Unexpected Wonders: Unbelievable Finds in the Most Surprising Places

6. A French Treasure Trove of Vintage Automobiles

Place: France
Year Found: 2014
Estimated Value: $18.5 million*
Before his business took a bad turn, vintage vehicle collector Roger Ballion was an avid collector. His epic collection lay dormant in a rust-stained shelter in a corner of his land due to financial responsibilities.

Antique Automobiles Treasure Trove in France ©Mirko Vitali/Adobe Stock
Nobody is certain of Ballion's exact fate, but the world was astonished in 2014 when 60 vintage cars—albeit decaying ones—were found on his French farm. French actor Alain Delon had previously possessed a Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder, which was included in the collection. Just the Ferrari brought in €16.2 million ($18.5 million/£14.3 million).

7. The Attic's Paintings

Location: New York's Long Island
Year Found: 2000s;
Approximate Value: $30 million*
An regular couple named Lawrence Joseph and Thomas Schultz utilized their life savings to realize their ambition of owning a home together by purchasing a property in Long Island, New York. However, the house had more in store for them than they could have ever imagined.

The Attic's Paintings ©martinfredy/adobe.com/stock
While cleaning up their attic, the couple found a sizable collection of old paintings that they eventually identified as the creations of obscure painter Arthur Pinajian. Due to its popularity, the exhibition has gained $30 million (£23 million) in value.