(Le Mars) — More than 150 vintage automobiles and other such vehicles will be placed on auction this Friday. The vehicles, which range in model years from the 1940’s to the 1970’s, are a collection obtained by Kellen Excavating of Le Mars when it bought the estate of Brett Conley. Derek Kellen explains Conley
was once a mechanic, and started the antique car collection.
Kellen says none of the vehicles to be sold are in working condition. However, he says he has received numerous phone calls inquiring about the collection, from various collectors from across the nation.
According to Kellen, the antique auto collection has several unique vehicles, some of which are very rare, including a special Volks Wagon pickup.
In addition to the Volks Wagon pickup, Kellen says there are other rare vehicles as part of the collection.
Kellen admits for many of the vehicles to be sold, the restoration process will be challenging for collectors, saying the work will be extensive.
The auction will take place at 32547 C-38. From the NIPCO corner, go east 1 1/2 miles. The auction will begin at 11:00 a.m. and Kellen says it will consists of both a live auction as well as an on-line bidding auction.
