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Fire Guts Warehouse filled with Rare Cars

9 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

A one-alarm fire Sunday night gutted a warehouse of  International Vehicle Importers in Ontario, California, officials with the Ontario City Fire Department said Monday. Over two dozen vehicles were lost in the blaze, as well as an RV, and equipment. International Vehicle Importers specializes in importing cars from around the world but has gained a reputation among fans of the Nissan GTR and other rare Japanese classics, many of the cars lost were never originally sold in the United States making them extremely desirable to collectors and enthusiasts.

In a statement posted to International Vehicle Importers Facebook page, owner Sean Morris said:

“To our customers, followers, and fellow car enthusiast. As you may have heard there was a fire at our Ontario warehouse which sadly resulted in a total loss. Fortunately, the majority of our inventory is housed in other warehouses leaving a small but still meaningful impact on our inventory. We will be removing lost cars from our inventory tomorrow so if you see it on our website, it is still available and unharmed.”

The fire department is still investigating and has not released a statement regarding the cause of the blaze.

Ontario Fire Department securing the site.

Classic cars mostly from Japan reduced to scrap metal. 

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Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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