Rusty treasure: 300 Chevrolet classics parked in a field go up for auction

One of General Motors’ largest private collections of classics will be auctioned in the United States, with impressive numbers. Gathered on a rural property in Fremont, Nebraska, the collection adds up to more than 300 automobiles from the 1950s to the 1970s — about 250 of them Chevrolet Impala. Known as the Robinson Chevrolet Collection, the set goes up for auction on October 3, 2026 and is already mobilizing the brand’s fans in the region.

The event is organized by VanDerBrink Auctions and will accept bids both in person and online, which opens the dispute to buyers from outside the region. The house still catalogs the vehicles and publishes the first photos and videos of the collection, so much of the detailed inventory should only come out in the coming weeks.

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The highlight is the fleet of approximately 250 Impalas, in different years and configurations — coupes, sedans, station wagons, examples with the legendary 409 engine and even derivatives such as the Chevrolet El Camino pickup. Launched in 1958, the Impala became one of the most popular sedans in American history, which helps explain the size of the collection. In addition to the Impalas, the lot includes Chevrolet Chevelle, Tri-Five models (the Chevrolet from 1955 to 1957), Corvettes and pickup trucks from the C/K line manufactured between 1967 and 1972.

Conditions vary greatly. Some cars are complete and roadworthy; others ask for deep restoration or lend themselves only to the supply of original parts — attractive to collectors and restorers in search of hard-to-find components.

The values should also fluctuate according to the model. Third-generation Impalas, produced between 1961 and 1964, can be close to US$ 100 thousand (about R$ 520 thousand) in excellent condition, according to market surveys, while incomplete projects usually cost around US$ 15 thousand (about R$ 78 thousand). Much of the collection, however, is far from these numbers and remains stuck in the field waiting for a buyer.