Australia’s most epic man cave for sale … toys included

PHOTO: 579 Bells Line Of Road, Kurmond, NSW 2757

According to realestate.com.au this man cave in Kurmond NSW comes with all the toys included from a collection of one-off hot rods to a 1950s American diner – complete with a commercial kitchen and a gift shop – along with retro artefacts and memorabilia that will transport you back in time.

The creator of this “masterpiece”, which has been 40 years in the making, is Paul Bennett, an internationally recognised name in business of high end hot rods.

Paul Bennett’s extraordinary man cave – complete with hot rods, retro diner and memorabilia – is for sale.

It’s all for sale! Picture: Michael Valeri Photography

The 1950s diner has items true to the era from salt and pepper shakers, chrome-edged red and white booths, retro tables and chairs and a jukebox. Picture: Michael Valeri Photography

Mr Bennett moved to 579 Bells Line Of Rd in 1997 and said he discovered the area while on a work project.

“I fell in love, it reminded me of the rolling hills of Canada,” he said.

“This property had my name written on it. People said we’d never build here but I spent months excavating.”

He said his man cave, known as Crusty’s Hot Rods and Collectables, had been planned to the last detail and you can tell with all items true to the era, including the salt and pepper shakers and chrome-edged red and white booths in the diner.

“I’m very ambitious,” Mr Bennett said.

Mr Bennett said the area reminded him of the rolling hills of Canada. Picture: Michael Valeri Photography

The collection has been 40 years in the making. Picture: Michael Valeri Photography

The entire display was planned down to the last detail and is included in the sale. Picture: Michael Valeri Photography

“This is pretty much where I’d hoped to be at 60. I wanted to create an exciting, desirable man cave or functional centre.”

Mr Bennett said he was emotional at the thought of handing over the keys, however is keen to pass them to a “like minded custodian”.

He said he hoped someone realises they are buying an “irreplaceable piece of Australian car culture that can never be produced again”.

Crusty’s has been a closely kept secret with Mr Bennett not leaking a single photo until the project was completed.

He said the end result had to “knock them out” and from the Borgward Goliath street machine – worth over $1m – to the Mustang V8-powered 1942 Willys, each piece hit the mark.

But does Mr Bennett have a favourite?

The collection includes a 1958 Borgward ProTouring package with matching teardrop trailer, alone worth more than $1m. Picture: Michael Valeri Photography