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For you car guys & gals out there............

 

Lambrecht Chevrolet in Pierce, Nebraska was in business from 1946 until it closed it's doors in 1996.   Apparently it's been sitting untouched since the doors closed.

 

The total contents (NOS parts, tools, some advertising, most importantly the CARS!) will be auctioned off the weekend of September 28th & 29th, 2013.  

 

The amazing thing is there are nearly 500 cars and more than 40 of them have LESS THAN 10 MILES with the window sticker still in the window!

 

A pretty amazing!

 

Kevin



 

http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/auctions_details.php?detail=135&allimages=NO

 

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/...op-chevrolet-dealership-going-up-for-auction/

 
 
I don't think a dealership this small would have 500 cars on hand. Barrett Auto Auctions is probably adding a bunch to create more interest.

Notice that all these cars were being pushed rather than driven? That's because they need a lot of work done on them. For certain all the hoses and belts will need to be replaced due to dry rot. The fuel tank will need to be sent out to remove the tar like sludge from the evaporating fuel. The engine & trans will need a full drain and clean out. They will need new tires as the dry rot and flat spots have ruined them. I would probably flush the entire engine & trans just to make sure all the globby oil has been removed and to lubricate the dry engine cylinder walls.

And the plastic seat covers on the seats for all those years have probably dry rotted the interior vinyl & cloth seats. And even though the cars were inside a building enough UV has hit some of those cars to cause fading of the paint.

But for someone willing to do the work, they could have almost one of a kind auto on their hands.

Here in Houston on the 1st weekend of May a yacht club holds a Concours d' Elegance
car show. It is something else looks show room ready. They also have an auto auction too. Some of the most amazing cars come up for sale there. Lots of them will have bids that are near $1 mil.

Last year they had a 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS 396 white on white convertible. Just an outstanding car and in true Concours condition. It had just about every factory option on it. I really wanted it, but when the bidding exceeded $100,000 I couldn't even think about it.

Keels & Wheels Concours D'Elegance at Lakewood Yacht Club

Join us for our Annual Car and Boat Show - Keels & Wheels Concours D'Elegance at the Lakewood Yacht Club with vendor booths, awards & family fun.
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Barrett Auto Auctions... adding a bunch to create interest

 

 

Allen, did you take the time to click the links and read the articles?   Barrett Jackson auctions has NOTHING to do with this auction.   

 

Also, of course there are not 500 vehicles in that small dealership building, that doesn't mean there are not cars stored in other buildings.    Look at the auction website and open the PDF which lists every car to be auctioned, there are nearly 500 listed.

 

>> Notice that all these cars were being pushed rather than driven?

Well yes, what do you expect them to do with a car that's been sitting the last 40+ years, just turn the key and start it?   

 

Why are you being such a "debbie downer" about this.   I posted this so share a pretty incredible find, but I guess I made a mistake posting it here.

 

Kevin

 

P.S.... just because all these cars and misc stuff from the dealership in this very small town (population 1755) are to be auctioned off... does not mean this is a high dollar auction with turn-key, fully restored cars that sell in the 6 to 7 figure range like you see at many Barrett-Jackson, Mecum or R-M auctions on TV.

[this post was last edited: 6/25/2013-12:23]
 
Some of those cars brought tears to my eyes. I'd certainly like to cash in on either one of the '63 Impalas, the '64 or the '56 model.

I know it's not nice to pray for money, but maybe "God" (or whatever the spiritual entity is) will give me a break and let me win a few million in one of the lotteries here in MO. so I can afford one of these fine beauties. :)
 
Well Kevin, I am glad you posted it. It's always great to see such a great source of classic cars revieled, as it is with vintage washers as in the Appliance Burial grounds.

Although not perfect, this is a chance for people who are less fortunate to own a classic car instead of having to pay a small fortune for them.

BTW, we had a 1960 Impala Sport Sedan in white, so a 1959 will not do. ;-)
 
I'm sorry you were so darned offended by my remarks.

I didn't mean to be a "double downer" on this subject. I was just letting people know what even though these cars are "new" they can't simply be driven off into the sunset without an inspection and part replacement. Believe me, there are people out there who think they could just drive them off. I've restored cars before and belonged to classic auto car clubs before and I've seen examples similar to this.

There have also been people who think the same thing about airplanes that have been sitting in hangars for years and years. Just get in and fly away. Usually with fatal results.

Are you aware that Pierce, NE is only a town of less than 1 square mile and has a population of about 1,700 people? How in the world could they accumulate so many cars?

Anyway I am so glad that you posted this link. It was fun reading it. I guess I am just too practical for some. [this post was last edited: 6/25/2013-13:17]
 
The folk's had the 1963 Belair

Kevin thanks for posting this.  I would love to get one of the Impala's.  I think the 63's had the green  "cold" light on the dash.  It was a very useful feature when we lived in Michigan.  I think the "engine cold" light was linked to the thermostat in the radiator, when the light went out you knew you could turn the heater on blast. Mom could get the "cold" light to go off much sooner than Dad (LOL).  Thanks for the post, the dream and the memories.  Arthur
 
Well.....like the old adage,

They're only original once. The moment tires start getting swapped and fuel tanks are flushed is the point at which the value starts to drop. Half the fun is tackling the small stuff like that, and the new owner has the satisfaction of knowing the replacement parts are correct and the work is done right.

These Barrett Jackson cars are no more authentic than a PT Cruiser. Over-restored, over plated, body parts and trims ordered out of a catalog. No, these small town auctions and barn finds are where it's at!
 
Wow!

I really enjoyed this,and there was apic of cars in a warehouse.The Chrysler dealer hear in Hampton used to do the same thing,but they were outside, so sad most went to ruin.Most of the time all you have to do is file the points,put in a fresh batery gas and they will start.My doctor bought a 1950 Desoto with 3,000 miles on it.It was covered and on stands for 47 years.Took very little to get her going,even the original tires I think are still on it.They were the last time I saw it. That 58 Chevrolet Cameo is worth a small fortune,it has a fiberglass rear body on it.Thanks again for posting,its so interesting, Bobby
 
Thanks, Kevin!

Many of those cars were customer trade ins that sat outside all these years. I think around 50 with less than 10mi on the clock? Just too cool. I hear that there are two 'new' Vegas mixed in there. Better not tell Tim (Macboy91si) about them!

Ducks and runs...

RCD
 
As We Collectors Know All To Well

News travels fast, especially for NOS or nearly new items, so it shouldn't come as a surprise worldwide attention has been focused on this upcoming auction.

It is all but a given that anyone thinking of attending and bidding should know how to roll with the big dogs.

 
The Low Down From Horse's Mouth

Son tells about the family dealership, his father and the decision to liquidate the collection.

Long story short they know what they've got! *LOL*

www.thetruthaboutcars.com

The Story Behind the Lambrecht Chevrolet Collection

Mildred Lambrecht and her son Mark. circa 1953As our esteemed colleague Mr. Baruth pointed out, it’s not every day that you can buy dealer fresh 50 year old Chevys, referring to the upcoming auction of over 500 cars owned by Ray P. Lambrecht, now 95 years old, who with his wife Mildred and a...
www.thetruthaboutcars.com www.thetruthaboutcars.com
 

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