-kind barn find or a modern supercar, we bring the same level of expertise, care, and professionalism to every move.