Diverse classic car collection up for sale from Kearney, Nebraska June 13-20
The Steffes Group is offering up an impressive collection of diverse classic cars from Nebraska. The auction runs June 13-20.
Kerney, NE - The Steffes Group is nationally recognized in the auction industry, and they are hosting an extensive classic car auction June 13-20.
The auction includes rare vintage cars including a 1969 AMX SS "Pete's Patriot," 1930 Lincoln Model L, 1913 Locomobile Model 48, 1927 Pierce-Arrow Model 80, 1937 Packard Model 120-C and 1941 Packard Model 1905 Super Eight One-Sixty. The impessive collection will be on auction starting Tuesday, June 13 and ending on Tuesday, June 20. Registration is open now and the collection can be viewed online or in person at the Classic Car Collection in Kearney, NE.
You can see the complete catalog HERE
A Sampling of Featured Vehicles
1969 AMX SS "Pete's Patriot"
- 1969 AMX SS (Super Stock), “Pete’s Patriot”, Drag car
- Original price: $5,994 (about $2,300 more than the base model)
- Previous owners: Peterson Motor Company, Kearney; Mike Pearce, Maryland, 2001 – 2017
- Number made: 52
- Engine, etc.: Original equipment: V-8, 390 cu. in.; 4-speed manual; drum brakes
- A 1968 AMX was the original Pete’s Patriot. It raced one year, was sold to Steve Mercer of Kearney, and renamed “Steakmaker”. (It is on loan to the Classic Car Collection.)
1930 Lincoln Model L
- 1930 Lincoln Dual Cowl Sport Phaeton Convertible, 4 door, Model 176B
- Owner: Bernie and Janice Taulborg Collection
- Original cost: $4,400.00 ($78,518.13 in 2022 dollars)
- Previous owner(s): Owner in 2006 was from Ft. Calhoun, NE
- Number made: 119
- Engine, etc.: V-8, L-head; 384.8 cid; 90 hp; 136 in. wheelbase; 4,860 lbs.
1914 Locomobile Model 48
- 1914 Locomobile Roadster, Model 48, 2-door
- Owner: Bernie and Janice Taulborg Collection
- Original cost: $5,100.00 ($120,827.00 in 2016)
- Number made: 1,000 (total Locomobile production for 1914)
- Engine, etc.: 6 cyl.; 48.6 hp; 4 speed transmission; 140 in. wheelbase; weight: 3 tons
1927 Pierce-Arrow Model 80
- 1927 Pierce-Arrow Coupe, Model 80, 2-door
- Owner: Bernie and Janice Taulborg Collection
- Original cost: $3,695.00 ($63,029.06 in 2022)
- Number made: 5,836 in 1927
- Engine, etc.: 6 cyl.; 414 cu. in.; 70 hp; 130 in. wheelbase; 3,470 lbs.
1937 Packard Model 120-C
- 1937 Packard Coupe Convertible, Model 120-C; rumble seat
- Owner: Bernie and Janice Taulborg Collection
- Original cost: $1,250.00 (In 1937: average car cost $760; average household income: $1,780; average home cost $4,100; gallon of gas cost 10 cents)
- Previous owner: Owner from Omaha, 1997
- Number made: 50,100
- Engine, etc.: Straight 8; L-head; 282 cid; 120 hp; 120 in. wheelbase; 3,485 lbs.
1941 Packard Model 1905 Super Eight One-Sixty
- 1941 Packard Limousine Sedan, Model 160, 4-door
- Owners: Bernie and Janice Taulborg Collection
- Original cost: $2,289.00 (In 1941: average car cost $850; average household income: $1,750; average house cost $4,075; gallon of gas cost 12 cents)
- Previous owner(s): Owner in Florida, 1999; Bernie Taulborg 2002 – 2011
- Number made: 3,525
- Engine, etc.: Super 8, Model 1905; 356 cu. in., 160 hp; 4,570 lbs.; 148 in. wheelbase
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