The “Buried Dino” was a 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS that was stolen in Los Angeles in late 1974 and unexpectedly rediscovered four years later. In 1978, two boys digging in their backyard struck metal about three feet below the surface, prompting authorities to excavate the site.

Deputies uncovered the car wrapped in tarps and carpet, still largely intact. The dry Southern California soil had helped limit corrosion during its time underground. Because the theft claim had already been paid out, the insurance company assumed ownership after recovery and later sold the vehicle at auction.

Investigators ultimately determined the disappearance was part of an insurance fraud scheme, with the car intentionally hidden rather than dismantled. After restoration, the Dino returned to private ownership, becoming one of the strangest stories associated with Ferrari.

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