Over several decades, a large number of newleftover cars and trucks as well as various tradeins were parked unsold on his properties and eventually became. Photo oct 7 28 00 pm the lambrecht showroomgarage, pierce, nebraska sll. Lambrecht chevrolet collection auction proves that urban. The collection belonged to ray lambrecht and his wife, mildred, who ran a chevrolet dealership in downtown pierce for five decades before retiring in 1996.
During one weekend last year, lambrecht s sale of his car collection drew 30,000 people to pierce. Car time capsule up for sale in nebraska the lambrecht chevrolet story. The rest were vehicles that were traded in, that never saw the used car lot. Lambrecht chevrolet in pierce, nebraska, is a dealership rich in history. Lifetime collection of momnpop chevrolet dealership goin. An attendees view of the lengendary lambrecht cheverolet auto auction. Time capsule a row of mid1950s chevys in a field in pierce, neb. Famed, mint 63 chevy impala with just 11 miles on odometer. Dad owned and operated lambrecht chevrolet company from 1946 until 1996, selling new chevrolets to multiple generations of families all over the midwest and beyond. We work hard for you and your land chevrolet camaro ss convertible pace car would look great in any collection. Ray lambrecht opened the dealership with his bride, mildred, in.
The twoway hundreds of cars that were stockpiled by a chevrolet dealer in nebraska. Lambrecht chevrolet company auction official results. Ray lambrecht january 31, 1918 september 22, 2014 was a car dealer in pierce, nebraska. Ray lambrecht, exchevy dealer who sold vintage cars at auction. The story behind the lambrecht chevrolet collection the. The lambrecht chevrolet auction has come to an end after an eventful two days that saw an estimated 15,000 spectators descend upon the town of pierce, neb. Ray lambrecht january 31, 1918 september 22, 2014 was a car dealer in pierce, nebraska background. At lambrecht chevrolet auction, bids high for rides into historymain. Lambrecht chevrolet car auction wheels of fortune youtube. Ray lambrecht, exchevy dealer who sold vintage cars at. The lambrecht chevrolet dealership is another large lot set to go to auction in the coming months and has been causing a stir on the internet. I saw a car i really liked online so i flew to pierce, nebraska, which was a bit of a commute.
He displayed a strong interest in cars and trucks from a very early age. Lambrecht chevrolet auction vehicles home facebook. The first day of the ray lambrecht chevrolet dealership vintage car auction of 500 collector cars at pierce, nebraska. Looking back at the history of lambrecht chevrolet, my parents have no. Approximately 40 days before the vanderbrink auctions sale of the lambrecht chevrolet collection in pierce, nebraska, on sept. Baruth pointed out, its 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. The lambrecht chevrolet auction in pierce, nebraska featured over 500 classic chevrolets. Lambrecht auction to be televised on history channel. One thought on lambrecht 1958 cameo preserves history of auction, chevrolet begpam july 23, 2017 at 10. Some were taken in as trades, while others were new cars that never sold.
Ray lambrecht, the nebraska chevrolet dealer who auctioned off more than 500 cars last year, died sept. When we told you all about the lambrecht chevrolet collection in pierce, nebraska, a couple of months back, the auction of the cars stored inside. The history channel gave the auction three hours of prime time, and the highway. But when it comes to lambrecht chevrolet in pierce, nebraska, its not that easy. Many of these vehicles were low mileage, never titled or owned time capsules of automotive history.
Thats because, unlike many modernday dealerships, lambrecht didnt go under with a stock of brand new cars. Ray lambrecht, dealer who held onto 500 chevrolets, is. Car enthusiasts by the thousands flocked to the midwest two weeks ago for a onceinalifetime chance at a rare collection of nearly 500 vintage vehicles and memorabilia from lambrecht chevrolet of pierce, nebraska. The owner of the pierce, nebraska dealership opened its doors in 1946 and over the years acquired a large collection of cars. Dad was born in 1918 during the great depression in rural pierce county, nebraska, a small farming community. In nebraska, a field of lowmileage dreams the new york. The lambrecht chevrolet auction has come to an end after an eventful two days that saw an estimated 15,000 spectators descend upon the town of pierce. Online bids are already being placed, on vehicles, parts, and a healthy collection of chevrolet dealership promotional items. Remember those cars from the lambrecht chevrolet collection. This sale of leftover inventory captured international attention and big money. And prebidding has already started on this massive timecapsule collection.
