Virgil Maple Auction Independence, MN

[Lynn]

Anyone here going to the preview of the Virgil Maple Auction in Ind. MN on May 23.

Auction ends May 30, and apparently it is ON LINE only.

Only one day for preview, Sat. May 23 from 10 am to 6pm.

I am thinking of flying in Friday, renting a car and flying home Sunday. Really cheap airfare right now.

Would be GREAT if one of you guys wanted to join me.

Only thing that could ruin it would be if it is raining cats and dogs.

Looks like a fun outing.

No muscle cars. Just one Chevy, but it it a nice looking Tropical Turquoise 57 two door HT Bel Air. Really tempted, as I had a Two Ten two door sedan same color, TT with a white tip, in High School.
https://www.proxibid.com/Collector-Cars/Classic-Vintage-Cars/1957-Chevrolet-2dr-HT/lotInformation/53310647

Most of the cars are old Studebakers, including an almost complete 57 Golden Hawk. It is missing the supercharged engine, but I have a complete 57 GH drive train, and even an extra frame. This GH may go cheap, and it is the right color; gold with white fins.

Lots of antique tractors that run. They even have a Studebaker Weasel from WWII.
https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/US/cargo-carrier-m29-weasel

Also, a very cool mini Zip Van, which would be the ultimate swap meet vehicle, IMHO. Although, swap meets are just about gone the way of the dinosaur.
https://www.proxibid.com/Collector-Cars/Collector-Trucks-Vans/1964-Studebaker-Zip-Van/lotInformation/53310615

As with all auctions, there is a lot of misinformation in the listings.

PM me if you are interested in going.

[Lynn]

and here is the understatement of the day, describing the inside of a 42 M5 truck:

"Interior needs work."

[scuncio]

“needs tlc”

and here is the understatement of the day, describing the inside of a 42 m5 truck:

"interior needs work."

[Lynn]

Total Lunatic Care.

[scuncio]

Her shaft is bent and her rear end leaks, you can fix her quick with an oily rag. Use a nail as a starter; I lost the key. Don't pay no mind to that whirrin' sound. She use a little oil, but outside a' that, she's cherry."

[Lynn]

Where did that quote come from. That is great.

[scuncio]

Oh come on! That is from the CW McCall song “Classified.”

If you have ever purchased an old car, you will relate.

[scuncio]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/genius.com/amp/Cw-mccall-classified-lyrics

[Mr70]

Seriously?..you've never heard Classified by C. W. McCall?

_wmhOFvMiOM

[Lynn]

Never heard it. I rarely listen to Country Music.

[67since67]

C.W. McCall, Iowa homeboy LOL!
Inducted into the iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2009.

[Lynn]

I listened to the song multiple times while browsing. What a great song.

Can't believe I missed it all these years.