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ONE couple have found an “almost extinct” motor gathering dust at a classic car auction – and it even has a nostalgic bumper sticker.

Clare and Elton host the motoring YouTube channel UK Barn Finds where they tour old barns and auction lots for stored classic cars.

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UK Barn Finds host Elton showing off the Fiat 127Credit: You Tube/ UK Barn Finds
The car appears to be in good condition after being dry stored for 35 years

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The car appears to be in good condition after being dry stored for 35 yearsCredit: You Tube/ UK Barn Finds
A classic Access credit card sticker adorns the back of the motor

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A classic Access credit card sticker adorns the back of the motorCredit: You Tube/ UK Barn Finds

In a recent tour of the Anglia Car Auctions lot in King’s Lynn the expert pair found one car that was thought to be “almost extinct”.

They found a bright green 1977 Fiat 127 Special which been dry stored for around 35 years and only been driven 42,500 miles.

The Fiat 127 is a supermini car that was produced by the Italian car maker from 1971 to 1983.

Talking to the audience, Elton is excited at the find and describes it as “solid car” that had been shut away for a long time.

He said: “This is great… this is really something else.”

Meanwhile, Clare is shocked at the good condition of the inside of the motor, saying she “loved” it.

Elton’s favourite thing is the sticker on the back window from Access credit cards.

It reads: “I’m flexible but please don’t bump me!”

According to ClassicTrader.com, the Fiat 127 can sell for somewhere in the range of around £7,000 if the car is in good quality.

Many of the mini motors sell for cheaper.

Fans of the channel loved the video and left their recommendations about which of the motors the pair looked at were their favourites.

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One said: “Best part Minis and presenter and the camera man gets an honourable mention.”

Another posted: “Brilliant video guys, well done and thanks. A great verity to look at here but nothing beats out the two Sprints for me, I bloody love those things.”

While a third said: “Another great video thanks Clare & Elton. My favourite cars were the Fords of course especially the RS2000, Mk1 Fiestas, Mk1 Capri, etc.”

Classic sports cars left to rot in barn for 50 years sell for over £100,000

A SET of classic sports cars left to rot in a barn for 50 years has gone under the hammer for over £100,000.

Content creator Elton took to his YouTube channel UK Barn Finds to share the incredible collection – which includes an ultra-rare AC Aceca.

The classic car fan revealed in another video how he showed a huge collection of abandoned vehicles to fellow car enthusiasts.

The rusting treasure has been collecting dust since the 1970s in a barn.

Although the classic car set needs some serious restoration work, they are still worth thousands.

Elton finds the car in the yard of Anglia Car Auctions

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Elton finds the car in the yard of Anglia Car AuctionsCredit: You Tube/ UK Barn Finds

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