We all grow up digging around in sand boxes hoping to strike it rich and
find some hidden ancient treasures. What we typically find is an old
Matchbox car or a present left behind by a cat. Either way it’s very
rare to find something desirable. Well, that’s not quite the case with a
young group of boys in California. They were digging in their yard when
they found something that would make anyone’s jaw drop and their mouth
start drooling. In 1978, these kids were digging in their yard when they
came across something big, something metal, and something very very
valuable.
A buried Ferrari!
The boys actually discovered a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
buried just a few feet under the dirt in their yard. The family had just
moved into the house and immediately called authorities who came and
roped off the area. A team of investigators arrived and unearthed the
rare car.
After exhuming the Italian sports car, it was obvious that
someone had planned on returning to retrieve the vehicle. It was very
crudely mummified with towels in the vents and tape on many of the seams
however the windows weren’t fully closed causing a lot of interior
damage.
Farmers Insurance was contacted and because of the VIN number
they traced the last owner. After the investigation, it turns out that
the owner of the car had actually hired thieves to steal the car and
dump it in the ocean so he could claim insurance on it. The thieves
buried the car with the intention of returning to pick it up.
The buried Ferrari was then auctioned off after being on
display with the incredible story being reported across the nation. It
was purchased by a young mechanic who owned his own shop in California.
The going price was estimated to be between $5,000 and $9,000.
He fully restored the buried Ferrari and often enters the car
into car shows. Here are the pictures of the car after the complete
restoration.
Everything on the car has been restored to the exact factory
condition. However, this car comes with some incredible history and an
awesome story.
The car even has a vanity plate which reads “DUG UP”. How perfect is that?
I’m amazed at the fact that two boys digging in their yard unearthed
something this incredible. A story, a piece of history about a scandal,
and a typical Hollywood drama unfolded. It’s not every day you find a
Ferrari Dino buried under your lawn.
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