1 week Ago By Jacob Jaffa
PETROLHEADS can pick up "supercar after supercar" as thousands of luxury vehicles are auctioned off from a vast car graveyard. The cars are set to be sold after being salvaged in the wake of a pair of devastating weather events. Around 17,000 cars have found their way onto lots in Florida alone following hurricanes Helene and Milton .
The twin storms, which brought winds in excess of 140mph and torrential rain, forced thousands to evacuate their homes . Many left behind their cars, which then fell victim to floodwaters, leaving them written-off. Drivers have been warned about dodgy dealers drying these cars off and selling them on at a massive profit, leaving them to pick up the repair bills.
READ MORE MOTORS NEWS However, a pair of brothers are trying to get the stunning vehicles back on the road while being completely transparent. Ivan and Mike Niko scour insurance auctions to find their stock and then spend their time and money painstakingly repairing ruined cars. Any car they take on goes through a full restoration and rebuilt before being sold to cover the cost.
And if they can't get the car roadworthy again, they can strip it down for parts to help customers with repairs. Most read in Motors Speaking on their YouTube channel, the Nikos explained that there are often some really high-end models on offer at bargain rates/ Mike said: "It’s just supercar after supercar. "If I didn’t know better, I’m like in a car show.
" From their video, it would appear he's right to feel that way with models from the world's top brands on offer. Everything from a luxurious Bentley Continental to a classic Lotus Evora and a Mercedes G-Wagon . All of these would be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars in better condition.
On the American-made side there are Ram trucks, Corvettes and a 2023 Cadillac Escalade that was worth $100,000 when new. Perhaps the crown jewels in the collection, though, are a 1963 Plymouth Sport Fury lowrider and a 1949 Rolls-Royce. Mike added: "There's thousands and thousands.
"Over 17,000 flooded vehicles here in the state of Florida. "The time is now to go an check them out for sure. Read More on The US Sun "If you've got some money save it up because the time is now to buy a vehicle.
"Be cautious, be careful, be smart but lots of potential to make a great deal.".
