Antique Dealer Discovers 1964 Jaguar Under Garage Floor While Clearing Out House in Kessel-Lo

In Kessel-Lo, near Leuven, antique dealer Jens Rentmeesters made an extraordinary discovery while clearing out an old house: a 1964 Jaguar hidden in a pit beneath the garage floor. He now plans to restore the classic vehicle.

Over the years, Rentmeesters has unearthed many unusual items as a house-clearance dealer, but finding a vintage Jaguar tops them all. “This is definitely number one,” he says. “I never expected it. I’ve come across a gold chain or old love letters before. It’s not always about money—sometimes the emotional value is just as important.”

The Jaguar was uncovered in the former home of the Oomske chip shop in Kessel-Lo, which Rentmeesters was clearing at the request of a real estate agent. “The garage was completely packed, and while cleaning it out, we discovered a pit beneath the floor. Old houses often have pits for car repairs. But this time, there was an entire car inside.”

Rentmeesters now intends to restore the vehicle. “Cars like this sell for between €15,000 and €20,000. Fully restored with the original engine, they can fetch up to €60,000. But for me, it’s not about the money. Some things you simply can’t let go of—and this is one of them. The discovery itself is worth more than the price tag.”

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