Collections

Penny Bank Find: 1793 Strawberry-Leaf Cent Coin

Penny for your thoughts! Well if I chose a 1793 Strawberry Leaf cent as my offered penny, it would cost me about $360,000! One of only four in known existence of the 65K originally struck, this 1793 example marks… more»

Huge Stash Of Classic Cars & Parts Uncovered!

AAR Auctions (short for Absolute Auction & Realty) is conducting a liquidation of an extensive collection of vehicles and parts. There are more than 85 cars in the auction! Some are complete and some are barely recognizable. Some of… more»

World-Famous Classic Car Salvage Business For Sale!

Mark Twain once said, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Well, for those of us that enjoy the classic car hobby, owning a salvage yard might be… more»

Incredible Auction of 140+ Vehicles! The Bob Regehr Collection

As barns go, this one beats most. The late entrepreneur and collector Bob Regehr took good care of his collection, and the breadth and depth of his tastes have automotive enthusiasts drooling far and near as the collection’s auction… more»

80 Vehicles Plus Engines and Parts for $425,000!

In Northern Kansas near the border with Nebraska, lies the town of Belleville. Home to about 2000 people, it is also home to a collection of over 80 vehicles, engines, and parts that are being offered for sale. They… more»

American Iron for Sale! 28-Car Super-Find Update

UPDATE 2/19/2020 – Shortly after we featured this collection, Reader Frank Y reached out to the seller and just heard back from them. It turns out that the nonprofit organization focuses on crime prevention and is planning on using… more»

Amazingly Diverse Studebaker Collection!

If you are a Studebaker enthusiast or you’ve always wanted an instant collection of diverse Studes, check out this sale! There’s something for everyone in this collection with three sedans, a wagon, and a pickup. They can be found here… more»

BF AUCTION: Seven Classics With Low Reserves!

UPDATE – John has sent over some additional photos of his Father’s cars, which have been added to their corresponding auctions! Be sure to take another look at each listing. Reader John O has been tasked by his Father… more»

Massive Collection of Seized Collector Cars Up For Auction!

Jeff and Paulette Carpoff had a car collection that would make even the most avid collector jealous. The owners of DC Solar appeared to be running a successful solar-powered generator company. They are now accused of running an $800… more»

Rusty British Sports Car Collection

If you are like me and have a real soft spot for classic British sports cars, then this is a story that is bound to get your attention. Sitting out in a field in Bellingham, Massachusetts, is a huge… more»

’58 Cadillac, Chevy Estate Auction! Joe Kelley Collection

Some people go far in life without knowing what makes them happy. The late Joe Kelley, a collector and restorer in New York State, knew what he liked:  1958 Cadillacs and Chevrolets! According to the auction listing here at… more»

EXCLUSIVE: Five Barn Find Edsels!

Reader Jim G has been tasked with finding new homes for five Edsel barn finds. The seller inherited the cars and asked Jim to help get them moved along. They range in years from 1958 to 1960 and in… more»

No Reserve Auction of Family For(d)tune!

Any Ford Fairlane or Galaxie lover within striking distance of Roanoke in Southwestern Virginia… or the Internet… will not want to miss the online-only auction of one man’s cherished Blue Oval collection. This 1963 Ford Galaxie XL 500 Convertible,… more»

Pre-War Beauty: 1936 Ford Tudor V8

This beautiful 1936 Ford Tudor is located in Bowling Green, Ohio and is being offered here on Hemmings as an auction. The car is bid to $11,000 and has met its reserve. The quality of the presentation is eye-catching,… more»

Package Deal: Three AMC Marlins

This trio of hurtin’ 1965 American Motors/Rambler Marlins are described as barn finds, but they’re really undergrowth finds. It’s fair to say that this is about the worst possible storage for classic cars, and these Ramblers have clearly suffered… more»

All for Sale! Carolina Collection of Cars and More!

An amazing array of mostly pre-war classics near Lewisville, North Carolina comes to market with many appearing to be complete and of driver-quality, or at least “ran when parked” quality. The teaser listing here on craigslist includes spartan details… more»

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