Hidden From Hitler But Ravaged By Time — Incredible Stash Of Cars Found In Quarry

A Belgian teacher has found a stash of cars hidden away from Nazis during World War II in France.

Vincent Michel, a Belgian physical education teacher was exploring a quarry in central France when he came a stash of cars that were hidden from the invading Nazis during the Second World War.

Cars Hidden From Hitler Found In A Quarry In France

The stash of cars were likely hidden at the quarry in central France as the Nazis swept across France in 1940 in the early stages of the Second World War, to avoid them being requisitioned.

Cars Hidden From Hitler Found In A Quarry In France

During the war, the Nazis seized many cars and used them to transport troops and high ranking members of the army and the government.

Cars Hidden From Hitler Found In A Quarry In France

However, by the time got over five years later in 1945, the cars were forgotten and lay inside the quarry at the mercy of the elements and Father Time.

Cars Hidden From Hitler Found In A Quarry In France

The owner of the quarry added a few vehicles of his own some time later. He also pulled out a few of them and sold them off at an auction.

Cars Hidden From Hitler Found In A Quarry In France

Almost all the cars are now empty shells rusting away and too damaged to move as Nature slowly but surely reclaims them but there are still some that do retain a few hints of colour.

Cars Hidden From Hitler Found In A Quarry In France

Michel hopes to discover something similar in the future to this unbelievable stash which would have been forgotten if he hadn't come across them.

Via Daily Mail

Cars Hidden From Hitler Found In A Quarry In France

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Article Published On: Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 19:41 [IST]
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