nick8086 209 Report post x #1 Posted January 31 http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/auctions_details.php?detail=205&allimages=NO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick8086 209 Report post x #2 Posted January 31 Hard top kaiser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zimm63 22 Report post x #3 Posted January 31 Wow. Lots of different stuff there. Mostly projects from what I could see. Be interesting to know how many of them have transferrable titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StillOutThere 15 Report post x #4 Posted January 31 7 hours ago, nick8086 said: Hard top kaiser The hardtop was removable / optional. Very few sold /exist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buick64C 79 Report post x #5 Posted January 31 I have to say, these types of auctions are becoming depressing. Yes, it is amazing what some people have collected. But the fact that interesting cars have been essentially been left to rot until the owner dies or gets too old to care for them is just plain sad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taylormade 168 Report post x #6 Posted January 31 It looks like most of the cars were stored inside and appear to be in reasonable shape. I agree it's criminal when someone leaves them in an open field to rot, but these vehicles seem to be pretty well preserved and in restorable condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roysboystoys 35 Report post x #7 Posted January 31 2 hours ago, Zimm63 said: Wow. Lots of different stuff there. Mostly projects from what I could see. Be interesting to know how many of them have transferrable titles. It states in the opening story that they are in process of acquiring titles. They only have 6 months , probably $50 a car ? These are about 15 miles from me , first I heard of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buick64C 79 Report post x #8 Posted January 31 2 hours ago, Taylormade said: It looks like most of the cars were stored inside and appear to be in reasonable shape. I agree it's criminal when someone leaves them in an open field to rot, but these vehicles seem to be pretty well preserved and in restorable condition. Fair point. I see it as there being different degrees of neglect. To collect cars solely for the purpose of letting them sit is a shame in my mind. Even though they were in a building, I'd bet some of those cars entered fully functional and are now in need of some serious refurbishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D Yaros 101 Report post x #9 Posted January 31 Is there ever too much of a good thing? How could anyone enjoy than many vehicles? Did the guy even know what he had in inventory, I wonder? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve-V 28 Report post x #10 Posted January 31 Looks like a cool collection, some nice cars. Although online bidding always makes me question legitimate bidders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1937-44 31 Report post x #11 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, Buick64C said: Fair point. I see it as there being different degrees of neglect. To collect cars solely for the purpose of letting them sit is a shame in my mind. Even though they were in a building, I'd bet some of those cars entered fully functional and are now in need of some serious refurbishment. Many rare cars have been "saved" because of collectors that stored cars for years and didn't do anything with them. One that comes to mind is Barney Pollard. who protected many from the crusher especially during the scrap drives even though he neglected them. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimkf 5 Report post x #12 Posted February 1 I know the seller and had the chance to walk thru his collection several years ago. Yes, most of the cars are projects and yes some are barely good for parts, but as you can see, there are quite a few very restorable rare vehicles in the mix. Aside from the Kaiser Darrin and Studebaker Avanti - unusual enough themselves, there are CItroens, a Panhard, a Fiat or two, at least one Bantam and its cousin, an Austin, and a Powell. When was the last time you saw a Powell pickup? Plan now to attend, I know I'll be there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buick64C 79 Report post x #13 Posted February 1 4 hours ago, 1937-44 said: Many rare cars have been "saved" because of collectors that stored cars for years and didn't do anything with them. One that comes to mind is Barney Pollard. who protected many from the crusher especially during the scrap drives even though he neglected them. Carl I guess it all comes down to what a person's idea of collecting is. I think that if you own something rare/valuable you act as its custodian and it's condition should not get worse in your care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hmmca 10 Report post x #14 Posted February 1 There are pictures up on the auction site Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike6024 136 Report post x #15 Posted February 1 There is no inventory list. Lots of pictures but not labeled. Is this a BMW 507? This looks like a French car What is this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick8086 209 Report post x #16 Posted February 1 Did any one see a Gaylord in the mix.. ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939_Buick 93 Report post x #17 Posted February 1 (edited) Q: Is this a BMW 507? A: Maybe a 1959-60 MGA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_MGA Q: This looks like a French car A Citroen Traction Avant (front wheel drive) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citroën_Traction_Avant Q: "What is it" A: Tatra T600 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatra_(company) Edited February 1 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g-g-g0 220 Report post x #18 Posted February 1 6 hours ago, 1939_Buick said: Q: Is this a BMW 507? A: Maybe a 1959-60 MGA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MG_MGA Dark car in top pictured is an Austin Healey. Can't tell whether it is a 100-4 or 100-6. Suspect it is a 100-4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1937-44 31 Report post x #19 Posted February 1 13 hours ago, Buick64C said: I guess it all comes down to what a person's idea of collecting is. I think that if you own something rare/valuable you act as its custodian and it's condition should not get worse in your care. I agree. It irks me to even see older less valuable cars waste away outside waiting for the owner to do something with them. It looks like many of these cars were at least kept inside out of the weather. Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Henderson 81 Report post x #20 Posted February 1 I'm not critical of the assembler of this collection. It looks like a number of these cars would have been scrapped had the owner not acquired and saved them. They were perhaps gotten some time ago when they were of very of negligible value, and were bought with an eye to the future that few at the time had. Better saved and sheltered than lost to the scrapper. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
60FlatTop 1,907 Report post x #21 Posted February 1 Each generation has its own counter culture types. These are examples of the odd balls of the 1950's and '60's. I remember them from when I was going up. Even away from their cars and walking down the street you could tell something was different. Bernie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick8086 209 Report post x #22 Posted February 2 Give the guy credit. My dad did the same thing. I know a few guys with 20 to 300 cars.. parked in 1978.. Just waiting for a new home.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curti 197 Report post x #23 Posted February 2 (edited) On 2/1/2017 at 7:41 AM, g-g-g0 said: Dark car in top pictured is an Austin Healey. Can't tell whether it is a 100-4 or 100-6. Suspect it is a 100-4. I used to have a 1956 100-4 and it didn't have door handles, and that windshield doesn't lay down. I think it is a 100-4 Edited February 4 by Curti update (see edit history) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick8086 209 Report post x #24 Posted February 4 The link was removed. So maybe they are not for sale.. Yet.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1939_Buick 93 Report post x #25 Posted February 6 The link is working now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
