Harold’s niece and nephew set out on a mission to clean out his garage after dad passed away in 2009. Harold was rumored to be the proud owner of a very unusual, and quite rare, Bugatti. They had no idea that the allegations were genuine and that their uncle’s automobile was quite valuable.

The Bugatti Type 57S Atalante, considered Bugatti’s crown gem, was covered with dust.

Harold’s nephew told The Mirror, “It was a kind of local mythology that he owned a Bugatti, but no one knew for sure, and certainly no one knew how much it was worth.”

The car was one of only 43 ever made, and it had a long and illustrious career. It was actually bought by a member of the British aristocracy, politician Francis Curzon, who had a penchant for racing. He was known for collecting special and one-of-a-kind autos. This Bugatti, on the other hand, had low mileage, indicating that it was not likely utilized for racing. Most importantly, it was in excellent condition for an automobile from the 1930s.

Before Harold bought the Atalante in 1955, it had apparently been owned by a number of different people. He, on the other hand, never used it, and few people were aware of its existence.

When Harold’s niece and nephew discovered it, they learned something that left them speechless. The automobile was estimated to be worth $8.5 million. It was, however, sold for $4.4 million after it was placed up for sale. Harold’s relatives never imagined they would become millionaires in their wildest dreams.

Harold’s family also discovered an antique Aston Martin alongside the famed Bugatti. There were other letters inside the car from potential purchasers offering Harold huge sums of money for his cars, but he never sold them.