The town is bracing for the arrival of up to 10,000 bidders and spectators for the auction of the lambrecht collection. At lambrecht chevrolet auction, bids high for rides into. It stayed open with only one additional employee for exactly 50 years before it closed its doors in 1996. Update follows you know the story of ray and mildred lambrecht, who ran their maandpa chevrolet dealership in tiny pierce, nebraska for nearly 50 years. If you bought one of the vehicles in the lambrecht chevrolet auction, list it here so we know what happens to it after the. When i first met yvette vanderbrink, she shooed me out of the former lambrecht chevrolet dealership building in pierce, nebraska.
The famous 1963 chevy impala, kept 50 years in a nebraska. Car time capsule up for sale in nebraska the lambrecht. Apr 12, 2016 in 20, more than 500 historic vehicles in various conditions, dubbed survivor cars, were auctioned in pierce, nebraska and on proxibid. Looking back at the history of lambrecht chevrolet, my parents have no regrets. Status this auction is over auction type online, onsite date saturday september 28, 20 time 9. Im proud to say that a good friend and i drove all night from the ft worth area to pierce neb for that auction and i do have a picture of me standing next to the cameo truck. In about seven weeks, roughly 500 cars from lambrecht chevrolet in pierce, neb. He called before flying out, and asked if pierce, nebraska was.
The story behind the lambrecht chevrolet collection the truth. Ray lambrecht, dealer who held onto 500 chevrolets, is dead at. Now better than new, lambrecht car star of pierce car show. Lambrecht 1958 chevrolet cameo preserves history of auction.
Lambrecht chevrolet car auction pierce nebraska sept 28. Lambrecht chevrolet in pierce, nebraska, is a dealership rich with history. Lambrecht opened a chevrolet dealership in 1946 following his return from serving with the united states army during world war ii. And of course, the lambrecht chevrolet auction coming up in pierce, nebraska has uncovered another unusual find, another promotional item few got the opportunity to see and something corvette enthusiasts are falling over themselves trying to obtain. Not lambrecht chevrolet in tiny pierce, nebraska, literally a momnpop dealership with up to 50 new and nevertitled vehicles dating back to the 1950s. The lambrecht chevrolet collection stretches back to the 1950s and has drawn. Nearly 500 cars belonging to the lambrecht chevrolet company in pierce, nebraska, were brought to auction in 20. Also see the behind the scenes from the days filming of history channels wheels of fortune with rutledge wood, tanner foust, and brian unger.
A smalltown midwestern dealership in pierce, nebraska sold chevrolets to local families and firsttime buyers for 50 years until its husband and wife team finally closed their doors seventeen years ago. A car auction unlike any other is going on this weekend in pierce, neb. The history channel gave the auction three hours of prime time. Lambrecht chevrolet auction starting a 1964 car youtube. See more ideas about chevrolet, auction and cool cars. Ray lambrecht, dealer who auctioned 500 vintage chevys. After the war, he returned to nebraska and married mildred heckman.
When a chevy dealership goes under, the norm is for its stock to be shipped elsewhere to be sold by other chevy dealers. Dad was born in 1918 during the great depression in rural pierce county, nebraska, a small farming. Mother of all barn finds the lambrecht chevrolet collection posted on june 26, 20 by mcg heres a video glimpse of the lambrecht collection, the nebraska barn findincluding more than 50 new, unregistered chevrolet cars and trucksthat has the entire internet agog. With a few minor additions of newer parts, the crew was able to. Lambrecht chevrolet auction draws thousands to nebraska. Ray lambrecht opened the dealership with his bride, mildred, in 1946 when he returned from world war ii. Most new car dealerships want to get those cars off the books and off the lot before the end of the model year and thus have little use for untitled cars sitting around gathering dust. Exclusive video from the auto auction in pierce nebraska. Lambrecht, now 95 years old, who with his wife mildred and a single mechanic ran lambrecht chevrolet, a small rural dealership in pierce, nebraska from 1946 to 1996. Rather, it was a stock of unsold vintage chevys that are now set to go to auction this fall, according to hemmings daily. Heres the latest on the incredible lambrecht chevrolet hoard of newold cars in pierce, nebraska.
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