Incredible C3 Collection!

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Jul 18, 2011 | 02:56 PM

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Incredible C3 Collection!

Incredible C3 collection! & other Vettes & Chevys.

http://www.legendarycollectorcars.co...h-ankeny-iowa/

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/201...f=collectibles

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/17/au...ef=automobiles

Jul 18, 2011 | 03:12 PM

arkus

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Those stands by the cars are nice too . Does anyone know where to get some ?

Jul 18, 2011 | 05:57 PM

daanbc

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Originally Posted by arkus

Those stands by the cars are nice too . Does anyone know where to get some ?

They look like the music sheet stands.

Jul 18, 2011 | 06:03 PM

...Roger...

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Nice collection , wouldn't it be fun to be the wrench of a collection ?
I'd like to see Harry Yeagy's collection 40 miles south of me in Cinn.

Jul 18, 2011 | 09:10 PM

golfradict

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What Tha?

I guess he was tired of driving off to car shows.

Jul 18, 2011 | 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by arkus

Those stands by the cars are nice too . Does anyone know where to get some ?

I'd be surprised to learn that the information stands could be purchased; I'd guess they are fabricated by a staffer for this collector (unless he's also talented in that line of work). What a beautiful showroom full of desirable cars! Notice that they are all convertibles too?

Guys who own collections like this are usually past actual wrenching; more like arriving to the airport on their way to the islands or some such place.

Gawking at those rows of Corvettes gives me that Chris Matthews tingle going up my leg... but for much more sincere reasons. Ha!

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Jul 18, 2011 | 10:41 PM

69VetteFla

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Is that really a private collection?

Jul 18, 2011 | 10:43 PM

eagle275

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all I can say is ..... daayyuuummmmm!

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Jul 18, 2011 | 10:45 PM

eagle275

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Gawking at those rows of Corvettes gives me that Chris Matthews tingle going up my leg... but for much more sincere reasons. Ha![/QUOTE]

Not gonna touch that! ROTFL! Matthews loves Komrade Ayatollah Barry! LMAO!

Jul 19, 2011 | 10:41 AM

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oldsarge

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Nice stuff, a very lucky (and rich ) guy !!!

Jul 19, 2011 | 10:59 AM

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rudolph schenker

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Jul 19, 2011 | 11:11 AM

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Rebelrob

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WOW, that is some show room. Like all the old signs he has all over the place.
MUST BE NICE....... wonder if he drives them? Be a shame if he does not.

Jul 19, 2011 | 11:18 AM

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1998prince

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Originally Posted by Rebelrob

WOW, that is some show room. Like all the old signs he has all over the place.
MUST BE NICE....... wonder if he drives them? Be a shame if he does not.

Sad part is, those cars probably never see a road.

Jul 19, 2011 | 11:29 AM

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...Roger...

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Sad part is, those cars probably never see a road.

Many of these show type cars just go from collection to Mucum to collection to Mecum and so on.

Many of them are not even roadworthy.

Jul 19, 2011 | 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ...Roger...

Many of these show type cars just go from collection to Mucum to collection to Mecum and so on.

Many of them are not even roadworthy.

That's a good point. I have a restoration in progress and wonder how I will feel getting the road on my car. I look forward to that day of the first drive, but hat the thought of the rock chips and road grimes. Oh well! It will still outlast me won't it.

Jul 20, 2011 | 07:27 AM

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So THAT'S where all the convertibles went!

I'd love to walk through there for a week or so!

Chris

Jul 20, 2011 | 08:17 AM

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Sad part is, those cars probably never see a road.

Jul 20, 2011 | 01:51 PM

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ylose

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Originally Posted by Chevy Convertible Collection by Dennis Albaugh, Ankeny, Iowa

I recently toured the outstanding Albaugh collection of every Chevrolet Convertible built between 1913 through 1975. However, there was more! Not only has Dennis Albaugh put together an extremely impressive collection of Chevy convertibles he also has some very rare sedans and hardtops. This includes Yenkos, Australian Holdans and some one offs.

Wow, impressive.

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Originally Posted by ChrisMiami

I'd love to walk through there for a week or so! Chris

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Originally Posted by Chevy Convertible Collection by Dennis Albaugh, Ankeny, Iowa

However, one time a year the Albaugh Classic car show is held on site and the public is welcome to tour the collection on that day and that day only. If you want to find out more please visit the Albaugh Classic web site.

Appears next show is July 23, 2011....pack your gear and get there! http://www.thealbaughclassic.com/

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Jul 20, 2011 | 06:26 PM

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70_Shark

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Remember envy is one of the seven deadly sins! On a side note, when I win the lottery, my collection will smoke his. All kidding aside, it is cool to see someone who seriously enjoys Corvettes. I'm sure He has the resources to fill that showroom with European stuff. Ask yourself, what would you buy for your collection if you had unlimited funds?

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