Long-lost Lamborghinis worth $2million are found buried in junkyard

A number of long-lost luxury cars have been unearthed after sitting for more than four decades in an unsuspecting California junkyard.

Now worth millions, these vintage treasures are set to go up for auction in late October, with the auction expected to fetch millions, according to RM Sotheby’s website.

Among the vehicles for sale are three restoreable Lamborghini Miuras, the first-ever supercar. Together they are worth around $2 million.

This extensive collection – more than 566 cars and parts – belonged to a German named Rudi Klein, who emigrated to Los Angeles in the 1950s.

He worked as a butcher for a while, but his real calling was collecting classic European cars, according to Wheels.

A red 1967 Lamborghini Miura is for sale for $450,000

More than 566 cars and parts will be auctioned live and online from October 26 to 28.

Klein opened his iconic junkyard, Porsche Foreign Auto, in 1967. He then began expanding his line of exotic vehicles.

Magneto described the scrapyard as “a mysterious place, an enigma,” because it was an unsuspecting place where hidden treasures were kept.

From the outside, the junkyard appeared to be a run-down place with steel fences and barbed wire on the outskirts of Los Angeles.

But inside the grounds it was a different story, with luxury cars from manufacturers including Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini.

According to RM Sotheby’s website, this auction is expected to fetch millions of dollars

The collection was never made public, even after Klein died in 2001

When Klein ran the scrapyard, he never made his exclusive collection public. Only a few people were allowed in.

The car collector passed away in 2001, but his family made sure his collection remained completely intact.

The auction marks the first time the public can see or buy the cars.

Auto auction company RM Sotheby’s is hosting a live auction titled ‘The Junkyard: The Rudi Klein Collection’ on October 26, with 208 lots up for auction.

A 1939 Maybach SW38 ‘Ponton-Sport’ Cabriolet is for sale for $150,000

When Klein was alive, he operated his scrap yard as usual, but almost never showed anyone the collection of cars he had

From October 26 to 28, another 358 lots will be sold online.

A gem from the range is lot three, a 1968 Miura P400 believed to have belonged to engineer and test driver Claudio Zampolli, who later created the Cizeta supercar.

A 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL ‘Alloy’ Gullwing is expected to sell for $6 million. A 1968 Lamborghini Miura P400 is expected to sell for $700,000.

From the outside, Rudi Klein’s car scrapyard seemed like an unsuspecting place to store such luxurious cars

Vintage cars are also for sale. For example, a 1970 Lamborghini Miura S Engine with Parts is listed for $125,000.

Cary Ahl, an automotive specialist at RM Sotheby’s, said Robb Report: ‘Every car requires a courageous collector willing to undertake an extensive restoration.

“But the rewards for bringing these incredible supercars back to their former glory are enormous.”