Bugatti Bequest

In June 2007, Dr. Harold Carr died at age 89 without a spouse and without descendants. 

He left his estate to his nieces and nephews.  When they looked in his garage, they discovered to their amazement a Type 57S Atalante Bugatti (one of only 17 ever made) which could be worth $9 million.  They also found other valuable vehicles such as a E Type Jaguar and an Aston Martin.

See Stephen Adams, Doctor leaves secret £6 million Bugatti in his will, Telegraph, Jan. 1, 2009. 

Special thanks to Joel Dobris (Professor of Law, UC Davis School of Law) for bringing this article to my attention.