Nebraska Couple Auctions 350 Classic Chevys After Housing Push

This isn't your typical dealer inventory. It’s a liquidation born out of necessity. Tim and Mary Robinson of Saunders County, Nebraska, are clearing out nearly 350 classic Chevrolet vehicles because a housing developer bought the land surrounding their property. The pressure was intense. After a January 2026 notice and subsequent code-enforcement complaints, the couple had days to decide whether to fight for their lifelong hobby or sell. They chose to sell, aiming to find new homes for cars that defined their lives for over four decades.

The heart of the collection is the Impala. Roughly 75% of the lots are 1958 to 1970 models, a period many enthusiasts consider the golden age of full-size American muscle. But it’s not just pristine show cars. VanDerBrink Auctions notes that many vehicles are restoration projects or parts donors. For a serious restorer, this is a goldmine. You’re not paying showroom prices; you’re paying for potential. The catalog also includes Bel Airs, Caprices, Biscaynes, Nomads, and convertibles, giving buyers a wide shot at a specific era of Chevrolet design.

Don’t just look at the passenger cars. About 50 Chevrolet pickups are in the mix, including a 1962 C10 and a 1969 92 van. These trucks are often easier to source than the passenger equivalents and hold value well in the custom and restoration market. A few Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles from General Motors will also cross the block, adding variety for buyers who want a broader GM experience. The condition varies. Some are driveable; others are rolling rust. Check the Proxibid catalogue before you bid.

The sale is scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Fremont, Nebraska, starting at 9am Central. Bidding will be live and online. There’s a preview on October 2 from 10am to 5pm for those who want to see the metal in person. The Robinsons plan to keep a smaller personal collection, but this auction marks the end of an era for one of the largest private Chevrolet collections in the Midwest. If you’ve been hunting for a 1960s Impala or a vintage C10, this is one of the few chances to grab a piece of automotive history from a family that collected it for 40 years.