There’s this fellow named Richard Schulz. He must have loved cars, trucks, and farm equipment a lot because he managed to assemble a collection of more than 200 of them over the years. All brands and styles, although he seemed partial to Fords. All of this resides out in a nicely mowed field in Pierce, Nebraska and will be available here on Aschoff Auction Company on September 12, 2020. Before you start making plans to beat feet to the Midwest, be aware that none of these cars likely run or have run in a good many years and many of them are damaged or partial vehicles.
Like I said, Richard Schulz liked cars and trucks a lot. And his wife Joan must have shared that affinity, or otherwise she qualified for sainthood. Based on the flyer provided by the auction company, it looks as though 157 cars (or pieces of cars) are documented, as well as 38 trucks and vans, and 15 tractors. That adds up to 210 pieces of “rolling” stock (some many still roll!) plus assorted parts.
Based on my count, here’s how the cars sort out: Buick (4), Cadillac (1), Chevrolet (8), Chrysler (13), DeSoto (2), Dodge (7), Durant (1), Edsel (1), Ford (64), Hudson (4), Kaiser (7), Mercury (7), Nash (1), Oldsmobile (3), Packard (8), Plymouth (9), Pontiac (3) and Studebaker (14). Some of the cars have their model years noted, others do not. Because there are more than 1,000 photographs provided, we won’t try to search that out. But every decade from the 1910s through the 1970s seems to be represented.
Again, based on my count, the trucks and vans work out as follows: Chevrolet (9), Dodge (1), Ford (24), GMC (2), International (1) and Jeep (1). Not being a tractor guy, I didn’t spend any time on that part of the group. Suffice it to say, whether your interest lies with cars, trucks or elsewhere, spending time through the hundreds of photos provided might just have you packing your bags and hooking up the trailer for a road trip. But, if you can’t make it physically to Pierce (northeast corner of the state), the auction will also be conducted online.
Just scrolling through all those photographs you have reached your lifetime limit of looking at old cars and parts….
Some of this stuff is over 90 years old. The rest are 4 doors, I’m not seeing it.
my eyes have gone blurry looking at all the photos. The only thing that looks cool is the Nash which looks like some spaceship torpedo.
Ah, Nebraska dreams…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8F4Pjv3NXQ
(Yes, I realize it’s a non sequiter, the Nebraska connection just made me think of this video.)
Not much newer in cars than the late 50’s – 1 1965 Falcon – but the trucks are scattered through the 60’s and 70’s. Looks like a lot got damaged just setting them up. No real prizes except a Kaiser Traveler in there and one or two others. Yep….looked through all…..sad to see but most will go for weight which isn’t much right now.
Didn’t see the Kaiser Traveler. Saw some Kaisers but not that one.
As I looked over those pictures I couldn’t help but think about how long it took to take, crop, fix the lighting, and upload them. I do hope the owner enjoyed all those cars and trucks. Lots of rust now.
I looked at the satellite pic of the property. The cars were scattered all over the place. Looks like the auction company collected them all and lined them up which might explain why there is no grass growing all around them.
seems a disproportionate number have had trees or buildings fall on them…..
No thanks. A neat collection of old stuff to look at, but pretty much rusted, dented up and parted out. Not sure what happens up there, but why so many pushed in roofs?
It looks like some of the cars were under trees at one time which may account for the damage
These were set most likely at the tree line – which over time – the trees fell and grew into the cars. Extracting them did more damage….
So many pictures! at least 2 two door Studebaker wagons but where would you find missing tailgate glass? Just a hint of the problems if you buy anything there to restore.
I don’t see anything worth bidding on. Some of the trucks have been in this field for so long, they are already picked apart of anything anyone would want anyway. Others, I can tell have sat in the same spot since WAY before I was born and I’m almost 60.
Scrap iron is all it is. The owner needs to take their $120. it’s worth and be happy it’s gone.
tops, MAYBE 12 are worth saving, another dozen possible parts cars, scrap the rest
Hmmm, more Studebakers (14) than Chevrolets (8)!! Eclectic collector!! LOL
Probably lots of PARTS CARS in the MESS?
The Studebaker Lark sedan looks relatively complete as does the Lark wagon, the rest of the Studebaker clan not so much, parts specials at best.
That’s a top of the line Cruiser which came with a 289 and should have disk brakes……..
This kind of collection makes me think of Shel Silverstein:
“ Hector called to all the people,
‘Come and share my treasure trunk!’
And all the silly sightless people
Came and looked … and called it junk.”
all that and not a tri-five among ’em
gentleman certainly had a type
See what happens to OUR dreams when we die? Most people don’t care. Kind of sad. You know the guy loved his collection.
He didnt die . This sale was his choice . And he is well aware some were nothing but scrap or parts . Trust me the duce coupes and convertibles were kept and some restored . He has some very nice cars that he drives .
He didnt die . This sale was his choice . And he is well aware some were nothing but scrap or parts . Trust me the duce coupes and convertibles were kept and some restored . He has some very nice cars that he drives . Im one of his sons .