Feel the intoxicating thrill of archaeological discovery: the charm of the rust-spotted patina and dust accumulated over decades on once-glorious bodyworks.This beautiful book pays tribute, with melancholy, to the preservation of the world's hidden automotive heritage. A nostalgic collection with an undeniable charm. “Fabulous Forgotten Collections” explores forgotten automotive treasures, combining Urbex and automotive reporting. These secret collections amaze lovers of beautiful bodies. Among the discoveries was a Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder, formerly owned by Alain Delon, which had not been found for forty years. Let's add Delahaye cars bodied by Chapron, Talbot Lago T26s designed by Saoutchik, or even Renault and Citroën cars from the 1920s abandoned in the fields. These forgotten cars, covered in rust and lichen, have captivated fans around the world. In 2015, the Baillon collection, “work of a lifetime”, was sold at auction for more than 25 million euros by the house Artcurial. Christian Martin immortalizes these mechanical wonders and brings them back to life through striking photographs. 'Fabulous Forgotten Collections' celebrates art and mechanics through these unique discoveries. This book invites you to dive into a captivating universe, where each vehicle tells a story. Explore these sleeping beauties who continue to fascinate and admire.