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Sheds, 10 Finds, $42 Million+

Hidden Treasures Found in Everyday Places

Some of the most astonishing treasures aren’t buried—they're 'hidden' in sheds and garages. News reports reveal remarkable discoveries, ranging from rare antiques to valuable art and collectibles. By exploring the map, you can see how different treasure eras, styles, and locations have shaped these unexpected finds.

A few legendary examples from the list below include:

$1 Million+ for an iconic movie car
$3 Million for an antique doorstop
$30 Million for an art hoard discovery

Often overlooked for years, these surprising finds reveal how valuable treasures can be hidden in plain sight. Explore the full list below the ad ☟

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10—Legendary Finds:

1. Garage Gallery—$30 Million Art Hoard Found in Bungalow Buy

📰 📅 2013 Report: In Bellport, New York (USA), a $300,000 bungalow bought by two investors revealed a priceless treasure—7,000 forgotten artworks by Armenian American artist Arthur Pinajian. Discovered in the garage and attic, the archive included paintings, journals, and letters. Originally set for the dumpster, it was later appraised at $30 million.

Story and image: 🔗 ABC News

2. X-Wing Marvel—$3.1 Million for 'Star Wars' Model Found in Garage Box

📰 📅 2023 Report: In the US, a 'Star Wars' X-wing fighter model missing for decades was found in a box in a garage and fetched a record $3.1 million at auction—becoming the most expensive 'Star Wars' prop ever auctioned.

Story and image: 🔗 The Hollywood Reporter

3. Hidden Gem—$3 Million for Art Masterpiece Discovered in Farm Shed

📰 📅 2023 Report: In the USA, a long-lost painting by Anthony van Dyck was discovered in a farm shed in Kinderhook, New York. Initially purchased for $600, the artwork fetched over $3 million at auction. Likely crafted between 1615–1618, this piece is one of the Flemish master's few large studies from life, underscoring its rarity and unexpected origin.

Story and image: 🔗 CNN

4. Shed Sculpture Surprise—£2.5M ($3 Million) for £5 ($6) Doorstop Hidden in Plain Sight

📰 📅 2023 Report: A marble bust of Sir John Gordon, crafted by French artist Edmé Bouchardon, was discovered in a shed in Invergordon, Scotland. Originally bought for just £5 (around $6), the bust was used to prop open a door in the dusty shed. Remarkably, it has now been valued at over £2.5 million (approximately $3 million).

Story and images: 🔗 BBC

5. Million Dollar Mustangs—Priceless 'Bullitt' Cars Found in Mexican Junkyard and US Garage

📰 📽️ 📅 2019 Report: Rediscovered 'Bullitt' Mustangs—one a stunt car found in a Mexican junkyard, the other a hero car hidden in a US garage since 1974. Both vehicles, linked to the iconic 1968 film and Steve McQueen, are now considered priceless Hollywood artifacts. Experts predicted the garage Mustang could set a record price at auction, emphasizing its rarity and cultural significance.

Story, images, and video: 🔗 Fox News

6. Ancient Treasure—$930,000 for Rare Chinese Statue Found in Dumpster and Stored in Garage

📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: In Michigan, USA, a rare early Chinese statue—discovered in a dumpster and later stored in a garage—astonished bidders by fetching $930,000 at auction.

Story, images, and video: 🔗 DuMouchelles

7. Garage Gem—£390K ($500,000) for Tiny 18th-Century Chinese Treasure Found in England

📰 📅 2020 Report: In Church Gresley, England, a tiny 18th-century Chinese wine ewer, found during a garage clear-out in lockdown, sold for £390,000 (around $500,000 USD) at auction. Originally inherited and nearly donated to charity, the rare Qianlong period treasure sparked a global bidding war.

Story and images: 🔗 Hansons Auctioneers

8. Baseball Bonanza—$480,000 Bid for Cards Discovered in Garage

📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: A rare 1914 Boston baseball card collection, discovered in a garage and nearly discarded, fetched bids up to $480,000 at auction in the US.

Story, images, and video: 🔗 CBS News

9. Vintage Tech—$200,000 for Apple 1 Computer Found in Garage Junk

📰 📅 2015 Report: In the USA, a woman unknowingly discarded an Apple 1 computer—one of only 200 ever made—at a Silicon Valley recycling firm. This rare tech artifact, found in a garage, was later auctioned for $200,000.

Story and images: 🔗 USA Today

10. 1940s Vincent Black Lightning Found in Shed, Expected to Fetch £150,000 ($189,000)

📰 📽️ 📅 2023 Report: A rare Vincent Black Lightning motorcycle, one of fewer than 35 ever produced, was discovered in a UK shed. Esteemed for its scarcity and rich history, this particular model—with a racing pedigree in Australia—was anticipated to command up to £150,000 (around $189,000 USD at that time).

Story, images, and video: 🔗 Ride Apart

These inspiring discoveries reveal the untapped potential of everyday spaces as hidden treasure troves. Explore the top 40 finds below the ad ☟

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